Linda Marie Orcutt — UPDATED
Linda Marie (Arnold) Orcutt, 64, Larwill, passed away at 7:04 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 14, 1952 in Indianapolis, she was the...
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Curtis Lee Smith — UPDATED
Curtis Lee Smith, 43, Larwill, passed away unexpectedly at 12:24 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at his home. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Jainele Smith; daughter, Emma Smith; father, Gary...
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Fritz Wilhelm Haegert
Fritz Wilhelm Haegert, 79, rural Larwill, died at 11:43 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at his home. He was born Sept. 13, 1937 in Tilsit, East Prussia, Germany a son of Paul August Viktor and Elsa Marie...
View ArticleBetty A. Simon
Betty A. Simon, 84, Larwill, died at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since June 2016. She was born Nov. 11, 1932 in Noble County, a daughter of...
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Whitko Archery: Big Tournament On Tap
LARWILL – The second running of the Whitko Archery Invitational will take place this Friday and Saturday, March 24-25, at Whitko Middle School. Action begins Friday at 6 p.m. and resumes Saturday...
View ArticleWilliam “Bill” Helm-PENDING
William “Bill” Helm, 68, Larwill, passed away on Sept. 20, 2017. Arrangements are pending. Mishler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
View ArticlePaisley Dawn Hancock — PENDING
Paisley Dawn Hancock, 4 weeks old, Larwill, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S....
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Whitko Patrons Vent About Consolidation Choice
A Whitko patron addresses the school board Monday night, Feb. 19. LARWILL — A parade of more than 30 citizens addressed the Whitko Community School Corporation’s school board in a two hour, 15-minute...
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Whitko Officials Respond To Threat At Middle School
LARWILL — Officials with the Whitko Community School Corporation as well as local law enforcement responded to a possible threat Wednesday morning, Feb. 28 and investigated what turned out to be a...
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Hill Enters Pre-Trial Diversion Agreement
Chad Hill KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Chad Hill, former public relations officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, has entered a pre-trial diversion agreement on the charges of theft, a class A...
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Whitko School Board Discusses Safety, Student Liability
Dr. Brandon Penrod, Whitko Schools superintendent, addresses the Whitko School Board Monday, Feb. 18. LARWILL — School safety, student accountability, and emergency weather days were the main topics of...
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Pierceton Elementary School Establishes Little Free Library
Pictured, from left, are MaryHelen Gensch and Hilary Stouder. LARWILL — The Whitko School Board heard a presentation on Little Free Libraries during its meeting on Monday, July 15. Hilary Stouder, a...
View ArticleWhitko Students To Complete Service Projects On Sept. 27, Volunteers Needed
LARWILL — On Friday, Sept. 27, the Whitko Wildcats will come out full ROAR to work together within their local communities to clean up their schools and some of the community to which they belong....
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Jail Bookings
Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:
View ArticleLarwill Man Dies In ORV Accident
News Release LARWILL – Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred last night near the 4000 block of County Road 600N in Larwill, located in Whitley...
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Two Local Fire Departments Assist With South Whitley House Fire
Multiple fire departments, including Pierceton and Sidney-Jackson Township Fire Departments, responded to a house fire in South Whitley. InkFreeNews photos by Liz Shepherd. By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews...
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Jail Bookings
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Indiana State Troopers Arrest Albion Man For Rape
Press Release Mathew Clark LARWILL — A six-month long rape investigation conducted by the Indiana State Police concluded an arrest. Mathew Clark, 25, Albion, was arrested Sunday, April 11. The ISP...
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Car-Truck Accident Ties Up EB Traffic On US 30 In Larwill
A four-door car sits partially lodged underneath a trailer that had been crossing US 30. Details on injuries were not immediately available. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding By Dan Spalding...
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UPDATE: Two Hospitalized After Monday’s Crash On US 30
The front half of the car slid under the truck’s trailer. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. Staff Report LARWILL – Two people were taken to the hospital after an accident involving a semi and car on...
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Larwill Teen Arrested For Stealing More Than $4K From Relative
Staff Report WARSAW — A Larwill man is facing fraud and theft charges after allegedly stealing more than $4,000 from a relative. Gavin J. Harris Gavin J. Harris, 19, 10275 W. CR 275S No. 57, Larwill,...
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Whitko Announces Wildcat Royal Showmanship Winners
Whitko had its 2021 Wildcat Royal Showmanship Competition on Monday, April 26. Students showed swine, sheep, goats and poultry. Tops in the categories were from left: Isaac Irwin, swine; Carle Sroufe,...
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Ray Frost
Ray Frost, 77, Larwill passed away May 3, 2021. Ray Frost He was born on Aug. 22, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio. He was raised and lived and worked most of his life in Syracuse where he owned and operated...
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Three Vehicles Involved In US 30 Accident Near Larwill
A view of the accident looking west along U.S. 30 near Larwill. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. Staff Report LARWILL — First responders were called to a three-vehicle accident in the area of US 30...
View ArticleWhitko Opens Little Cats Early Learning Center
News Release LARWILL — Whitko Career Academy announces the opening of Little Cats Early Learning Center. It’s located at the academy. The center is accepting enrollment applications for a Preschool...
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Man Arrested For Kicking, Threatening Police Officers
Staff Report Thomas Clark Whitehead WARSAW — A Larwill man was recently arrested after kicking a police officer’s face and threatening other officers. Thomas Clark Whitehead, 52, 5355 N. Elder Road,...
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Whitko Celebrates Opening Of Little Cats Early Learning Center
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting for Little Cats Early Learning Center on Monday, Aug. 9. It’s located at the Whitko Career Academy and provides both early learning and child...
