Five Of Six Area Schools Meet AYP

Of six area school corporations, only one failed to meet Adequate Yearly Progress overall this year.

FFA Annual Fundraiser, Chili Supper Nov. 23

It's the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Warsaw FFA, and it features an auction of the organization's members.

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LaGrange Attorney Selected To Fill Stutzman's Former Senate Seat

KENDALLVILLE - LaGrange attorney Susan Glick will fill the State Senate District 13 seat vacated by newly elected 3rd district congressman Marlin Stutzman.

M. Opal Clark

AKRON - M. Opal Clark, 97, formerly of Akron, died at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 2010, in Life Care Center of Rochester, where she resided.

Penny K. Savage

NORTH WEBSTER - Penny K. Marshall, 44, died Dec. 16, 2010.

Charlotte V. Richards

NORTH WEBSTER - Charlotte V. Richards, 94, North Webster, died at 3:10 p.m. Jan. 1, 2011, in Mason's Health and Rehab, Warsaw.

Moms Against Meth

Editor, Times-Union:Hi, my name is Emily Zartman.

Warsaw Falls In Regional Final

MISHAWAKA - In three games at the East Noble Sectional last week, Warsaw's girls soccer team sliced through the competition, outscoring Lakeland, Wawasee and Westview by a combined score of 19-1.

Young-Osbeck

Bruce and Kathy Young, Rossville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Casandra Rose Young, Tampa, Fla., to Matthew Alan Osbeck, Tampa. He is the son of Dan and Judy Osbeck, Hilton Head Island, S.C.

Courts News 12.19.2010

Courts 12.19.2010

Remember When 12.03.2010

10 Years AgoA Warsaw auto dealer is planning a second round of its annual Christmas tree giveaway. Mike Dewitt, owner of the Car Company, said all 1,000 trees were given away within an hour last Sunday at his three dealerships. Because a number of people were turned away, Dewitt has secured another 400 trees.25 Years AgoZona Hatfield, 18, of Warsaw, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hatfield, was named as second alternate in the breads category in the National Club Congress 4-H awards in Chicago recently. Miss Hatfield had been in Chicago for work shops dealing with leadership and the 4-H program. The banquet for the breads division was held with the national winners being announced.50 Years AgoMike Blackford, Jerry Black and Steve Kinney received God and Country awards in Scouting from the Rev. John W. Becker, pastor of the First Christian Church of Warsaw, during special service at the church. Mike, 14, is the son of Mrs. Robert Blackford, Warsaw. Jerry, 13, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Black, Warsaw. Steve, 13, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Kinney, Warsaw. Mothers of the boys, as well as Rev. Becker, received lapel pins in recognition of their encouragement to the boys.75 Years AgoThe Elks are still champions. Approximately 1,800 howling, hysterical fans saw Everett "Odds" Anglin's Purple quintet down the American Legion in the donkey basketball game at the Armory, necessitating an overtime contest, 16 to 14. The contest, an affair combining all the fine points of football, wrestling, and so forth, kept the crowd in a constant uproar throughout the melee. The contest was a huge success and the Milk Fund for which it was staged will receive approximately $80.

Commissioners

Editor, Times-Union:Sounds like Mr. Beall has told our county's decision makers what he wants and the commissioners are tripping all over themselves to make this happen.

Etna Green Cuts Budget

ETNA GREEN - The Etna Green Town Council approved several proposed ordinances at its regular meeting Tuesday night.

Meth Workshop To Address Lab Cleanup Issues

If you're a landlord, you don't have to be involved in cooking meth for it to have a negative financial impact on you.

Elma 'Ruth' Byrer

Elma "Ruth" Byrer, 92, died at 7:13 a.m. Oct. 26, 2010, in County Manor, Warsaw. She was born July 7, 1918, in Miami County, to Jessie F. and Judel Alspach Norman.

Tommy Castro Band To Headline Blues & BBQ

The Tommy Castro Band will be the Blues and BBQ concert performer for Warsaw Parks Department's summer concert series.

Remember When 02.20.2010

10 Years AgoMentone firefighter Frank Hardesty has retired from the Mentone Fire Department after serving 40 years.During his tenure, Hardesty served as first lieutenant and secretary for the department and was voted 1979 Mentone Fireman of the Year. Even though he has retired, Hardesty plans to help the department when needed.25 Years AgoMajor renovation of downtown Warsaw storefronts may soon begin when low interest loans are made available to business owners through the new Warsaw Facade Restoration Program.The Warsaw Common Council took a significant step to promote the economic and physical revitalization of the downtown district. The council entered into a joint venture with local financial institutions to provide low interest loans to business owners for renovating the facades of their stores.50 Years AgoPhyllis Shively, was awarded a sterling silver medal by the Tippecanoe River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for an essay on "The Wilderness Road." Sherry Wright received a certificate of merit for her entry, "Historic Trails," in the chapter's annual contest for history students. Another merit award went to Arlene Reichert for a paper on "The Mormon Trail."The girls read their essays at a recent meeting of the DAR chapter in the home of Mrs. Ralph Mason, Etna Green. Paul Gilman, Bourbon High School history instructor, was a guest.75 Years AgoMr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter recently celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary at their home at Winona Lake. The couple were married Feb. 15, 1883, in Michigan, and came to Winona Lake 15 years ago from Chicago. Mrs. Hunter, for the past 15 years, has been in charge of the missionary home at Winona Lake, and Mr. Hunter has been mail distributor at Winona Lake for the same length of time.

Simpson Resigns Council Seat; Cites Personal Reasons

MENTONE - Jack Simpson submitted his letter of resignation for personal reasons Monday to the Mentone Town Council.

Warsaw Looks At Test Scores, Enrollment

Beginning in 2012, all Indiana students will have to pass course assessment tests for Algebra I and English 10 to earn a high school diploma.