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Dream Team Or Nightmare Cult?

Editor, Times-Union: Based on their “merits,” these are a few of the people chosen to lead our country with basically no guardrails or oversight, and according to Donald Trump, these are “the finest people ever recruited for government.” (Including himself, I am sure!)

The Indefensible

Editor, Times-Union: I thank God I'm a Republican because if I were a Democrat I'd have to defend so many things that are indefensible. I say the Democrat Party is a Big Tent party. The problem is that there are nothing but clowns inside. After watching the antics of Democrats …

Local Attorney Gives Talk On Policy Changes’ Effects On The Community

Changes to federal and state laws are leaving some people with questions about what it all means, and a local attorney hosted a discussion Saturday to try to provide some answers.

Monster Fourth Quarter Leads To Whitko's First Regional Title

Whitko blasted through the doors to the second half like a tornado — more specifically, a sister twister — and when the Wildcats were done wreaking havoc on Bremen, they were clutching a trophy accompanying the program’s first-ever regional girls basketball title, one week after a first-ever sectional crown.

Warsaw Beats Washington, Captures First Regional Title In 12 Years

No stranger to playing against fellow top five teams in the state, the No. 5 Warsaw girls basketball team took on its biggest test yet at LaPorte High School on Saturday evening. Taking on No. 4 South Bend Washington, the Lady Tigers had their hands full for all 32 minutes, …

Chip Shots: Get Off My Lawn!

I’m six months shy of 61 years old. When I hear someone my age say something crotchety, I enjoy replying ironically, “Get off my lawn!”

Here Are A Few Tips For Organizing Your Financial Records

We’ve been talking on the radio, and in this column about some basic things to do to get 2025 started off right. Getting organized is often the first step. One area where organization really can pay off, is in your financial records. Today we are going to offer some suggestions …

Public Occurrences 02.15.25

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

Tigers Clinch NLC Outright With Rout Of Plymouth

After having a long winning streak snapped at Marion on Tuesday night, the Warsaw boys basketball team returned to action Friday night with plenty of reason to get back on track. Taking on their rival Plymouth in their building, a win for the Tigers here would clinch the Northern Lakes …

Lancers Get First Win, Split With Yellowjackets

Grace’s baseball team picked up its first victory of the season with a 7-2 win over Defiance on Thursday evening. The Lancers split the first doubleheader of the series, falling 9-1 in the nightcap.

Warsaw Girls Meet Washington In Top-Five Regional Clash

Exactly a week after finally getting over the hump and defeating Northridge for the school’s first girls basketball sectional title in nine years, Warsaw will have another difficult task to deal with. In the regional round, the Lady Tigers will head west to LaPorte High School for a top-five showdown …

O’s Computer Sales And Service Returns To Warsaw

O's Computer Sales and Service has returned to Warsaw.

North Webster Man Arrested On Confinement, Battery Charges

A North Webster man was arrested after allegedly forcing another man’s vehicle to stop and then hitting the driver.

New Signage At Center & Pike Lakes Provides Water Education

WINONA LAKE – Visitors to the Center Lake public beach and trail, as well as the Pike Lake beach and the southern shore, can now deepen their appreciation for these lakes through new educational signage.

Bingo At Bell Feb. 20

MENTONE - On Feb. 20 at bingo, the Bell Aircraft Museum will be giving away a $500 jackpot.

Court News 02.15.25

The following people have filed for marriage licenses with Kosciusko County Clerk Melissa Boggs:

Jefferson Elementary Ignites Hands-On Learning With STEAM Pinball Project

Jefferson Elementary students are bringing science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) to life through a hands-on learning experience — the Jefferson STEAM of Pinball Project-Based Learning (PBL) Initiative.

June Darlene Shear

NORTH MANCHESTER – June Darlene Shear died Feb. 13, 2025, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

Earl L. Morris

SYRACUSE – Earl L. Morris, 90, Dewart Lake, died Feb. 14, 2025, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation in Warsaw.

Esther Mae Godshalk

Esther Mae Godshalk, 88, formerly of Leesburg, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake.