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Love Interest Change Provides Cotter With Bigger Role In ‘Newsies’

While the basic story is the same, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts audiences at “Newsies” may notice a few differences between the 2012 stage adaptation of the musical and the 1992 film version.
David [email protected] | May 31, 2017

Sheriff-Elect's Salary Set At $70,000

Sheriff-elect Aaron Rovenstine's salary was approved by the Kosciusko County Council Monday at $70,000. Rovenstine met with Human Resource Director Ron Robinson and county council members Jim Tranter, Brad Tandy and John Kinsey Friday to negotiate the contract.Robinson and the three councilman then reported back to the council Monday about the agreement. "That could be negotiated at a later time, but that would have to be decided by the council at a later time," Tranter said. He also said, "(Rovenstine) has signed the contract.He was very comfortable with this." The contract was approved by councilmen Tranter, Tandy, Kathryn Teel, Harold Jones and Kinsey.Councilmen Tom Anglin and Lewis Bertsch were not present at the meeting. In other business, the county commissioners requested that the council approve and fund a new county position.Commissioner Eddie Creighton proposed the position to the council on behalf of the three commissioners.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Winona Lake Man Arrested After Alleged Carjacking

WINONA LAKE - An alleged carjacking led to the arrest of a Winona Lake man early today. Ricardo Vallin Hernandez, 25, of 2308 E.Winona Ave.#19, Winona Lake, is being held without bond in the Kosciusko County Jail on charges of theft, criminal confinement, battery, armed robbery and criminal recklessness. According to Winona Lake Town Marshal Malcolm Gilbert, a Warsaw man was beaten and robbed of his van at Hernandez's residence in Lakeshore Trailer Park.The shotgun was discharged into the floor of Hernandez's trailer at the time of the incident, according to police. Jose J.Pizano, 28, of East Main Street, Warsaw, suffered a lump to the back of his head and a bruise to his shoulder after he was allegedly struck with the shotgun.Pizano refused medical attention.
Ruth Anne Lipka, Times-Union Lifestyles Editor- | July 28, 2016

Triton Trying To Reach Next Level

BOURBON - The Triton Trojans are in familiar territory. With one more win, they won't be.
Anthony [email protected] | July 28, 2016

The 1920s

Editor, Times-Union:It seems that Kosciusko Literary Services has been all aglow over "The Big Read," Dr. Elliot Engel, and his lecture on author, F. Scott Fitzgerald, which brings back that fabulous, notorious, period in history "The Roaring '20s."
- | July 28, 2016

Winona Resident Voices Storm Drainage Concerns

WINONA LAKE - A Winona Lake resident attended Tuesday's town council meeting to express concern about excess water in his back yard.
Jennifer [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Celebrity Event Results Mixed, Officials Say

Depending on whom you ask, last weekend's Celebrity Pro-Am Charity Classic golf tournament was either successful or under-attended. According to Ford Olinger, director of the Dutch & Ford Foundation, which organized the event, everything was "just fine."Seven celebrities attended, Olinger said, and "everybody had a great time." He said he did not know how many spectators attended. Jeff Murray, manager of Stonehenge Golf Club, where the Charity Classic took place, said Wednesday, "The event went real well, but there were only about 10 to 20 spectators both days - just about zero." The bleachers erected for spectators were empty, Murray said, as were the shuttle buses that ran back and forth between Stonehenge and Grace College, where spectators were to have parked.
Laurie Hahn, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Mentone Marshal Back On Job

MENTONE - Jim Eads, Mentone town marshal, is back on the job as of Saturday. "I didn't expect for the prosecutor's office to find out anything other than what they did.I just wanted to get through the formalities of this and they did," Eads said today. In a letter to the editor in today's newspaper, Mentone Town Council president Mark Hughes says the council "fully supports Marshal Eads in his actions." On Jan.5, Eads shot Danny L.Hale, 51, of Mentone, while Eads was responding to a 911 call. Eads allegedly asked Hale to get out of a pickup and surrender.Hale reportedly got out of his vehicle armed with a sawed-off shotgun, and repeatedly threatened to kill Eads and drew his weapon, aiming it at Eads.Eads then allegedly heard Hale prepare his weapon for firing. Hale allegedly had gone to the home of his ex-girlfriend's mother and threatened his ex-girlfriend, who had a restraining order against him.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Van Rolls, Kills Driver

