Washington May Need New Roof

Improvements to Washington STEM Academy are part of the building project voters approved May 5 in a $39.5 million referendum, but  the school’s leaking roof needs attention now.

Village On Fourth Offers New Apartments In Milford

Many Can Speed, But Few Can Brake

My brother-in-law, Joe, has been able to operate racing and customized automobiles at speeds exceeding 150 miles per hour. I recall telling him I wish I could operate a vehicle at such a speed. He told me, “Anyone can drive as fast as their car can go, but there are very few who can stop it safely.”

Congressman Yakym Confident In A Republican Sweep On Tuesday

NORTH WEBSTER - There’s no doubt in 2nd District U.S. Congressman Rudy Yakym’s mind who is going to win the election on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Two Board Members, Clerk-Treasurer Resign At Sidney

Community Comes Together To Build House For Veteran

Home builder John Kidd went to a convention in Las Vegas in January 2016 and came home with a daunting idea – ask the community to pay for and construct a mortgage-free home for a disabled U.S. military veteran.

Churches Form Coalition To Rally Around County’s Vulnerable Children

Fire Territory Mental Health Wellness Program Beginning Soon

Warsaw Kickers Blank NorthWood

Held scoreless through the 40 minutes of the first half, Warsaw's varsity boys soccer team came back and scored twice in 40 seconds during the second half of Tuesday evening's game at the City-County Athletic Complex. With the two goals early in the second half, the host Tigers broke open a scoreless game and went on to beat Northern Lakes Conference opponent NorthWood 3-0. Asked what adjustments he made or what was different about the second half, Warsaw coach Scott Bauer said that it was that his team was able to finish its opportunities. "We just finished opportunities," said Bauer."We got the same kind of looks in the first half, we just didn't finish.I told them we were getting good looks, we just need someone to step up and take the chance when the moment was there." Enter seniors Austin Evans and Jake Rogers. Evans, one of three Tiger captains, scored the game's first goal with 39:02 remaining in the second half.

Warsaw Rolls Despite Hole-In-One

Thursday night was the last time Mallory Hepler and Jessica Sadler played at Stonehenge Golf Course in the regular season as members of the Tiger golf team. When Hepler and Sadler finished up the sixth hole, Hepler's home hole, they took a picture with Warsaw Athletic Director Dave Fulkerson. The real Kodak moment of the evening took place on the following hole.Manchester's Stephanie King stepped up to the par 3 seventh hole and lined up with her pitching wedge.The ball sailed through the late summer breeze, landed softly on the quick Stonehenge greens, and gently rolled in without touching the flagstick for a rare hole-in-one, King's first. King finished the evening with a team-low and personal best 47 for the Squires. It's been a long year for the Squires and coach Greg Carter, but the chance to play at Stonehenge and the play of King may have salvaged the season.

Remember When August 8

10 Years Ago August 8 1990 Mary Lou Plummer just finished her third week as meter maid for the Warsaw Police Department and she's enjoying every step. The new meter maid is married to Larry Plummer, assistant superintendent at the Warsaw Parks Department. 25 Years Ago August 8 1975 Cindy Ross, a 17-year-old Warsaw Community High School student, took first and two fourths at an AAU track meet last week-end in Fort Wayne. She won the discus with a 96'1" heave, her best toss of the year.Her fourth place finishes came in the shot put, with a 39'1" throw and the javelin, where she went 90'10" in her first attempt at the event.

Tippy Valley Discovers Problem With Fire Alarm

AKRON - The Tippecanoe Valley High School fire alarm system "completely" failed during a recent test, Tippecanoe Valley High School Maintenance Director Larry Sanders told the school board Monday. The board wanted more comparative bids and quotes for fixing the system and replacing it.Then the board will decide the next step. Starting today, the fire marshal is requiring a certified fireman to be present any time the school is in use, Sanders said. Sanders gave a $50,000 figure to replace the current alarm system.The new system would be capable of identifying the exact location of a fire, he said.It also would be an audio and visual alarm system. Sanders estimated $29,000 to repair the current system. The alarm system has only audible alarms and, Sanders said, some people complain that it isn't heard throughout the building. That system meets the 1973 fire code, Sanders said.There are few smoke detectors in the building.

Da-Lite Donates $100K To Grace

WINONA LAKE - Da-Lite Screen Co.of Warsaw presented a check for $100,000 to Grace College, Winona Lake, Thursday. The gift was given to the college in appreciation for their assistance to Da-Lite this fall. On Oct.24, the Da-Lite facility suffered extensive damage in a tornado that hit the Warsaw area.Several employees were injured and the entire 400-foot front wall of the building was destroyed, in addition to other damage sustained.Following the tornado, Dr.Ron Manahan, president of Grace College and Seminary, offered approximately one-third of Grace's future Student Recreation Center building to Da-Lite for warehouse space and shipping.Da-Lite accepted the offer and by the next day had moved some of its equipment into Grace's building.On Oct.26, the first screen rolled off the line, ready to be shipped.

