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GOP Candidates, Office Holders Gather For Bi-Annual Fish Fry

Republican political candidates and office holders always can be found at the GOP fish fry in Kosciusko County, and Wednesday’s was no exception.
New Coroner’s Building Could Be Up And Running By Midsummer

The county coroner’s building could be up and running as early as midsummer, according to County Coroner Tony Ciriello.
Bids Open For County Road Work

Grant money for two Kosciusko County road repaving projects was acknowledged by the county commissioners Tuesday morning, allowing the board to begin the bidding process for the projects.
Voter Registration Deadline Is Monday

2019 is a municipal election year in Indiana. Anyone who wants to have a say in the primary election must register in the next few days.
2 More File For Etna Green Seat

Two more candidates have come forward to fill the vacant spot on the Etna Green town board left open by the resignation of Todd Slabaugh last month.
Longtime Politico Northenor Takes Issue With News Report

After the Warsaw Common Council took care of its business Thursday, it had one last speaker talk about a media report regarding its last meeting and the Jan. 25 incident regarding Police Chief Scott Whitaker.
Road Closures Expected In Area Of Airport Industrial Park

Due to sanitary sewer work in the Airport Industrial Park area, there will be a series of road closures throughout the year.
Ind. 14 In Kosciusko County Scheduled For Resurfacing Between CR 250W And Ind. 13 On Tuesday

Indiana Department of Transportation announced Ind. 14 is scheduled to be resurfaced on or after Tuesday, weather permitting.
City Gets Community Crossings Funding

The City of Warsaw announced Wednesday afternoon it received $251,416.25 in Community Crossings Matching Grant Funds from the Indiana Department of Transportation for this funding cycle.
Only One Candidate So Far For Etna Green Council Seat

Only one candidate had stepped forward to fill the vacancy on the Etna Green town board as of Tuesday night.
Shoemaker Officially Declines Invitation To Mayoral Debate

Ron Shoemaker, city councilman and Warsaw mayoral candidate, has officially declined to participate in the only debate currently scheduled before the Republican May primary.
Commissioners Opt For New Plan For CR 400E

A section of CR 400E north of CR 900S has been subject to rapid deterioration because of poor drainage in the area.
Solar Operations And Child Care Bring Public To Meeting
Winona Approves Advertising For 2019 Road Projects

Action was limited at the Winona Lake Town Council meeting Tuesday evening, but a number of upcoming events were highlighted.
Officers’ Defense Of Chief Prompts End Of Investigation

Warsaw Police Department demonstrated strength in numbers, with most of the rank-and-file showing up at Monday’s Warsaw Common Council meeting to support Chief Scott Whitaker in light of the events of Jan. 25 and the council’s consideration of hiring an outside investigator to look into the matter.
Neher Replacement To Be Named April 1

Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Mike Ragan said he will announce on April 4 a replacement for the late Larry Neher on the Claypool Town Board.
Etna Green Vacancy To Be Filled April 4

A timetable has been set to replace Etna Green Town Council President Todd Slabaugh, who resigned Wednesday night effective immediately.
City Council Mulls Further Action In Whitaker Incident

Warsaw Common Council members are discussing amongst themselves whether to hire an attorney from outside the community to further investigate the Jan. 25 incident involving city Police Chief Scott Whitaker.
Thallemer Meets With U.S. 30 Coalition, Seeks Meeting With Kroger Officials

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer spent Wednesday in Indianapolis working on a pair of projects.

As president of the U.S. 30 Coalition, he led a meeting of that body in the morning and afterward attempted to meet with people who could keep Owen’s Supermarket on West Market Street open.
Etna Green Town Council President Calls It Quits

Etna Green Town Council President Todd Slabaugh submitted his resignation to Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan Wednesday night.
CVB Recognizes Departing, Incoming Board Members

The Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau recently recognized Staci Young, assistant to the mayor, city of Warsaw, for six years of service on its board of directors.
Plan Commission Meeting Canceled

Monday’s meeting of the Warsaw Planning Commission has been canceled due to a lack of business.
Officers Disciplined For Mishandling Video Of Chief

