ZIONSVILLE — Miss Elkhart County Sarah Stump won the swimsuit competition during the Miss Indiana Scholarship Pageant on Thursday.

NAPPANEE — Traveling on S.R. 19 north of Nappanee will be more difficult this summer as the Indiana Department of Transportation begins a project to add left turn lanes at C.R. 52.

NAPPANEE — Long before anyone puts on their Easter best, the staff at Amish Acres is prepping for the pastel-colored crowds.

NAPPANEE — A major bridge replacement project will close C.R. 29 at U.S. 6 beginning next week.

NAPPANEE — Customers of Metzler Shoes never just left with a new pair of shoes, but with memories and friends as well.

Phil Jenkins is one step closer to becoming the next mayor of Nappanee.

From the moment Bryan Carter saw Diane Smeltzer at a drive-in restaurant, he knew they would get married.

NAPPANEE — Big Green Eggs were lined up in a row in downtown Nappanee — and no, it wasn’t a part of a Dr. Seuss children’s book. 

Nappanee’s Second Saturday will be special this month with the addition of the Antique Tractor Cruise-In.

When it came to building relationships and making new people feel comfortable at their church, Bryan and Diane Carter were always willing to help out.

Editor’s note: A previous version of this story listed 162 E. Market St. as vacant. The property is for sale, but it is occupied. We regret the error.

NAPPANEE — Reserve Police Sgt. Pat Morganthaler will be resigning from the Nappanee Police Department, effective Friday, June 6, 2015 after eight years with the department.

From growing up on an onion farm to World War II veterans, stories of the people of Nappanee are preserved in an oral history exhibit at the Nappanee Center.

Moving forward with a pavilion in downtown Nappanee was approved Monday, June 1, by the Nappanee Board of Public Works and Safety.

On an average day at the Nappanee Fire Department, the station is almost empty.

Construction is set to begin next week on a new roundabout just north of Nappanee.

Antique tractors will once again put on a show in Nappanee to raise dollars for a cure for cancer this June. 

Movie-lovers of all ages will have an opportunity to watch several popular films for free as part of a program sponsored by the Nappanee Parks Department. 

The Nappanee Common Council voted to approve H.J. Umbaugh Associates as the city’s financial planner for this upcoming year.

ELKHART — About 40 people gathered Friday, May 15, for the graveside service of World War II veteran Clarence Hershberger.

Clarence Hershberger of Nappanee, a sailor during World War II, was part of history twice over.

Charges have been filed against a Nappanee woman suspected of neglect of a dependent.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee will see not only a new mayor next year, but also two new city council members. 

Wa-Nee Community Schools notified parents Thursday that packaged apple slices served during school lunches were recalled because of possible listeria contamination.

NAPPANEE — The city’s expansion of its consolidated Tax Finance Increment district is a done deal, and the first step taken toward a series of developments for the community.

NAPPANEE — The diversification of businesses, growth of downtown and city code enforcement were some of the most talked-about issues during a Nappanee mayoral and city council candidate forum. 

NAPPANEE — Candidates running for city positions will have a chance to introduce themselves and answer questions from the public during a forum in downtown Nappanee on Thursday, April 16. 

NAPPANEE — The proposal to create new soccer fields on the north side of Nappanee is just one phase of a chain reaction plan that city officials and local organizations hope will help a large part of the community.

NAPPANEE — Keeping a high quality of life in Nappanee is one of councilman Jeff Kitson’s main goals.

NAPPANEE — Incumbent councilman Jacob Dermott wants to keep his at-large seat on the Nappanee City Council with the objective of continuing city programs that are already in motion, he said. 

NAPPANEE — Kim Ingle retired after serving as clerk-treasurer in Nappanee for 30 years, but she wants to try another run in local government. 

NAPPANEE — Sheila Losee, 53, has lived her whole life in Nappanee and says she’s ready to share her passion and serve others. 

NAPPANEE — Edd Shepherd, 67, is taking his first step into the political arena with a run for the 2nd District seat on the Nappanee City Council. 

NAPPANEE — Nappanee City Council is looking to renovate its chambers in another step to make the downtown ADA-compliant.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee Dog Park is hosting several events for dog lovers, whether they’re members or not.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee will celebrate Earth Day this year with a tree-planting ceremony, and follow it with an Arbor Day celebration at not just one, but both elementary schools.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee area businesses have an upcoming opportunity to take part in a program that aims to provide relaxed networking opportunities.

NAPPANEE — Some Nappanee residents were evacuated from their homes for a few hours because of a gas leak Monday night, March 16.

Saturday, March 14, was a busy day for the staff and supporters of the Family Christian Development Center in Nappanee. The center hosted an open house followed by the Souper Bowl at Coppes Commons.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee is a step closer to expanding its consolidated Tax Increment Financing district, which city officials expect will help in a multimillion dollar redevelopment project.

NAPPANEE — The city of Nappanee is looking to extend the life of one of its tax increment financing districts by a decade.

NorthWood High School 10th-grade student Delaney Shay served as a page for state representative Tim Wesco during the 2015 session of the Indiana General Assembly.