Registration for the June 12 Memorial Ride to honor fallen Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officer Sgt. Jeff Shaw who was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 12, 2009, will take from place 10 a.m. to noon that Saturday morning at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.
The ride will leave immediately following the end of registration and will include a Poker Run, meal, drawings and door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, and plenty of good times and great people to be around.
Cost of the ride is $20 per rider, $25 with a passenger. Meal will be served at approxiately 5:30 p.m. Non-riders are welcome for music and dinner for a $10 donation. Proceeds will benefit the family of Sgt. Shaw.
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Ride to remember Sgt. Jeff Shaw
May 28th, 2010
Stacey Page
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Warsaw announces last school day
May 28th, 2010Stacey Page
All Warsaw Community Schools will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2010 in observance of Memorial Day.
The last student day for the 2009-2010 school year will be Tuesday, June 1, 2010, for all Warsaw Community Schools.
WCHS announces top grads
May 28th, 2010Stacey Page
Richard Feng
Warsaw Community High School is proud to announce that Collin Abbott and Richard Feng are the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2010.
Collin Abbott
Collin Abbott is the Valedictorian for the Class of 2010. His parents are Joseph and Elaine Abbott. He plans to attend Indiana University at Bloomington, Ind., and major in Biology and he then plans to pursue medical school. Collin’s activities in high school included Student Council being Senior Class President his senior year, National Honor Society being President his senior year, and the tennis team. He has also been an active volunteer at Cardinal Services throughout high school.
Richard Feng is the Salutatorian for the Class of 2010. His parents are Wei and Jonnie Feng. Richard’s future plans include majoring in Pharmacy at Purdue University. While in high school Richard participated in tennis, Latin Club, Mathletes, Business Professionals of America and National Honor Society. He has also participated in Warsaw Community High School Blitz volunteering in the community.
FOP golf outting for fallen officers
May 28th, 2010Stacey Page
The Kosciusko County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #149 will be hosting a golf outing on June 5, 2010, at Rozella Ford Golf Course in Warsaw. The golf outing will be supporting three scholarships of $500 a piece. The scholarships are handed out in the names of the three Kosciusko County police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty; Jeffrey Shaw and Phillip Hochstetler both of Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, and Jason Beal of the Indiana State Police.
To make this event a success, the FOP 149 is asking local businesses for their support. Individual sponsors and special achievement sponsors are needed to make this a successful program again in 2010. Kosciusko County FOP Lodge #149 is a non for profit organization so your contributions are tax deductible.
The Kosciusko County FOP is a proud supporter of our local youth and provides assistance to families each year through the Christmas with a Cop program.
For more information on the memorial golf outing, contact KCSD Cpl. Mike Mulligan, FOP Vice President at 574-377-0070
Lake Patrol receives donated boat
May 28th, 2010Stacey Page
The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is very pleased to receive the donation of a patrol boat for their lake patrol program from the Syracuse Lake Association Inc. and with the assistance of Griffith’s Wawasee Marina in Syracuse, Ind. Thanks go to both of these fine organizations for their community minded donation.
This patrol boat was purchased with donations made to the Syracuse Lake Association Inc. by their membership, equipment discounts by Griffith’s Wawasee Mariana, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Marine Patrol Assistance Grant annually obtained by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department.
With this donation, the Syracuse Lake Association Inc. has made a lasting commitment to the safety of the citizens of Syracuse Lake and all citizens that enjoy one of the finest lakes of Kosciusko County. Syracuse Lake Association Inc. is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization that seeks to preserve and protect Syracuse Lake.
The mission of S.L.A. includes cooperating with local law enforcement officers to promote Indiana’s boating laws and encourage the safe use of Syracuse Lake. S.L.A. President Becky Fox wishes to recognize that S.L.A. member Edward Phillipp was instrumental in coordinating the donation of this boat.
The donation was also made possible by the continuing community support of one of the areas foremost marinas, Griffith’s Wawasee Marina in Syracuse, Indiana. The Sheriff’s Department and S.L.A. wish to thank Terry Griffith, his dedicated family, and staff for their efforts that made this donation possible.
The boat is a Boston Whaler brand boat with a 90 Horsepower Mercury outboard engine. The boat is equipped with all the required emergency police equipment and is a fully functioning law enforcement patrol vehicle.
While this boat will be stationed at Syracuse Lake, the donation package includes a boat trailer allowing this vessel the ability to respond to any lake in the county should an emergency ever arise.
