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Miss Fulton County gains interview and outreach skills through pageant By LAURIE LECHLITNER Staff Writer “I learned so much from the Miss Fulton County pageant,” stated Vivian Miller, a senior at Rochester High School. “I not only gained interview skills but learned more about reaching out to the community and talking and networking with people. Now I feel like I can hold a good conversation with a businessperson as well as the person who is trying to find their place in life. I am learning to make friends with people of all ages.” Miller gained the title of Miss Fulton County at the fair this summer. “My mother, Brianne, was Miss Fulton County in 1998. But this is my first year being in any kind of pageant. Before, my summers have always been filled with 4-H and other activities. I always realized becoming Miss Fulton County was a huge commitment. But this year I decided to go into it just for the fun of it, and I truly loved every second.”
Miller has been in 4-H for nine years. “Next summer I’ll be a 10-year 4-H’er. And I’ve learned so much about leadership and responsibility in both 4-H and FFA. I’ve been interviewed often in 4-H, and that taught me people skills and gave me an ability to communicate.” Her mother helped her a lot. “She especially helped me with my response to interview questions. My platform was community outreach. I volunteer at Camp-We-Can and the Special Olympics each year. I’ve learned a lot from people with special needs. Many of them are sweet and joyful in every situation, no matter how challenging it is for them.” She started her pageant participation in May. “Every other Sunday we had different workshops. We learned about hair and makeup. We also had sessions on how to present ourselves and the way to model our clothes.” One of the main things Miller took away from the mini work-
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Text and Photos By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer A man has raised monarch butterflies at his Lake Manitou home for approximately 10 years. From the end of June to mid- to late October, Ray Dausman takes care of the insects. After the butterflies lay eggs on the milkweed he has planted in his yard and caterpillars hatch out and start feeding on the plants, Dausman moves the caterpillars into an outbuilding on his property. They feed on milkweed there until they form chrysalises, with them hanging inside the chrysa-
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dants fly back north. Four or five generations of butterflies make up the annual cycle of migration and living in the north. It’s his love of science that keeps him taking care of the insects. Dausman, who ran his own wastewater testing company and worked in several labs, said he is also a member of the Explorers Club. Based in New York City, the club is “a multidisciplinary society dedicated to the advancement of field research, scientific exploration and resource conservation,” according to a definition on its website. Dausman had to be recommended by several members to be allowed to join. He’s open to people stopping by his home to see the butterflies. Those who are interested should email him first at dausman@rtcol.com.
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F i r s t , the Christian who depends on grace, through the Holy Spirit, will always bring glory to God. The legalist who “practices religion” will earn the approval of men. How the world honors “religious people” and hates the dedicated Christian! Second, “these Judaizers want to use you for their glory,” Paul asserts (verse 12). “They are not ministering to you for your good, but for their own praise. They want to avoid the persecution that comes to those who preach the cross. But they do not even obey the law themselves!” What a stinging rebuke! These Judaizers, like the Pharisees of Christ’s day, would cross land and sea to make a convert (Matthew 23:15), not to help the convert, but to add more glory to their own names. But Paul was not of this type: He gloried in the cross and willingly took all of the shame and persecution that was attached to it. Paul could glory in the cross because he knew the person of the cross, the purpose of the cross and the power of the cross. Third, Paul mentions his own crucifixion (Galatians 6:14; see 2:20). Salvation means Christ died for me - substitution; sanctification means I died with Christ - identification. “These false teachers belong to the world and are living for the world,” states the apostle. “The world has no attraction for me: I
have been crucified to the world, and the world has been crucified to me.” Today, the cross is often a polished piece of jewelry; back in Paul’s day, the cross was a shameful instrument of pain and death. “Religion” has made the cross a symbol; the Spirit makes the cross a reality in the life of the Christian who lives by grace. Fourth, the true Christian belongs to a “new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17), the “true Israel of God” (verse 16). This does not mean that the New Testament church has taken the place of Old Testament Israel, for in Christ there are no racial distinctions (Galatians 3:28). Rather, Paul is saying that these Judaizers are not a part of the true Israel, the real people of God. Gentiles who receive Christ
as Savior are not children of Abraham genetically, but spiritually (Galatians 3:7). The believing church today is the true Israel of God because God’s ancient people have been set aside temporarily in unbelief and are termed “not my people” (Hosea 1:9-10; 2:23; Romans 9:25-26). One day Israel will become God’s people again and inherit their national promises. Fifth, the “rule” we are to walk by is that of grace and the new creation in Christ. How many well-meaning but ignorant Christians are walking by a different rule, trying to “bring in the kingdom” or reform the world. Read Ron Purkey’s Bible study outlines free at rcpbibleoutlines.com. Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.
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OBituaries Paul R. Howard
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Paul R. Howard, 90, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. On Oct. 2, 1935, in Warsaw, Paul Richard Howard was born to Ossie and Dora (Craft) Howard. He spent his childhood as one of seven Howard children, growing up with his four sisters and two brothers. Paul graduated from Rochester High School with the PAUL R. class of 1954. HOWARD On July 1, 1955, Paul was joined in marriage to Phyllis Swanson, and together their family tree grew to include the blessings of two daughters, three sons, eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Sadly, Phyllis passed away Oct. 4, 2016. A lifelong passion for farming, Paul oversaw a herd of 35 to 40 sows annually, starting with feeder pigs and raising them to market. A small herd of Suffolk sheep could be found grazing in his pasture. Once, it was necessary to bottle-feed a special little lamb. Paul grew fond of her and named her “Tag-A-Long.” She followed Paul everywhere and was like a Velcro sheep, keeping him company while entertaining his family. Paul was never without a canine at his side. His favorite was a German Shepherd named “Queenie.” The two were inseparable, taking rides in the truck or hanging out together while tending to chores. Each spring there was much excitement encountered for everyone on the farm. Planting season commenced, and Paul was ready to drop his plow, seated atop his 1968 Farmall 656. There was nothing better than the smell of the fresh plowed soil. The Howards annually planted corn, soybeans and wheat, usually rotating crops. The fall brought the harvest, and most years was favored with a bin buster. With a strong work ethic, Paul also was employed by Deans Foods for 22 years and is remembered for working at Bob & Jim’s Super Shell on North Main Street in downtown Rochester. In the early years, Paul and Phyllis took their kids on camping adventures. Their favorite campsite was Winamac State Park. They took their family on annual 2-week fishing trips to Wisconsin. There were many adventures, memories made and stories told around their nightly campfires. Gramps Paul and Granny Phyllis were delighted and so proud to follow their grandchildren’s and, more recently, great-grandchildren’s athletic activities, athletic events and school concerts. Paul is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Paula Scholl (Kent), Warsaw; sons, Brad Howard (Laura), Auburndale, Fla., Jeff Howard (Kelly), Rochester, and Andy Howard (Susan), Bradenton, Fla.; grandchildren, J.D. Howard (Dawn), Kendra Andrews, Jr. (David), Shelby Howard (companion, Pat Duncan), Nicole Hines (Justin), Hollie Prater (Bob), Lane Waltz (Ashley) and Ryann Waltz; numerous great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Ilene Howard and Ruth Ann Ravencroft; brother-in-law, John Davis; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding Paul in death were his parents, Ossie and Dora Howard; wife, Phyllis; infant daughter, Selena Jo Howard; granddaughter, Sara Pressley; siblings, Finetta Rudd, Carl Howard, Thelma Rudd, Betty Miller, Eileen Davis and Harold Howard; sister-in-law, Tish & Kenny Blackburn; and mother-and-father-in-law, Helen and Carl Swanson. A celebration of life for Mr. Paul Richard Howard will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. His family will receive friends Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Mr. Ryan Williams will officiate. Graveside services will follow at the Athens Hoover Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Fulton County Cancer Fund or the Fulton County Education and Adoption Center. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at goodfamilyfh.com.
