Leesburg Council President Picks Archer To Fill Vacancy
Town Council President Tom Moore has always been willing to get involved, so he had no problem casting the lone vote in a unique Republican caucus Tuesday night called to fill a vacancy on the town council.
Tippy Sewer Issue Edges Toward Decision
Two weeks ago, Kosciusko County Commissioner Brad Jackson asked that the two sides in the Tippecanoe Lake sewer dispute seek common ground. At Tuesday’s commission meeting in Warsaw, steps were taken toward making the project a reality.
Sara Jane Rife Smith
Sara Jane Rife Smith passed away Feb. 5, 2018, following a brief but fittingly tenacious battle with cancer; she was 83. Born and raised in Kokomo, she was the only child of Alice Katherine Mays Rife and Howard Jennings Rife, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, Edward “Ted” Smith; daughter-in-law, Kate Macdonald Smith; and grandsons Thomas and Griffin Smith, all of San Francisco, Calif. She also leaves behind an entire generation of now-middle-age men and women who knew her simply and lovingly as “Fred,” a badge of honor she wore proudly.
Lancers Rally, But Come Up Short Again
WINONA LAKE – The Grace College Lancers, said veteran coach Jim Kessler, have learned how to improve. What they haven't done, however, is learn how to win.
Dean E. Thompson
Dean E. Thompson, Kansas City, Mo., died Feb. 3, 2018. Dean was born in Claypool to Ralph and Jessie Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his twin brother, Gene.
A Success Story About A Former Local Three-Sport Athlete
I don’t know if I think of myself as a leader in the fight to get kids to play more than one sport while they are in high school.
Charges Filed After December Incident
The man who had at least part of his finger bitten off during the alleged beating of another man back in December was arrested Monday on several charges including criminal confinement.
Madison 6th-Grader Testifies At Tobacco Hearing
Eleven-year-old Cayman Blake thinks raising the tax on tobacco products and increasing the minimum age to use them to 21 would help keep tobacco out of the hands of more Hoosiers, especially young people.
Tamika Catchings To Speak At Grace College Chapel
WINONA LAKE – Former WNBA star and four-time Olympic gold medalist Tamika Catchings will be the featured speaker at Grace College chapel on Feb. 14.
Pierceton Accepting Applications For Reserve Officers
PIERCETON – The Pierceton Police Department is accepting applications for reserve police officers.
Balkes Celebrating 50 Years Together
A reception is planned in celebration of Richard and Susanne Balke’s 50th wedding anniversary.
Tippecanoe Valley Swimmers Finish Home Slate
AKRON – The Tippecanoe Valley boys swimming team competed in its final home meet on Monday evening, defeating Knox 114-55.
Idiots Behind U.S. 30 Woes
I find that those who are having plan meetings on the U.S. 30 issues are about as full of B.S. as a Thanksgiving turkey.
Warsawan’s Visit With Punxsutawney Phil
Celebrating Groundhog Day has been a long standing tradition with the David and Ami Pitt family of Warsaw, but this year they took the annual event to another level.
Lady Cougars Fall In Sectional Final
GOSHEN – The Lakeland Christian Academy Lady Cougars ended their most successful basketball season in program history on Saturday night. LCA lost 41-38 to Lakewood Park Christian in the Class 1A Sectional 52 championship at Bethany Christian High School.
