Warsaw Incident Proves Fatal For South Bend Man
A South Bend man died after a Winona Lake man allegedly drove over him multiple times with his car following an alleged drug deal gone bad. Police responded to a report of a car hitting a pedestrian at 9:30 p.m. Friday on North Cook Street, Warsaw, Friday night.
Billy Kline
NORTH MANCHESTER – Billy E. Kline, 78, died at 3:38 p.m. Feb. 17, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born March 18, 1938, in Wabash, to Everett and Grace Maidford Kline. He was a retired foreman for the Wabash County Highway Department. He attended Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake.
Boys Basketball Sectional Draw Features Rematches, Byes For Area Teams
There are several rematches for area teams, and two area squads drew first-round byes in the boys basketball sectional pairings released Sunday evening by the IHSAA.
Grace Roundup: Lancers Fall 81-74 To Taylor In Regular Season Finale
In the final game of the regular season, Grace’s men’s basketball team lost at Taylor 81-74. The Lancers (14-16, 6-12 Crossroads League) fell behind in the first half and could not complete a comeback after halftime on Saturday. Braxton Linville racked up 18 points with a trio of 3-pointers, and Chad Hoffer produced 16 points off the bench with five boards. Erik Bowen also reached a milestone for Grace. His eight points on Saturday gave him exactly 1,000 career points, becoming the 48th member of Grace’s 1,000 Point Club.
Warsaw Hopes Crowdfunding Will Pay For Alley Project
City of Warsaw will use crowdfunding to help raise funds for its downtown alley activation project proposed for this summer.
Warsaw's Kyle Hatch Still Perfect
INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw senior wrestler Kyle Hatch was making his third appearance on the mats at the IHSAA State Finals and his experience showed Friday in the first round at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Eagles Soar Past Manchester Squires
NORTH MANCHESTER – With the regular season winding down, teams are using their last few games as preparation for the upcoming state tournament.
Ned Carter VerHage
Ned Carter VerHage, Winona Lake, answered the call from his Lord at 7:20 p.m. Feb. 16, 2017, at the age of 90. He passed away at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake and sends his best wishes to his many friends and descendants.
Assistant Commissioner Gardner Announces Retirement From IHSAA
Assistant Commissioner Phil Gardner announced his retirement to the IHSAA Executive Committee Friday morning effective July 1. Gardner, 67, has served 27 years with the Association – 18 as a member of the board of directors and nine years as assistant commissioner. He currently administers the sports of boys basketball, baseball and boys and girls cross country for the association. In those sports, Gardner has been responsible for the evaluation and assignment of tournament officials, the selection of host sites, and the interpretation of game rules and the IHSAA by-laws. He also has screened and processed athletic transfer reports, unsporting behavior reports and foreign exchange student forms.
Defense Motions Denied In Rovenstine Case
Special Judge Evan Roberts will allow the state to introduce contested evidence in the upcoming trial of Kosciusko Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine, according to a ruling issued Thursday.
Leesburg Man Sentenced In Illinois Fatal Crash
A Leesburg man is facing 10 years in prison for causing a fatal crash with his semi that killed five people.
90th Birthday Party Planned For Poole
A 90th birthday party is planned for Catherine Poole, Mentone.
Mentzel Celebrating 90 Years Feb. 24
Noble Mentzel will celebrate his 90th birthday with his family on Feb. 24.
Club News
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High School Roundup
Warsaw Gymnasts Wrap Up Regular Season With Win; Wawasee Gymnasts Beat Huntington North; Boys Swimming Sectional Preliminaries Completed ;
