Manchester Hires Asst. Principal For Junior-Senior High School

At the Manchester Community Schools board meeting Tuesday, James Bishir was approved to be the new Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School assistant principal.

Amy Burley

Amy Lucile Burley, North Manchester, formerly of Winona Lake, went home to be with the Lord at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, at the age of 92.  She was born Jan. 24, 1925, in Pandora, Ohio, to Edward Joel and  Rhoda Emma Neuenschwander Leightner. On July 30, 1950, she was married at Pandora Missionary Church to Robert Thomas Burley, who survives.  Amy was a 1943 graduate of Pandora High School. She then attended Fort Wayne Bible College.  She was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 59 years. She worked for 30 years at the Light & Life Bookshop and Herald Book Store, both in Winona Lake. 

Charles W. “Charlie” Laster

Charles W. “Charlie” Laster, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at his home.  He was born Nov. 26, 1932, in Harvey, Ill., to Edward and Addie Pool Laster.  He grew up in Illinois and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. On March 28, 1953, in Harvey, he married Betty Jane Lallak, who preceded him on Aug. 1, 2010. 

Rice From Local Church Opens Door To Ukraine Prison Ministry

Pastor John B. Lowe has been involved with prison ministry in Indiana, and next month he'll take that ministry to the Ukraine region.

Church News, Aug. 10, 2017

Upcoming events include a community meal, a women's retreat, and a fish and tenderloin fundraising dinner.

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Review: Don’t Cause Yourself ‘Agony,’ Go ‘Into The Woods’

Having only seen the 2014 film version of “Into The Woods” before opening night of the musical Wednesday at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, I wasn’t prepared to leave happy.

Jury Finds Soto Guilty On Three Felony Counts

A former Grace Seminary professor was convicted of three felony counts Tuesday night.

Warsaw Airport Board Hears Of Need For Roof Repairs

Warsaw Municipal Airport Manager Nick King told the Board of Aviation Commissioners Tuesday that they need to start thinking about the roof of the office building.

Michael Palascak Coming Back To Eagles Theatre In Wabash

WABASH – As part of The Eagles Renovation Celebration, comedian Michael Palascak will perform a stand-up routine in the historic theatre at 7:30 p.m. today.

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Going ‘Into The Woods,’ Hawkins And McFarland Land Dream Roles

In his high school’s production of “Into The Woods,” Riley McFarland played Jack, but he really wanted to be the Baker. Kira Lace Hawkins was the Baker’s Wife in a college production, but she wanted to be the Witch.

Kathryn J. “Kay” Bellinger

North Manchester — Kathryn J. “Kay” Bellinger was born Feb. 19, 1924, in French Equatorial Africa to missionaries Dr. Orville and Charlotte Hillegas Jobson. She was raised by her Uncle Ralph and Aunt Ruth Kimmel Smoker in New Paris from 18 months of age when her parents returned to Africa.  She is survived by her husband of 72 years, William O. Bellinger, whom she married at First Brethren Church, New Paris, on June 29, 1945.  Kay graduated from Germantown Dispensary and Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pa. She was a registered, certified nurse in Indiana and Pennsylvania. She worked as a surgery nurse in LaPorte and as a clinic nurse at the Walkerton Medical Clinic until moving to North Manchester in 1964. There she became school nurse for Manchester Community Schools and worked 22 years before retiring in 1986.

Amy Lucile Burley

Amy Lucile Burley, 92, formerly of Winona Lake, passed away at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.  Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Bourbon Approves Grants For Businesses

BOURBON – The Bourbon Town Council experienced mixed reactions from audience members during its meeting Tuesday. Thanks to an incentive program, two downtown buildings will get a facelift. Jeff and Jane Fuller requested $2,500 for renovations to their building at 202 N. Main St. 

'Hawk' Harrelson Takes Parting Shots At Wrigley Field

Chicago White Sox announcer Ken “Hawk” Harrelson is not one to hold back his feelings on much of anything, which is part of why he is beloved by that fan base.

Soto Testifies In Own Defense

Former Grace professor Dr. Mark Soto testified during day five of his trial Monday that he was tired and fed up when he sent an email to an Ohio attorney.

City OKs Traffic Flow Change At Union, Winona

Traffic at the intersection of northbound Union Street and Ind. 25/Winona Avenue won’t be able to go straight or turn left as early as next week.

Community Crossings Grant Paves Way For Better Roads

More roads are being maintained in the city and county this year than in the past thanks to funding from the state’s Community Crossings matching grant.

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Warsaw's Bob Schultz Known For Big Catches

There was a time when Bob Schultz would chart his fishing adventures.

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Manchester Golfers Top Lady Warriors

SYRACUSE – Early-season golf matches, particlarily those played before the start of the school year, tend to be a time to work on parts of a game prior to conference and sectional play.

Vintage Aircraft Delight Fliers At Warsaw Airport

Seeing a story in the newspaper last week about rides on vintage airplanes at the Warsaw Municipal Airport, Sue Shively knew what she wanted to do for her birthday Saturday.