Remember When October 1

10 Years Ago October 1 1993 Suzie Light of Warsaw has been named assistant director of the Kosciusko County Foundation. Light has been involved with United Way of Kosciusko County, Kosciusko County Council of Aging and Aged Inc.and Sacred Heart School and Church in volunteer capacities.She recently acted as facilitator for Kosciusko County Step Ahead Focus Groups and assisted that organization in developing a plan of action. 25 Years Ago October 1 1978 Gary Williamson, 18, Warsaw, displayed his heifer, "Chris," after it was named the champion commercial beef at the Indiana State Fair this summer.Williamson, a member of Atwood Neverquitters 4-H Club, won the reserve grand champion trophy with "Chris" at the Kosciusko County 4-H Fair in August.

Tiger Track Team Rolls Over NorthWood

The rain may have held off until Tuesday night's Warsaw/NorthWood boys track meet was in the books, but during the competition, the Tigers continued to reign over the opposition. Warsaw did away with the Panthers 80-52 to move its season record to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in the Northern Lakes Conference.NorthWood fell to 3-1 and 1-1 in the NLC. The Tigers placed first in 11 of the 16 events, including both throwing events and all three relays. Warsaw sophomore Jarod Leasure took top honors in the discus with his throw of 145 feet, 7 inches.Leasure had nearly 6 feet of cushion between him and second-place finisher Andy Mitschelen of NorthWood.Warsaw's Ryan Brennan came in third with a throw of 135 feet.

Yates Trains His Way To Toledo

After three months of training, Dillon Yates, a 12-year-old boxer from North Manchester, will hit the road to Toledo today.He will put on 8-ounce gloves, head gear, a groin protector and a mouth guard and step into the squared circle to participate in the championship round of the Toledo Golden Gloves competition at 7 p.m.tonight Yates, a sixth-grader from North Manchester, will face off against Toledo's James Coleman in the 95-pound weight class in an Olympic-style bout.The pair will box in three three-minute rounds to decide the winner. When Yates showed an interest in boxing, his father, Jeff Yates, contacted Rick Rivera about being Dillon's trainer and got the ball rolling.Jeff is a member of a class Rivera teaches at Hill's Tae Kwan Do in Pierceton.

Shorthanded Marion Tops Manchester

MARION - Even without their big gun Zach Randolph, the Marion Giants came out on top of Manchester 76-67 Saturday. The Squires and the Giants threw the lead back and forth for the first 4:32 of the first quarter, but in the last three minutes of the frame, Marion went on an 11-0 run to take an 18-8 lead into the second stanza. "We just had a couple of slips early in the game that put us behind," said Manchester coach Gary Goshert. Steve Fawcett started the second with a three-pointer and started a 9-2 run that allowed Manchester to cut Marion's lead to five, but by the end of the third, Marion had an eight-point lead. Marion went into the lockerroom holding a 38-25 lead over the Squires. As the third quarter began, Marion held the Squires scoreless for a full minute before Eric Swan netted a three-point goal for the Manchester squad. Swan then scored the next five Manchester points, making the score 44-33 in Marion's favor.

Silver Lake Approves Loan To Build Fire Station

SILVER LAKE - Silver Lake Fire Department stepped forward Tuesday in its proposed five-bay fire station, with the town council's unanimous approval of a $265,000 loan. The council unanimously appointed Rob Clark as the department chief.Clark has been chief for three years and a Silver Lake firefighter for 11 years. Silver Lake previously received a $450,000 grant to aid in building the fire station.Its location will be on Ind.14E, Clark said. "It's going to be awesome," Clark said. The current station is two bays. The loan will be paid back in five years at 4.25 percent interest. "We have got hours to go yet," Clark said about the work to finish the facility. In an unrelated matter, councilman Gale Owens said he wants to compact the 2003 budget by trimming part-time employee jobs. That would cut the deputy clerk-treasurer position, which council president Brenda Wadkins holds.

Cleanup Efforts Slow In Pierceton

PIERCETON - The wheels turn slowly in government when red tape is wrapped around the cogs. The town council wants to rid the community of a dilapidated building in town.Residents want to see the eyesore disappear.And Jim Townsend wants the cleanup process to begin yesterday. Townsend has been seeking town officials to take care of the old gas station building for more than a year, and the town has taken steps toward doing so.But remains of the structure - located on the northwest corner of Market and First streets - carries with it a burden after standing vacant for about 40 years. Underground gas storage tanks were never removed from the site and it is not known whether any leaching has occurred.If the land is contaminated, a major environmental cleanup effort would likely be undertaken.

Kidney Transplant

Editor, Times-Union:My husband, Ray, started dialysis on Aug. 28, 2007, and is a candidate for a kidney transplant. If any of you would be interested in being a living kidney donor, please contact Cindy Alexander at 800-444-2001 ext.