Arlene Shively Holderman

BOURBON – Arlene Shively Holderman, 100, of Nappanee, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Sept. 25, 2012, in Bremen Health Care Center.

World/Nation Briefs 9.21.2012

Pakistanis mark state holiday by holding violent protests against anti-Islam film, 1 killedPESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police opened fire on rioters who were torching a cinema during a protest against an anti-Islam film Friday, killing one man on a holiday declared by the government so that people could demonstrate against the video.

World/Nation Briefs 10.16.2012

Pressure on Obama to find right balance in next debate — come on strong but not overdo itWASHINGTON (AP) — The pressure is on President Barack Obama to deliver a Goldilocks performance in the second debate: Not too cool, as he was in his first, listless encounter with Mitt Romney. And not too hot, as some critics styled Vice President Joe Biden in his faceoff with Paul Ryan.

Russell T. Biggs

Russell T. Biggs, 83, of Retired Tigers, Warsaw, passed away at 11:25 a.m. Oct. 7, 2012, in his residence.

World/Nation Briefs 10.5.2012

US unemployment rate likely rose last month as employers post sixth month of weak hiringWASHINGTON (AP) — With a month to go until the presidential election, the government on Friday issues its September jobs report, expected to show an uptick in the U.S. unemployment rate after employers added only a modest number of jobs.

World/Nation Briefs 9.12.2012

Anti-Islam film sparks protests at US missions in Libya, Egypt; 1 American killedCAIRO (AP) — Protesters angered over a film that ridiculed Islam’s Prophet Muhammad fired gunshots and burned down the U.S. consulate in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, killing one American, witnesses and the State Department said.

Thomas - The NHS: A Guide for Americans

BELFAST, Northern Ireland — Regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” (this was written before the decision), the Obama administration has indicated it will move forward with those parts of the unpopular law it can impose on the country.

World/Nation Briefs 9.17.2012

Pakistanis protesting anti-Islam video clash with police, 1 person killedTIMERGARAH, Pakistan (AP) — Hundreds of people protesting an anti-Islam video have set fire to a press club and a government office in northwest Pakistan, sparking clashes with police that killed one demonstrator.

Ambrose - The Task Of Reforming Immigration

The Supreme Court says Arizona can fight back in limited ways against illegal immigration that threatens fiscal health and more, but that alone won’t fix things.

Parker - Willy-Nilly, Random Granny-Search Ops

As the Supreme Court rules this week on a variety of volatile issues, the question has come up: Is Barack Obama really running against the high court?

Four Interview for Claypool Clerk-Treasurer Spot

CLAYPOOL – Four residents were interviewed Monday for the vacant clerk-treasurer’s position.

Warsaw School Board Hears Renovation Proposals of $110M

As part of the facilities assessment the Warsaw School Board tasked Kovert Hawkins Architects with, Kovert came up with a “vision” of what Warsaw needs to do and could do with its facilities to improve them.

Pierceton to Fund Homeowner's Roof Replacement at HOW Request

PIERCETON - Libby Tom of Housing Opportunities of Warsaw attended the town council meeting Monday with a new roof request from a property owner, which was approved.

Parker: Yet Another The Year Of The Woman

WASHINGTON – How many years of the woman have we had? Let me count.

Magazine Recognizes Grace As Military Friendly School

WINONA LAKE – For the third consecutive year, G.I. Jobs magazine has recognized Grace College and Theological Seminary as a “Military Friendly” school for 2013.

David D. Platt

FORT WAYNE – David D. Platt, 78, of Fort Wayne, and Winona Lake, died Sept. 3, 2012, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

World/Nation Briefs 10.12.2012

With spirited veep debate, Biden, Ryan tee up issues that Obama, Romney will fight to finishDANVILLE, Ky. (AP) — In a spirited debate that laid out stark choices, Joe Biden and Paul Ryan teed up pointed arguments on the economy, social policy and America’s place in the world that President Barack Obama and GOP rival Mitt Romney now will drive forward into the campaign’s final stretch.

Warsaw Observes 11th Anniversary of 9/11

The community, first responders and local government officials reflected on the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center during a ceremony in Warsaw Tuesday night.

World/Nation Briefs 9.18.2012

Romney says remark that Americans believe they are ’victims’ was ’not elegantly stated’COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Republican Mitt Romney is trying to head off a new distraction for his campaign after a video surfaced showing him telling wealthy donors that 47 percent of all Americans ‘‘believe they are victims’’ entitled to help from the government that permeates their lives.

Notice of Solicitation of Bids - Town of Pierceton