Susanna J. ‘Sue’ Cox

Susanna J. “Sue” Cox, 82, Leesburg, passed away at 8:21 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born July 11, 1935, in Marion, to Roscoe and Josephine Griffin Thrailkill. She attended Van Buren High School and was married on Feb. 15, 1953, in Van Buren, to Chester L. Cox, who survives. She was a homemaker and moved to Leesburg in 1991 from Marion.

Gargetts Together For 25 Years

David Gargett and the former Patricia Murray were married March 27, 1993, in the Methodist Church in Milford.

Beverly Anne Hopper

Beverly Anne Hopper, 85, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, died at 2:14 a.m. today, March 27, 2018, at Grace Village Health Care.

Flannery Powers Wawasee Past Lakeland

LAGRANGE – The Wawasee Lady Warriors and Lakeland Lakers combined for 10 hits in a high school softball game Monday evening.

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Rios Inks Letter Of Intent To Play Football At Trinity International

Warsaw football senior Jacob Rios announced his intent to continue his academic and athletic playing career at Trinity International University on Monday.

Valley Opens Softball Season, Loses At NorthWood

NAPPANEE – The Tippecanoe Valley softball team lost 11-0 at NorthWood on Monday night. 

Grace Softball Falls In Doubleheader At Spring Arbor

SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Grace College softball team was unable to put together two complete games in a doubleheader loss at Spring Arbor on Monday.


Drugs Found Inside SUV After Accident That Injured Two

Two people were hurt, including a 2-year-old boy, in an accident Saturday morning near Leesburg, where officers found drugs in the vehicle.

Lawmakers Might Look Into Industrial Hemp Production

Some Indiana farmers might eventually return to their roots as the state joins other states in looking at legalizing the growth of industrial hemp.

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Barrett Graduates From Boot Camp

Private David Barrett, 21, Warsaw, graduated from the United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depo in San Diego, Calif., March 16.

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Lancers Come Up Empty

HUNTINGTON – The Grace College baseball team hit the road on Friday to continue its Crossroads League season. The Lancers dropped both games of the doubleheader, 8-3, 11-3, against the Foresters.


Club News, March 24, 2018

Meeting reports and upcoming events from area service clubs and social groups.

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Grace College Senior’s Book Teaches Acceptance To Warsaw Schools Students

WINONA LAKE – A Grace College senior’s children’s book this week helped Warsaw Community Schools elementary students learn about accepting others’ differences.

High School Track & Field Roundup – March 23

Manchester Opens Track & Field Season At Southwood; Wawasee Track & Field Competes At Westview

Garcia-Bedard

Rebeca Cecilia Garcia, Lisle, Ill., and Eric Andrew Bedard, Winfield, Ill., have announced their engagement.

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Tippecanoe Valley’s Alber Signs With Saint Francis

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley girls track and field thrower Cora Alber has signed her letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic careers at the University of Saint Francis.