Two Warsaw police officers were suspended for 10 days without pay, effective immediately, after a 2-0 decision by the city’s Board of Public Works and Safety in a special meeting this morning.
City Gives Info On Next Phase Of Market Street Project

Thursday night the city of Warsaw hosted East Market Street residents in an informational meeting at city hall to discuss street construction set to begin Monday.
Planners Approve Solar Permit Moratorium Extension

Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission voted Wednesday to recommend an ordinance that extends a moratorium on permits to build large-scare solar power facilities, or “solar farms.”
KCCVB Wins ‘Best Visitors Guide’ From State Tourism Association

Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau was awarded the Best Visitor Guide honors at the 2019 Indiana Tourism Association’s Annual Indiana Tourism Conference in Plainfield Wednesday.
Ground Broken On North Buffalo Street Redevelopment Project

A ground-breaking ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon to mark the beginning of construction of the North Buffalo Street Redevelopment Project.
2 WPD Cops In Hot Water, Warsaw Board Of Works To Hold ‘Special Session’

Warsaw’s Board of Public Works and Safety will convene in special session at 8:15 a.m. Friday in the city hall council chambers, 102 S. Buffalo St.
Sheriff Adds Weekend Medical Personnel At Jail

Kosciusko County Sheriff Kyle Dukes continues to make changes in the county jail.
City To Participate In County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan

In its 21-minute meeting Monday night, Warsaw's Common Council approved its participation in the Kosciusko County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Kimpel Named County Veteran Of The Month

John M. Kimpel of Warsaw was named the Kosciusko County Veteran of the Month at this morning’s county commission meeting.
Traffic Partnership Plans Busy Month

Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership and about 230 law-enforcement agencies across Indiana are warning drivers of increased patrols this March for aggressive driving violations.
Contract Stalls Installation Of Baby Box

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer told those attending Friday’s city Board of Works and Public Safety meeting that the proposed baby box needed to be tabled while contract language is worked out.
Preparedness Pays Off During Sunday’s High Winds

While power outages were reported, preparedness was a key to having minimal damage in Kosciusko County during the day-long wind storm Sunday.
Police Chief Issues Apology To Elderly Warsaw Couple – 2 WPD officers under scrutiny

The Warsaw police chief apologized twice Friday to the couple involved in a Jan. 25 incident.
Longtime resident eyes improvements

Longtime Warsaw resident Sara McNeal Strahan-Lenfestey isn’t afraid to challenge 20-year incumbent Jeff Grose for the Warsaw City Council District 1 seat.
Candidate surprised by a lack of choices

Roxanne Coffelt’s main reason for running for Warsaw City Council District 3 is to give voters a choice in the general election.
New Syracuse Town Manager Hopes His Experience Serves Town Well

Mike Noe came in to his new position with extensive experience in the business world and quite a bit more working with municipalities.
Fire Station In Bourbon To Get New Roof

A new roof over the fire station in Bourbon will likely be the next major project the town council and township officials may need to tackle.
Warsaw City Council Approves Baby Box At Fire Station

After several impassioned speakers and some questions, Warsaw Common Council voted unanimously to allow installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Station No. 2.

The vote came at Tuesday night’s council meeting.
Winona Lake OKs Supplemental Agreement For Roundabout Project

Due to requested and required revisions to the roundabout project, the Winona Lake Town Council Tuesday evening approved a supplemental agreement with A&Z Engineering LLC.
Town Discusses Greenway Trails

Discussion on greenway trails by the Winona Lake Town Council Tuesday included funding them, unpaved trails and how they could affect Warsaw Community Schools’ student busing.
Commissioners Consider Solar Farm Regulation

With at least two companies approaching Kosciusko County farm producers about using land for the mass production of solar power, Bob Bishop and Mike Long spoke at the county commissioners meeting Tuesday morning to bring awareness to the situation.
Syracuse Town Council To Study Annexation Request
Sewer District, Town Reach Agreement

A long-running dispute between the town of Syracuse and Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District over billing may be coming to an end as town council members signed a settlement agreement at Tuesday’s council meeting.