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Buford Lewis Baker
Buford Lewis Baker, 98, formerly of South Whitley, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at Timbercrest Senior Living, […]
Inspire Indiana Inc. Receives $125K In Opioid Settlement Funds
Inspire Indiana Inc. has been awarded $125,000 in Opioid Settlement Funds to expand youth prevention programming, family strengthening services, early intervention supports and community education across Kosciusko and Whitley counties over the next 19 months.
Elizabeth Marie Mast – UPDATED
Elizabeth Marie Mast, of North Webster, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at The Waters of Columbia City, at […]
Jail Bookings
Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in […]
Whitko School Board Hears Presentation From The Center For Whitley County Youth
The Whitko Community School Board heard a presentation from The Center for Whitley County Youth and received updates from faculty members during a meeting on Monday, Sept. 21.
Whitley County Council On Aging Names Ron Clark New Executive Director
The Whitley County Council on Aging has hired Ron Clark as its new executive director, effective Tuesday, Sept. 15.
Marvin Whitacre – PENDING
Marvin Whitacre, Columbia City, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at home. Arrangements are pending at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Larwill Woman Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit
A Larwill woman was recently arrested for allegedly fleeing from police at a high rate of speed in order to take someone to a local hospital.
Jerald E. Fry
Jerald Eugene “Jerry” Fry, 76, South Whitley, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at home. He was born Sept. 13, 1950, […]
Fort Wayne Man Arrested On 20 Child Molesting Charges In Whitley County
A Fort Wayne man was recently arrested on 20 child molesting charges in Whitley County.
South Whitley Man Arrested After Using Crowbar To Batter Person
A man has been arrested after allegedly using a crowbar to batter a person.
Motorcyclist Dies After Accident Near South Whitley
A motorcyclist has died following a vehicle accident south of South Whitley on Tuesday morning.