GOSHEN — It is Monday afternoon. One by one, the individuals assembled in the courtroom take their seat at the defendant’s table to have a several-minute weekly conversation with Elkhart Superior 4 Judge Gretchen Lund. Her Honor greets each one with a sincere, disarming smile and asks the introductory … Read More
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Territory and township advisory boards Monday, May 13, were invited, along with the public, to an upcoming open house celebrating completion of renovations to the territory’s two fire stations. The open house will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at … Read More
WARSAW — The five-year capital campaign and building project of the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County is now scant months from completion. The new 13,000-square-foot headquarters, which doubles the organization’s capacity to tend to animals placed under its care, is slated to open late summer or early fall. … Read More
WARSAW — Some people consider themselves a “Jack of all trades.” Meet the “Tim of one thing.” Warsaw resident and businessman Tim Hori draws upon a profound precept of his Japanese heritage to guide his approach to life. “It is the concept of becoming a master of one thing,” … Read More
DEWART LAKE — Dewart Lake Community Friends Church will host its fifth annual Eggs-travaganza from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13. The family-friendly event will take place at Quaker Haven Camp, 91 EMS D16C Lane, Syracuse. The event will feature an age-specific Easter egg hunt with more than … Read More
GOSHEN — Gospel Echoes Team Prison Ministry will present its 31st annual benefit auction Friday and Saturday, April 12-13, at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds, 17746D CR 34, Goshen. The public is invited. An open house with haystack supper will begin at 4:30 p.m. Friday. A Gospel Echoes Teams concert … Read More
NAPPANEE — Healing Heart Community Church will host the Easter play, “On a Hill Too Far Away,” in three performances at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 11-13. “Come and experience one of the most vivid portrayals of Jesus as he walked this earth. You will be drawn … Read More
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, April 8, approved further action on the purchase of a new pumper fire truck and the installation of a baby box. Fire Chief Mickey Scott reported the department’s 2002 fire engine is scheduled for replacement. “We formed a truck committee … Read More
WARSAW — Anna Jackson has an idea for those looking for something to do during spring break: get yourselves locked in a Warsaw Community Public Library room together. The suggestion, of course, is only metaphorical. As a public entity, the library is prohibited from physically locking … Read More
By State Rep. Curt Nisly (R-Milford) INDIANAPOLIS — Lawmakers recently finished the first half of the 2019 legislative session. Hundreds of bills were submitted in the Indiana House for consideration, but only a small number of those advanced to the Senate. Of all the bills discussed in the House, … Read More
WARSAW — A Warsaw Community High School graduate is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Curt Nisly (R-Milford) and his fellow members of the House of Representatives during the 2019 legislative session. Keeton Bartol, a resident of Warsaw, is the son of Brenden and Dora Bartol. He … Read More
ROCHESTER — Lyle Lingenfelter stays quite busy at the Round Barn Golf Club in Rochester, where he is in his 18th year as a golf professional. He listed his comprehensive litany of duties as managing the course, organizing tournaments and outings, working with the budget, dealing with employees and … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation Inc. Tuesday, March 26, failed to gather a quorum for its bimonthly meeting, but those present informally discussed several status updates without taking official action. Foundation members Tom Edington and Amy Hershberger and Syracuse Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson discussed the following: • The parks … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Redevelopment Commission Monday, March 18, elected its officers and approved TIF plans and expenditures to improve the technology park on the city’s north side. The meeting was the first of the year for the commission. Officers elected for 2019 are: Larry Siegel, president Paul Stoelting, … Read More
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, March 11, unanimously approved a $45,000 appropriation for the purchase of five SCBAs and 18 oxygen bottles to replace the fire department’s present 10-year-old inventory as recommended by National Fire Protection Association guidelines. “This will complete the cycle of SCBA … Read More
NAPPANEE — American Legion Post 154, 201 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, will host a benefit bingo event from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10, to raise money for a local family whose daughter is in the hospital. The event, which includes a 50-50 raffle, pull-tab drawings for … Read More
