High School Roundup – May 9
Trojans Down Whitko; Lady Squires Edge Whitko; Lady Bruins Down Valley
Larry K. Engle
Larry K. Engle, 75, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, in his Warsaw home. Larry was born June 17, 1941, in Warsaw, to Willis Issac and Margaret Viola Bright Engle. He graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1959.
Mason Phonsavanh,
COLUMBIA CITY — Mason Phonsavanh, 31, Fort Wayne, formerly of Columbia City, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017, on the trails of Winona Lake. Born Oct. 30, 1985, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, he was the son of Deng “Dan” and Lorraine Moog Phonsavanh. He grew up in Fort Wayne and Columbia City. As a boy he enjoyed riding his bike, fishing with his grandpa, playing video games, being with friends and camping. Following being homeschooled, Mason graduated with a bachelor’s degree in network management from Indiana Tech. During college, he drove for Home City Ice and would enjoy the times when his dad would ride along with him during his routes.
Leesburg Makes Street Commissioner A Full-Time Job
The town council moved interim street commissioner Craig Charlton to a full-time position at Monday’s town board meeting.
Manchester Schools Superintendent Resigns
Dr. Bill Reichart has resigned as superintendent of Manchester Community Schools.
Warsaw Library Dealing With Limited Use Elevator Issues
Even if the Warsaw Community Public Library finds a short-term solution for its Limited Use Limited Application (LULA) elevator, it’s going to need to save up for a long-term solution.
Marsh Added To Development Area Expansion
Warsaw Plan Commission gave its stamp of approval on a resolution expanding the boundaries of the Central Development Area just like the Redevelopment Commission did last week, but it added an area.
Post Office Hosts ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Drive Saturday
The nation’s largest single-day food drive is planned for Saturday, and the U.S. Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers are asking for your help.
Wax On, Wax Off
Kosciusko County officials hope to put a new shine on floors in its two biggest buildings this summer.
Manchester Scores Early, Often To Beat Valley
AKRON – From the very beginning, Manchester and Tippecanoe Valley played as lopsided a softball game as one can imagine.
Valley Works Out Details Of 1:1 Technology Program
As the Tippecanoe Valley High School prepares to incorporate 1:1 technology for all students for the 2017-18 school year, Technology Director Keith Lang continues to iron out the final details.
Valley Recognizes Four Retiring Teachers
During its meeting Monday, the Tippecanoe Valley School Board recognized four long-time teachers who are retiring at the end of the school year.
