County to use over $1.1 million for recreational projects, Sidney broadband

before the county leaders.

Court News

Small Claims

Kosciusko County

Progressive Paloverde Insurance Co. v. Omar T. Ahualt, $3,622.99

Plenaries

James-Dunn

Jennie Lynn James, 58, Warsaw, and Marcus Jody Dunn, 63, Warsaw

Lee-Yocum

Kosciusko County leaders have agreed to spend more than $1.1 million of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funds on county recreational projects and broadband internet in Sidney.

The choice was made at a special joint meeting of the county’s ARPA committee, county commissioners and county council Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Leaders had to decide at the meeting how to spend $1.2 million of the county’s overall ARPA funds from the federal government they had set aside last year, via the county’s participation in the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program.

The state created HELP to assist local governments with spending their ARPA money on projects to better their communities in four specific areas: advancing E-connectivity; enhancing quality of place; promoting community wellness; and strengthening local economies.

Kosciusko County was selected to participate, and county representatives invited any of the county’s cities and towns to take part as well, with Mentone, Milford and Pierceton agreeing.

Through HELP, the county has a community coordinator, Amy Roe, who is helping guide those in the area through the process.

She Michiana Council of Governments’ Zach Dripps, who is also helping with the process, were present at Tuesday’s meeting.

Also at the meeting were Kosciusko County Parks and Recreation Board members and representatives with Kosciusko REMC and Kosciusko Connect, who brought project suggestions

As Kosciusko County Commissioner and ARPA Committee Member, Cary Groninger, noted at the start of the meeting, leaders could only chose from projects they had already narrowed down through the HELP process, having outlined them in what is called a strategic investment plan.

Those presented Tuesday consisted of: creating a greenways and blueways trail plan for the county; extending the Chinworth Bridge greenway westward; putting in a boat launch at James Lake; and allowing KREMC and Kosciusko Connect to install fiber for broadband internet in Sidney.

The county agreed to spend $80,000 on the trail plan, with Winona Lake also planning to contribute $30,000 for it. It also opted to spend $750,000 for the Chinworth Bridge Greenway project and $302,798.45 for the fiber to Sidney.

Part of the amount for KREMC and Kosciusko Connect, or $42,000, includes laying fiber for constructing a fourth supplemental, public safety communications tower at Sidney, with leaders noting current issues with the other towers reaching there due to the landscape.

Leaders discussed not doing the boat launch as they need to have the greenways and blueways plan done before they can plan for it.

The monies allocated a total $1,132,798.45. As Groninger also mentioned, leaders had to spend at least $1 million of the set aside funds to ensure a match of the same amount from the state via HELP. The county has agreed to give those matching funds to Mentone, Milford and Pierceton to assist with its HELP projects.

Salvation Army holding ‘Back to School’ drive for families in need

The Salvation Army is holding its annual “Back to School” drive to help families in need.

“We are seeing a growing amount of parents and grandparents who are raising children requesting assistance,” said Envoy Ken Locke, administrator.

Containers will be available to collect supplies at both entrances of the Walmart Supercenter, 501 Walton Blvd., Warsaw.

The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Snow & Sauerteig LLP v. Krystal Brubaker, $3,703.46; v. Kierstin Bullington, $1,460.62; v. Kelly Corn, $3,376.69; v. Sara Cotton, $10,000; v. Donald P. Dill, $1,268.38; v. Linbeth Doggendorf, $737.76; v. Caitlin Downton, $472.94; v. John Faught, $4,677.45; v. Burnis A. Flannery, $5,737.52; v. Victoria Gonzales, $4,372.60; v. Citlali Gonzalez, $3,630.37; v. Robert Irwin, $2,901.46; v. Elaine Lackey, $6,000; v. Alexus C. Lisenby, $6,000; v. Kaytlyn Lodewegen, $871.13; Thomas Allen Long, $2,929.46; v. Bridget Miller, $5,908.36; v. Shelley A. Miller, $5,908.31; v. Kimberly Moyer, $1,921.77; v. Rebecca Overlander, $6,000; v. Nicole Pearson, $6,000; v. Angela Perry a/k/a Trager, $6,000; v. Damien Petersen, $4,038; v. Heather Raypole, $800.30 Catherine Shepherd, $747; v. Shaun Sisk, $647.37; v. Bill R. Slone, $2,536.20; v. Kody Wahlig, $6,000; v. Nealy Wallace, $1,799.29 April Ware, $6,000; v. Bobbi Jo Williamson, $526.22; v. Haylie A. Winter, $531.53; v. Erica A. Wright, $10,000 Warsaw Health System LLC d/b/a Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Jose Chapa, $2,047.10; v. Itanya Coon Kauffman, $2,815.51; v. Alisha Denney, $1,257.01; v. Matthew Everly, $557.08; v. Robert Gonzalez, $3,667.73; v. Maria Marshall, $4,481.44; v. Alan McCrum, $6,352.84; v. Ashley Rodewald, $1,212.28; v. Michael Varney, $3,325.60

