Police, Family Continue To Seek Details In Unsolved Murder Of Laurel Mitchell
In August 1975, the murder of 17-year-old North Webster teen Laurel Jean Mitchell left residents of the small town stunned and shaken.Â
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Etna Green Town Council Approves Quote For Sunken Manhole Project
ETNA GREEN — During its July 30 meeting, the Etna Green Town Council approved a quote from Beer & Slabaugh, Nappanee, for a sunken manhole project that council members have deemed an emergency. The manhole in need of repair is at the intersection of SR 19 and Spring … Read More
Etna Green Discusses Fourth Of July Parade Possibility
ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council discussed the potential of having a Fourth of July parade during its meeting on Tuesday, June 11. Theresa Hartzell, representing The Etna Elevator, was present at the meeting to discuss the matter with council members. Hartzell and her family took … Read More
Etna Green Town Council Talks Rural Development With Winona Powder Coating
ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council discussed the potential for development at Winona Powder Coating during its meeting Thursday, March 21. Brian Bailey, Winona Powder Coating president; and Alan Tio, Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO, were present at the meeting to discuss development within Winona Powder … Read More
Wawasee Graduate Promoted To ISP Captain
FORT WAYNE — Kevin W. Smith, formerly of Syracuse and a 1983 graduate of Wawasee High School, has been promoted from first sergeant to the rank of captain with the Indiana State Police. Smith has also been transferred to serve in the enforcement division, according to ISP Superintendent … Read More
Kevin Smith Elected To Etna Green Town Council
ETNA GREEN — Etna Green has a new town council member. Kevin Smith was appointed by the Kosciusko County Republican Chairman in December to fill Andrew Cook’s vacancy. Cook, who was re-elected by default to another term, declined that re-election. Smith, who is a first responder, decided to … Read More
North Webster Murder Unsolved for 40 Years
NORTH WEBSTER — Laurel Mitchell was a spirited young girl, part of many community organizations even at such a young age. She was just 17 years old when an unknown killer raped and murdered her, dumping her body in the Elkhart River in Noble County.
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Public Assistance Needed In Cold Case
Cold Case Investigators with the Indiana State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in trying to solve a murder case that occurred nearly 40 years ago in either Kosciusko or Noble County. According to Detective Kevin Smith, then 17-year-old Laurel Jean Mitchell was last seen leaving work at … Read More