Births Wallace Edwin Eager
Ellie and Weston Eager, Monterey, are the parents of a son, Wallace Edwin, born at 1:23 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Woodlawn Health. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 inches long.
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Cheyenne and Johnny Guess, Argos, are the parents of a son, Archer Reid, born at 8:57 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Woodlawn Health. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. He joins siblings Aubrey, 10; Jericho, 6; and Jameson, 2.
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Bradley Allan “Brad” Hermann, also affectionately known as “B.A.,” was born Nov. 8, 1954, in Rochester, to Gertrude A. (Greendyke) and Fred R. Hermann. The youngest of eight children, Brad grew up in Rochester surrounded by his large family and graduated proudly from Rochester High School in 1973. BRADLEY Shortly after graduation, Brad began work- ALLAN ‘BRAD’ ing for Moore Business Forms, where he remained HERMANN until 1998. After leaving Moore’s, he turned his natural talent and fascination with electronics and computers into a new career. He began building and repairing computers through his company, Power Management, and later owned and operated The Peru Computer Center in Peru. During his years in the computer industry, Brad earned several Microsoft certifications and had the opportunity to perform beta testing for numerous computer manufacturers. Long before computers became a part of everyday life, Brad had an instinctive understanding of technology and was always eager to learn about the newest innovations. While technology was one of Brad’s talents, radio was one of his great passions. From an early age, Brad dreamed of becoming a radio disc jockey. That dream began to take shape in the early 1980s when he won a contest sponsored by U93 in South Bend, giving him the opportunity to serve as a guest DJ alongside radio personality J.K. Dearing. The experience opened numerous doors and allowed Brad to pursue a dream that had once seemed out of reach. Known to his radio listeners as “B.A.,” Brad went on to host his own radio shows at stations in Logansport, Peru, and his hometown of Rochester. His love of music extended beyond the radio studio. Brad and his dear friend Mike Berry created Slipped Disc D.J. Service, providing the soundtrack for countless weddings, dances, celebrations and special events throughout north-central Indiana during the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s. Through radio and DJing, Brad was able to share his love of music with generations of people throughout the area. On Feb. 21, 1976, at Macy Christian Church, Brad married the love of his life, Kathleen Kaye Carvey. Together, Brad and Kaye shared 50 years of marriage and a lifetime of adventures, memories, challenges, laughter and love. Through their marriage, Brad gained a daughter, Tanya, whom he later adopted and loved completely as his own. Family was always an important part of Brad’s life, but few things brought him greater joy than being a grandfather. The lights of his life were his three grandchildren, Kelsey, Kensey and Karsyn McKee. Brad was a constant presence in their lives and rarely missed a sporting event, celebration or important milestone. He took tremendous pride in watching them grow and was always there to support and encourage them. Brad will be remembered for his love of family, his passion for music and radio, his remarkable knowledge of computers and electronics, and his willingness to follow his interests wherever they led him. Whether he was behind a microphone, selecting the perfect song for an event, working on a computer, or sitting in the stands cheering on one of his grandchildren, Brad brought his own personality and enthusiasm to everything he did. Brad is survived by his beloved wife, Kaye Hermann, Macy; daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and Sean McKee, Rochester; and three grandchildren, Kelsey McKee and partner Taylor Thomas, Union Mills, Kensey McKee, Rochester, and Karsyn McKee, Rochester. He is also survived by his siblings, Dr. Bruce D. Hermann (Diane), Port Charlotte, Fla.; Marcia L. Behrens, Altoona, Iowa; and Kristine A. Mueller (Larry), Granger; as well as his sister-in-law, Donna Hermann; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred R. and Gertrude A. Hermann; his brothers, Robert “Bob” Hermann and Jerald “Jerry” Hermann; his sisters, Diane Bathrick and Sandra “Sandy” Carpenter; and his father- and-mother-in-law, Lester Dee Carvey and Donna Richter Carvey. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Brad’s life at Good Family Funeral Home in Rochester. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m Wednesday, Aug. 19, and from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund through the Northern Indiana Community Foundation. Brad spent much of his life providing the soundtrack for other people’s special moments. His own life leaves behind a soundtrack filled with family, music, laughter, memories and love - a soundtrack that will continue to play in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at goodfamilyfh.com.
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Candice Johnston, Rochester, v. CM 1 LLC, Rochester, negligence and compensation for injuries and damages.
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The following petitions have been filed in Fulton Superior Court, with Judge Gregory L. Heller presiding:
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Zippy Loans, LLC v. Darrell Leonard Gabbard Jr., no address listed, and Chrystal Tharpe, no address listed, $19,879.16.
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The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Failure to register watercraft - James Vincent, Rochester, $164. Operating with expired plates- Paul French, Akron, $164. Speeding: Dianna Pittman, South Bend, $154.50; Christopher Doll, New Carlisle, $164.50. Speeding, false report of driver’s record of duty status Jesse Higbee, Coopersville, Mich., $189.50.
Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of the Fulton County clerk of the court:
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Ethan Johnson, 26, Rochester, and Jon-Tae Harper, 25, Rochester.
Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County courts: Swihart - Jaren Swihart, Akron, and Autumn Swihart, Rochester. With minor children. Farris - Austin Farris, Delong, and Whitney Farris, Rochester. With minor children. Spencer-Pearson - Stacey Spencer, Logansport, and Amber Pearson, Rochester. With minor children. Piercy - Aaron Piercy, Peru, and Michelle Piercy, Peru. With minor children. Weyant - Joshua Weyant, Rochester, and Amanda Weyant, Rochester. No minor children. Candelers - Gilfredo Candelers, Warsaw, and ReGenna Candelers, no address shown. No minor children.
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Obituaries Charles D. Young United States Army Veteran Charles D. Young 82, Rochester, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Friday, Aug, 14, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 9, 1944, in Rochester, the son of Charles and Sudie belle (White) Young. Charles served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On Dec. 21, 1964 in CHARLES D. Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, he YOUNG married Annette Kollert and she survives. Charles had worked for Sealed Power, in Rochester, Sunoco Products, in Akron, and retired from Lobdell-Emery Manufacturing, in Argos. He attended the First Christian Church had been a member of the Jaycees, a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) and lifetime member of the Warsaw Moose Lodge. In his spare time, he was an avid gardener and enjoyed fixing things. His passion for horticulture lead him to volunteer with the Rochester High School Agriculture Department. Survivors include his wife, Annette Young, Rochester; son, Roger Young, Schererville; grandchildren, Kayleigh (Mr.) Clark, Highland and Cameron Young, St. George, Utah; and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Young; mother, Sudie Belle Rodes; sisters, Bettie Wilson, Leatta Conrad and Loletta Stroud. Private services will be observed with interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester, where military rites will be conducted. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rochester High School Ag Dept. or to 4-H. Arrangements have been entrusted to Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh. com.
Arlene F. Sriver Avid Elvis Presley Fan Arlene F. Sriver 82, Rochester, passed away at 9:10 a.m Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at Hickory Creek, Rochester. She was born March 10, 1944, in Rochester, the daughter of Clarence and Irene (Kitterman) Simonin. On June 1, 1968, in Rochester, she married Loy Sriver. He preceded her in death ARLENE F. on Jan. 22, 2014. SRIVER Arlene worked as a waitress and for various factories, including Hart Schaffner & Marx, Rochester, and Federal Mogul, Leiters Ford. She attended the Heart to Heart Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed playing bingo, watching TV, and was an avid Elvis Presley Fan. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Ellen Kitterman, JoRetta Maibauer, Merlene Winclechter, Carolyn Snay and Delores I. Corl; and brother, David Simonin. Funeral services will be conducted at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends may visit from 3-5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date at Citizens Cemetery, Rochester. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart to Heart Church of the Nazarene. Online condolence may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Rochester starts water main flushing The City of Rochester Water Department has started its semi-annual unidirectional flushing of all the city-owned water mains. City contractor M.E. Simpson Co. is performing the work for about a month, weather permitting. Following the unidirectional flushing, M.E. Simpson will immediately begin the fire hydrant flow testing and the fire hydrant maintenance program. This testing will take at least 3-5 weeks. During these dates, people may experience cloudy or discolored water at any time. The water is safe to use and drink.
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MEDALS — Shown are the medals Yakym presented Monday. HONORING ARNIE — U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym presented late Rochester Korean War veteran Arnold “Arnie” Lucas Snipes’ family with medals Snipes received but had been lost. Yakym did so in a brief ceremony outside the Fulton County Courthouse in Rochester Monday, Aug. 17. Shown from left are Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1343 Commander and Snipes’ pastor at Grace Church of Rochester Kurt Nichols; Snipes’ wife, Laura Snipes; Yakym; and Snipes’ daughters, Traci Yohler and Tami Peters.
Yakym restores lost medals to late Korean War vet’s family Text and Photos By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer Laura Snipes of Rochester says she wishes everyone could have known her husband, Sgt. 1st Class Arnold “Arnie” Lucas Snipes, because of how amazing he was. “He was a great guy,” she said. “I miss him dearly.” Arnie Snipes’ legacy continued on Monday, Aug. 17, when U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym presented the late Korean War veteran’s family with medals he earned serving in the Army, which had been lost. Yakym, who represents Indiana’s second district, of which Fulton County is part, gave the awards in a short ceremony outside the Fulton County Courthouse in Rochester. Present were family and friends and the Snipeses’ pastor from Grace Church in Rochester, Kurt Nichols, a veteran himself and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1343 of Rochester commander. Yakym gave the Snipes family Arnie Snipes’ National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Stars and United Nations Service Medal. The congressman stated he was honored “to recognize Arnold for serving his country.”
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Yakym said he remembered a leader from South Korea stating that U.S. military members who fought in the Korean War “went to a land that they had never heard of to fight for a people that they never knew.” “That was Arnold,” said Yakym. “There were so many Americans that went over there to ensure that freedom and tyranny stayed pushed back, and we’re still today reaping the benefits of the sacrifice and the service of people like Arnold.” Yakym told press members afterward it’s “important to recognize the service and the sacrifice that our veterans made.” “People like Arnold were willing to write a blank check to this country up to and including their lives, and they deserve to have people fighting for them in Congress to make sure that they get the medals they earned or they get the benefits they earned and deserve,” he said. His staff member Griffin Nate estimated Yakym has done several dozen similar medal presentations since joining Congress. Yakym encouraged veterans to
reach out to his office for help connected to their medals, the Department of Veterans Affairs or other issues. Laura Snipes said it was “very emotional” for her to receive the medals. “I just feel he’s here,” she said. Laura Snipes said her husband served for one and a half years in the Army. He passed away at age 94 on July 29, 2025. Arnie Snipes was born in Kentucky, then lived in Claypool, before moving to Talma as a teenager where he graduated from Talma High School in 1948. He worked for Studebaker and later the U.S. Postal Service. After Arnie and Laura Snipes were married in 1992, the couple operated a Christmas tree farm. Arnie Snipes has two daughters, Tami Peters and Traci Yohler, and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His daughters said their father “never talked about his medals” and “knew he was supposed to serve his country and he did.”
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sheriFF’s oFFiCe reports The following are accidents and incidents investigated by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office during the past week:
Accidents
11:28 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, SR 14 and CR 200W, Rochester. Driver: Joshua Zellers, 17, Kewanna. Zellers’ vehicle went off the roadway and into a ditch. 7:59 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, US 31 and CR 350S, Rochester. Drivers: Ayzha Lebaron, 22, Marion; and Paula Konkle, 47, Argos. The two vehicles sideswiped each other. 2:17 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, Fort Wayne Road, Rochester. Driver: Colin Weiand, 20, Rochester. Weiand drove his vehicle through a fence. 11:07 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, US 31 and CR 450N, Rochester. Driver: Jordyn Smith, 23, Granger. Hit deer.
