Vikings Beat TRC Foe Northfield
AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley head coach Bill Patrick feels like the holiday vacation that ends Monday can’t be over soon enough. He said his team beat visiting Northfield 59-55 Friday despite lacking energy and enthusiasm, especially in the first half of the Three Rivers Conference boys basketball game.
Wawasee Warriors Fall To No. 1 NorthWood
NAPPANEE – Wawasee was able to dictate the tempo against NorthWood for portions of Friday’s Northern Lakes Conference basketball game. But the Class 3A No. 1 Panthers were able to convert some turnovers into points and used a third-quarter surge to pull away for a 59-33 victory at The Pit.
Pump Station Improvements Will Help City Drainage
Stormwater and sewer projects continue to be a big part of the discussion during the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meetings.
GOP Should Not Overplay Its Hand
My fondest hope for the soon-to-be newly minted Republican-led government was that lawmakers wouldn’t overplay their hand.
Ayres Retires From Law Enforcement After Two Decades
Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Detective Sgt. J.D. Ayres retired Dec. 30, according to a news release from KCSD.
Austin D. Hauth
Austin D. Hauth, 85, Warsaw, passed away peacefully at 11:04 a.m. Jan. 4, 2017, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center. He was born May 7, 1931, in Warsaw, to Roy E. Sr. and Thelma M. Dunn Hauth. He married Patty J. Gordon on Oct. 3, 1954, in Warsaw. They were married 62 years. He was a 1951 graduate of Warsaw High School and spent much of his life in Kosciusko County, except for 20 years in Sebring, Fla. He moved back to Warsaw in 2008. He was a tool and die
Ernest William “Bill” Male,
Ernest William “Bill” Male, 89, Tecumseh, Mich., completed his earthly journey and stepped into eternity with his Savior on Jan. 5, 2017, at Cambrian Memory Care Center in Tecumseh. He lived the largest portion of his life in Warsaw and Winona Lake.
Diaz-Valdez
The engagement of Kaitlyn Diaz and Christian Valdez, both of Warsaw, is announced.
Retired K9 Used In Fire Investigations Dies
A retired Warsaw K9 dog that excelled in fire investigations in Warsaw and beyond has died.
Intersection at Detroit and Pope Will Not Become An All-Way Stop
The intersection of Pope and Detroit streets will not become an all-way stop, the Warsaw Traffic Commission determined Wednesday.
KCSD Deputy Smith Honored By Commissioners For Service To Country
James Smith, a deputy with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, was honored recently for his military service.
Triton Silenced By Oregon-Davis
BOURBON – Triton answered Oregon-Davis’ 7-0 run to start the game with one of its own.
Learning From A Trip Down Memory Lane
I did something Tuesday night that I had not done for a long, long time.
Area Sports Briefs
Zolman To Be Honored Saturday, Secrest Breaks Scoring Record
Robert Eugene “Bob” Olinger,
Robert Eugene “Bob” Olinger, 94, Warsaw, passed away after patiently waiting for God to call him and his wife home at 6:40 p.m. Jan. 2, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, three weeks after the death of Betty, his wife of 71 years. He was comforted by his family and friends who remained at his side. He was born on Nov. 19, 1922, to Chester and Ethel Pontius Olinger in Wabash County. On May 5, 1945, he married Betty Alice Krichbaum in Warsaw. She passed away on Dec. 12, 2016. He attended Claypool United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church, Warsaw. He was a proud NIPSCO employee and retired after 40 years. He then delivered trailers for Franklin Coach Co., Nappanee, for 25 years with his cohort Ted Heaton. He grew up in North Manchester and later moved to Warsaw. He is survived by his brothers: Clifford, Donald, Ronald and Kenneth Olinger. He was preceded by his parents; a son, David Olinger; a daughter, Lynne Olinger; brothers: Joe, Hirschal, Ruppert, Homer and Loris; and sisters: Delores, Dorothy and Cleo. A funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Grace Village Chaplain Bryan Benjamin and Pastor Bob Jarboe officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. ***** Memorials to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, designated to the Jimmy Baker Diabetes Fund for local diabetes, 102 E. Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580. To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
Frank Junior Hoffer,
NAPPANEE — Frank Junior Hoffer, 89, died at 2:45 a.m. Jan. 3, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, after a short illness. He was born Nov. 5, 1927, in Nappanee, to Willard and Lucy Tea Hoffer. On Jan. 6, 1951, he married Carole Lee Heckaman in Amboy. She died June 9, 2011. He will be cremated. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Feb. 18 at Dal-Mar Catering Banquet Hall, Nappanee. The Rev. Janet McFall-Brown will officiate. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, assisted with arrangements. ***** Memorials to Nappanee American Legion. Condolences may be given at www.tlyfh.com.
Sally Cecile McKrill
Sally Cecile McKrill, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 12:13 p.m. Jan. 3, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Oct. 5, 1934, she was born in Warsaw to Leas and Lois Shock Bunting. She was united in marriage to Benjamin L. McKrill on Feb. 15, 1953, in Warsaw.
Church Notes
A gospel concert, missionary speakers from Greece and a marriage conference are among coming events:
