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Showing off the café are (from left) owners Scott Zook, Jodi Zook, and employees Cassy Calloway, Bryce Zook, and Olivia Wise. Photo by Eric Christiansen

 

By Shaun Tilghman

 

NORTH MANCHESTER -- When Scott and Jodi Zook opened Zook’s Café almost 10 years ago, they originally focused on the breakfast and lunch meals, along with their variety of coffee, latte, cappuccino, and smoothie options. After a recent transition, which included acquiring a full liquor license, they have now extended their weekend hours and added several specialty dinner items to the menu at the downtown North Manchester restaurant.

 

“Five months ago, we were finally able to obtain a three-way liquor license, which was a little bit of a process,” said Scott. “So, we’re now starting to incorporate dinner options in addition to our breakfast and lunch menu items. It really helps to be able to offer beer, wine, and spirits, especially if you want to attract the dinner crowd."

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By The Paper staff

 

Six people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 24 on Sunday, March 13.

 

At approximately 4:13 p.m., the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department responded to a personal injury accident on U.S. 24, approximately 1/4 mile east of SR 13.

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Brandon Goins

 

By Emma Rausch

 

The arrest of a Huntington man on Thursday, March 3, may have ties to the Feb. 23 death of a Wabash woman.

 

The man, Brandron R. L. Goins, 30, was arrested on a Huntington County warrant charging possession of methamphetamine, possession of a schedule I, II, III or IV controlled substance and operating a motor vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite in a person’s body, according to a news release from the North Manchester Police Department.

 

Goins was also preliminarily charged with possession of paraphernalia and possession of a syringe.

 

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By The Paper staff

 

North Manchester Police are investigating the stabbing of a man at Jamestown Apartment Complex.

 

On Monday, March 7, at approximately 3 a.m., the NMPD received a call that a man had been stabbed at the complex located on West 4th Street.

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By Joseph Slacian

 

LAKETON – A Veterans Town Hall Meeting is planned for 11 a.m. Friday, March 18, at the Laketon American Legion Post No.402.

 

The event is hosted by the Indianapolis VA Regional Office, the Northern Indiana Health Care System and the National Cemetery Administration Midwest District Office. 

 

During the meeting, information related to medical benefits, non-medical benefits and burial benefits will be presented.

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Committee officials for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Wabash County sorted through previous year’s banners at the 2016 Relay for Life kick off meeting on Thursday, March 3. This year, new banners are one change to the annual event. Photo by Emma Rausch

 

By Emma Rausch

 

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Wabash County launched its fundraising season on Thursday, March 3, with a new theme and new goals.

 

The local Relay’s theme is “mash up” of history and reality television, according to the local Relay committee.

 

“Our sign that’s going to go everywhere says, ‘Cancer doesn’t have to be our reality because we learn from the past,’” Event Chair Amanda Wiley said. “For Indiana’s 200-year anniversary, we’re doing the historical (theme) and we also have the reality TV (theme).

 

“So the survivor’s tent are actually going to be ‘Survivor’ the TV show. … You can do Wabash history, Indiana history or you can do a reality TV show.”

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Pat Shoemaker (left), a Wabash County YMCA Silver Sneaker member, won a new Keurig brewing system after entering the Active Older Adult Drawing, sponsored by Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center. The drawing will take place monthly and older adults or Silver Sneaker members may enter a ticket each time they visit, attend a class or play bingo at the YMCA. Sara Correll (center), YMCA Silver Sneakers coordinator, and Michael Lehman, Autumn Ridge admissions director, presented Shoemaker with her prize on Tuesday, March 1. Photo by Emma Rausch

 

By Emma Rausch

 

Wabash County YMCA Silver Sneaker and older adult members have a new reason to actively visit the local athletic center this year.

 

In partnership with Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center, the YMCA will be hosting the Active Older Adult Drawing each month to encourage older members to be active and visit the center regularly.

 

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By Emma Rausch

 

Two Fort Wayne men were arrested Friday, Feb. 26, on drug related charges after a routine traffic stop.

 

A LaPorte man were also reportedly arrested on drug related charges during  two separate incidents.

 

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Isaac Robles, 20, and Alexis, Piedra, 20, both of Fort Wayne, were eastbound on U.S. 24 when they were stopped by Trooper Dustin A. Rutledge for speeding, according to a probable cause affidavit filed with the Wabash Circuit Court.

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