Drug Court Helping Hicks Help Others
As Andru Hicks sat in jail facing a possible prison term of 50-plus years, he decided it was finally time to change his life.
What Happens When Service Jobs Dwindle?
I am not averse to technology.
Brooks D. O’Dell
NORTH MANCHESTER — Brooks D. O’Dell, 81, North Manchester, died at 8:15 a.m. July 3, 2017, in Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester.
Lora A. Miller
SYRACUSE — Lora A. Miller, 55, Millersburg, passed away at 4:08 p.m. July 6, 2017, at her home.
The Rev. Roy Blake Will Be 90 On July 15
An open house is planned in celebration of the Rev. Roy C. Blake’s 90th birthday.
CCS Seeks Donations For Annual Tools For School Event
Nearly 1,500 children every year start the school year with supplies obtained through Combined Community Services’ Tools For School program.
Warsaw Man Faces Intimidation Charge After Knife Incident
A Warsaw man is facing charges after police say he threatened another man with a knife and deflated his tires.
Mayor Meets With Sheriff, Calls For Unity Between Departments
Now that the sheriff’s investigation and judicial process has concluded, the city and county must move ahead.
Summer Classes, Events Planned At Local YMCA
Kosciusko Community YMCA will be starting the second session of summer classes on July 17.
Nextremity Solutions, Ignite Orthopedics Form Business Alliance
Nextremity Solutions Inc., a musculoskeletal product development company in Warsaw, has announced a business alliance with Ignite Orthopedics LLC.
Public Occurrences 7.8
County Jail Bookings The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: • 10:16 a.m. Wednesday – Bradley Alan Sroufe, 33, of 721 W. Jefferson St., Warsaw, arrested for corrupt business influence. Bond: $2,500. • 11:04 a.m. Wednesday – Jeremy Duane Boyd, 32, Bronson, Mich., arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $5,250. • 11:35 a.m. Wednesday – Erik Miller, 29, Goshen, arrested for failure to appear. No bond set. • 2:06 p.m. Wednesday – Tristen Andrew York, 19, of 4155 N. Aspen Drive, Warsaw, arrested for theft. No bond set. • 3:03 p.m. Wednesday – Braxton Lee Myers, 23, of 9924 Lincoln St., Syracuse, arrested for invasion of privacy. Bond: $600. • 3:45 p.m. Wednesday – Anatasha Marie Hemmer, 20, of 718 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, arrested for domestic battery in the presence of a child. Bond: $1,000.
Rebecca Rae Taylor
HUNTINGTON — Rebecca Rae Taylor, 69, Huntington, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 30, 2017, at her Huntington home. Becca was born Sept. 1, 1947, in South Bend, to Rodney and Wilma (Thomas) Davenport. On Jan. 7, 1967, she was married to Lynn E. Kyler, and to this marriage were born her three children: Carole (Mark) Krizon, Fort Wayne; Rachael (Cyrus) Parker, Wilson, N.C.; and Garth (Karen) Kyler, Larwill. On July 7, 1983, Becca was married to James E. Taylor.
Hugh F. “Pete” Fuller Jr.,
AKRON — Hugh F. “Pete” Fuller Jr., 56, Claypool, died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2017, at his residence. He was born Nov. 19, 1960, in Marion, to Hugh Franklin and Mary Ann Picco Fuller. He served his country in the U.S. Marines Corps. He was a trophy fisherman for many years. He enjoyed farming and raising hogs and well as working on a dairy farm. He was a man of many interests and talents. He always loved putting others first. Survivors include his companions, Lynn McKinnon, Burket, and Ace the cat; his mother, Mary Ann Fuller, Converse; two sons, Dan and Aaron; two daughters, Crystal and Jacqueline; a brother, Buff (wife Lorinda); a stepbrother; and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Franklin Fuller; and a stepbrother. Following Pete’s wishes, no visitation or funeral service is planned. A celebration of life service will be held at the Son Light Café at a later date. ***** Memorials to Son Light Café, Burket. Share a memory or send a condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Vacation Bible School
VBS is coming up at Country Bible Church and Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Church News, July 6, 2017
Upcoming events at Kosciusko County churches include some concerts and a new exercise class.
CSCT Announces Auditions For ‘Steel Magnolias’
Center Street Community Theatre has announced plans for the fall 2017 production of “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling.
