Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854
10 Years AgoMentone firefighter Frank Hardesty has retired from the Mentone Fire Department after serving 40 years.During his tenure, Hardesty served as first lieutenant and secretary for the department and was voted 1979 Mentone Fireman of the Year. Even though he has retired, Hardesty plans to help the department when needed.25 Years AgoMajor renovation of downtown Warsaw storefronts may soon begin when low interest loans are made available to business owners through the new Warsaw Facade Restoration Program.The Warsaw Common Council took a significant step to promote the economic and physical revitalization of the downtown district. The council entered into a joint venture with local financial institutions to provide low interest loans to business owners for renovating the facades of their stores.50 Years AgoPhyllis Shively, was awarded a sterling silver medal by the Tippecanoe River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for an essay on "The Wilderness Road." Sherry Wright received a certificate of merit for her entry, "Historic Trails," in the chapter's annual contest for history students. Another merit award went to Arlene Reichert for a paper on "The Mormon Trail."The girls read their essays at a recent meeting of the DAR chapter in the home of Mrs. Ralph Mason, Etna Green. Paul Gilman, Bourbon High School history instructor, was a guest.75 Years AgoMr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter recently celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary at their home at Winona Lake. The couple were married Feb. 15, 1883, in Michigan, and came to Winona Lake 15 years ago from Chicago. Mrs. Hunter, for the past 15 years, has been in charge of the missionary home at Winona Lake, and Mr. Hunter has been mail distributor at Winona Lake for the same length of time.
