2021-12-17
Shipse gets new sewer super
Kevin Wenzell is the new wastewater superintendent for Shipshewana. Wenzell graduated from Lakeland High School and received a bachelor of science degree from Tri-State University. He holds a Class II Indiana Wastewater Operator Certification from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and comes to Shipshewana after eight years working for the Alliance of Indiana Rural Water. Wenzell was familiar with […]
Larimer steps down as Lakeland board president
Lakeland School Board President David Larimer announced his resignation from the body’s leadership role Monday night. Larimer, who has been on the board for more than 12 years, said he is stepping down because he wants to use his experience to mentor whoever the board votes into the position next during the year he has left and make it a […]
Farm Place moving toward Phase 2 with Walmart grant
The Farm Place has received a Walmart Local Community Grant in the amount of $3,000. The grant will go toward construction of the Animal Companionship Center (ACC) in LaGrange, which represents Phase II of The Farm Place. Construction of the ACC is slated to begin in spring of 2022. The purpose of the ACC is to provide a private, safe […]
Norma Burgess
Norma Orene Burgess, age 88, of LaGrange, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Burgess was born on October 4, 1933 in Middlebury to Clem and Ida (Schrock) Mishler. On October 10, 1981, she married Harry Burgess. For 17 years, Norma owned and operated Burgess Trucking alongside her husband. Norma enjoyed […]
Larry Grubb
Larry Grubb, 78, of Howe, passed away at his home on December 14, 2021, leaving behind his wife of 56 years, Trish. Also surviving is their son, Scott (Renee) Grubb of Howe, as well as two very much-loved grandchildren, Ashlynn (Justin) Madar of Lansing, Michigan and Skyler (fiancée Cassie) Grubb of Wawaka. Larry also leaves behind two sisters, Arlene (Roger) […]
Sally Ulrich
Sally L. Ulrich, 92, of LaGrange, and formerly of Howe, died, Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She was born in the Shipshewana, Indiana area on April 19, 1929, to George Earl and Nettie Leota (Mann) Doney. Sally was a Howe local and graduated from Lima High School. She worked as a secretary for the Howe Military Academy […]
Barbara Welch
Barbara Marie Welch, born July 27, 195, age 63, of LaGrange, passed away at 1:45 pm on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Life Care Center, LaGrange. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.
Leona Miller
Leona C. Miller, born June 2, 1943, age 78, of Shipshewana, died at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her residence. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021 also at the church. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.
