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Milford Adopts $2.5M Budget For 2025

MILFORD - At Tuesday evening’s Milford Council meeting, the council voted to approve the 2025 budget with Council President Doug Ruch abstaining. The $2,459,989 budget is a decrease from the 2024 budget, which was $2,633,760.

Mentone Council Adopts 2025 Budget

MENTONE – Mentone Town Council adopted its 2025 budget Wednesday. The 2025 budget totals $968,473.

Kosciusko Kettleheads Raise Over $10K For CCS

The Kosciusko Kettleheads held their 13th annual HomebrewFest Sept. 21. Over 30 different beers, meads and ciders were poured, which were all made by local homebrewers.

Indiana GOP Bus Tour Stopping In Warsaw Saturday

The Indiana GOP announced its Freedom and Opportunity Bus Tour is hitting four Indiana cities on Saturday, Oct. 19: Fort Wayne, Warsaw, South Bend and Valparaiso.

Claypool Town Marshal, Attorney Submit Resignations

CLAYPOOL — Claypool's town marshal and attorney announced their resignations during a council meeting Tuesday.

County ARPA Committee OKs Over $67K Toward Pierceton Sidewalk Project

To help Pierceton with its sidewalk project, the Kosciusko County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Committee voted Wednesday to recommend a $67,201.55 grant to the town.

County ARPA Committee Approves New Uses Of Unused ARPA Grant Funds

Every nickel and dime of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have to be allocated by year’s end or the county loses it.

Warsaw Falls To Penn 3-0 In Regional Semis

For the second time in these playoffs, the Warsaw girls soccer team had a chance to avenge a regular-season loss with a playoff victory. Unlike last week’s sectional semifinal however, the Lady Tigers were unable to even up the season series against Penn Wednesday night at the Tiger Soccer Complex, …

CR 1300 North Study Review Set For Oct. 30

Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission and the CR 1300N Steering Committee are hosting a public meeting for the draft 1300N study from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30 in the old court room of the Kosciusko County Courthouse, 100 W. Center St., Warsaw.

Local FFA Member Awarded National American FFA Degree

INDIANAPOLIS – Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Thomas ‘Tom’ Lee Taylor

Thomas “Tom” Lee Taylor, 74, Warsaw, died Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at Parkview Regional.

Carol Jean Treft

Carol Jean Treft, 78, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.

Sharon A. Martin

SYRACUSE – Sharon A. Martin, 71, Syracuse, died Oct. 16 2024.

Walter ‘Bud’ Lewis King III

Walter “Bud” Lewis King III, 85, Warsaw, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.

Charlie ‘Buddy’ Farmer Jr.

Charlie “Buddy” Farmer Jr., 73, Silver Lake, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at home.

Wa-Nee School Board To Meet Oct. 25

NAPPANEE – The Wa-Nee Community Schools Board wil meet on Oct. 25 at 6:30 a.m. at Wa-Nee Community Schools’ administrative office, 1300 N. Main St., Nappanee.

Over 100 Indiana FFA Members Prepare To Compete On The National Stage

INDIANAPOLIS — Over 100 Indiana FFA members from across the state will be competing at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo next week in a variety of Career and Leadership Development Events, the Agriscience Fair and Agricultural Proficiency Awards.

Matthews’ Painting Co. Awards 2024 $1,000 Young Entrepreneur Scholarships

Matthews’ Painting Company awarded the 2024 $1,000 Young Entrepreneur Scholarship to Jerome Karth and Wesley Yoder.

CR 300N Closed Thursday Through Friday

County Road 300 North will be closed to traffic between the Shelden Street roundabout and Tippe River Downs Drive beginning in the early morning on Thursday, Oct. 17, and reopening in the afternoon on Friday, Oct. 18, according to the city of Warsaw.

Turkey Creek Dam & Dike Conservancy District To Meet

The governing board of the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District will meet at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at the Conservancy District Offices located at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, 11566 N. Ind. 13, Syracuse.