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Incidents
10:47 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 800 block Maplewood Lane, Rochester. Neighbors were trespassing and broke a solar-powered mole repellent. 3:04 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 1200 block W. CR 375N, Rochester. A parent requested police look for her children, as she had not seen them in three months. When an officer tried to obtain more information, the caller became angry and hung up. 11:14 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, North Old US 31 and CR 700N, Rochester. An officer checked on a vehicle at the power plant. He found the vehicle unoccupied, and no one could be located. The vehicle was off the roadway, locked and secured. 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2000 block Sweetgum Road, Rochester. An individual came to the sheriff’s department regarding harassing text messages. The officer found numerous messages in a row from an individual on Facebook that appeared to be harassing and unproductive in nature. The person sending the messages had been fired from a business. The situation was documented, and the individual was advised how to file for a protective order. 7:57 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, CR 400E and South Wabash Road, Rochester. Four goats were reported in the roadway and were not confined. The goats were eating flowers at a residence. Contact was made with the owners, who were able to get the goats back in the pen. 2:07 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 7500 block Pine Trail Court, Culver. NIPSCO officials reported needing to enter a residence because of a gas leak. The front door was open, but officials could not contact the homeowner. Police cleared the residence with NIPSCO, and a voicemail was left for the homeowner. 8:46 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 1300 block W. Third Street, Rochester. Authorities were notified of a vehicle parked at Prairie Edge Nature Park with a person in the back seat and windows that were all steamed up. The caller requested that the vehicle be checked because it was in a public place. 3:25 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 1200 block CR 100E, Akron. A caller reported receiving harassing calls from an unknown number. After an officer spoke with the caller, the caller said the calls were believed to be from telemarketers. The information was documented. 7:22 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 5900
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Fulton County Jail Bookings The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail during the past week: Aug. 16 - Stephen James Edwards, 41, 3137 Cluster Pine Drive, Indianapolis, booked for driving while suspended with prior and a warrant from Shelby County. Released on his own recognizance and held for Shelby County. Aug. 16 - Joshua Jeffery Allen Mounce, 25, 7408 W. 400N, Rochester, booked for domestic battery. No bond. Aug. 16 - Shannon D. Rutledge, 35, 1203 Franklin St., Rochester, booked for domestic battery. No bond. Aug. 16 - Morris Frank Stanfield, 23, 2160 Sunset Lane, Rochester, booked on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of battery on law enforcement. No bond. Aug. 15 - Willamina Dawn Thomas, 46, 6472 S. Sunset Blvd., Macy, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with prior and operating a vehicle without insurance with prior. Bond: $2,500 surety or $500 cash. Aug. 14 - Nicholas Charles Edward Vice, 29, 117 W. Third St., Rochester, booked on a warrant for
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Aug. 11 - Tonya M. Cottrell, 53, 821 Parkway Lane, Rochester, booked on a warrant for driving while suspended. Bond: $150 cash. Aug. 10 - Kayla Rose Hood, 27, 7359 W. 650N, Royal Center, booked as a habitual traffic violator. Bond: $2,500 surety or $500 cash. Aug. 10 – Marshall Lee Jackson, 46, 53350 Peggy Ave., South Bend, booked on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of driving while suspended. No bond. Aug. 10 - James William George Johnson, 37, 3108 Copper Gate St., Apt. C, Lafayette, booked for driving while suspended with prior. Released on his own recognizance. Aug. 10 - Jesse James Minick, 40, 2147 Southway 31, Rochester, booked on a warrant for probation violation on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. No bond. Aug. 10 - Kassidy G. Phipps, 39, 10286 E. 100N, Akron, booked on a warrant for theft. No bond. Aug. 10 - DeWayne James Steele, 37, 308 Royal Lane, Kewanna, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Released on his own recognizance. Aug. 9 - Tina Louise Brubaker, 54, 1310 Washington St., Rochester, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Released on her own recognizance. Aug. 9 - Jeremy L. Morris, 44, 1004 N. US 35, Winamac, booked on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of operating a vehicle while
intoxicated. Bond: $200 cash. Aug. 9 - Elijah Rae Williams, 19, 22442 Brakewater Drive, Apt. 3A, Elkhart, booked for possession of marijuana/hash oil/hashish/salvia and reckless driving. No bond. Aug. 9 - Lisa A. Hogan, 44, homeless, booked for residential entry and criminal trespass. No bond. Aug. 8 - Troy Allen Williams Jr., 42, 861 Monarch Lane, Rochester, booked for criminal trespass, criminal mischief and invasion of privacy. No bond. Aug. 8 - Landrey Dean Baldwin, 36, 7173 Kimberly Lane, Plainfield, booked for public intoxication. No bond. Aug. 8 - Kimberly Cunningham, 50, 916 Moonlight Court, Mooresville, Ky., booked on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $200 cash. Aug. 8 - Sinsere S. Eugene Harris, 21, 1110 Dodge Ave., Mishawaka, booked on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of speeding without financial responsibility. Bond: $200 cash. Aug. 8 - Gerson Martinez Velasquez, 19, 1223 W. Harrison St., Plymouth, booked for operating a vehicle without ever obtaining a license. Released on his own recognizance. Aug. 7 - Donald Stanford, 68, 611 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis, booked on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of driving while suspended. Bond: $150 cash. Aug. 7 - Andrew B. Cochran, 67, 2185 Heritage Drive, Rochester, booked for public intoxication. Released on his own recognizance. Aug. 7 - Chandler Allen Lysell, 27, 206 S. Sims St., Swayzee, booked on a warrant. Bond: $500 cash.
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RochesteR Police RePoRts The following are accidents and incidents investigated by the Rochester Police Department during the past week:
Accidents
9:28 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Boulevard Street, Rochester. Driver: Spencer Long, 33, Akron. Long crashed his scooter. 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, Main Street, Rochester. Drivers: Michael T. Ogle, Akron; and Danny R. Copley, Sweetgum Road, Rochester. Ogle reported Copley’s vehicle backed into his vehicle. 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, E. 12th Street, Rochester. Driver: Mendi L. Carroll, Spear Street, Rochester. Carroll’s vehicle struck a parked vehicle, causing the airbag to deploy. 7:17 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, E. 14th Street and Monroe Street. Driver: Rick Utter. Utter’s county police vehicle struck the tongue of a lawn roller that was sticking out of the passenger side of the bed of a truck parked along the roadway. Damage occurred to the passenger-side mirror. The owner of the lawn roller, Tilman R. Brown,
Monroe Street, Rochester, was advised not to have it sticking out into traffic in the future. 10:08 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Main Street, Rochester. Driver: Derek S. Klimes, E. Dunn Street, Fulton. Klimes’ vehicle struck a detour sign. 11:28 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, W. Eighth Street, Rochester. Drivers: Gerald O. Ringle, Fulton Avenue, Rochester; and David L. Stowasser Sr., South Schoolview Drive, Rochester. The drivers backed their vehicles into each other.
