Reflections From Two Long-Time County Officials
When Kosciusko County government reopened its doors today, two long-serving faces are no longer part of the leadership team.
Goodwill Career Center Announces January Events
The Goodwill Community Career Center announced its events for January.
Open House At The YMCA To Start Off The New Year
By becoming involved with the Kosciusko Community YMCA, individuals have the opportunity to improve their health and well-being and connect with the community, all while participating in their favorite program or activity, according to a news release from the Y.
Mr. Irsay, We're Still Waiting
On Sunday, when the Colts were down 17-0 to lowly Jacksonville; when the season sweep at the hands of those Jaguars looked inevitable, I wondered anew whether Indianapolis General Manager Ryan Grigson and head coach Chuck Pagano would keep their jobs.
Martha Lois Carl Edmonds
BOURBON — Martha Lois Carl Edmonds, 88, Plymouth, formerly of rural Argos, passed away Dec. 31, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, with her family at her side. She was born Nov. 8, 1928, in Tippecanoe, to William G. and Edith Gantz Carl. On Sept. 4, 1949, she joined in marriage to Max Edmonds in Lapel. He passed away Aug. 5, 2015. She has been a resident of Argo
County Demo Chair Kolbe To ‘Retire From Partisan Politics’
Kosciusko County Democratic Party Chairman David Kolbe has announced his plans to step aside in March.
Teresa L. Honeycutt
Teresa L. Honeycutt, 61, rural Akron, died at 4:50 a.m. Jan. 1, 2017, at her residence after being in failing health for six months She was born Sept. 25, 1955, in Paintsville, Ky., to Willis Roby and Ellen Arlene Murry Fairchild. On Sept. 23, 1972, in Paintsville, she married Billy R. Honeycutt. He survives.
Kimberly Ruth Conrad
MILFORD — Kimberly Ruth Conrad, 61, Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly, together with her son, Stephen Thurlow Conrad II, on Dec. 25, 2016, as the result of an automobile accident. She was born on Jan. 22, 1955, in Joliet, Ill., to Kenneth and Ruth Webster. On June 11, 1977, she married Steve Conrad in Chicago, Ill. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Illinois University and a Master of Arts from Ball State Universit
Fred “Butch” Boggs
Fred “Butch” Boggs passed away peacefully in the early morning of Jan. 1, 2017, surrounded by family at his home in Warsaw. Butch was born in Warsaw on Feb. 8, 1961, to Ron and Judy Anderson. He graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1979. He was a career mechanic, small business owner and hall of fame race car driver who loved his family, friends and community dearly. He was a devout husband of 33 years to Tonya Bays Boggs, whom he loved to vacation with in the mountains of Tennessee.
Impact Of Year’s Top Stories Won’t End In 2016
The news cycle is never ending, with some stories headlining for more than a year. While some of the top stories of 2016 are carry-overs from 2015, some will continue to make news in 2017.
Mentone Class Of 1957
Classmates and friends of the Mentone class of 1957 gathered for lunch Dec. 7 at the Red Apple House of Pancakes, Warsaw.
Candace J. Hedington
BOURBON — Candace J. Hedington 79, a faithful servant of God, has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 29, 2016, at home. She was surrounded by her husband, Delbert; her children; and her loving dog, Susie. She had been ill the past few months. She was born Jan. 31, 1937, at Etna Green, to Harley “Hod” and Lela Fern Taylor Mellott. She was a lifelong resident and attended Etna Green High School. She retired in 2001 from Kinder’s Manufacturing, Warsaw. She also was a Red Hat Lady and a member of the Thimble Club of Etna Green, and attended Warsaw Community Church.
Madene M. Simpson
NORTH MANCHESTER — Madene M. Simpson, 85, Wabash, formerly of North Manchester, died at 7:45 a.m. Dec. 28, 2016, in Miller’s Merry ?Manor East, Wabash. She was born Aug. 2, 1931, in Greensburg, Ky., to Burble H. and Della M. Wright Simpson. A private service is planned.
Lady Vikings Split Games; Finish Third At Hall Of Fame Classic
Treating the City Securities Hall of Fame Classic like a regional, and using it as a measuring stick, Class 3A No. 7 Tippecanoe Valley split a pair of games Thursday at Chrysler Fieldhouse in New Castle. In action for the first time in two weeks, the Lady Vikings fell 67-58 to 3A No. 1 North Harrison in a semifinal game, but came back after only a few hours rest to beat Plainfield 51-36 in the consolation game of the prestigious four-team tournament. Greenfield-Central, a 48-46 winner over Plainfield in the tourney's first semifinal, beat undefeated North Harrison 61-37 in the championship game. With a hectic schedule of travel and competition, Valley is playing two games today in the Lakeland Tournament today.
