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Solid Waste Management Board Discusses Potential For Tire Recycling Services

Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District discussed the potential of offering tire recycling services to county residents during a meeting Tuesday.

County BZA Tables Discussion On Industrial Property Uses

Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals continued a case regarding an Atwood industrial property.

Public Occurrences 02.11.25

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

Leesburg Council Approves Purchase Of Air Purification System

LEESBURG — Leesburg Town Council voted to purchase an air purification system as a solution to the ongoing sewer odor coming from the main pumping station.

Sponsor A Team For Warsaw Education Foundation’s 2025 Community Quiz Bowl

The Warsaw Education Foundation (WEF) announced the upcoming 2025 Community Quiz Bowl, a team-building event that promises an evening of knowledge, fun, and friendly competition.

Triton School Board Learns About Event, Student Project

BOURBON – Superintendent Jeremy Riffle informed the Triton School Board Monday of one event and one student project going on in the school corporation.

Pierceton Council Approves Bid For Street Paving

PIERCETON — Pierceton Town Council approved a bid from Phend & Brown for street paving work during a meeting Monday.

Warsaw Library Board Approves Architect For Renovations

Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees approved Luminaut as the architecture firm handling the library's future renovations.

Man Facing Money Laundering Charge Also Allegedly Admitted To Drug Activity

The Warsaw man arrested Feb. 4 with drugs and a large amount of money in his vehicle allegedly admitted to doing illicit drug money transactions for a “friend” he believed was a cartel member.

Animal Welfare League’s Second Annual Bingo for Bourbon Is Feb. 27

The Animal Welfare League is hosting its second Annual Bingo for Bourbon at Warsaw’s Anthology Whiskey Room on Feb. 27.

Manchester U. To Host International Peacebuilder For Public Lecture

NORTH MANCHESTER - Manchester University will welcome Kenyan peacebuilder and storyteller Dr. Babu Ayindo for a presentation on Monday, Feb. 17.

Abbott Authors Legislation To Protect Property Owners' Rights Against Unauthorized Occupants

STATEHOUSE – State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) has authored legislation which aims to enhance protections for Hoosier property owners dealing with squatters on their property.

Parkview Health Names Julie McCormick Northeast Market President

FORT WAYNE - Julie McCormick, RN, BSN, MBA, has been appointed as president of Parkview Health’s northeast market.

Terry Lee Cave

Terry Lee Cave, 73, rural Rochester, died at 11:43 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester.

Kelli Hepler

Kelli Hepler, 53, Claypool, died Feb. 5, 2025, at Parkview Randallia Hospital.

Sarah ‘Sally’ Ellen Leininger

Sarah “Sally” Ellen Leininger, 86, Akron, died at 2:18 p.m. Feb. 6, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Grace College Inducts 36 Students Into Alpha Chi Honor Society

WINONA LAKE — Grace College inducted 36 juniors and seniors into the Alpha Chi Honor Society on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Applications Are Being Accepted For Mary Jane Miller Scholarship

The deadline to accept applications for the Mary Jane Miller Scholarship program is April 1.

Deming Named To President's List

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Alex Deming, Rochester, is among the more than 90 cadets recognized for their work during the fall 2024 semester.

Area Students Performing With Trine Wind Ensemble

ANGOLA – The Trine University Wind Ensemble will bring "Music from the Silver Screen" to the Ryan Concert Hall in the T. Furth Center for the Performing Arts, beginning at 3 p.m. Feb. 23.