Public Occurrences 3.1.2018

Church News, March 1, 2018

News this week includes a couple of benefit dinners and youth involved with the "Souper Bowl of Caring."

Whitko Threat Found To Be A Hoax

Whitko parents received notification this morning from the school corporation that a threat to the middle school was a “hoax.”

Neighbors, Siblings Can’t Settle Flood Dispute

Nearly every spring, yards in the northwest corner of Dewart Lake have some flooding, and everyone knows it. But some people living along EMS D1, EMS D2 and EMS D3 lanes say a home built about 18 months ago makes flooding worse. And the issue has cause a rift between siblings.

Harrison Students Put Tractor Project Up For Bid

By auctioning off each of its projects once they’re completed, the Harrison Elementary School Tractor Club can use the proceeds to move on to rebuilding its next tractor.

Longtime Times-Union Carrier Retiring

Many Times-Union customers have become accustomed to Dawn Klinger’s smiling face along her route.

Lions Roar Past Whitko Wildcats

TOPEKA – Whitko picked the wrong time to have defensive breakdowns.

Tippecanoe Valley Aquatics Club Send 11 to Division Championships

The Tippecanoe Valley Aquatics Club is sending 11 swimmers to divisionals this weekend at the Helen P. Brown Natatorium, Fort Wayne.

Lee E. Gadson

Lee E. Gadson, 90, North Manchester, died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Peabody Retirement Home.

Syracuse Board of Zoning - March 15 Exceptions

Syracuse Board of Zoning - March 15 Variances

Liberals, Not NRA, To Blame

Since the latest school shooting, many companies have come out against the NRA, which was established to help gun owners be­come responsible with their weapons. Many blame the NRA for "owning" politicians they give money to.

1 Of 2 Churches Win BZA Approval

One of two churches won approval Monday for future plans by the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals.

Solar Panels Installed At Mentone Elementary School

Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. is planning to use solar energy to offset the cost of electricity at Mentone Elementary School.

Thomas ‘Glen’ Allen

Thomas “Glen” Allen, 84, Silver Lake, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. Glen was born Nov. 10, 1933, to Hatcher and Maudie England Allen. He married Effie Howard on March 12, 1955, in Wabash; she survives. He enjoyed wood working, fishing and hunting. He was a farmer for many years and enjoyed working outside in the garden.

Richard F. Silveus

Richard F. Silveus, 85, rural Mentone (Palestine), died at 8:31 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born July 4, 1932, in Milford, to Floyd and Mary Miller Silveus. On Feb. 8, 1957, in Columbia City, he married Lula F. Setser. She survives. He retired in 1995 from Dana Corp., Syracuse, after 34 years with the company.

Edmondses Celebrate 25 Years With Caribbean Cruise

Kevin Edmonds and the former Carol Cook were married Feb. 12, 1993, in the United Methodist Church in North Manchester.

Warsaw Plan Commission - Peak Performance Orthopedic

Opioid Forum

The story, last Friday, documenting the community forum about the opioid crisis was illuminating. These are much overdue conversations.

Geiger Seeks County Commissioner’s Seat

Local business owner and Republican DeLynn Geiger announced Friday he filed as a candidate for the Kosciusko County Commissioners southern district race.