Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854
10 Years AgoRick Whitaker, son of Judith Walters and the late Luther Whitaker, is scheduled to sing the national anthem prior to the April 4 Orlando Magic NBA game. Through various channels, Whitaker was asked to send a tape to the Magic's offices and was selected to pen the game with the traditional tune. The Da-Lite Screen employee doesn't sing professionally. He did appear on his father's television show, "Voice of Truth," about 15 years ago, sings the anthem at Warsaw Community High School basketball games now and then, and enjoys singing gospel music in various churches.25 Years AgoLakeland Christian Academy came two points short of a state championship in the Indiana Christian Athletic Association girls basketball tournament here Saturday afternoon. The 17-4 Cougars lost to Bethesda Baptist of Brownsburg, 46-44, in the championship game. Lakeland had reached the finals by beating Louisville Christian 45-3 in the first round, and Princeton Christian, 52-14. The 17-4 mark for LCA is the school's best in girls basketball, and the Cougars return all of their players.50 Years AgoRobert Brennan, a local druggist, was named Kosiciusko County's "Outstanding Young Man of 1960," by the Warsaw Junior Chamber of Commerce. He received the award from Rev. Karl Lepper of Mishawaka and formerly of Warsaw. This was the second year for the award. Lepper was the winner last year.75 Years AgoTed Rodgers, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Rodgers of Starke County, Indiana, a consulting engineer for the Babcock Wilcox Co., Boyne, N.J., is a graduate of Warsaw High School. Rodgers is a consulting engineer on the Boulder Dam project. Since last September he has been inspecting the company's plants in the New England states and Texas.
