Wagon Wheel Renovation Part of $42M Funds Bid
An $11 million upgrade to Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts is one of 70 projects included in Northeast Indiana’s bid for $42 million in state economic development funding.
Remember When 6.14.2013
10 Years AgoKilled in action March 23 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, U. S. Marine Lance Corporal David Fribley was the first Hoosier casuality. From Atwood, he was a 1996 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. A David Fribley Memorial Benefit will be held May 26 in the Central Park Pavilion, Warsaw. The event begins at 2 p.m., hosted by the rhythm and blues band, Changeling. "Our goal is to purchase a monument in David's name to honor all of his brothers in the military." Proceeds from the event will go to the Indiana War Memorial Museum in accordance with the wishes of his parents.25 Years Ago1888-1988: Clio Literary Club. Ladies and Gents, Be Our Guests On May 9, 1988 at 7:30 pm in the sanctuary of the Warsaw Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High, Warsaw, To Celebrate The 100th Anniversary Of Clio. It will be an evening of Humor and Nostalgia.4th Annual "Old Timers Day", Saturday, May 14, 1988, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Proceeds to go to Jefferson Elementary School. There are many scheduled events. The day is sponsored by Miller's Merry Manor, Penguin Point, and Area Merchants and Service Organizations. 50 Years AgoW. R. Thomas Store: Open Wednesday Afternoon and Friday and Saturday Evening for your shopping convenience. 115-117 South Buffalo StreetOpen Wednesday All Day, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Haffner's 5 cents $1 StoreMen's And Boy's Apparel: Hull House, Corner Market & Buffalo, Warsaw; "The place you go for the brands you know"Schwinn Bicycles: Essig' s Sporting Goods, East Center Street, Warsaw; Franchised Dealer-Sales and Service-Repair All Makes of Bikes 75 Years AgoA frosted food machine, a new venture in the produce field, was introduced here for the first time recently by the Jet White store, operated by Harry Hall. Securely packed, wrapped, and placed in this machine, fresh foods of all varieties will keep their natural freshness until unpacked for cooking, assuring customers genuine freshness at all times. Original flavors also are maintained.Dr. L. A. Willits, optometrist, has removed his office one door south in the Hotel Hays building in the office formerly occupied by Dr. Luse. This will give him more space to install additional scientific equipment for the fitting of glasses.
Remember When 7.24.2013
10 Years AgoThe Young Tigers football team received permission from the parents of David Fribley to name the football field at Richardson-DuBois Park after the Marine who was killed in action March 23 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. David, from Atwood, was a Warsaw Community High School football player and lettered in other sports during high school. Fribley Field’s first season of play will be next summer. The field is under development this year. 25 Years AgoSgt. Rolf C. Tusing, formerly of Leesburg, and a 10-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, was selected as “Marine of the Year” for the Marine support battalion, which consists of 10 letter companies worldwide. Tusing, a 1975 graduate of Warsaw Community High School, is a communications operator assigned to the Naval Security Group Department of the U.S. Naval Communications Station in Rota, Spain. His parents are Lee and Waunita Tusing, Route 6, Warsaw.50 Years AgoHome Economics departments of Warsaw Community Schools will present a style show, “Fabrics In Fashion,” in the high school auditorium on East Smith Street. Kathleen Morphew will welcome the audience, after which there will be a sketch, “Looking After Maudie,” featuring Roberta Reynolds, Dick Kehoe, Karen Detwiler, Sonja Johnson and Tim Weaver.Pauline Elliott, 628 N. Grant St., Warsaw, is among the winners of scholarships in the Indiana University Theatre. Prof. Richard Moody is the director. Pauline is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Reginald Elliott. 75 Years AgoA comparison of the assessment records of 1937 with those just completed for 1938, by County Assessor Harvey D. McCleary shows that there is an increase in motor vehicles in the county of 317 over the previous year. Values and numbers for 1938 follows. There are 7,316 motor vehicles, average value $155 (1937-6,999 motor vehicles, average value $149); farm implements, 2,085, average, $140; household goods, 8,871, average $130; horses, 5,951 head, average $80; mules, 491 head, average $79; milk cows, 13,115 head, average $40; other cattle, 11,490 head, average $23; sheep, 14,779, average $5; sows, 5,053 head, average $25; other hogs, 24,225 head, average $7; poultry, 25,973 dozen, average $6 a dozen.According to records, there were 500 more dogs received for the dog tax this year than in 1937. A total of 5,000 dogs were tagged this year.
