Church News, June 8, 2017

Several concerts and a variety of sales are among upcoming events this week.

Burchfield Bros. To Perform June 16 In Winona

WINONA LAKE – Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of instrumental music at 8 p.m. June 16 in the Winona Heritage Room, 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake.

Public Occurrences 6.7

County Jail Bookings  The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail. • 9:28 a.m. Tuesday – Joseph Thompson, 32, of 10496 N. Green Ave., Syracuse, arrested for battery causing a bodily injury. Bond: $600. • 11:06 a.m. Tuesday – Brandi Leigh Anderson, 31, Wolcottville, arrested on two counts of failure to appear. Bond: $747. • 11:54 a.m. Tuesday – Amy Christine Eskridge, 32, of 201 E. Pittsburgh St., Syracuse, arrested for theft. Bond: $5,750. • 12:28 p.m. Tuesday – David Michael Vela, 32, of 201 E. Pittsburgh St., Syracuse, arrested for possession of a narcotic with intent to deal and on four counts to failure to appear. Bond: $11,107.

Local Blogger Takes Issue With Legal Donations To Alley Project

Sixteen of the donors to the Warsaw alley activation project were anonymous, and former city councilman Kyle Babcock doesn’t think the city should be able to accept those funds.

Trial Set For Warsaw Man Accused In Death Of 2-Year-Old Girl

A trial has been scheduled for Christopher Grimmett, 30, Warsaw, who is accused of killing a 2-year-old girl.

Marsh Property Removed From Development Area Expansion

Marsh Supermarket’s vacant building on South Buffalo Street now will not be a part of the Warsaw Central Development Area expansion.

Billy Sunday Home To Be Moved, Preserved

WINONA LAKE – “Mount Hood,” the historic home of the once famous evangelist Billy Sunday and his family, will be moved and partially restored this summer, according to a news release from Grace College.

Mangas, Harter To Represent Warsaw One Last Time

Warsaw Community High School is well represented on this year’s Indiana All-Star teams – sort of.

Swansons Together For 50 Years

John and Janet Swanson, Winona Lake, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

Billy Sunday Home To Be Moved, Preserved

WINONA LAKE – “Mount Hood,” the historic home of the once famous evangelist Billy Sunday and his family, will be moved and partially restored this summer.

Lutheran, Tippy Valley Announce Health Partnership

Before the start of the Mentone Egg Festival parade Saturday morning, representatives of Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation and Lutheran Health Network Kosciusko Community Hospital announced their 10-year partnership.

St. Joe Blanks Lady Warriors

MONTICELLO – The key to beating fifth-ranked Wawasee Saturday, said South Bend St. Joe High School softball coach Earl Keith, was keeping Ale Brito and Kayla White off the base paths.

Margaret L. Butts

Former County Councilman Seeks Return To Office

The sixth candidate for the at-large county council seat opened by the death of Council President Bob Sanders previously served on the board for 20 years.

Congressman Banks Gets Message Across Despite Hecklers

U.S. Congressman Jim Banks (Ind. 3) said his open forum town hall meeting at Warsaw Community Public Library Friday was an “excellent” opportunity to hear feedback from his constituents.

WPD Restructuring Patrol Division; Morales Retiring

Changes are coming to the Warsaw Police Department with the Board of Public Works and Safety’s approval of phase II of the department’s patrol division restructuring, promotions and the retirement of officer David Morales.

Marguerite Arlene Buckingham

Marguerite Arlene Buckingham, 104, Winona Lake, died Friday afternoon, June 2, 2017, in Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.  

William “Bill” J. Feuquay

ELKHART —  William “Bill” J. Feuquay, 49,  Elkhart, passed away May 24, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital.   He was born Jan. 1, 1968, in Indianapolis, to James and Susan Feuquay.  On Sept. 6, 2002, in Warsaw, he married Dawn L. Washington; she survives.   Bill was an U.S. Army veteran. He worked at Quality Welding, Warsaw, for 10 years. A celebration of life service is planned.  Elkhart Cremation Services was entrusted with arrangements. ***** Memorials to Dawn Feuquay, 1101 W. Blaine Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516.  

Area Communities Receive Infrastructure Grant Funding

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs on Thursday announced almost $11 million in federal grant funding was awarded to 23 rural Hoosier communities across five programs.

Memorial Services Remind Us Of The Importance Of Unity

Last Monday, Oakwood Cemetery hosted the city’s annual Memorial Day tribute to honor all of our local veterans, both living and deceased.