NORTH MANCHESTER — John Prendergast, international human rights activist and author, will speak at Manchester University at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Cordier Auditorium. He will explain how to enact change in “10 Building Blocks for Making a Difference in the World and in Your Neighborhood.” The … Read More
Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:07 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 400 block Ulrich Drive, Milford. Officers investigated a report of battery. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:36 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 700 block … Read More
NORTH MANCHESTER — The Manchester University Monster Mash will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. Open to children and families, the event gives attendees the opportunity to engage in fun activities on the North Manchester campus, said a news release from Manchester University. It … Read More
James “Jim” Earl Schumaker Jr., 66, North Manchester, passed away Oct. 10, 2019, at his residence. On July 30, 1953, Jim was born in Wabash, to James E. and Betty (Penrod) Schumaker Sr. Jim was a man who was always willing to help those in need. He enjoyed … Read More
NORTH MANCHESTER — Retired Rochester High School government teacher, RHS wrestling and football coach and city councilman, Burns Becht, 88, passed away Oct. 11, 2019, at his home in North Manchester. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. … Read More
Robert C. Orn, 89, of North Manchester, formerly of Nappanee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at 3:25 p.m at his residence. He was born Aug. 15, 1930, to C. Leslie and Carolyn (Masterson) Orn. Robert was a 1948 graduate of Nappanee High School. … Read More
Caroline Sue Johnston, 73, North Manchester, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in her home. Daughter of Charles Robert and Eleanor Alice (Trotter) Boyce, Caroline was born on Oct. 29, 1945, in South Bend. On Dec, 10, 1984, Caroline married Thomas Johnston. Thomas later passed away in December … Read More
Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: … Read More
NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University has received a grant to build on its efforts to raise awareness about sexual assault prevention and response at its Fort Wayne and North Manchester campuses. The CARE Initiative was established at Manchester University in 2016 with a $300,000, three-year grant awarded by … Read More
Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:26 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 11800 block North Pine Road, Syracuse. Janie C. Osborn reported the theft of a vehicle. Value: $5,000. 12:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 100 block EMS W30B Lane, North Webster. Benjamin D. … Read More
NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University celebrated when it dedicated the Harry H. Henney ‘35 and Jeanette Henney Department of Education in early Sept. 2019. The new Henney Department of Education results from an endowment by Dr. Jane Henney and her husband Dr. Robert Graham. Henney is a native … Read More
NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University commemorates the 1787 signing of the Untied States Constitution each September with its Constitution Day lecture. “Lessons from ‘The Federalist’ for Our Times” is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. It is free and open … Read More
WARSAW — A North Manchester man was recently arrested after allegedly entering a home with a knife and claiming to be with the FBI. David Ryan Oaks, 38, 12600 S. SR 13 No. 42, North Manchester, is charged with residential entry and impersonating a public servant, both level … Read More
Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:54 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2500 block East Evergreen Drive, Warsaw. Scott A. Burish reported the theft of items from a vehicle. Value: $200. 8:03 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2600 block East CR 450N, Warsaw. Madison … Read More
Peggy Sue Music, 72, North Manchester, passed away Sept. 4, 2019, at her residence. On Feb, 24, 1947, Peggy was born in Knott County, Kentucky at her home to Thomas R. and Bonnie (Gayheart) Kelly. On April 30, 1977, Peggy married Ray Music. Peggy’s life was her family … Read More
Wayne A. Stephan, 65, North Manchester, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. One of five children, Wayne was born in Huntington, Indiana on April 5, 1954 to J. Eldon and Jessie L. (Brodrick) Stephan. Wayne graduated from Manchester … Read More
