James D. Johnson

James D. Johnson, 67, of 3164 E. CR 1000N, Syracuse, died at 11:05 p.m. July 1, 2009, in Miller's Merry Manor, Syracuse.

James Wesley Cox

James Wesley Cox, 73, died March 17, 2011.

John Blackport

SYRACUSE – John Blackport, 77, Syracuse, passed away Sept. 13, 2014, in Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Richard D. King

Richard D. King, 83, died at 2:20 p.m. Nov. 14, 2013, in his residence surrounded by his family.

Gragg 80th

Kenneth, 101, and Bonnie, 95, Gragg, of Warsaw, will celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary May 20, 2013.

Barger Steps Down As Wawasee Softball Coach

SYRACUSE – When the 2019 high school softball season starts, the Wawasee Lady Warriors will have a new head coach.

Court News 7.31.2012

Red Cross reports 136 homes damaged in county

According to Kosciusko County American Red Cross Disaster Chairman Greg Wilkinson today, 136 single-family properties were damaged by Wednesday's tornadoes. Of the properties damaged, four single-family homes were totaled; 23 had major damage and 34 had minor damage.No mobile homes were totaled, but 10 had major damage and 65 mobile homes had minor damage.The count includes the homes the Red Cross disaster assessment teams found along the path of the tornadoes, from Mentone to North Webster and in some isolated areas such as Barbee Lakes. A disaster shelter was opened at the Center Lake Pavilion Wednesday but Wilkinson said it was closed after three hours because storm victims did not take advantage of the shelter.He said some of those affected by the storms preferred to stay at their damaged residences or with relatives. Three families were serviced by the American Red Cross for emergency needs, he said, and the Red Cross helped 15 to 20 people.

Switzer Sworn In As First Female President Of Manchester College

NORTH MANCHESTER -ÊDonning an academic robe worn by Dr.R.Nelson Snider and then her father Dr.John F.Young, Jo Young Switzer officially became the first female president of Manchester College Saturday afternoon. "All students deserve a good school," said Switzer in her acceptance speech in Cordier Auditorium."I will do my best ...for Manchester College." Switzer served as the vice president and dean of academic affairs at Manchester College for 11 years before assuming the position of president Dec.1.She also taught at both Manchester College and Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Leesburg Looks At Ways To Fund Sewer System

Leesburg - Town officials are keeping their options open in the ongoing search for money to fund construction of a sewer system. Officials said they expect to learn by May whether they can qualify for grant money that is intended for residents with moderate income levels. A survey by Ball State University that assesses the income levels of residents could be under way within a few weeks, said town council president Bob Cleveland. The only information Ball State will give is the cumulative income level, Cleveland said.Individual income levels will not be released. If the town qualifies, the grant could provide upward of $500,000 through the department of commerce. The town is also interested in a handful of other state and federal money, Cleveland said. Leesburg has already been informed it could use $200,000 from the Build Indiana Fund.Another source of money is a state revolving loan fund that could yield upward of $1 million with a low interest rate.

City Working On Establishing Two Residential TIF Districts

Winter Heating Bills Forecasted To Increase Compared To Last Year, NIPSCO Says

MERRILLVILLE – Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) LCC announced Wednesday that natural gas residential customers can expect an increase in their winter heating bills this season compared to last year.

Fund Established For Leininger Family

FORT WAYNE - Due to community support, a fund has been created for the Megihann Leininger family who lost two young children when floodwaters swept their SUV off the road Tuesday in Fulton County.

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.

Walt Church Steps Away From BZA After 25 Years

After serving the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals for 25 years, Walt Church participated in his final board meeting Tuesday morning.

100 Days at Lincoln

Lincoln Elementary first-grade students celebrated 100 days of school Jan. 30. Pictured are Mia and Madison from Mrs. Kendall’s class in their 100 days necklaces and hats. The students spent the day taking 100 steps, counting 100 Fruit Loops and making necklaces, doing 100 jumping jacks, making and wearing beautiful crowns with 100 items on them and more.

Eel River Church Hosts Day Of Caring

CLAYPOOL - Last Saturday, the Eel River Community Church of the Brethren, in collaboration with the Claypool United Methodist Church, hosted a Day of Caring for Claypool residents.

Lifeline Hosts Open House At Blue Lion

PIERCETON - Lifeline Youth and Family Services is hosting an open house for the Kosciusko County community Thursday from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m.in the Blue Lion Coffeehouse, 105 W.Market St., Pierceton. The organization plans to build a juvenile housing facility and school in the town's industrial park, north of U.S.30 off CR 250S.In January, 60 acres in that area were rezoned from industrial 2 to a public use district. Lifeline operates juvenile facilities, providing living space and schooling for children ages 8-18.Lifeline does not accept children who need to be medicated to modify their behavior, although they may be on medication.Length of stay is from 90 days to nine months, as ordered by a judge. The proposed facility initially will house 60 to 70 male juveniles in three group homes.Future plans include two more group homes, a school, a chapel and recreational facilities.

Waubee Lake Park Security Issues Discussed

MILFORD - Aside from budget matters Monday, the Milford Town Council discussed concerns about security and safety at Waubee Lake Park. "We need to have lifeguards and if we don't, we need to have a big sign" saying that people swim at their own risk, said councilman Robert Phillips. If there are no lifeguards on duty, councilman Douglas Ruch asked if there was "any thought to putting up a locked rope or chains to close off the beach? They'd still have access to the park." Phillips said he saw no problem with people having access to the beach without lifeguards there if they realize they're swimming at their own risk. Hobbs said beach and park regulations need to be posted clearly.He said he didn't think they've had many problems with people being at the beach after it's closed.

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