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Owens Fresh Meat Market OK’d For Alcohol License

Owens Fresh Meat Market, 6287 Ind. 15, Leesburg, should have an alcohol license in time for the holidays.

Manchester Council Approves Utility Design Contracts

NORTH MANCHESTER – At Wednesday night's meeting, the North Manchester Town Council approved several contracts for upcoming utility projects from Commonwealth Engineering and Baker Tilly.

Gaynol ‘Gaye’ Lynn Von Blon

MILFORD – Gaynol “Gaye” Lynn Von Blon, 82, Syracuse, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at home.

Mary E. Smith

Mary E. Smith, 90, died at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.

Kosciusko County Historical Society Hosting A ‘Carnival Of Sharing’ Exhibit

The Kosciusko County Historical Society announced they will be hosting an exhibit called a Carnival of Sharing at the Old Jail Museum Nov. 20-23.

Purdue Extension To Hold Identity Theft Seminar

Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Health & Human Science Educator Shannon Shepherd will present “Identity Theft; What’s In Your Bag?” at the Home and Family Arts Building, Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw, on Nov. 20 from noon to 1 p.m.

Reps. Abbott, Snow: State Funding Hits The Road For Local Infrastructure Improvements

STATEHOUSE – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) said local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding.

NET 43 Arrests Claypool Man On Multiple Drug Charges

A Claypool man was arrested on multiple drug charges after concerned citizens provided several drug tips to the Kosciusko County Narcotics Enforcement Team [NET 43] that led to an investigation regarding illegal drug activity in the Beaver Dam area.

Firefighters Battle Blaze Early Thursday Morning At Main Channel Marina

SYRACUSE - While the cause of the fire at Main Channel Marina in Syracuse was still under investigation late Thursday morning, Syracuse-Turkey Creek Fire Territory Chief Mickey Scott said it’ll be interesting to know that because of where the fire began.

Can Connor Cover? A Variety Of Topics Before I Head To The Smokies

I’m going to be honest, this is one of those weeks where I’m not really sure what to write about.

Public Occurrences 11.07.24

County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Wawasee Cruises To Opening Night Win Over Manchester

Two more area teams began their respective girls basketball seasons at the Hardwood Teepee Wednesday night, as Wawasee hosted Manchester in a cross-county matchup. The home team started the game by getting out in front early and never surrendered that lead, holding on to a 54-37 wire-to-wire victory.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing Drawing

The Salvation Army held its annual bell ringing drawing for Saturdays recently at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation office in Warsaw.

Church Of The Good Shepherd To Celebrate 100th Anniversary With Open House

WINONA LAKE – The Church of the Good Shepherd will celebrate its 100th anniversary Saturday with an open house.

Fire Territory Board 3rd To Reject Merit System

Following the Warsaw Common Council and the Board of Public Works and Safety’s votes, the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board on Wednesday approved the resolution rejecting the merit board system for the fire department.

Mentone Council Approves Increase In Trash Pickup Rates

MENTONE – Trash rates will go up for residents as Mentone Town Council approved raising rates Wednesday, effective Jan. 1.

Yield Sign To Be Placed At Bison Lane & Alley, Warsaw Traffic Commission Decides

As a first step to address a resident’s concerns about the traffic at the intersection of Bison Lane and an alley, the Warsaw Traffic Commission voted Wednesday to put up a yield sign there.

Local High School Previews For Sectional Championships

5A Sectional 11 Championship Warsaw (7-3) at Concord (10-0), 1A Sectional 43 Championship Triton (8-3) at North Miami (9-2)

Dan Richard Selected To Referee IHSAA Volleyball State Finals

Local volleyball official Dan Richard has been selected by the IHSAA to work in this year’s Indiana High School Volleyball State 4A Final Championship between Yorktown and Fort Wayne Carroll, to be held November 9 at Worthen Arena, on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie.

Sefton’s Career Night Not Enough At CU

A career-high performance from Gage Sefton was not enough to lift Grace’s men’s basketball team on Tuesday night.