be fine. 7:21 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, W. 11th Street and Fulton Avenue, Rochester. Goats were reported in the roadway. The goats were found to have left the roadway and were in a wooded area near the walking trail. 1:51 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2100 block Fords Court, Rochester. Loud music was reported. Police located the source and spoke to the residents, who agreed to turn it down. 3:41 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2100 block Peace Tree Village, Rochester. Police were notified of two vehicles chasing each other. The vehicles left a business parking lot and headed southbound. Police could not locate the vehicles. 5:13 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 700 block E. Fourth Street, Rochester. The theft of a fishing pole from a vehicle was reported. 4:32 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, SR 25 and SR 14, Rochester. Police were notified by a driver who could not get the vehicle to move because it was stuck in the roadway at the traffic light. The driver was able to
Incidents
2:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 1400 block Monroe Street, Rochester. The dispatcher received a 911 call and could hear a female talking in the background, but no one was speaking into the phone. An officer checked and found everything was fine; a child had been playing with the phone. 11:41 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 1800 block Oakwood Drive, Rochester. Police responded to a residential burglary alarm. They found the front screen door ajar, but the inside door was secure. Everything appeared to
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block CR 475N, Rochester. A caller requested an animal control officer for a dog hanging out in his yard that was possibly a Great Pyrenees. The dog was not confined but was possibly tame enough to put on a leash. After being told the officer was not on duty, the caller said he would put the dog in his truck and take it to the shelter. He then learned the shelter was closed and said he would figure it out until it reopened Friday. Shelter officials were contacted and suggested who the animal might belong to. However, that individual reported the dog was at home. No one claimed the animal, but the caller said he took the dog to a friend’s farm in Marshall County. 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, US 31 and SR 110, Argos. Police were notified of a disabled vehicle with a male driver who was either passed out or sleeping behind the wheel. An officer was able to awaken the driver, who kept grabbing the shifter as if he was going to leave. The driver was given a portable breath test, which was negative. Officers were advised the driver has autism, which was consistent with some of the tests conducted by the officer. The driver was heading to the gas station and was told to call 911 if he needed anything. 8:53 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, CR 100W and CR 450N, Rochester. A concerned citizen reported a woman walking along the road, crying and repeatedly looking behind her. She was not wearing shoes. An officer located the woman, who said she was going through a breakup and was fine. There were no visible signs of injuries. 8:17 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 5900 block CR 750W, Kewanna. Authori-
8:49 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 3500 block Old US 31, Rochester. A property owner reported someone had parked a vehicle by their barn and they did not know who it was. Officers learned the driver could not see while driving because of the weather and thought she had pulled into a friend’s house. The driver went on her way. 8:11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 1000 block CR 300S, Akron. A caller reported a dog chased him and tried to bite him. Officers spoke with the caller and advised him not to ride near the address again. The officer also noted the person had been told multiple times before this call not to ride his bicycle near the house. Animal Control was made aware of the situation.
ties were notified that the road had been partially washed out. An officer checked and found the road was almost completely washed out underneath. County highway officials were notified to send someone to shut down the road, but instead installed high-water signs and barricades on both sides of the sinkhole. Crime scene tape was also used. 3:28 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1300 block Monticello Road, Rochester. A black goat was found. A possible owner was notified, and officers attempted to catch the goat but lost it in the weeds and cornfields. The owner said she was OK with it staying on the property and was told by officers to call the sale barn to see if they would like to catch it sometime during the week.
Save your tabs, support a local cause Through Tuesday, Dec. 1, Joe’s Hope is challenging Fulton County to help fill the truck for the “Pop Tabs For a Good Cause.” Save your aluminum can pop tabs and help fill an 8-foot truck bed before the end of the year. Once
full, the tabs will be taken to the scrap yard, and the county will help decide where the proceeds go to support a local cause. Every pop tab counts. Send a Facebook message for drop-off information.
Fulton County Republican women to meet Aug. 24 The Fulton County Republican Women’s Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at Akron
Carnegie Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St., Akron. Anyone interested may attend.
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push the vehicle into a nearby parking lot, and someone was coming to fix it. 2:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 2100 block Smith Court, Rochester. The theft of jewelry, a will and a savings bond was reported. The situation turned out to be a civil matter. 7:42 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 100 block E. Ninth Street, Rochester. Police were called to the Fulton County Annex after an individual was being disorderly during a meeting. The individual left before police arrived. 6:42 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 300 block Main Street, Rochester. A caller reported he was picking up trash at Fifth and Main streets when he had an altercation with another individual. He stated the other person was harassing him. 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1100 block Park Road, Rochester. The theft of items from a porch was reported.
The issue was determined to be a civil matter. 10:42 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1500 block E. Ninth Street, Rochester. Windows were found broken out of an RV. 9:17 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1900 block West Side Road, Rochester. A wallet was found in the middle of the roadway. 8:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 600 block Northgate Circle, Rochester. Police were notified of a kitten stuck in a crawl space. An officer was unable to retrieve the cat. A message was left with the animal control officer to check on it the following day. 5:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 1200 block Monroe Street, Rochester. A resident notified police that people were playing at the park after it had closed. Police located the individuals, told them the park was closed and showed them where another park was so they would not get lost.
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Rochester Fall Sports Update: Volleyball beats Plymouth for first time since 2017 Volleyball The visiting Rochester volleyball team beat Plymouth 16-25, 25-23, 25-13, 21-25, 18-16 in its season opener Saturday, By VAL Aug. 15. TSOUTSOURIS Plymouth SPORTS EDITOR, had three RTC match points at 14-11 in the fifth set before Rochester rallied. The win marks the first time Rochester has beaten Plymouth since 2017. Rochester hosted Pioneer in its home opener Tuesday, Aug. 18. Rochester will travel to North Miami for the Tomahawk Invitational at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. Rochester has seven seniors: Kyra Doran, Brailyn Hunter, Logyn Honkomp, KayLea McCarty, Jenna Seuferer, Rilyn Strasser and Aubrey Wilson. Girls Soccer The Rochester girls soccer team opened its season with a 1-0 loss to visiting North Miami at the
Brent Blacketor Memorial Sports Complex Saturday, Aug. 15. Kinzy Storm scored the game’s lone goal off a Sydney Lane assist with 9:43 left in the first half. Rochester had a 6-2 advantage in shots on goal and a 7-4 edge in corner kicks. The teams could meet again in Class 1A, Sectional 36, which Argos will host from Oct. 5-10. This marked the girls soccer coaching debut for Rochester’s Eric Backus. He spent the previous three seasons coaching the Zebra boys team. Rochester has 10 seniors: Hailey Crissinger, J.J. Graber, Makhia Harding, Izzy Hook, Ruth Love, Makenna McKee, Gabby Medina, Taylor Navara, Bria Rensberger and Chloe Winn. Boys Soccer Taya Tindi scored with 34:15 left to give the Rochester boys soccer team a 1-0 win over visiting North Miami in its season opener at the Brent Blacketor Memorial Sports Complex Saturday, Aug. 15. Evan Maroney had the assist, dribbling down the middle of the pitch and dropping a pass to Tindi, who was weaving behind him.