The Sheriff’s Department maintains a very active lake patrol program. The program is a cooperative effort between the local lake property owner associations and the department. Lake Patrol Officers patrol the lakes in the county during the summer recreational boating season and are strongly focused on promoting boater safety and education.
The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is a charter participant in the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Marine Patrol Assistance Grant. Since 2005, and including the 2010 boating season, the Marine Patrol Assistance Grant has returned $199,000.00 to the citizens of Kosciusko County for lake patrol efforts. These grants are part of the larger Indiana Department of Natural Resources Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) Grant program which is funded by annual boat registration fees.
Please visit www.kosciuskosheriff.com/lakepatrol.html for more information about the Kosciusko County Sheriff Departments Lake Patrol Program.
Mary Louise ‘Sue’ Rupert
May 28th, 2010Stacey Page
Mary Louise “Sue” Rupert, 67, of Pierceton, died May 26, 2010, at 5:10 p.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
She was born Dec. 15, 1942, in Wabash County to Frederick J. Rupert and Helen Louise (Hutchison) Shumaker.
Ms. Rupert is survived by her mother: Helen Shumaker, Pierceton; children: Glenn Robbins Jr., Pierceton; Ginger Elaine (Gerald) Bennet Jr., Warsaw; Tina Marie (David E.) Bennett, Warsaw; David Lee (Cynthia Lynn) Robbins, Warsaw; two brothers: Steven Schumaker, Pierceton; Dennis D. (Juanita) Shumaker, Pierceton; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father and a brother: James Mark Shumaker.
Visitation is Tuesday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to noon at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A service will be Tuesday at noon in the funeral home.
Jail bookings
May 28th, 2010Stacey Page
Kosciusko County
May 28
Christopher Michael Harris, 29, West Main Street, Syracuse, arrested for domestic battery. Bond: $2,000
Jacob Ray Kizer, 41, Pine Street, Warsaw, arrested for possession of a controlled substance, resisting/fleeing law enforcement, refusal to submit to chemical testing, possession of marijuana and habitual traffic violator. Bond: $5,000
Todd Adam Hart, 19, West Broad Street, Angola, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $750
Justin Paul Ward, 33, East 1050 North, Syracuse, arrested for operating while intoxicated. Bond: $550
May 27
Cassie Jo Goble, 26, Millers Drive, Mentone, arrested for check deception. Bond: $275
Tanya Nicole Helser, 34, West 350 South, Warsaw, arrested for dealing a controlled substance. Bond: $50,000
Benjamin Jacob Albright, 31, North Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw, arrested for operating while intoxicated. Bond: $550
David Castillejo, 28, West 250 South, Warsaw, arrested for battery. Bond: $1,000
Sylvia J. Eary, 53, East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Bond: $20,000
Julio Cezar Martinez, 27, North West Street, Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $500
Joseph Phillip Gerber II, 30, East Center Street, Warsaw, arrested for operating while intoxicated and driving while suspended. Bond: $750
Joshua Paul Evans, 23, Walkerton Trail, Walkerton, arrested for failure to register as a sex offender. No bond
Paul E. Carson
May 28th, 2010Stacey Page
Paul E. Carson, 70, of North Webster, Ind., passed away at 4:35 p.m. on Sunday, May 23, 2010, at his home.
He was born Jan. 12, 1940, in Indianapolis to Dale Earl and Helena Ruth (Blackford) Carson. He was married on Sept. 5, 1965, in New Paris, Ind., to Lorraine P. McGill who survives.
Mr. Carson is survived by his wife: Lorraine Carson, North Webster; a son: Steve (Kelly) Carson, Leesburg; a daughter: Tausha Carson. Norfolk, VA.; a stepson: Thomas Pfeiffer, Harrisburg, PA.; two grandsons: Joshua and Jacob Carson of Leesburg; a brother: Jerry Dale Carson, Arizona.
He was preceded by his parents and a sister: Jean Kerr-Wilson.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 3, at the All Saints Episcopal Church, Syracuse. Military services will follow at the church by the American Legion Post 253 in North Webster.
Kennith R. Dove
May 28th, 2010Stacey Page
Kennith R. Dove, 69, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at 3:23 p.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
He was born March 30, 1941, in Drift, Kentucky, to James E. and Anna (Layne) Dove.
Mr. Dove is survived by a son: Kennith R. Dove Jr., Hoagland, Ind.; two sisters: Nora (Lyle) Barton and Bobbie Breiwa, both of Packwaukee, Wisc.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Johnie Dove and an infant brother and two infant sisters.
