Monday Crash Kills 2
Two people were killed and four others were injured in a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon south of Warsaw. Olvin Canales, 19, of Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Frank Pineda, 17, of Boys City Drive, Winona Lake, were pronounced dead at the scene of the 2:26 p.m.accident at the intersection of County Farm Road and CR 300S. Both Canales, who was driving the car, and Pineda, who was a front-seat passenger, were ejected from the vehicle and suffered internal injuries.Neither was wearing a seat belt, police said.Two back-seat passengers were trapped in the car until emergency personnel extricated them.
Dixie Queen Back In Service
NORTH WEBSTER - She's back and as good as new. Dan Thystrup, owner of the Dixie Queen, said, "The Dixie is up and running again.Everything's checked out fine.We tested her (Sunday)." Sometime overnight Thursday, the Dixie Queen, 405 S.Dixie, North Webster, began sinking into Webster Lake. When Pat O'Connell opened the Lakeview Restaurant Friday morning, he noticed the boat "halfway in the water."He said when he left Thursday at 4 p.m., there was nothing wrong. O'Connell and others notified Thystrup Friday morning that it was underwater. Thystrup said they raised the Dixie Queen Friday.On Saturday, they checked and cleaned the diesel motor.Sunday, they checked the motor and all wire connections and cleaned them. "We don't know for sure (why it sunk)," he said, "because it's not leaking whatsoever now." He said he was surprised it sank because it never happened before and he didn't want to take a guess on why it did.
Market St. Businesses Report More Break-Ins
Two more businesses on Market Street, Warsaw, were found broken into Monday morning. The Dollar General Store reported a break-in Sunday evening when three men were spotted coming out the back entrance of the building. Employees of the Fitness Shop and DC Haircrafters told Warsaw Police that petty cash was stolen from their businesses. Police reported that burglars apparently gained entry by prying open both businesses' front doors. The Fitness Shop reported cash stolen from filing cabinet and cash register. Two bank bags were found Monday morning at the intersection of Park Avenue and Chestnut Street in Winona Lake with a slip from the Fitness Shop.The bags were returned to the business, where employees confirmed them among those stolen. DC Haircrafters reported a soda machine was broken into and change stolen.Petty cash from several other containers was also stolen.
$12 Million Settlement In 2000 Crash
A man paralyzed in a car accident in which his friends left him unconscious in the back seat was awarded $12 million in a judgment handed down recently in Kosciusko Circuit Court. James Hale, 26, of Warsaw, was found unconscious in a car that struck a utility pole Feb.25, 2000, on CR 500S between CRs 400E and 500E, near Pierceton. The judgment - $3 million each in compensatory and punitive damages - was entered against each of the other two men in the car, for a total of $12 million.However, the likelihood of any of the judgment being paid is slim, said Judge Rex Reed.
Mentone May Scale Back Water Project
MENTONE - Mentone's water project may be facing some cuts because of a competitive construction market. This was the message an Indianapolis engineer brought to the council at its meeting Monday. The council must decide whether to cut the tank from the originally estimated $1.4 million water project.But they were advised Monday to wait to decide. "The Department of Commerce would prefer the board not take any action until the bids are back on the table," said Mark Downey Jr., of Commonwealth Engineers. Downey added that current competition among contractors has driven some bids up as much as 15 percent. The town will accept new bids on portions of the project after changes are made to the specifications.Downey said the DOC wants to keep the project affordable rather than building a project residents can't afford. Since the grant was applied for partially based on a low to moderate income in the town, the project should not raise rates too much, Downey added.
Remember When Dec. 7
10 Years Ago Dec.7 1986 A professional model and actress from Bremen is Miss Indiana USA 1987.Alecia Rae, 24, captured the title Sunday over 52 other contestants from throughout the state.She is the daughter of Conrad and Corrinne Masalkeski. 25 Years Ago Dec.7 1971 Warsaw Community High School senior Jeff Nicholls added another trophy to his collection when he brought one back last weekend to 2106 Brookview in Warsaw where he lives with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.Harold Nicholls.He is a National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists.
Romney's Taxes
Editor, Times-Union:Has Obama gone deaf and blind to go along with his stupidity? He just made the comment that Romney hasn’t come clean about his taxes. Did not Romney just produce his taxes and the tax man says he paid his fair share and what he was supposed to? But a lot of true Americans are still waiting on our blunder in chief to produce a real birth certificate.
Grace Can't Keep Pace With Daemen College
AMHERST, N.Y. – Grace College’s men’s basketball team could not keep pace with the offense of Daemen College and fell 88-81 Thursday.The NAIA Division II ninth-ranked Lancers (9-4) boasted a pair of players with at least 20 points, but Grace could only muster 10 points from its bench.
Grace Falls To League Rival
FORT WAYNE – Grace College’s men’s basketball team lost consecutive games for the first time all season with a 74-69 defeat at Crossroads League Saint Francis Saturday.Despite the loss, Grace's Greg Miller reached a personal milestone by scoring his 1,000th career point. He is only the 45th Lancer in program history to reach the 1,000-point plateau.
Bowlers Trying To Defend Sectional Title
Warsaw Community High School’s girls bowling team won the sectional championship last year.
Sharks Wrap Up Successful Season
The Kosciusko Community YMCA’s Sharks swim team recently wrapped up its winter season.
Candidate Obama vs. President Obama on Unions
Editor, Times-Union: I must agree with Mr. Lonnie Smith when he says President Obama has done nothing for unions, and that we cannot afford four more years of him. He should do the honorable thing and not seek re-election. But Mr. Smith is in for a big disappointment if the thinks a Republican is going to stand up for unions. Let’s look back.
April First Friday Will Spotlight Churches
First Friday on April 1 will focus on the different churches in the county with the theme “Back to Our Roots.”
Grace Women Fall To No. 8 Indiana Wesleyan
WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s women’s basketball team was unable to limit turnovers on Saturday, and No. 8 Indiana Wesleyan took advantage on its way to a 65-47 win at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center.
Tippecanoe Valley Fall Sports Award Winners Announced
Tippecanoe Valley’a athletic department announced its fall sports award winners on Wednesday. In girls golf, Vicotria Biddle won the medalist award and putting trophy. Makayla Sandbakken won the mental attitude award and Lexi Cumberland was recognized as most improved. Biddle and Elizabeth VanMeter were recognized for their service as captains, and Blake McBrier won the Booster Club award.
Lady Lancers Power Past Judson College
WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s women’s basketball team won its opening game of the Bennigan’s Terry Polston Hoops for Hope on Friday, beating Judson 69-60 at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center.
WCS Names Assistant Superintendent
Warsaw Community Schools hasn’t had an assistant superintendent in more than four years – until Monday night.
Milford May Push Back Downtown Parking Restriction
MILFORD – Town council may push back the restriction on Main Street parking by two hours after hearing complaints from downtown bar owners Monday.
Warsaw Edges Huntington North In Extra Innings
It was a back and forth game on a windy day at Tiger Field Thursday, as the Warsaw Tigers baseball team edged the Vikings from Huntington North 11-10 in eight innings in their first home game of the 2022 season.