Lilly Endowment Grants Up To $7.5 Million for OrthoWorx Initiatives
OrthoWorx and the Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced Thursday that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $4 million grant to the Orthopedics Capital Foundation.
Remember When 8.5.2009
10 Years Ago August 5 1999 The winners of the 1999 Balloonfest Coloring Contest were: Ages 6 to 9, 1st place, Tamanna Ranadive, Warsaw; 2nd place, Holly Kolberg, Syracuse; and 3rd place, Justin Brumfield, Leesburg. Winners of ages 10 to 12 were: 1st place, Ashley Wentz, Warsaw; 2nd place, Kristine Nicole Domako, Warsaw; and 3rd place, Arlen Borkholder, Nappanee. 25 Years Ago August 5 1984 Dana Rapp, Leesburg fifth-grader, won "Best of Show" with the poster she entered in the 13th Conservation Poster Contest. Cara Kinney, South Whitley School, captured first place; Shawn Krull, Milford, won second; and Neal Smythe, Burket, third. The Kosciusko Soil and Water Auxiliary sponsors the contest each year. This year's contest was entered by 923 fifth-graders. 50 Years Ago August 5 1959 The average Kosciusko County factory worker earned $94.64 a week during the month of December 1958, according to a report issued by the Indiana Employment Security Division. This compared with $104.81 in Elkhart; $96.31 in Marshall; $86.44 in Wabash, and $89.68 in Whitley. The state average was just more than $100 per week. 75 Years Ago August 5 1934 Federal engineers are now surveying the ground at Syracuse for additions to be made to the Wawasee fish hatchery near Syracuse. Two hundred recruits of the CCC camp, which is to be located in Kosciusko County, will be employed on improvements at the hatchery, which will consist of six or seven new fish ponds. The CCC camp will be located on the Elizabeth Shock farm.
Plymouth Swimmers Defeat Vikings In Dual Meet
Tippecanoe Valley hosted Plymouth in boys swimming Monday night. The visiting Pilgrims were the victors, winning 97-83. Chase Brower won two individual events for the Vikings and was part of the winning 200 freestyle relay. His efforts in the 50 free and 100 backstroke helped him secure wins for the hosts.
Grace's Haney Breaks School Record
WINONA LAKE – In an otherwise forgettable afternoon, Grace College’s baseball team celebrated an individual milestone on Monday.
Thomas - Compassionate Conservatism: The Sequel?
During the presidential campaign of 2000, George W. Bush was criticized by some conservatives for calling himself a “compassionate conservative.” Some believed the term to be redundant.
Parker - Willy-Nilly, Random Granny-Search Ops
As the Supreme Court rules this week on a variety of volatile issues, the question has come up: Is Barack Obama really running against the high court?
Parker - Rep. Ryan's Budget Is A Moral Budget
Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., chairman of the House Budget Committee, provoked some angry pushback when he claimed that not only is his proposed sweeping revamp of the U.S. budget fiscally sound but also morally sound.
Local High School Sports Recaps For 9/21
Warsaw Volleyball Defeats Carroll, Whitko Volleyball Falls To Wabash, Tippecanoe Valley Volleyball Defeats Culver Community, Triton Volleyball Extends Win Streak To Nine, Manchester Boys Soccer Defeats Lakeland Christian
Ministers Who Visit Kosciusko County Jail Must Get Credentials
Like every other policy and procedure at the Kosciusko County Jail, the processes regarding ministry are being updated, with a closer look at security and integrity while not restricting ministry.
W.L. Grace Brethren Kicks Off 75 Years With New Children’s Facility
WINONA LAKE – The Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church, 1200 Kings Highway, will launch its 75th year on Sunday with a dedication of its new facility for children’s ministries, the Link.
Area Sports Briefs
The annual Manchester Junior-Senior High School Booster Club community dinner is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 16. The menu incoudes cheesy ham and potato soup, turkey croissant sandwiches, fruit cups, cookies, tea, lemonade and water. The cost is $7 for a full meal, and $4 for a half meal. Attendance at the Manchester/Southwood boys basketball game is not necessary to attend the dinner. The varsity basketball game is scheduled to tip-off at 8 p.m.
Warsaw Woman Receives 20-Year Prison Sentence For Neglect Resulting In Son’s Death
A Warsaw woman received a 20-year prison sentence after neglecting to properly care for her disabled son, who passed away as a result.