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Tindi then fired a shot to the left of the goalkeeper. Freshman goalkeeper Kevin Jones had six saves for the shutout in his high school debut. The game marked the first game in the return of Trevor Brown as coach. Brown also coached Rochester from 2006-20. He replaced Eric Backus, who is now the Rochester girls coach. The team’s seniors include Camdyn Furnivall, Isaac Heishman, Jackson Frounfelter and Elliott Miller. Girls Golf Rochester’s three-way match against Northwestern and host Wabash scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 12 was postponed to Wednesday, Aug. 26 due to rain. The Western Invitational at Chippendale Golf Course in Kokomo scheduled for Saturday was canceled due to rain. Rochester was among the teams scheduled to compete. Football The Rochester football team hosted Winamac in a scrimmage at Barnhart Field Friday in advance of its season opener against Southwood at Barnhart at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. The scrimmage included senior fullback Kale Shotts breaking into the defensive backfield for a long run in the first segment of the scrimmage and three more touchdowns in the second segment, which consisted of plays starting at the opponents’ 10-yard-line. Meanwhile, Winamac did not score a touchdown in the second segment. The game marked the coaching debuts for both Rochester’s Isaac Shaffer and Winamac’s Eric Davis. Davis is a former Rochester coach and faculty member. “These scrimmages, I can’t stand them,” Shaffer said. “You know, I’m a defensive guy, and so when you don’t get to watch film for a whole week and you’ve just got to go out there and play it by
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Tippecanoe Valley ‘Drive 4 Your Community’ kicks off Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is gearing up for one of its most impactful and effortless fundraisers of the year - “Drive 4 Your Community,” sponsored by Kerlin Ford Motors in Silver Lake. On Friday, Aug. 21, community members can support local students simply by taking a short test drive in a Ford vehicle. For every test drive and completed survey, Ford will donate $30 to TVSC, with the potential to raise up to $6,000 in a single day. The funds directly support student programs, academic competitions and special incentives for students and staff. “This event is a perfect example of how small actions can lead to big impact,” said Ashlie Schlemmer, director of communications and marketing. “This is one of the easiest ways to make a big difference.” Event locations and times:
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Lions Club to meet Aug. 25 The Fulton Liberty Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the town municipal building, 100 E. Dunn St., Fulton. Visitors are welcome.
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Updates and happenings in and around the area A free meal will be offered from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Rochester Grace Church, 201 W. Seventh St., Rochester. Meals are served by Rochester Grace Church, First Baptist Church, First Christian Church and Mill Creek Missionary Church. All are welcome. Takeout is available. -oFulton County H.O.P.E. will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Fulton County Public Library’s Rochester branch. Lunch will be offered, and nonprofit leaders and individuals are welcome to network during the event. -oFulton County Democrats will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, 2006 Sweetgum Road, Rochester. All are welcome. Email info@fultoncountydems.org for additional information. -oRochester Church of God, 3048 Southway 31, Rochester, will host a widows/widowers luncheon at noon Friday, Aug. 21. All widows and widowers are encouraged to attend for a time of food and fellowship. The luncheon is open to those in the community. For more information or to sign up, call (574) 2235922. -oBoard of Works will meet at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the Rochester City Building Complex, 320 Main St., Rochester. -oNickel Plate Music & Arts Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in downtown Rochester. Craft vendors, food vendors, live music and more will be featured. For more information, visit rochester-downtown.com/events-1. -oThe Fulton County Animal Center annual rummage sale will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21-22; and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. The sale will be held at the Fulton County Historical Society, 37 E. 375N, Rochester. -oArea Planning will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at the Fulton County Office Building, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester. -oAkron Town Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at Town Hall, 206 W. Rochester St., Akron. -oCity Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Rochester City Building Complex, 320 Main St., Rochester. -oThe American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Rochester High School, 1 Zebra Lane, Rochester, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25. -oRedevelopment Commission will meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Rochester City
Building Complex, 320 Main St., Rochester. -oRochester First Baptist’s Fellowship Guild ladies will host Sponsor Night at Dairy Queen, 1420 E. Ninth St., Rochester, from 4 p.m. to closing Wednesday, Aug. 26. Ten percent of sales will be given to the group to use for its mission projects. -oBZA will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Fulton County Office Building, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester. -oFulton County Retired Teachers will have a meet-and-greet at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at Rochester’s Pizza Inn. The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. Volunteer hours will be recognized. RSVP to Joellen Wynn at (574) 223-2502 or email jjjjwynn@rtcol. com. -oThe Farmers Market is located at Eighth and Madison streets in Rochester and is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. -oA suicide awareness support group for individuals and families impacted by suicide is available by calling (574) 201-8009. -oGrief and loss support group locator: griefshare.org. -oIf you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available. • 4C Health, 401 E. Eighth St., Rochester, (574) 223-8565. • 24/7 Crisis Help, (800) 5523106. • Renewed Hope Counseling, 707 Main St., Rochester, (574) 228-4273. • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988. -oFulton County Animal Center offers a Foster to Adopt program that lets potential new pet parents “try” a new pet for two weeks to see if the person and pet are a good fit. For more information, visit fultoncoanimalcenter.org. The center is located at 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester.
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HONORED AT STATE FAIR — The Ault family will be the featured farm family at the Indiana State Fair Sunday, Aug. 23. The family raises beef and row crops outside Nyona Lake. From left are Shane, Zane and April Grubb; Carl Ault; Zoe Grubb; and Rita, Asher, Aaron, Audrey, Alexander, Annabelle and Laura Ault. Photo provided by the Ault family.
County Retired Teachers to meet Fulton County Retired Teachers will meet Thursday, Aug. 27, at Rochester’s Pizza Inn. A meetand-greet will be held from 1111:30 a.m., with the meeting beginning at 11:30 a.m. Volunteers’ hours will be recognized. RSVP to Joellen Wynn at (574) 223-2502 or jjjjwynn@rtcol.com.
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TURNING 103 — Francis Edward “Ed” Felke, right, turned 103 on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Wynnfield Crossing hosted a party for him, and Rochester Mayor Trent Odell, left, declared it “Ed Felke Day” in Rochester. Photo provided by Mary Ellen Lowe.
WWII vet honored with party, mayor’s declaration on 103rd birthday By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer A World War II veteran recently celebrated his birthday with Rochester Mayor Trent Odell and family and friends. Francis Edward “Ed” Felke, who served in the Army Medical Corps during WWII, turned 103 Tuesday, Aug. 11. Odell presented Felke with a certificate proclaiming it “Ed Felke Day” in Rochester. Later on, the Wynnfield Crossing resident had a party at the facility. Felke was born in Elkhart, moving to Plymouth at a young age. He was in the service for two and a half years. “I had the privilege of the government supporting me around Europe for about two years,” he joked. After serving in the war, Felke returned to Plymouth where he helped his brother, Joseph, run the greenhouse which had originally belonged to their father. “I worked for him for about six months, and he talked me and my brother, Paul, into the three of us going together and buying the Rochester Greenhouse,” said Felke. “He stayed in Plymouth and ran that one, and we ran (the one in Rochester).” He married Evelyn Joan Felke in 1948, and the couple lived in Plymouth. They were married nearly 73 years until she passed away in 2021. They had two sons, Joseph, who is deceased, and Michael, and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren. “I wish everybody had as good a married life as I did,” said Ed Felke. The couple enjoyed traveling around to watch horse races. They eventually sold the Rochester Greenhouse and moved to Rochester. He’s lived at Wynnfield for a few years. Organizations he’s been a part of
over the years include the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. “Rochester’s a wonderful town to live in,” he said.
