Mabel Yazel Baney

BOURBON - Mabel Yazel Baney, 97, formerly of Bourbon, died at 5:30 a.m. Oct. 5, 2008, in Peace River Rehabilitation Center, Port Charlotte, Fla.


Local Briefs 10.9.08

WCHS Choral Dept. Fundraiser FridayThe Warsaw Community High School Choral Department will host its annual Nelson's Golden Glo Port-A-Pit Chicken fundraiser Friday at Lakeview Middle School.

Locals Advance To XC Regional

GOSHEN - Highlighted by Eria Ridderman's individual sectional championship, three area cross country teams advanced to Saturday's Elkhart Central Regional at Ox Bow Park.

Running For President

Editor, Times-Union:It's me again. Cindy L. McConnell Slater. Still would like to run for president, but that is not likely.

Redskins Slip By Triton

BOURBON - On a crisp fall evening, Triton honored its seniors as the Trojans played host to the Knox Redskins in a Northern State Conference conference football game.

Walter 'Wade' Wyatt

PLYMOUTH - Walter "Wade" Wyatt, 96, of 10320 Pretty Lake Trail, Plymouth, died of natural causes at 9:45 p.m. Sept. 21, 2008, in Miller's Merry Manor, Plymouth.

The Problem With Govt.

The fiscal year ended Sept. 30.The Congressional Budget Office put the deficit for the year at $438 billion.

Think Of The Children

Editor, Times-Union:First of all, I am a Christian.

Residential Children's Programs Target Of Legislation

Oct. 17, a group of former students of a local boarding school for girls stood outside the Kosciusko County Courthouse demonstrating against physical, emotional and mental abuse they allege they suffered.

Frances Imogene 'Imy' Menzie

SYRACUSE - Frances Imogene "Imy" Menzie, 86, North Webster, died at 10:35 a.m. Nov. 3, 2008, in her residence.

City Won't Ban Booze; Offers Other Suggestions

Warsaw City Council Monday night did not approve a recommendation from the park board to ban alcohol on all park property.


Arnold 'Dick' Umbaugh

PLYMOUTH - Arnold "Dick" Umbaugh, 84, of 625 Oakhill Ave., Plymouth, died at 12:36 a.m. Oct. 10, 2008, in Catherine Kasper Life Care Center, Donaldson.

Decide Carefully

Editor, Times-Union:I feel the need to say ...

Plank Deployed To Iraq

Army Maj. Ryan J. Plank currently is deployed in Iraq to support the mission of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Wagon Wheel Board Reorganizes, Abandons Bid To Buy Theater

Negotiations for the Wagon Wheel Theatre Foundation to purchase the local Wagon Wheel Theatre have been suspended.

Pray For Peace

Editor, Times-Union:I loved the article about Al Forte. He seemed to be a man moved by his passion to act. He is one man taking one step at a time for something he truly believes in. He is an inspiration.

KCSD Cracking Down On Scrap Metal Thefts

The Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department is cracking down on thieves who steal metal for profit.

Winter Heating Assistance Available

Cold evening temperatures in recent weeks have been a chilly reminder that winter is on the way, and with it higher heating bills than last year, according to a report by the Associated Press.