Manchester Historical Society?To Present ‘Tales Of Main Street’ March 5
Every month, the North Manchester Historical Society presents a variety of free public programs with a history theme. In March, the program will be held one week before the usual second Monday to accommodate a special Timbercrest anniversary gathering.
Forgive The Mess At The Warsaw Library: It’s For The Best
When you have visited the Warsaw Community Public Library children’s area lately, you may have noticed signs posted among the bookshelves begging you to “Pardon Our Mess.” You may have wondered why picture books and easy readers have disappeared and reappeared in strange places. Why are we moving things all around?
Lanny Michael Lane
Lanny Michael Lane, 79, a lifetime Warsaw resident, was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. He was born in Warsaw on Dec. 16, 1938, to Lester “Jack” Lane and Jules Blue Lane. The youngest of six Lane children, Lanny was raised in his family’s home and graduated from Warsaw High School.
Russell J. ‘Russ’ Moore
Russell J. “Russ” Moore, 92, Leesburg, passed away at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was born Dec. 5, 1925, in Fort Wayne, to William Earl and Frances I. Kline Moore. He attended South Side High School in Fort Wayne and was a United States Navy veteran. On Sept. 7, 1946, in Warsaw, he married Constance J. “Joan” Green, who survives.
Randall ‘Randy’ Mark Kensell
Randall “Randy” Mark Kensell, 58, Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Warsaw, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, in Fort Myers. He was born Oct. 2, 1959, in Alexandria, La., to Raymond and Marcella Kensell. His wife of 35 years, Betty Jo Kensell, survives. Local survivors include a son, Jessie (Bekah) Kensell, Winona Lake.
KEDCo President To Retire At Year’s End
George Robertson, president of Kosciusko Economic Development Corp., will retire at the end of 2018, and a search is underway for his replacement.
Stephen Ray Likens
Stephen Ray Likens, 68, La Palma, Calif., passed away Feb. 2, 2018. He was born March 10, 1949, to Colonel and Josephine Garner Likens. Steve grew up on a small farm south of Pierceton, sharing a common bond with strong family connections and interactions.
8 Grace Students Contend For Impact Award
Grace College was proud to support eight students nominated for the 12th annual Indiana INTERNnet Impact Awards (IIN). The students were selected by their internship employers because of their outstanding work ethic and leadership skills, according to a news release from Grace.
Lady Lancers Upset No. 25 St. Francis
FORT WAYNE – The late-season momentum keeps building for Grace College’s women’s basketball team, as the Lady Lancers upset No. 25 St. Francis 74-67 in overtime Wednesday.
Slusser Signs Letter Of Intent With Trine
BOURBON – Triton High School senior Max Slusser has signed his letter of intent to play football at Trine University next fall.
Church News, Feb. 15, 2018
Upcoming events include a free community meal, a clothing giveaway and a spaghetti dinner fundraiser.
Two Board members vow not to run amid term limits debate
Two Warsaw School Board members, whose terms expire at year’s end, say they won’t seek a third term if the policy to extend board terms from two to four is approved.
Wawasee Hears About Student Accomplishments, Conrad Scholarship, Dekko Grant, Community Service, Grant
Wawasee School Board’s meeting was mostly about good news at its monthly session Tuesday night.
Inaugural ‘Night To Shine’ Held Friday
On Friday, First Christian Church, with support from the Kosciusko Community YMCA, played host to Warsaw’s first annual Night to Shine event, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Night to Shine is a prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older, according to a provided news release. This worldwide movement took place at over 550 churches around the world.
