Mistaken Identity Murder
In 1970, a man with ties to the Warsaw-Winona Lake area, was killed in St. Louis, Mo., when his automobile exploded in an apparent mob hit.
Read MoreIn 1970, a man with ties to the Warsaw-Winona Lake area, was killed in St. Louis, Mo., when his automobile exploded in an apparent mob hit.
Read MoreFrom the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. Renaming Eagle Lake In 1894, Dr. Solomon C. Dickey, who later became a Winona Lake town founder, was serving in the capacity of … Read More
“Of all the places I have painted I like Kosciusko county the best and I would like to be know as a painter of its lakes and streams,” Mrs. Allee Gerard, of Country Club drive, said during an interview in 1955.
Read MoreFrom the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. May 14, 2004 — A Cromwell man fired about 70 shotgun rounds at police officers Thursday night, injuring Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy … Read More
At the Leesburg Town Council meeting held Monday, May 8, Street Commissioner Craig Charlton said several ordinance warnings were issued related to residents mowing grass into the streets.
Read MoreFrom the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. May 8, 1975 — Ex-mayor Joseph J. Johnson today painted Mayor Paul E. (Mike) Hodges as a liar and a poor loser and … Read More
From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. May 25, 1979 — Randy Heisler of Warsaw Community High School set a Kokomo Regional shot put record as he qualified for the … Read More
Today marks the first day of a new month. Read on for May-related trivia as well as information about local events taking place this month.
Read MoreFrom the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. April 24, 1978 — Two Warsaw School Board members were the target of anonymous telephone calls Friday night that threatened their lives and … Read More
Sunday will be the last day behind the prescription counter for Thurlow E. (Sandy) Shoemaker, registered pharmacist at Judd’s drugstore, who retires after 51 years in the drugstore business.
Read MoreFrom the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. April 21, 1978 — Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Wednesday for the Owen’s Super Value Supermarket to be constructed at the corner of Harrison … Read More
A request for a zoning variance for a home-based gunsmith business was denied at the Leesburg Town Council meeting Monday, April 10.
Read MoreFrom the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. April 15, 1968 — Veteran of 11 months of jungle fighting in Vietnam, 23-year-old Warren A. Stephens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas … Read More
From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. April 4, 1974 — One person is dead and at least 44 others injured as a result of the tornado that swept across Kosciusko … Read More
We start this month off with a holiday — April Fools’ Day (also known as All Fools’ Day).
Read MoreFrom the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society. Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. 1996 — The top news story of 1996 was the ongoing tale of the Bicycle Bandit, an assailant who kept Warsaw residents nervous … Read More