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Dear Editor, Akron Carnegie Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” was met with great enthusiasm during our eight weeks of children’s and teen programming. Emphasis on preparing for adventure, paleontology, dinosaurs, history, nature, fantasy, making bug hotels and having fun were all highlights that our 219 patrons were exposed to this summer! Our staff taught 40 children’s classes, with attendance reaching 1,074 for the whole SRP. Every other week, we provided programming activities for our teens, where they crafted geodes, fairy houses and hobbit holes, dinosaur eyes and faux bug taxidermy. Additional outside programming for all participants came in the form of Dinosaur Dimensions, which brought creative energy through giant, realistic puppets; a Betsy Ross storyteller, Sharon Dillman; and one of our all-time favorite live animal shows, Silly Safaris. We concluded our summer reading program, “A Wet & Wild Finale,” with an almost 30% increase in attendance at Pike Memorial Park on Friday, July 25, with a dual water slide, an inflatable obstacle course, food and games for all to enjoy. Our SRP would not be possible without the support of special sponsors to our programming needs. Thank you to The Smith Sawyer & Smith Agency, Fred Saner, Rochester Recycling Cen-
ter, The Igloo, Pizza Hut - North Manchester, Dairy Queen, the Indiana State Fair and the Indiana State Museum. Your contributions were essential in helping us create a successful Summer Reading Program at Akron Carnegie Public Library. Thank you to all the families for bringing your child or children to the library for these weekly activities. Thank you to our young patrons for being exceptional readers by reading 8,555 books. You broke
last year’s record! We can tell how much you love reading. Way to go! A huge shoutout goes to our immediate families for always being willing to help. Mentioning our staff last seems wrong because it took everyone’s efforts to make a great 2026 Summer Reading Program. Truly thankful to get to work with the best! Julia Canada, Program Director/ Administrative Assistant, Akron Carnegie Public Library, Akron
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Rochester Athletic Booster Club tailgate party Friday, Aug. 21 The Rochester Athletic Booster Club tailgate party will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, before the Rochester Zebras vs. Southwood Knights football game.
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WOODLAWN HEALTH — The Rochester Garden Club picked Woodlawn Health, with its hospital at 1400 E. Ninth St., Rochester, as the business with the best garden for August. From left are Groundskeeper Dick Eurit, LTC-Wellness Coordinator Aryn Bowser, Environmental Service Supervisor Sue Crispen and Chaplain Jason See. Photos by Leah Sander.
MAEVE CODY — Maeve Cody recently completed the “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program at Akron Carnegie Public Library in Akron. The national early literacy initiative encourages parents and caregivers to read 1,000 books with their children before they begin kindergarten. Photo provided by Akron Carnegie Public Library.
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DOYLE HOME — The Rochester Garden Club picked Rose Doyle’s garden as one of the gardens of the month for August. She is shown at her 1016 Wabash Ave. home with her dog, Harley.
Caston School Board to meet Wednesday, Aug. 19 Caston School Corporation will host its regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, with a public hearing regarding Caston classroom teachers and Caston School Corporation.
Following the public hearing, the Caston School Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting. The anticipated start time for the meeting is 6:40 p.m.
Manitou Center to have talent show Aug. 27 Manitou Center members will put on a talent show at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at The
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MARRIED AUGUST 21, 1976 by Rev. C.J. Mowrer at the First Church of God, Rochester Jeff and Glendon are both retired. They have three children: Amy and husband Ray Widman, Adam and wife Kathy and Aaron and wife Stephanie. They have six grandchildren: Audrey, Mackenzie and Macie Widman; Luca Santella and Aiden and Evan Wilson.
A Celebration Open House will be hosted by the family on
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Parade with over 100 entries, local musicians part of Nickel Plate Festival By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer A parade with more than 100 entries and several local musicians are part of the 2026 Nickel Plate Music & Arts Festival. The event occurs in downtown Rochester on Saturday, Aug. 22. Activities start off with a parade at 11 a.m., which has the theme of “Amazing America” due to marking the country’s 250th birthday. Rochester Downtown Partnership Executive Director Julie Shambarger said Fulton County Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award winner Melinda Clinger will serve as grand marshal, with the addition of a “surprise” as grand marshal as well. She noted organizers Ed and Amy Richard “do a great job” with planning the parade. The parade’s route will go from Rochester High School north down Main Street before traveling on Eighth Street. The festival’s other activities start at noon. They include a lineup of musicians, with local performers Sam Adams at 2:30 p.m. and Josh Rude at 3:30 p.m. The local Manitou Monster Band will perform heavy and classic rock at 8 p.m. “They debuted last year, and they stole the show,” Shambarger said of the Manitou Monster Band.
Several others will perform, with the full music schedule at the end of the story. People may also find food trucks from Friends of Fred and various other vendors. There will also be a fine arts tent. Face painting, henna and balloon art will be provided for free thanks to several sponsors, said Shambarger. Fulton County Scouting America will also run “a family fun zone,” she said. The family fun zone runs until 6 p.m., with everything else at the festival ending around 9 p.m. During the festival, the winners of the photo contest held for the county’s celebration of America’s 250th will also be announced. Connected to the festival, the Nickel Plate Trail Association and Fulton County Community Foun-
dation are sponsoring a plein air paint-out and competition from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, in Rochester. People may preregister at nickelplatetrail.org/plein-aire/ and meet at 2 p.m. at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Mitchell Drive to check in. They should bring their own equipment and easels. Artists may then work alongside the trail in Rochester and at Lakeside Park, Rochester Pathway and the Woodlawn Hospital Trails. They may bring their work by 6 p.m. to the Rochester Pathway behind Nubiano’s Pizza to be judged, with cash awards being given out. For more information, people may contact Erica Coffing at (574) 223-1015. Shambarger said the overall festival “should be a great time.”
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Smash Out Cancer raises over $20K for Fulton, Kosciusko cancer patients Text and Photos By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer Beaver Dam Community Church’s Wheels on Fire-Cancer Crusaders’ job from God “is to love, to help and to cherish one another,” said Wheels on Fire member Terry Randall. He spoke briefly Saturday, Aug. 15, during the candle-lighting ceremony at the organization’s Smash Out Cancer event at the Akron Community Center. Wheels on Fire raised $20,062 at the event. In its 10th year, Smash Out Cancer is the premier fundraising event for Wheels on Fire, which works to help cancer patients in Fulton and Kosciusko counties. The candle-lighting ceremony closed out Smash Out Cancer Saturday. People purchased candles in memory of those who’ve passed away from cancer or who’ve lived with the disease and placed them on a giant cancer awareness ribbon. Earlier in the evening, several singers performed. People could also purchase food or bid on multiple items in the silent auction. Wheels on Fire also held a live auction. A chair painted by a former employee of the Warsaw Times-Union went for the highest amount, at $1,175. WRSW sports broadcaster Rita Price-Simpson donated the furniture piece, which bears a lighthouse and the Bible verse Psalm 27:1, or “The Lord is my Light and my Salvation.” She purchased it years ago at another fundraiser for cancer patients after her mother, Helen Price, passed away from breast cancer. Price-Simpson said she donated it in honor of her mother and her daughter, Dana Pierce, who is
LISTENING — People listen to a performer at the event.
