WHITLEY COUNTY — The United Way of Whitley County’s 16th annual Day of Caring will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 24. As the largest volunteer event in Whitley County, Day of Caring promotes the spirit and value of volunteerism, increases awareness of local human service agencies and demonstrates … Read More
WHITLEY COUNTY — The month of March offered up major donations within the Whitko community amidst three highly successful fundraising campaigns: the school-wide mattress fundraiser, the annual Jarrod Day auction and celebration and an FCCLA fundraiser and scholarship. Altogether, $13,965.89 was raised in March with over 50 percent … Read More
WHITLEY COUNTY — A driver and passenger died in a single vehicle accident early Saturday morning on Johnson Road and CR 150N in Whitley County. Heather J. Jackson, 33, Fort Wayne, and a passenger in her vehicle, Kenneth Baker, 28, Fort Wayne, both died of blunt force trauma … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — D.J. Sigler Jr. prosecuting attorney of Whitley County is investigating a possible perjury matter in Kosciusko County that may relate to the cases brought against C. Aaron Rovenstine, Dr. Mark Soto and Kevin Bronson. Sigler was appointed as special prosecutor April 28, 2017. Sigler could not … Read More
WHITLEY COUNTY — Marjorie S. Goodson, 74, Columbia City, died in a two-vehicle accident today, Friday, June 1, on SR 14 at CR 500E in Whitley County. The accident was at 11:41 a.m. Goodson was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Sarah M. Goodson, 47, Fort Wayne. … Read More
LARWILL — The Whitko School Corporation has responded to reports that its school resources officer was accused of failing to report a sexual assault. “As has been reported, a former school resource officer who served Whitko schools was arrested for failure to report,” said the corporation in a … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — Thousands of stocked trout will be available to Indiana anglers for opening day of inland stream trout fishing this Saturday, April 28. The season officially starts at 6 a.m. local time. By opening day, the DNR will have stocked 23,275 rainbow trout in 16 streams in … Read More
The Whitley County Dazzlers, a special needs cheerleading squad, recently launched a Facebook fundraising campaign to cover costs so that its members can attend nationals on April 21 in Florida. Coach Vanessa Bills noted the cheerleaders, who range from 6 to 24 years of age, are excited about the trip, adding “Because there are often special medical needs involved, they don’t always get to go on a vacation, so to go away for two days is big.”
Read MoreKOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A man nearing his completed sentence in Whitley County was brought back to Kosciusko County and booked on charges of burglary and theft. John Michael Walsh, 21, 9037 Dale Lane, Claypool, is facing charges of burglary, a level 4 felony, and theft, a level 6 … Read More
Richard “Louie” Geiger, 69, Churubusco, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 22, 2017, at his home. He was born on March 5, 1948, in Wolf Lake, to the late Tonny and Venus (Herron) Geiger. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1966. … Read More
WHITLEY COUNTY — A 22-year-old woman from Ligonier and a 24-year-old man from Huntington were arrested by Indiana State Police Troopers following a traffic stop on US 30 in western Whitley County yesterday afternoon, Oct. 7, on meth-related charges. According to Master Trooper Aaron Cook, yesterday afternoon at … Read More
William “Bill” Helm, 68, Larwill, passed away on Sept. 20, 2017. Arrangements are pending. Mishler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Torchia A. Fry, 76, Churubusco, passed away on Sept. 26, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born on Aug. 6, 1941, in Kokomo, she was a daughter of Wayne and Naomi (Phillips) Byrd. She spent her formative years in Churubusco and attended Churubusco High School. She retired from … Read More
Hilda M. Hendrickson, 95, formerly of Columbia City, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Sept. 24, 2017, surrounded by loved ones, at the home of her daughter, Vicki, where she resided since March 2009. She was born Jan. 20, 1922, in Eel River Township, Allen County, a daughter of … Read More
David B. Lortie, 74, of Cleveland Township, Whitley County, died at 5:07 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, where he was admitted on Wednesday. He was born July 25, 1943, in Allen County, a son of John B. and Celeste C. … Read More
Della E. Lesley, 99, formerly of South Whitley, died at 12:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City, where she had been a resident several years. She was born Sept. 30, 1917, in West Prestonsburg, Ky., a daughter of Ben and Jane (Hackworth) England. … Read More
