John J. Kotzmacher, 70, Rochester, and formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on Dec. 11, 1949, in South Bend, the son of Frank and Viola (Gerlach) Kotzmacher. Kotzmacher had worked for the South … Read More
WARSAW — Bear hunts for kids are taking place all across the country and instilling a sense of unity during this time of separation due to COVID-19. Inspired by a 1989 book called “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen, teddy bears are being placed in … Read More
WARSAW — A Warsaw man will serve four years in prison for two criminal cases involving escape and drugs. In the first case, Nicholas Daniel Hall, 28, 3762 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, was charged with escape, a level 5 felony. In the second case, Hall was charged … Read More
Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:
Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:13 p.m. Friday, March 27, 200 block North Main St., Syracuse. Christina L. Kuhn reported theft. Value: $200. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:59 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 500 block … Read More
WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after officers found drugs and paraphernalia at a residence during a DCS visit. Damian A. Henry, 34, 2123 E. Hendricks St., Warsaw, is charged with possession of methamphetamine and neglect of a dependent, both level 6 felonies; possession of marijuana, … Read More
Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:05 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. John L. Rasmussen reported the theft of a vehicle. Value: $2,000. 7:35 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 3500 block East CR 800S, Claypool. William R. … Read More
Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 3:35 a.m. Friday, March 27, North SR 15, north of West CR 800N, Leesburg. Driver: Scott D. Stine, 46, West Beachwood Avenue, Warsaw. Stine was traveling north on SR 15 when three donkeys entered the … Read More
CROMWELL — Two people from Cromwell were recently arrested after allegedly stealing a woman’s debit card and using it without permission. Jacklyn Ann Eckard, 22, 11963 N. Camelot Lane East, Cromwell, is charged with fraud on a financial institution, a level 5 felony; and theft, a level 6 … Read More
Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 6,900 people have been tested for COVID-19 in Indiana as of Friday, March 27, according to the Indiana Department of Health. The latest posting on the ISDH website shows the number of deaths increased from 17 on Thursday to 24 on Friday morning. The … Read More
Teresa “Terry” Koebcke, 57, Kewanna, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, at home surrounded by her family and friends. Born Aug. 23, 1962, in Starke County, she was the daughter of James and Lynn (Fagan) Downhour. She was a 1980 Rochester High School graduate. On March 3, 2000, … Read More
Arthur Ray Spencer, Jr., 53, Rochester, passed away at 9:38 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020, at his mother’s home. This followed a valiant battle with cancer. On April 6, 1966, he was born in Fulton County. Named for his dad, he was the treasured son of Arthur Ray Sr. and … Read More
Wayne Grube, 67, Rochester, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Health Park Medical Center, Fort Myers, Fla. On May 19, 1952, Max Wayne Grube was born in Rochester. He was the second of four sons of Max A. and Stella M. Patton Grube. Growing up, he shared his childhood … Read More
Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 11:03 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, East Wilcox Road near South CR 350E, Warsaw. Driver: Kevin J. Schildroth, 65, South Cassandra Lane, Warsaw. Schildroth said he was distracted by his dog in the front passenger seat … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 4,500 people have been tested for COVID-19 in Indiana as of Thursday, March 26, according to the Indiana Department of Health. The latest posting on the ISDH website shows the number of deaths increased from 14 on Wednesday to 17 on Thursday morning. The … Read More