PLAYING — Mark Vice plays the fiddle. currently battling breast cancer. Doug Miller was the winning bidder, with him stating Price-Simpson sang at his and his late wife Lori Miller’s wedding in 1980. Lori Miller was a founding member of Wheels on Fire and served as the head of it at the time of her passing in 2022. Other top items in the live auction were a quilt made by Julie Reese going for $625 and a basketball
SILENT AUCTION — People rush to make last-minute bids in the silent auction. signed by Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham and donated by Jim Steen going for $550. Money was also raised during a pie and baked good auction. The top three highest bids were for: cupcakes made by Lisa Adams going at $600; a cake made by Lydia Engle going at $500; and two pies made by Dave Shriver going at $410 each. Wheels on Fire Chairwoman Christina Morehouse said Smash Out Cancer “went very well.” “Every dollar we make is a dollar more that we can give away,” she said. “We’re just thankful for everyone that came, and we felt like it was a blessed event. We can’t wait for next year.” TOP AUCTION ITEM — WRSW sports broadcaster Rita Price-Simpson, left, poses with the chair she donated for Smash Out Cancer’s live auction. She said she gave it in memory of her mother, Helen Price, who passed away from breast cancer, and in honor of her daughter, Dana Pierce, who’s currently battling breast cancer. With Price-Simpson is Doug Miller, who bought the chair for $1,175. Miller’s late wife Lori Miller was a founding member of Wheels on Fire and headed it up at the time of her death in 2022. CEREMONY — C a n d l e s were lit during t h e event a n d placed on this giant cancer awaren e s s ribbon in honor of people who’ve passed away from the disease or who’ve lived with it.
PERFORMING — Kylene Crabb performs.
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Hometown Wok opens in Kewanna Text and Photos By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer Michael and Kassidy Issa have been selling food for years at fairs and festivals across the U.S. They’re now bringing their culinary experience to a Kewanna restaurant. The couple opened Hometown Wok at 110 W. Main St. Wednesday, Aug. 12. The restaurant’s menu includes orange chicken, General Tso chicken, sesame chicken, sweet and sour chicken, beef and broccoli, crab rangoons, lo mein and rice, or “basically all your main Chinese food,” said Michael Issa. He noted he was “second generation” in selling Chinese food and “third generation” in being in the food industry in general. The Issas have sold food “from Michigan to Florida” through their concession trailers, said Michael Issa. They own The Mobile Sweet Tooth and formerly had Midwest Best Concessions. However, with the birth of their first child, George, the couple feels it’s time “to slowly get off the road and settle down,” said Michael Issa. He noted they opened the restaurant in Kewanna as Kassidy Issa is originally from Winamac and they live in the area.
Service at Hometown Wok is dine-in or carry-out. “It’s mainly simple takeout, just good quality,” said Michael Issa. “What we do have (on the menu) we make sure is extremely good quality.” He said he hopes customers receive “friendly, great customer service.” “(People are welcome) to come in and hang out and get some good food, and we hope to be around for a long time,” said Michael Issa. Hours of the restaurant for now are 3:30-8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, with the couple hoping to expand the times in the future. People may check the restaurant’s hours on the Hometown Wok Facebook page.
RESTAURANT — A look inside Hometown Wok’s dining room.
HOMETOWN WOK — Michael and Kassidy Issa opened the Chinese cuisine restaurant Hometown Wok Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 110 W. Main St., Kewanna. From left are Kassidy Issa, George Issa and Michael Issa. ON THE MENU — One of the items on Hometown Wok’s menu is General Tso chicken.
Back to School: Helping your child start healthy By DR. KEVIN REYBURN, MD Woodlawn Health For many families, August brings excitement, anticipation and a little chaos. New teachers, routines, school supplies, sports, homework and busy schedules can make the transition back to school overwhelming. As parents, we focus on making sure children have what they need for the classroom. But one of the greatest gifts we can give them isn’t on a school supply list: helping them start the school year healthy.
Re-Establish Healthy Sleep Habits Summer often means later bedtimes and slower mornings. One to two weeks before school begins, gradually move bedtime and wakeup times earlier by 15 to 30 minutes each day. Limit electronics after bedtime and reserve the bed for sleeping. Children who get enough sleep are more likely to pay attention, manage emotions, perform better academically and stay healthier. Schedule Annual Checkups Back-to-school season is a good
time for annual wellness visits. These appointments allow providers to monitor growth and development, update immunizations, address learning or behavior concerns, complete school and sports physicals, and answer questions. Even healthy children benefit from yearly preventive care. Fuel Growing Minds A balanced breakfast provides energy for learning. Nutritious lunches and snacks can help maintain energy throughout the day. Fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains and plenty of water
support concentration and overall health. Build Healthy Routines Children thrive on consistency. Establish routines for homework, meals, bedtime and screen time. A designated study area can help create structure and reduce stress. For older children, consider setting aside time each day for individual subjects. Watch For Signs Of Anxiety Children may worry about friendships, changing schools, academics or new routines. Watch for frequent headaches or stomach-
aches, difficulty sleeping, appetite changes, irritability, sadness, reluctance to attend school or constipation. Open conversations, reassurance and consistent routines can help. If concerns persist or interfere with daily life, talk with your child’s health care provider. Keep Kids Moving Physical activity supports mental health, focus and sleep while reducing stress. Aim for at least 30 minutes of activity that causes sweating each day, whether through sports, biking, dancing, playing outside or visiting a park. Practice Street Safety Review street and bicycle safety before school starts. Use sidewalks when available and cross at marked crosswalks or intersections. Look left, right and left again before crossing and make eye contact with drivers. Children riding bicycles should wear properly fitted helmets, follow traffic signs and signals, ride with traffic, and avoid headphones or mobile devices. Bright or reflective clothing and bicycle lights improve visibility. Don’t Forget Hand Hygiene Teach children to wash their hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes, and stay home when sick. These simple habits help protect classmates, teachers and families. By focusing on healthy habits now, families can help children begin the school year prepared, supported and ready to succeed. The Pediatric Team at Woodlawn Health is honored to partner with families throughout every stage of childhood. Whether your child needs a wellness exam, sports physical, immunizations or answers to health questions, we’re here to help.