Henry Wallen

Henry Wallen, 103, passed away at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Henry was born Nov. 9, 1913, in Floyd County, Ky., to William Jasper and Nebraska Susann Sizemore Wallen. On July 17, 1940, Henry was married to Bessie Hall in Bull Creek, Ky. Together they would share 73 years until her passing on Dec. 18, 2013.

Vacation Bible School

Upcoming Vacation Bible Schools in the Kosciusko County area:

Church News, June 15, 2017

Upcoming events include a missionary speaker, several concerts and a 40-hour devotion.

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Review: Cast Finds The Freedom To Be 'Footloose' In Wagon Wheel Show

Near the end of Act I of Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts’ production of “Footloose” Ren McCormack (Matthew Copley) tells a bunch of his classmates, “If there’s one thing worth fighting for, it’s freedom.”

Ronald C. Rees

ROYAL CENTER — Ronald C. Rees, 81, Logansport, passed away at 4:25 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2017, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.  Born May 4, 1936, in Deal, England, he was the son of the late Edward C. and Sarah Thomas Chapman and his adopted parents, Morgan and Gwenllian Davies Rees. On Aug. 6, 1996, he married Kay “Kasie” Cohagan. 

Ernest O. Richardson

Ernest O. Richardson, 92, passed away at 1:13 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in his home. Ernest was born Oct. 16, 1924, in Prestonsburg, Ky. He was born to Grover Cleveland and Mary Brown Richardson. He was a 1942 graduate of Silver Lake High School. On Nov. 15, 1953, E

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Weather Delays Slow First Day At Golf State Finals

CARMEL – Two local golfers got off to solid starts, but later ran into problems Tuesday in the first round of the IHSAA boys golf state finals at Prairie View Golf Club.

Former Warsaw Street Superintendent Pleads Guilty

A former Warsaw street superintendent pleaded guilty to four felonies in connection with a scheme that bilked the city out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Prater Seeks To Fill Sheriff Vacancy

Kelly Prater, the assistant director at the Kosciusko County Work Release Center,  announced plans to run for sheriff in the upcoming Republican caucus.

Time Capsule Eludes Washington STEM?Staff

When Tom Ray became principal of Washington STEM academy 18 years ago,  he noticed a small envelope in the school’s vault.

Tippecanoe Valley Works To Save Historic Tree At Mentone Elementary

During its regular meeting Monday, the Tippecanoe Valley School Board heard information concerning the historical value of a bald cypress tree that stands on the west side of Mentone Elementary.

Resident Asks How Tech Park, Greenway Mesh

When the hearing on the preliminary plat for phase II of the Warsaw Technology Park was opened up to the public at the Plan Commission meeting Monday, a sole resident wanted to know how the greenway trail would be extended in that area.

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Valley Hires Patrick, Parker

MENTONE – The Tippecanoe Valley School Board approved Chad Patrick as the new boys basketball coach and Rebekah Parker as the new middle school physical education teacher and JV girls basketball coach during a meeting at Mentone Elementary School Monday.



Family Celebration Planned For Donkerses' 45th Anniversary

Ron and Patty Donkers, Warsaw, are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary.

Mikels Mark 50 Years Of Marriage

Steven and Nancy Mikel are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

Open House Planned For Snyders' 60th Anniversary

Richard and Darlene Snyder are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this month.


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