General Audit Corp. v. Charles Hinders, $1,066.60

Civil Collections

Kosciusko County

The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding:

Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC v. Cassandra M. Barrett, $2,512.27

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Randy Bays, $1,425.12; v. Charlotte Boose, $3,999.13; v. Matthew S. Jamison, $3,414.30; v. Kristina E. Patrick, $1,112.89

Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Jeri L. Leitch, $18,457.68; v. Karen Prater, $5,562.26; v. Wesley R. Teer, $15,134.45; v. Victoria Timmreck, $11,828.57; v. Elizabeth Webber, $9,877.97

UHG I LLC v. Tomara A. Purdy, $2,316.46

Discover Bank v. Jesse Hutcherson, $7,264.11; v. Joel McNicholas, $4,429.24; v. Lori Spriggs, $5,268.48; v. Brandon Tapp, $7,740.38 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Mark Gagnon, $686.71; v. Victoria Grise, $7,880.05; v. Paul Higdon Jr., $595.31; v. Joel Rodriguez Juarez, $1,440.24

Mortgage Foreclosures

The following mortgage foreclosures have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: PennyMac Loan Services LLC v. Jerry M. Hall, $80,583.98 Crossroads Bank v. Melissa Robinson, Ryan Robinson, $40,585.70 Farmers State Bank, n/k/a Horizon Bank v. Melissa Robinson, Ryan Robinson, $36,473.60

The following plenary has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court One, Judge Karin McGrath presiding: Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance a/s/o Travis and Jo Anna McCoy, $12,045.96

Superior Court III

The following fines for infractions have been assessed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding:

Speeding — Ricardo Hernandez, Warsaw, $160.50; Trent P. McDonald, Wabash, $160.50; Alan D. Stephens, Warsaw, $160.50; George P. Ruckman, Winona Lake, $160.50; Emily G. Ruiz, Akron, $160.50; Samuel G. Lozier, Pierceton, $160.50; Tiffany A. Davis, Warsaw, $160.50

Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Lawrence E. McClelland, Warsaw, $25; Orville M. Haney, Claypool, $50; Kylie M. Cook, Nappanee, $25; Dalia L. Gomez, Warsaw, $25; Travis L. Konkle, Warsaw, $25; Omar

F. Ponce, Warsaw, $25; Randal A. Patrick, Warsaw, $25; Lilly M. Brodbelt, Bourbon, $25; Travis E. Meade, Warsaw, $25; Jose P. Patino, Warsaw, $25; Daniel T. Taylor, Mentone, $25; Ruben C. Lopez, Warsaw, $25; Adam L. Keener, Milford, $25; Mark

D. Wildman, Warsaw, $25; Shane A. Nickerson, Etna Green, $25; Tommy

K. Hatfield, Winona Lake, $25; Linda

M. Dilling, Winona Lake, $25; Pavle

Popovic, Warsaw, $25; Michael D. Shockley, Huntington, $25; Staccia

M. Grover, Huntington, $25; Austin

W. Long, North Webster, $25; David

E. Porter, Winona Lake, $25; Christopher Beall, Rochester, $25; Jason G. Lee, Warsaw, $25; Brian D. Parker, Warsaw, $25; Kevin A. Carr, Nappanee, $25

