World/Nation briefs 2.21.2013

South African police say lead investigator in Pistorius case faces attempted murder chargesPRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The lead investigator in the murder case against Oscar Pistorius faces attempted murder charges himself over a 2011 shooting, police said Thursday in another potentially damaging blow to the prosecution.

World/Nation Briefs 4.30.2012

Advocate for blind Chinese lawyer says US asylum deal expected ahead of Clinton’s China visitBEIJING (AP) — U.S. and Chinese officials are ironing out a deal to secure American asylum for a blind Chinese legal activist who fled house arrest, with an agreement likely before Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives this week, a U.S. rights campaigner said Monday.

Opal N. Flenner

AKRON - Opal N. Flenner, 88, of 1729 Wabash Ave. E211, Rochester, died at 5 a.m. Jan. 10, 2009, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Bill R. Montague

BOURBON - Bill R. Montague, 82, of Fort Myers, Fla., and formerly of the Bourbon area, died unexpectedly June 5, 2009, in his residence.

Bill R. Montague

BOURBON - Bill R. Montague, 82, of Fort Myers, Fla., and formerly of the Bourbon area, died unexpectedly June 5, 2009, in his residence.

Baldwin Steps Down As Parks Board President

Longtime Warsaw Parks and Recreation Board President Bill Baldwin stepped down from serving in that position Tuesday.

Treva M. Hoffer

Treva M. Hoffer, 98, Winona Lake, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 6:16 a.m. Oct. 31, 2015, in Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake.

Kevin T. Stoneburner

PLYMOUTH – Kevin T. Stoneburner, 27, formerly of Plymouth, passed away in West Palm Beach, Fla., June 8, 2015.

Richard D. King

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

JoAnn M. Paulus

COLUMBIA CITY – JoAnn M. Paulus, 85, of Columbia City, died at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 19, 2013, at Parkview Oaks, Columbia City.

Edna Joy Miller

Edna Joy Miller, 104, of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, and formerly of Mentone, died at 12:45 a.m. May 3, 2013, in her residence.

Wayne M. Bucher

MILFORD - Wayne M. Bucher, 91, Syracuse, died at 2:15 a.m. Aug. 1, 2009, at Miller's Merry Manor, Syracuse.

Larwill First In Whitley County To Be Broadband Ready

Judgements 2.26.2014

 The following judgments were filed in the Kosciusko County court system from Feb. 12 to Feb. 19, 2014:

Pierceton Residents Hear Plans For Juvenile Facility

PIERCETON - Plans for a proposed juvenile facility and housing opportunities for low-income residents were presented to the Pierceton Town Council Monday. Representatives of Corrections Corp.of America and county officials explained the proposed facility to council members and citizens present and pointed out that Kosciusko County is one of 10 counties which will be involved in this project. "Our kids are having trouble out there," said Charlotte Nesbitt, executive director of CCA's Southwest Indiana Regional Youth Village at Vincennes."As a partnership, we can have a secure environment for our children, where they get schooling ...(and) the help that they need." The facility proposed locally would be not only a partnership among counties, but also with CCA, and would require no upfront money from Kosciusko County.CCA is a for-profit business which operates correction facilities throughout the United States.

Schramm - Scandal And Truth About Secret Service, GSA

Dueling scandals of the GSA and the Secret Service battle for the honor of enraging us more.

Business Briefs - Lake City Bank Promotes 14

Brannock Joins RE/MAX Results; Conner Recognized For 5 Years Of Service; Mason Healthcare And Rehabilitation Names Employee, Leader Of The Year; Kosciusko Cares Open House Feb. 20

Zoners To Review Sacred Heart Sign Variance

A variance from development standards for a second freestanding sign to identify Sacred Heart School and provide school information is being requested. The Board of Zoning Appeals will discuss the request at its meeting tonight. The second freestanding sign would be on one lot in a R-1 zoning district.The sign would be 7-foot high, with a double-sided, 4-foot by 8-foot copy area on the north side of the property at 135 N.Harrison St. The sign is proposed to be placed out of the right of way to allow for a vision clearance and be placed at the circle driveway off of East Fort Wayne Street at the entrance to Sacred Heart. Applicants Kent and Roxanne Wildman are requesting a variance from development standards to allow for a depth-to-width ratio greater than 3 to 1 for residential property at 925 S.Zimmer Road.

Hunter Steps Down As Warsaw Police Chief

Perry Hunter has stepped down as Warsaw Police Department chief and will serve as detective sergeant effective Dec. 13.

Herbert G. Baker

BOURBON – Herbert G. Baker, 86, of Bourbon, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at 9:44 p.m. Feb. 19, 2012, in his residence.