10 Years AgoThe Dixie Queen was partially underwater at her dock on Webster Lake having apparently taken on water overnight. Exact cause of the sinking is unknown. The cause can't be determined until the boat is raised and inspected. Water was being pumped out and the boat had been raised 3 inches in approximately half an hour.The boat was docked and no one was on board when it began sinking, Lila O'Connell said. Dixie Queen is owned by Dan Thystrop,25 Years AgoThe following recipe was submitted in the Spotlight Recipe Contest for Appetizers. Water Chestnuts and Pineapple Wrapped in Bacon.1 lb. sliced bacon; 1 can whole water chestnuts; 1 can pineapple chunks; 1/2 cup dijon mustard; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp. juice from pineapple. Cut bacon slices in half. Drain water chestnuts and pineapple chunks, saving 2 tbsp. of pineapple juice. In small bowl combine mustard, sugar and juice. Spread mixture on bacon slice and roll around either a pineapple chunk or water chestnut; secure with a toothpick. Arrange on a jelly roll pan or a pan with sides. When all are rolled, spread remaining mustard sauce over bacon rolls. Bake at 400 degrees until bacon has cooked and glazed - 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm. (Contributor unknown.)50 Years AgoMrs. B.L. Olmstead, of Winona Lake, has returned from a two week's visit with her son, Dr. C. Elvan Olmstead and his family, in Elgin, Ill. Dr. Olmstead is Bible editor for David C. Cook and Company in Elgin. Mrs. Olmstead also visited at Olive Branch Mission and Training School in Chicago on her return trip.75 Years AgoWith several Kosciusko County boys in the lineup, Manchester College opened its 1935 football season defeating a small but hard fighting Oakland City team by score of 34 to 0.Warsaw players to star were Virgil McCleary, guard, and Burnham Light, reserve halfback, McCleary has been a member of the squad for the past three years. Light, former Tiger star last year, contributed a 40-yard gallop as his share of the day's play besides some superb blocking which thrilled several Warsawans who were on hand to witness the opening tilt.
October is Fire Safety Month and the American Red Cross is encouraging people to take steps to minimize the risk of home fires by remembering to install a smoke alarm and develop a fire escape plan.
The Warsaw Community High School wrestling team got its season started by hosting the state's top-ranked team for Saturday's Warsaw Tiger Wrestling Classic.
WINONA LAKE - Against a young Holy Cross College squad, the Grace College Lady Lancers had some unexpected problems in Tuesday night's women's basketball season opener.
After receiving five bids for work on a bridge just south of Milford at their last meeting, the commissioners awarded the project to a company out of Leo.