Visitation is Tuesday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. The service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Titus Funeral Home is honored to be caring for the family.
Fire in Winona Lake
May 28th, 2010Stacey Page
Winona Lake and Warsaw fire departments were called to a house fire on Sharon Street in Winona Lake last night.
No additional information is yet known, but we will have an update later today.
Body found in St. Joseph River
May 28th, 2010Stacey Page
Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department dive team confirmed a body was located in the St. Joseph River, generally a mile and a half east of Ash Road.
Young people playing in the area of Elliott Park saw the body and notified a resident on nearby River Heights. That homeowner called police at about 6:50 p.m. Thursday.
No additional information or the manner of death has been released yet.
Convicted man now charged with arson
May 28th, 2010Stacey Page
A Cromwell man currently in the Kosciusko County Jail has been linked to starting a fire earlier this month that destroyed an Enchanted Hills residence.
Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives have concluded their investigation on an early morning house fire located in the northeast portion of Kosciusko County. KCSD Detective Jon Tyler stated that information has been provided that Scott Allen Baldwin, 27, Cromwell, was involved in a 5 a.m. house fire on May 10, at 9702 East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell.
During the investigation, it was determined that Baldwin had set a fire in a closet at the Pixie Parkway residence to “stay warm” but it eventually grew out of control at which point he fled the residence.
Baldwin is currently incarcerated at the Kosciusko County Jail awaiting transportation to the Indiana Department of Corrections on three convictions. Baldwin also has a pending court case after a May 17 arrest by the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force on preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine precursors.
Detectives have forward information regarding the residential fire investigation to the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office for the determination of possible arson or criminal recklessness charges against Baldwin.
Local business owner again arrested on drug charges
May 28th, 2010Stacey Page
By Stacey Page
A Warsaw business owner was arrested Thursday night on charges of dealing drugs.
Kosciusko Country Drug Task Force officers arrested Tanya Nicole Helser, 34, of Warsaw, on preliminary charges of dealing/selling a controlled schedule I, II or III substance. Helser, who co-owners Helser Carpet on U.S. 30 East, is accused of selling over 70 methadone pills to an undercover officer.
Police went to her home at 6:30 p.m. Thursday to serve the arrest warrant. Officials say the methadone pills were purchased during a two-month investigation by the DTF. The estimated street value of the drugs was $350.
Helser was arrested last year on two separate charges of restricted sale of ephedrine. She was booked Thursday on a $50,000 bond and has already posted bail.
Jail bookings
May 27th, 2010Stacey Page
Kosciusko County
May 26
Scott Allen Whitaker, 25, South SR 15, Silver Lake, arrested for being a habitual traffic violator. Bond: $5,000
Larry Lee Dennis Jr., 39, Venetian Drive, Syracuse, arrested for driving while suspended and probation violation. Bond: $2,300
Jason Ryan Coleman, 31, North Lake Street, Warsaw, arrested for conversion and theft/shoplifting. Bond: $2,750
Glady Rollins, 37, North Lake Street, Warsaw, arrested for theft/shoplifting. Bond: $2,000
Traci Lynne Norris, 25, North Main Street, North Webster, arrested for conversion. Bond: $500
Ryan Louis Thompson, 30, Dittman Street, Mishawaka, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $1,000
Jane Patricia Steeley, 55, East 1150 North, Milford, arrested for dealing a controlled substance. Bond: $50,000
AWL Pets of the Week
May 26th, 2010Stacey Page
Rita
Ping
The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County presents this week’s Pets of the Week.
First is Rita, a 2-year-old spayed female pug/terrier mix. She has unique eyes as one is sky blue and one is brown. Rita came in as a stray on April 26. She has an outgoing personality and is friendly, good with children and loves attention. Rita does need some basic training but will make a great family companion.
The next Pet of the week is Ping. Ping is a sweet little male tiger/white kitten, about 8 weeks old. He is very cute and playful and is great with other cats, good with children who are gentle (he is very small). Ping will make a wonderful family pet and is one of about 28 kittens (all between 8-weeks and 12-weeks old) that are currently available for adoption. There are also black, black/white, calico, tortoiseshell, gray/white, gray, tiger, and orange tabbies.
The AWL of Kosciusko County is currently are offering an adoption special on kittens: two kittens for $70. Please visit today and take home a couple new companions!
