Selling produce grown on his own property, Don Bucher petitioned the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals to have a building built during the board’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning in Warsaw. Bucher’s petition specifically asked for an exception to allow a 36 x 64 building for the … Read More
Milford Police Department has undergone some changes in recent weeks. Shawn Castillo has resigned from the force, leaving the station with only one part-time officer. However, Marshal Rich Miotto has been looking for reserve officers and recommended Refugio Ramirez be added to the force as a reserve deputy. … Read More
In recent weeks, The Papers Inc. published an insert entitled “Lincoln for a Lincoln,” written by a man named Neil Olson. The letter chronicled the accident of Joe Morehead, Milford, who fell from a tree stand while hunting on Dec. 1. “Joe had grabbed a tree branch as … Read More
Cornelius W. Reuter, 99, of Milford, Ind., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Lakeland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born March 7, 1913, in Milford to Michael and Elma (Berkey) Reuter. He married Lois E. Reuter on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937; … Read More
Milford Friends of the Library have been spent months preparing for today’s events. The new community cookbook, “What’s Cooking in Milford,” brought over 40 people in purchase copies in the first hour of the open house. The book contains nearly 200 pages and 400 recipes from over 140 … Read More
The Milford Public Library states that due to continuing cuts to the library’s operating budget, many of the library’s programs have become increasingly difficult to finance. According to the library, many members of the community have partaken in the libraries numerous services and activities available. There are several ways … Read More
The Milford Public Library invites preschool-aged students to Winter Preschool Story Time. Miss Julie and Miss Tina’s theme this week is Keeping Warm Inside. Join the library for stories about friendship and love, make valentines for shut-ins and enjoy a Valentine’s Day treat! Preschool Story time is at 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 … Read More
The American Red Cross of Kosciusko County recognized The Papers Inc. owner Ron Baumgartner today for making the first donation to its 2013 Disaster Partners campaign. Disaster Partners provides the funds necessary to temporarily shelter the victims of house fires and trains volunteers to work with those displaced … Read More
Bill Speicher, 82, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Greencroft HealthCare, Goshen, Ind. He was born as Carl William Speicher on Oct. 30, 1930, in Milford to Charles and Pauline (O’Haver) Speicher. He married Joan Kreider who preceded him in death on Dec. … Read More
A case that brought about a manhunt in Milford last summer had the female half of that incident in court today. Kacynda Northrup, 24, of Leesburg, was in the Dollar General store in Milford on Aug. 21, 2012, when she was stopped by store personnel for shoplifting. A … Read More
A Milford man arrested in October for felony child molesting was in court this morning to accept a plea deal. Kent Adam Flannery, 31, was charged for molesting a family member on Oct. 18, 2012. Child Protective Services brought the information to the police and indicated the incidents … Read More
Sharon K. Gilbert, 71, of Milford, Ind., passed away at 1:22 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Ind. She was born on Feb. 26. 1941, in Syracuse, Ind., to Clinton Albert “Bud” and Lois Louise (Simon) Gilbert. She was a … Read More
Juan Palmer Olivo, 35, West Fourth Street, Milford, was arrested Wednesday by Milford and Syracuse police on a federal warrant. He was indicted on Nov. 28, 2012, in federal court on two counts of distribution of heroin and one count of attempt to distribute heroin. An initial appearance … Read More
Not since January 1978 has Indiana had such a significant snow event. Known as the Blizzard of ’78, it remains the worst winter storm on record for the state. The National Weather Service documented the blizzard, which began on Jan. 25, 1978, and lasted for three days. When … Read More
Warsaw Community School System and Wawasee Community School Corporation third grade classes will be visiting the Shrine Circus, in Fort Wayne on Friday. According to Warsaw Transportation Department’s Sheryl Cook, Warsaw elementary students have been visiting the Shrine Circus every year for over 25 years. This year, 650 … Read More
Milford Fire Department recognized six of its firefighters for their years of service on the department. Plaques recognizing their service were presented at their year-end meeting. Shown from left are Duane Schlabach, five years; David Rosenberry, 20 years; Lee Price, 25 years; Keith Hunsberger, 35 years; Jeremy … Read More
