Ernest L. Wampler Jr.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Ernest L. Wampler Jr., 86, of Silver Lake, and formerly of North Manchester, died at 12:25 p.m. Aug. 26, 2012, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Huntington.

Tools for School Sees Fewer Supplies, More Families

At 4:30 a.m. today, families started lining up for Combined Community Services’ annual Tools for School.

World/Nation Briefs 9.4.2012

Trial to determine value of some Michael Jackson copyrights that businessman improperly usedLOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s estate will begin making its case to a jury that a businessman working with the singer’s mother should be forced to pay millions of dollars for infringing on several copyrights.

Thomas - Truth, God And Jerusalem tt The DNC

In a speech resembling a TV re-run (the liberal website The Daily Beast called it “dull”), President Obama accepted his party’s nomination for a second term.

Manchester Schools Approve Budget, Teacher Contract

NORTH MANCHESTER – Manchester school officials approved 2013 budget requests and a collective bargaining agreement with teachers Tuesday.

World/Nation Briefs 9.11.2012

As ceremonies mark Sept. 11 anniversary, will they mark the passage of a turning point?NEW YORK (AP) — Is it time for a different kind of Sept. 11?

Charles L. 'Bud' Rose

Charles L. “Bud” Rose, 85, of Winona Lake, died at 8:10 a.m. Aug. 26, 2012, in Grace Village Assisted Living, Winona Lake.

Purdue Alumni Club of Kosciusko Presents Scholarships

The Purdue Alumni Club of Kosciusko County is presenting scholarships to three students from the Purdue Scholars of Kosciusko County Fund.

Clifford B. Snyder

Clifford B. Snyder, 82, of Warsaw, died at 3:02 p.m. Aug. 23, 2012, in Mason Health  and Rehab, Warsaw.

World/Nation Briefs 9.27.2012

Netanyahu brings fears about Iran nuclear ambitions to UN, believes sanctions have failedIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will make his case against Iran before the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, arguing that time is quickly running out to stop the Islamic Republic from becoming a nuclear power and the threat of force must be seriously considered.

Larry Dean Sult

SYRACUSE – Larry Dean Sult, 67, died Aug. 25, 2012, in IU Medical Center, Indianapolis, where he had been since Aug. 16.

Leonhard Receives Coat

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Taylor Leonhard, North Manchester, recently received a white coat, symbolizing the first steps in becoming a student pharmacist in the profession of pharmacy.

Silver Lake

Editor, Times-Union:In the past I have written letters expressing my concerns with Silver Lake’s finances and former Clerk-Treasurer Angie Glass’ job performance. The letters were based on information in documents I received from the town. The 2010 & 2011 State Board of Accounts audit shows I was right to be concerned.



There Are 'Demons & Dangers' Inside This Year's 'A-Maz-Ing Haunted House'

NORTH WEBSTER – For 22 years, there’s been a “haunted house” in North Webster that’s brought the community together.This year, Scout Troop 726 and the North Webster Lions Club are keeping the tradition going as The A-Maz-ing Haunted House will be at the Mermaid Festival grounds for the fifth year.

City Looks to Trim 2013 Budget, Approves 2013 Salary Ordinance

Warsaw City Council is considering trimming next year's budget by a half a million dollars.

Baumgartner Running for Warsaw School Board

There will be at least two new faces on the Warsaw School Board come January, including Jay Baumgartner, as they are running unopposed in the Nov. 6 general election.

United Way 2012 Campaign Underway

Activities are underway for the United Way of Kosciusko County 2012 Campaign.

K21's Support of Good Samaritan Passes $2 Million

The K21 Health Foundation’s cumulative support of the Good Samaritan Fund surpassed the $2 million mark with a recent grant from K21 to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation for $200,000.