Tippy Valley Holds Public Hearing For H.S. Building Project

Ralph Fisher A Free Man

The six-man, six-woman jury deliberated about 1-1/2 hours before returning to the Kosciusko Circuit Court, where Judge Rex Reed read the verdict of not guilty. Fisher, 47, of Goshen, was charged with murder in the Jan.15, 2001, shooting death of 48-year-old Kathy Vroman of Milford inside the Country Car Co., a Milford business owned by Jason Fisher. Fisher began to cry as the verdict was announced, and his wife and stepdaughters also shed tears as shouts of triumph were given by many of his nearly two dozen supporters in the courtroom.Fisher then wrapped his attorney, Thomas Leatherman of Goshen, into a bear hug.Afterward, Fisher spoke about the circumstances surrounding the murder charge.

Health Care A Taxing Situation

This week, in a largely symbolic gesture, the United States House of Representatives repealed the health care measure passed by the last Congress.

Winona Lake Continues Tornado Siren Discussion

WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council discussed a tornado emergency notification system during Tuesday’s meeting.

Christmas Tree Giveaway

Sunday was the day for the Car Company of Warsaw and Goshen to give away Christmas trees. The annual giveaway began at noon and by 2 p.m. all the trees were gone. Car Company owner Mike Dewitt said he planned to give away approximately 1,200 trees between the two locations. Photo by David A. Beall, Times-Union

Wreath Donations

Cindy Stier (L) and Liz Frazetta, of the Town and Country Garden Club, helped hang wreaths at the Kosciusko County Courthouse earlier this week. The club donated six wreaths that hang on the six doors of the courthouse. The club plans to build a butterfly garden next spring at the Warsaw Community Public Library. Photo by Dan Spalding, Times-Union

TVHS Announces Frosh Orientation

AKRON - All eighth-grade students and their parents should plan to attend freshman orientation Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Tippecanoe Valley High School main gym.

Memorial Parade Set For 9/11

Kosciusko County police departments, fire departments and emergency medical services plan a Sept.11 Memorial Parade in Warsaw beginning at 6 p.m. There will be no sirens, no walking units and vehicles will be draped in black. The parade begins in Boggs Industrial Park, continues the length of Center Street, to Argonne Road and ends at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.

Pierceton Eyesore Removed

A demolition crew from Ransbottom Construction, Claypool, tears down the building at the corner of First and Market streets in Pierceton. The corner building laid as a pile of rubble since collapsing in July 1997. Future plans for the site include a senior citizen activity center as well as a garage for the town property. Photo by Gary Nieter, Times-Union

Wall, Wilkinson tops at Whitko

SOUTH WHITLEY - Whitko High School recently announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2007.

New City Hall Now Open

The Warsaw City Hall is now located at 102 S. Buffalo Street.The departments at city hall include: mayor’s office, clerk-treasurer’s office, human resources, building and planning department, and wastewater payment office. Business hours remain 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Prospect Hill Association To Meet

Prospect Hill Association will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Anne’s Church, Warsaw.Speakers for the evening will be Bruce Hammer, County Health Department, and Jeremy Skinner, City Building and Planning. For any questions, call Sheila at 574-527-7662 or Shirley Cook at 574-267-5455.

Kokomo Art Association Announces Best Of Show Exhibit

Kokomo Art Association announced plans for its 2014 Best of Show Winners Exhibit featuring Warsaw artist Steve Creighton for painting and Kokomo’s Robert Dawson for photography.

Camden-Spangle

John and Vicki Camden, Pierceton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Camden, Pierceton, to Nathan Spangle, Warsaw.

Whitko High Names Val and Sal

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko High School announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the graduating class of 2014.

Edna R. Pence

NORTH MANCHESTER – Edna R. Pence, 85, Claypool, died Feb. 6, 2014, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

'Freedom Briefing' Scheduled

A Freedom Briefing has been planned by Advance America this month in Warsaw.

Dora R. Jones

A celebration of the life of Dora R. Jones is planned for noon Saturday, Jan. 12, at Akron United Methodist Church.

Debra Kay Livengood

INDIANAPOLIS — Debra Kay Livengood, 60, Lebanon, died Oct. 9, 2017. A funeral is being planned for Nov. 4.

Part Of Ind. 15 Closed Today For Road Sensor Repairs

Temporary lane restrictions are planned today for Ind. 15 between West Levi Lee Road and West CR 600N.