Tigers Win Home Finale, Courtois Honored

Frank Courtois was caught off guard. His Warsaw Tigers were not, though. With a crisp performance nearly throughout, they moved a step closer to presenting their retiring head coach with his first Northern Lakes Conference boys soccer title by beating Goshen 2-1 in their home finale Thursday night.

Wawasee Principal Talks About Professional Learning Communities

Deanna “Dede” Myers,

Deanna “Dede” Myers, 78, a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away quietly at 2:54 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Warsaw’s Kosciusko Community Hospital. Deanna was born July 25, 1939, near North Webster. She was the daughter of Fredric Kuhn and D’Maris Shock Kuhn. She was a 1957 graduate of Leesburg High School. On Sept. 24, 1960, Deanna was united in marriage to Ralph J. Myers in their pastor’s Dunkirk home. Together the two would share nearly 57 years before her passing. Ralph survives in Warsaw. Never one to shy away from work, Deanna held several jobs throughout her life. From 1960 to 1972 she managed Bibler Trailer Court. She had also worked for the Times-Union newspaper in several capacities but, most recently, she had worked in central filing for Lake City Bank. She retired from the bank in 2004 with 22 years of faithful service. Equally as fun-loving as hardworking, Deanna served as a Girl Scout leader through the ’60s and ’70s. She loved children and time spent with family and her grandchildren. She had worked in the Kosciusko County Fair Agricultural Department for 25 years and enjoyed both canning and baking. She was also a 50-year member of the Herscher Home Extension and was county president at one time.  She loved to camp and had a special fondness for the mountains. Locally, she was a longtime member of New Salem Church of the Brethren. In addition to her loving husband, Ralph, Deanna is survived by two daughters, Bobbi (Garry) Barnes, Claypool, and Penni Myers, North Webster; seven grandsons: Jason Spore (Kylie Seaton), Phoenix, Ariz.; Sean (Karri) Spore, Winona Lake; Jeff (Loretta “Gabby”) Barnes, Lafayette; Brian (Amber) Barnes, Wanatah; Doug (Lindsay) Barnes, Jackson, Tenn.; Brad Barnes (fiancée Jess Chilcutt), Rochester; and Jacob (Sarah) Myers, Churubusco; one granddaughter, Amanda Myers (companion Alan Wireman), Churubusco; 13 great-grandchildren; four brothers: Paul Kuhn, Silver Lake; Kim (Shirley) Kuhn, Warsaw; Chad (Deb) Kuhn, Warsaw; and Harry “Lowell” (Nina) Miller, Franklin; and four sisters: Ruth Ann (Dick) Weymouth, Owensville; Janet Miller, Goshen; Karen (Ron) Gifford, Vernal, Utah; and Pam (Keith) Harrison, Indianapolis. She was preceded in passing by her mother and step-father, D'Maris and Harry Miller; father and stepmother, Fredric and Mary Maxine Kuhn; and brothers, Derk Kuhn and Bruce Kuhn. The family will receive friends at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6.  A funeral service that celebrates the life Deanna lived will take place in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Thursday, with viewing one hour prior; Pastor Tim Yoder will preside. Burial will follow in Mock Cemetery, North Webster. ***** Memorials to K21 Health Foundation’s Cancer Care Fund, P.O. Box 1810, Warsaw, IN 46581; or to New Salem Church of the Brethren, 900 N. 200 E., Milford, IN 46542. 

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Wawasee Pulls Away Late In Besting Whitko

Senior Peyton Felger and junior Carson Smith exceeded their previous season-high point totals to aid Wawasee in victory.

Gibbs Brothers Lead Lancers To Win In NAIA Opener

Hosting an NAIA Tournament game for the first time in program history, the Grace Lancers men’s basketball team more than proved it belonged in the national tournament with a dominant 101-72 victory over the 16-seeded Columbia International Rams.

Shelter Has Full House Most Nights During Winter Months

While there was an uptick in the number of people seeking help at Fellowship Missions, 1520 Winona Ave., Warsaw, during the extreme cold in the last week of January, a spokesperson said the homeless shelter has been operating at or near capacity all winter long.

Wildcats Look To Be More Balanced

SOUTH WHITLEY – It’s difficult for any team to replace a player like Nate Walpole, but that’s exactly what Whitko intends to do this boys basketball season.

Warriors Hope To Avoid Injuries This Year

SYRACUSE – In more ways than one, the Wawasee Warriors are in better shape than they were at this time last season.

Former Warsaw Football Coach Jensen Taking Over At Whitko

One might think former Warsaw head football coach Phil Jensen simply couldn’t stay away from the profession, but there’s a lot more to it than can be explained so easily.

Park Board Looks Over Designs For Renovated Center Lake Pavilion

City Seeks Tunnel On North CR 100E For Runway Project

Warsaw Airport officials said they will seek to construct a tunnel along North CR  100E, which is one of the steps needed to allow the airport to use more of its existing 6,000-foot east-west runway.

County Plan Commission Gives OK To Syracuse PUD

Tigers Down Penn For Another Overtime Sectional Win

Luke Adamiec stepped to the free throw line with 1:50 left in overtime during the Class 4A Section 4 semifinal versus facing a 51-50 deficit. The 6-4 junior, who plays above the rim and draws plenty of fouls each game as coming off a 0-for-5 night at the free throw line against Goshen in Wednesday’s first round win.

County Taking Steps In Attempt To Remain Open

Triton Boys Slay Dragons

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Northridge No Match For Warsaw Girls

Just like the all-time series, Warsaw's varsity girls basketball game with Northern Lakes Conference foe Northridge Saturday was overwhelmingly lopsided.

Library Considering Renovations To Address Elevator Issues

With the Limited Use Limited Application (LULA) elevator continuing to fail, the Warsaw Community Public Library is looking at renovations that could cost well above $500,000.

City Moves Toward Allowing Golf Carts On Streets Amid Police Concerns

City council on Tuesday took a step  toward allowing golf carts on most city streets despite concerns from the police and some members of the public.

Mangas Leads Tigers Past Panthers

FORT WAYNE – Malik Williams, Fort Wayne Snider’s 7-foot standout and University of Louisville recruit, was the featured attraction in Saturday’s high school basketball game against Warsaw.