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Rose to sing at United Methodist

May 9, 2013

Staff Report

NAPPANEE — Kali Rose, 2011 Inspirational Country Music Awards Female Vocalist of the Year, will perform a pair of concerts at Nappanee United Methodist Church, 301 E. Market St.
Rose will perform at the 8 and 10 a.m. services on Sunday, May 26.
The public is invited to hear Rose present her gospel message of faith and family
Rose has been nominated for the Inspirational Country Music Awards Female Vocalist of the Year three years in a row and won the award in 2011.
More information about the church can be found at nappaneeumc.com. Learn more about Rose at kalirose.com.

Public service, public servant

May 9, 2013

Shawn McGrath and Lindsay Hudkins

BREMEN — Otis R. “Doc” Bowen, who rose from a rural Fulton County upbringing to the apex of state leadership and eventually into the national spotlight, died Saturday.
He was 95.
“I think to the people of Marshall County, he was above politics,” David Holmes, county GOP chair, said Sunday. “If you were a Democrat or a Republican, I don’t think it made much difference. You were a fan of ‘Doc’ Bowen.”
Bowen died at about 6:15 p.m. Saturday at Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson, Ind.

NWHS drama presenting “Almost, Maine”

May 4, 2013

NAPPANEE — On Friday, May 10, Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12, NorthWood Drama will have its final show of the year, “Almost, Maine.” Set in the mythical township of Almost, this poignant and funny show depicts the events that occur at 9 on a Friday evening in Almost, Maine. Sometimes touching, but also very funny and entertaining, the various scenes explore relationships between the inhabitants of the township.

Emmick to be featured speaker

March 12, 2013

Staff Report

NAPPANEE — Paul Emmick, chief meteorologist for South Bend-based television station WSBT, will be the featured speaker for this year’s Nappanee Chamber of Commerce awards luncheon.
The lunch is 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Amish Acres.
Table sponsorships, including seating for eight, table sign and preferential seating, are available for $250.
Individual tickets are $25.
Seating is limited, according to Darla Burns with the Nappanee Chamber of Commerce.

Council gets lesson in local operations

March 12, 2013

By Merrie Chapman

NAPPANEE — Who decides what time Nappanee residents must turn down their music and other sounds which may violate the city noise ordinance?
Exactly who is responsible for paying the bills on city repairs and equipment?
These were just a few of the questions answered during the Nappanee Common Council meeting on Monday, March 4.
Clerk-Treasurer Kim Ingle presented to the council a detailed look at how city government works – what groups are responsible for finances, ordinances and other measures of city governing.

Panthers fall in Sectional championship

March 5, 2013

Steve Sittler

SYRACUSE — NorthWood’s 1-2 punch of Jonathan Wilkinson and Zach Zurcher, who combined for 34 points, was not enough to counter the combined 50 points from the three-pronged attack of Tippecanoe Valley’s Nick Kindig, Chainey Zolman and Tanner Andrews, as the Vikings defeated the Panthers 60-51 to capture the Class 3A Sectional championship at Wawasee High School, on Saturday, March 2.
It was the second tournament victory by Valley over NorthWood this season, the previous win coming in the holiday tournament by a 59-53 score.
Tippecanoe Valley 60, NorthWood 51 – Sectional Championship

Board OKs $1.7M bid for work:Wakarusa firm gets contract for NorthWood addition

March 5, 2013

Amy Wenger

NAPPANEE — Progress is already being made on the future NorthWood High School addition, well before the first spadeful of earth has even been turned.
During the Feb. 25 session of the Wa-Nee Community Schools Board of Trustees, a local contractor was chosen to take on the approaching construction, set to begin this spring.
Members elected to move forward with the proposal presented by Brown and Brown General Contractors of Wakarusa.

Parks super to retire in March

February 26, 2013

Merrie Chapman

NAPPANEE — Four city employees – including Parks Department Superintendent Wayne Scheumann – announced their retirement.
The announcements came during the Nappanee Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Feb. 19.
Scheumann announced his retirement from the Nappanee Parks and Recreation Department as superintendent and manager.
“Wayne has been an inspirational leader,” said Nappanee Clerk-Treasurer Kim Ingle, who worked closely with Scheumann on parks department matters, including costs, equipment and programs. “He will be greatly missed.”

Drug charges filed against Nappanee men

February 26, 2013

Shawn McGrath

GOSHEN — The Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office filed formal charges of dealing methamphetamine against a pair of Nappanee men whose suspected meth lab is believed responsible for starting a house fire earlier this month.
Prosecutors charged Charles D. Thompson, 52, 455 W. Indiana Ave., and Dana J. Hall, 55, 402 S. Main St., with dealing methamphetamine.
The charge is a Class A felony punishable by 20-50 years in prison if found guilty. The men were arraigned on the charges late last week in Elkhart Circuit Court, officials said.

Nappanee’s Biggest Loser event returns

January 2, 2013

NAPPANEE — It’s that time of year again — time for putting away those decorations, returning those gifts and feeling guilty about indulging in all the holiday goodies.
Those in the Nappanee area that want to challenge themselves to get back on track and lose weight and don’t mind a little friendly competition (and a chance to win cash) can take part in the annual Nappanee Biggest Loser program.

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Rose to sing at United Methodist

May 9, 2013

Public service, public servant

May 9, 2013

NWHS drama presenting “Almost, Maine”

May 4, 2013

Emmick to be featured speaker

March 12, 2013

Council gets lesson in local operations

March 12, 2013

Panthers fall in Sectional championship

March 5, 2013

Board OKs $1.7M bid for work:Wakarusa firm gets contract for NorthWood addition

March 5, 2013

Parks super to retire in March

February 26, 2013

Drug charges filed against Nappanee men

February 26, 2013

Nappanee’s Biggest Loser event returns

January 2, 2013

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