No operator’s license in possession — Aiden K. Lozier, Silver Lake, $160.50

Failure to register — Dakota L. Gibbs, Warsaw, $160.50

No valid driver’s license — Carlos Stinfer, Pierceton, $160.50; Brian

C. Gallagher, North Webster, $160.50

Driving while suspended — Kennedy L. Templeton, Warsaw, $185.50

Disregarding lighted signal — Rebekah M. Dixon, Mentone, $160.50

Driving left of center, no valid driver’s license — Gavino M. Aguilar, Warsaw, $185.50

Speeding, unsafe start, improper passing — Teddy L. Shiver, Warsaw, $210.50

Federal motor carrier safety regulation violation — Travis A. Fugate, Pierceton, $235.50

Marriage Licenses

The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court

Ann Torpy: Bays-Shoemaker

Keegan Andrew Bays, 23, Warsaw, and Sarah Nicole Shoemaker, 25, Warsaw

Charles David Lee, 36, Warsaw, and Ellen Leota Yocum, 35, Warsaw Adams-Newman

Richard Darwin Adams, 58, North Webster, and Denise Lynette Newman, 58, North Webster

Ault-Garber

Daken Daniel Ault, 23, Warsaw, and Katherine May Garber, 21, Warsaw

Furman-Yoder

Karie Kristen Furman, 27, Warsaw, and Andrew Jackson Yoder, 28, Warsaw

Stammen-Conn

Isaac Jordan Stammen, 26, Rochester Hills, Mich., and Gabriell AnnMarie Conn, 26, Warsaw

Rodenbeck-Kelley

David Allen Rodenbeck, 67, Syracuse, and Denise Jean Kelley, 60, Syracuse

Puckett-Books

Beth Renae Puckett, 33, Syracuse, and Thomas Allen Books, 33, Syracuse

Denney-Pass

Kaylee Rose Denney, 20, Warsaw, and Tristan James Pass, 22, Leesburg

Beldon-Cook

Tyler David Beldon, 28, Warsaw, and Elilah Nicole Cook, 24, Warsaw Zimmerman-Kelsheimer

Madelyn Kate Zimmerman, 22, Milford, and Ezra Clay Kelsheimer, 21, Warsaw

Burton-Fritz

Charity Burton, 37, Claypool, and James Fritz, 36, Claypool Clingenpeel-Troy

Stephen John Clingenpeel, 72, Warsaw, and Clare Elizabeth Troy, 71, Warsaw

Marriage Dissolutions

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior Court:

Eckel — Juli A. Eckel, Warsaw, and Marc T. Eckel, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 10, 1996; no separation date was given. One minor child.

Popenfoose — Jon P. Popenfoose, Warsaw, and Megan Popenfoose, Warsaw. They were married June 26, 2010; no separation date was given. Four minor children.

Thomas — Heather Thomas, Mentone, and Tommy Thomas, Mentone. They were married July 24, 2021, and separated July 20, 2023. No minor children.

Holloway — Chris Holloway, Warsaw, and Conya Holloway, Warsaw. They were married July 14, 2009, and separated Feb. 1, 2023. No minor children. Scoles — Janice Lynn Davis Scoles, Syracuse, and Gary Stephen Scoles, Warsaw. They were married July 28, 1984, and separated Aug. 31, 2015. No minor children.

Cervantes-Cervantes-Vega — Rafael Cervantes, Warsaw, and Leslie Cervanates-Vega, Warsaw. They were married July 15, 2017, and separated Aug. 1, 2023. No minor children.

The Salvation Army would also welcome canned and dry goods to help with the increasing demand in its Choice Pantry.

“This is an expensive time of the year for families so any help we can provide is greatly appreciated,” Locke said.

The containers will be at Walmart until Monday, Aug. 14, or can be dropped off at The Salvation Army, 501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw.

Evictions

The following evictions have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Sherri Makinson v. Olivia Hall, $3,165; v. Brandon Martin, Nichole Nickles, $9,340; v. Cyle Wallen, $6,682

Civil Torts

The following civil tort has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Christopher D. Kehler presiding:

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