Heaton Files for Winona Lake Town Council Vacancy
Paul Heaton has filed for candidacy for the Winona Lake Town Council after the resignation of Rick Swaim created a vacancy.
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Former Jay County Deputy Arrested on Warrant
A former Jay County Deputy was arrested on a warrant following a lengthy investigation on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
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‘Perscription: Murder’ Opening at the Bristol Opera House Sept. 13
Elkhart Civic Theatre will present the PG-rated drama and theatrical origin story for the TV series Columbo, Prescription: Murder, at the Bristol Opera House Sept. 13, 14, 20, 21 and 22.
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Coroner’s Office ‘First Class’ Under Huffer’s Leadership
Dear Editor, My name is Paul Schmitt. I was appointed by Tyler Huffer to be his chief deputy coroner in 2023. My background is law enforcement with 40 years’ service first with Warsaw Police Department and then the Winona Lake Police Department. While a member of the Warsaw … Read More
Goshen Police Officer From Syracuse Found Guilty
ELKHART COUNTY — Lance Evans, 37, North Lake Street, Syracuse, was recently found guilty of criminal trespassing and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, following a two-day jury trial in Elkhart County Superior Court VI. The jury trial was held Oct. 30-31 with Judge David C. Bonfiglio … Read More
Spangle Looks To Move Sheriff’s Department Forward
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Having served the Kosciusko County area for many years in a number of different capacities, Joshua Spangle is seeking the sheriff position at the June 21 Republican caucus. He is the second individual to declare his candidacy for the position.
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Bucher Moved To Detective Division
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine stated today, Wednesday, May 18, he has laterally moved Deputy Sheriff Shane Bucher to the detective division. Bucher was originally hired and assigned to the road division of the sheriff’s department in 2005. He began his law enforcement career as … Read More
Detective Admits Error In Murder Trial
During a press conference today, the Elkhart County Sheriff Brad Rogers said a detective’s testimony that was instrumental in winning a murder conviction in 2005, made an error that could result in a new trial. Detective Dennis Chapman admitted to making a mistake in identifying a fingerprint as … Read More