Leesburg Man Arrested For Unlawful Possession Of Firearm
A Leesburg man was arrested for allegedly possessing a firearm illegally.
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Leesburg Man Arrested For Allegedly Threatening Town Employee
A Leesburg man was arrested for allegedly threatening a Town of Leesburg employee.
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John R. ‘Pigpen’ Hanna — UPDATED
John R. “Pigpen” Hanna, 72, of Leesburg, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital. John was born on Oct. 7, 1952, to Ardel and Virginia (Dimon) Hanna in Warsaw. John graduated from Warsaw High School in 1971. He attended college in Iowa and then returned to Warsaw … Read More
Joseph ‘Joe’ Robert Smyjunas Sr. — UPDATED
Joseph “Joe” Robert Smyjunas Sr., affectionately known as “Paps,” of Leesburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the age of 92, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice in North Venice, Fla. Joseph was born on July 19, 1932, in Shenandoah, Pa., to Wanda (Yasinsky) and Joseph Smyjunas. … Read More
Joseph R. Smyjunas Sr. — UPDATED
Joseph Robert “Joe” Smyjunas Sr., 92, Leesburg, died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Venice, North Venice, Fla. He was born July 19, 1932. On Oct. 13, 1962, he married Judith Helen “Judy” VanDercar, who preceded him in death in 2018. He is survived by … Read More
John R. ‘Pigpen’ Hanna
John R. “Pigpen” Hanna, 72, Leesburg, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Warsaw.
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George Bacon — UPDATED
George Bacon, age 82, of Tippecanoe Lake, Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. He was born on Oct. 13, 1942, to Cletus and Dorothea (Kintz) Bacon in Fort Wayne. He graduated from Payne High School … Read More
George Bacon — PENDING
George Bacon, 82, Tippecanoe Lake, Leesburg, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, North Webster.
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Joseph R. Smyjunas Sr. — PENDING
Joseph Robert “Joe” Smyjunas Sr., 92, Leesburg, died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice, North Venice, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.
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Jail Bookings
The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:
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Area Accident Reports
Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:19 a.m. Thursday, April 3, West US 30, east of North CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Brandon P. Maroney, 39, South SR 19, Mentone. Maroney’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage up to $5,000. 8:55 p.m. … Read More
Betty H. Price
Betty H. Price, 76, Leesburg, died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. She was born Nov. 4, 1948. On Nov. 10, 1972, she married Wayne A. Price, who survives. She also is survived by two children, April Price and Gary (Melissa) Price, both … Read More
Area Police Reports
Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:36 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2100 block South SR 13, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury. 4:46 p.m. Monday, March 31, 10600 block South CR 925W, Akron. Toni … Read More
Curtis L. Schacht
Curtis Lee Schacht, 85, Tippecanoe Lake, Leesburg, died Thursday, April 3, 2025, at home. He was born June 20, 1939. His wife, Ruth Ann, whom he married Jan. 26, 1963, preceded him in death. He is survived by his sons, David (Tina) Schacht, Elmhurst, Ill., and Paul Schacht, … Read More
County APC Unanimously Denies Rezoning Request For Data Center Near Leesburg
After a nearly three-hour meeting, primarily consisting of testimonials from remonstrators, the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission unanimously denied a rezoning request for a data center west of Leesburg.
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Charles A. Stoneburner
Charles Allen Stoneburner, 93, Leesburg, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was born Nov. 23, 1931. On April 6, 1957, he married Catharine Ott, who preceded him in death in 2017. He is survived by three children, Susan (Brad) Bollenbacher, Bremen, Debbie (Dr. Edward W.) … Read More