Veteran John Hurd Recalls Life In Milford
United States Army veteran John Hurd was born in Milford in 1936.
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Eighth memorial red canoe dedicated in Syracuse
On a hot, sunny afternoon Friday, June 4, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce dedicated the eighth of 11 flower-laden red canoes to beautify the city in a project funded by SWCC Foundation.
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Former Area Educator Depicts Time In World War II
SYRACUSE — Charles Garner was a familiar face to students at several area schools from 1947 to 1985. Those students knew him as a science and math teacher at both Syracuse High School and Edgewood Middle School, as a principal at Leesburg High School and as an assistant … Read More
Claypool Veteran Recalls Battle of Peleliu
CLAYPOOL — A man who lived through the Great Depression, fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was once scouted by reps for the Philadelphia Phillies is retired and living in a house on the west edge of Claypool. Donald Shively was born March 6, … Read More
Vietnam Veterans Roll Call To Be Held At First Friday On June 1
WARSAW — The Kosciusko Honor and Remember Committee will conduct a Roll Call to honor all living Vietnam veterans who reside in Kosciusko County. Honorably discharged veterans who wish to be honored need to submit the following information: Name (last, first and middle initial), branch of service, rank, … Read More
Good Deeds By Good People, Warsaw Breeder Donates Dog To Veteran
WARSAW — Local breeder Ashlee Ryman, associated with Ryman Auto Connection, has answered a veteran’s prayers by donating a puppy to become a service dog. Chris, who wishes to have his last name concealed, from Indianapolis, served with the U.S. Army from 2007-2011 and suffers from extreme post-traumatic … Read More
Ex-Soldier Charged In Dog’s Shooting Found Dead
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — One of two people who were charged with shooting and killing a dog last month in Fayetteville has died, police say.
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Disabled Vet, Service Dog Work Together At Texas Lowes
ABILENE, TEXAS — When applying to a job, you usually wouldn’t bring your furry friend with you. But, for Clay Luthy, a disabled veteran, his story is a little different.
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Get Involved With Home Building Project For Veteran
Interested in helping with the Operation Finally Home build for veteran Justin Raymer and his family in Warsaw? There are many ways you or your business can get involved, through either Operation Finally Home or the Builders Association of Kosciusko Fulton Counties.
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Brightpoint Provides Program for Homeless Veterans
WARSAW — Brightpoint serves veterans and their families who are homeless or facing eviction through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program. Through SSVF eligible Veteran families can receive: Help locating and securing stable housing Temporary financial assistance with rent, security and utility deposits and other housing-related costs … Read More
WWII Veteran, Who Befriended Pre-School Neighbor, Passes Away
FARMINGTON, MINN. — Erling Kindem, a World War II veteran whose friendship with Emmett Rychner became an internet sensation, has passed away at the age of 91.
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Eight Five Year-Old Navy Vet Takes Up Tap Dancing
FOREST LAKE, MINN. — In every step at Dance Tech Studios you’ll detect a little spring.
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Richard R. Pelletier
Richard R. “Dick” Pelletier, 70, of Syracuse, passed away at 11:39 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne.
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Nelson H. Mathias, Jr.
Nelson Harrison Mathias, Jr., age 71, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at 9:42 p.m. in his residence.
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Jack E. Borsodi
Jack E. Borsodi, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 11:37 pm, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
Read MoreTheodore E. Thurin
Theodore E. Thurin, 90, of Plymouth and formerly of the Culver Community, died at 2:42 a.m. April 3, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth.
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