SEVASTOPOL - One man died, the other walked away unharmed from a one-van accident at 3:05 p.m.Monday. The two men were driving a van that rolled over on CR 700S, one-half mile east of CR 1000W, near Sevastopol Monday afternoon.The driver, Randy C.Miller, 23, Tippecanoe, was pronounced dead at the scene of massive head injuries.The passenger, Zebulen Trinity Dotson, 20, of 305 S.Walnut St., Mentone, was looked at by paramedics but was not injured.He was later arrested for illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor. Miller was partially ejected from the van, which apparently rolled on top of him.His legs were caught in the steering wheel when police arrived.Deputy coroner John Sadler said the cause of Miller's death was multiple blunt traumatic head injuries. Mentone Marshal Jim Eads was first on the scene in response to the 911 call.He said the initial reports of the accident said the van rolled over a number of times and the driver was ejected.
TIFFANY SHAW,Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Milford Makes Decision Regarding Hobbs' Status

MILFORD -ÊDave Hobbs, Milford town marshal, will be compensated for time off until March 15 while he recovers from hip surgery. At that time, the Milford town council will re-evaluate Hobbs' status. Wednesday, Milford Town Council President John Lehman and councilman Douglas Ruch voted to approve compensating Hobbs.Councilman Bob Phillips was not present at the special noon meeting. Under state statute, the council can grant him a leave of absence for 14 days.He will receive compensation at 100 percent of his full-time rate. According to Lehman, the council discussed Hobbs' work status Saturday at an executive meeting."We decided we needed to have a (public) meeting today regarding the status of Dave coming back to work," Lehman said.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

County Commissioners Approve Company To Conduct Oct. 13 Sale

The Kosciusko County commissioners sale of property deeds is Oct.13. SRI Inc.conducts tax and commissioner sales in 74 of the 92 Indiana counties, including the tax sale for Kosciusko County.Tax sales are for liens. Today, the Kosciusko County commissioners approved an amendment to their contract with SRI Inc., Indianapolis, for SRI also to conduct Kosciusko County's commissioners' sale. There are 35 properties listed for the Oct.13 commissioners sale. Hollie Theyssen, of SRI Inc., said for each property, SRI will do a title search.For each property sold, SRI charges an 18 percent commission. Abutting property owners of the property deeds to be sold will be notified of the sale.Some of the properties have been sitting around for several years. Kosciusko County commissioner Ron Truex said the sale will clean up eyesores and put properties back on the tax roll. "I can't think of a downside to it," he said.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Cromwell Woman Faces Murder Charge

A Cromwell woman was indicted Tuesday on a murder charge in connection with the 1996 death of her stepson. Sherrie Lynn Cusick, 32, of 11749 Pied Piper Parkway, is being held in Kosciusko County Jail.She appeared for her initial hearing at 9:15 this morning and was taken back into custody without bond.She will be assigned an attorney from the public defenders. A grand jury was called to investigate the death of Anthony Cusick, 7, who was found dead Nov.23, 1996, in a closet where a fire was smoldering.The cause of Anthony's death was ruled smoke inhalation. Anthony was the son of Sherrie's husband, Richard Cusick.Sherrie's stepdaughter Kaelie Cusick, 4, died Aug.12, 1996, when she fell down a flight of stairs.The grand jury did not indict Sherrie in the death of the little girl, ruling her death was consistent with a fall. The police investigation began after Anthony died while under Sherrie's care.
TIFFANY SHAW, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Letters to the Editor 09-19-2006

- Tough Season Tough Season Editor, Times-Union: It certainly has been a tough season for those of us who follow the football Tigers.As a former coach I can feel the pain and hurt of both the coaching staff and the players.It just doesn't seem like I'm doing enough by sitting in the stands and cheering.I'd rather be down on the field encouraging and giving slaps on the back.
- | July 28, 2016

Morals

Editor, Times-Union:I want to talk about morals; people who do the right thing because they want to, not because they are forced to.
- | July 28, 2016

Local Hoops Teams To Play For Traveling Trophy

The past will meet the present this season, as a historic basketball tradition in Kosciusko County will start again.
Dale [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Fellowship Missions Provides Haven For Homeless Men

Fellowship Missions provides a haven for men struggling with homelessness and encourages them to get back on their feet.
Jennifer [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Progressives

Editor, Times-Union:I must ask how someone can claim they disagree with me, yet all the evidence they offer just backs up my point.
- | July 28, 2016

Protests

Editor, Times-Union:The recent tea party takes me back to another "party" at the same location 75 to 80 years ago.
- | July 28, 2016

Lancers End Season With Win; Finish 3rd In NCCAA

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s decorated senior class ended their careers on a high note, defeating Trinity International 91-87 in the third-place game of the NCCAA National Championships Saturday afternoon at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center.
Josh Neuhart- | July 28, 2016

Cheer Facility

Editor, Times-Union:I'm writing in response to the cover story in Tuesday's edition regarding the approval of a new recreational facility in an industrial park.
- | July 28, 2016
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