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Larwill Man Arrested On Five Rape Charges
Staff Report Austin Quinn Gregory COLUMBIA CITY — A Larwill man was recently arrested on five rape charges. Austin Quinn Gregory, 30, 102 W. Elm St., Larwill, is charged with five counts of rape, all...
View ArticleNeva Rose Harris
Neva Rose Harris, 90, Larwill, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, after an extended stay at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. On March 22, 1931, Neva Bills was born. In January 1949, she married Phil Hull....
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Barn Northeast Of Pierceton Destroyed By Fire
A barn northeast of Pierceton was destroyed after a fire. Multiple fire departments responded to the scene. InkFreeNews photos by Liz Shepherd. By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews PIERCETON — A barn northeast...
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Kosciusko, Whitley Chambers Have Ribbon-Cutting For The Ole Hitchin’ Post
The Kosciusko and Whitley county chambers of commerce had a double ribbon-cutting for The Ole Hitchin’ Post restaurant on Friday, Aug. 12. It’s located at 109 Center St., Larwill, and is owned by Jay...
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Larwill Man Arrested After Leaving Dead Horse On Property
Staff Report Ralph Fitch LARWILL — A Larwill man was recently arrested after failing to properly dispose of a dead horse. Ralph Fitch, 76, 7329 W. Division Road, Larwill, is charged with failure to...
View ArticleHam And Bean/Chili Cookout Nov. 12
News Release LARWILL — Larwill Lions Club will be hosting a ham and bean/chili cookout from 3:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. The event will be held at the Larwill Fire Station, 6538 W. 100N, just east of...
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Howard Johnson — UPDATED
Howard E. Johnson Howard E. Johnson, a resident of Larwill, passed away in Fort Wayne’s Parkview Regional Medical Center on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. He was 71 years old. Born in Auburn, on July 26,...
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Two From Larwill Arrested After Allegedly Battering Child
By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews Toni L. Reiff Davin Exavier Lawrence LARWILL — Two people from Larwill were recently arrested after allegedly battering a child. Davin Exavier Lawrence, 25; and Toni L....
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Hunt Arrested After Leaving Young Child At Park With No Supervision
By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews Tyrelle D. Hunt LARWILL — A Warsaw man was arrested in Whitley County after leaving his young child at a park with no supervision. Tyrelle Deshawn Hunt, 28, 920 Anchorage...
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West Arrested After Improperly Registering Home Address
By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews Andrew Joseph West LARWILL — A Larwill man was recently arrested after registering his home address as a location he was not allowed to live at. Andrew Joseph West, 34, 5079...
View ArticleLarwill Community Fish Fry Is Saturday
News Release LARWILL — A community fish fry is Saturday, March 25. It’s at the Larwill Fire Station, 6538 W. 100N, and runs from 3:30 p.m. until sold-out. Carry-out is available. The cost is $12 for...
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Sheriff’s Son Violates Probation With New Criminal Charge
Staff Report Zachary M.L. Smith HUNTERTOWN — The son of Kosciusko County Sheriff Jim Smith has recently violated his terms of probation after a traffic stop in Allen County resulted in the discovery of...
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Waugh Arrested For Stealing Necklace From Warsaw Business
By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews Collin Rex Waugh WARSAW — A Larwill man was recently arrested for allegedly stealing a necklace from a Warsaw business. Collin Rex Waugh, 25, 7190 W. 600N, Larwill, is...
View ArticleFish Fry In Larwill Set For Saturday, Sept. 23
News Release LARWILL — Enjoy all you can eat at an upcoming fish fry in Larwill. The event will start at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Larwill Community Building/Fire Station. Each meal costs...
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SR 5 To Close For Culvert Replacements
Press Release LARWILL — The Indiana Department of Transportation recently announced the closure of SR 5 for several culvert replacements. Starting on or after Oct. 16, crews will be working on SR 5...
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UPDATE: SR 5 To Close For Culvert Replacements
Press Release LARWILL — The Indiana Department of Transportation has updated its plans for several culvert replacements in the area of SR 5. Starting on or after Oct. 16, crews will be working on SR 5,...
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Larwill Man Arrested On Kidnapping, OWI Charges
Staff Report Lukeus Alexander Fitch-Morrow COLUMBIA CITY — A Larwill man was recently arrested for allegedly pulling a teenager into his vehicle and driving under the influence. Lukeus Alexander...
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Jail Bookings
Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:
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Surf Internet Investing $3.5 Million In Four Communities Near Warsaw
Surf Internet employees Scott Franko, Jim Morris and Phil Cox pose with town leaders in, clockwise from top left, Larwill, Piercton, South Whitley and North Webster. Photos provided by Surf Internet....
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Warsaw Man Dies After Vehicle Accident Northeast Of Larwill
A Warsaw man died after a two-vehicle accident northeast of Larwill on Thursday, Feb. 29. Photos provided by Mike Connett. Press Release LARWILL — A Warsaw man is dead after a two-vehicle accident...
View ArticleFish Fry In Larwill Taking Place Saturday, March 23
News Release LARWILL — The community of Larwill will be holding a fish fry Saturday, March 23. The event starts at 3:30 p.m. at the Larwill Community Building/Fire Station. Diners can eat in or carry...
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Silver Lake, Etna Township Fire Departments Receive New Personal Protective...
The locations marked on this map represent fire departments who received new personal protective equipment from a $10 million state investment. Press Release INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric Holcomb and...
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Waugh Arrested For Allegedly Injuring Several Police Officers While Resisting...
Staff Report Collin Rex Waugh LARWILL — A Larwill man was arrested after allegedly injuring several police officers while resisting arrest. Collin Rex Waugh, 26, 7190 W. 600N, Larwill, is charged with...
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