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Wawasee To Begin Looking At Student Activity Center

SYRACUSE - Advertisement for hearings for a proposed student activity center received approval by the Wawasee Community School Corporation Board of Trustees Tuesday.

Kosciusko BZA Requires Cleanup Of Atwood Property

Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals has required cleanup of a property with a shed and no house in Atwood.

Edith Seewald

Edith Seewald, 77, previously of Etna Green, died Jan. 14, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Tommie Fields

Tommie Fields, 66, Leesburg, died Jan. 14, 2025.

Roy Dean Kindig

Roy Dean Kindig, 53, Claypool, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at his residence.

Utonia ‘Toni’ Jean Caudill

Utonia “Toni” Jean Caudill, 75, of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at her home.

WCPL To Close Monday

The Warsaw Community Public Library will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Charles Roy Allen

NORTH MANCHESTER – Charles Roy Allen, 81, North Manchester, died Jan. 12, 2025, at his home.

Firefighters Respond To Fire At Burger King

Whopper fans may not be able to get it their way in Warsaw while repairs are made to Burger King, 2920 Frontage Road, after a fire Tuesday.

County Commissioners Approve Legal Services Contracts For 2 Departments, 1 Board

On behalf of Area Plan Director Matt Sandy - who was at a county Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Tuesday - County Auditor Alyssa Schmucker presented a legal services agreement to the county commissioners with Turner Valentine LLC for $220 per hour.

Lake City Bank’s Kristin L. Pruitt Elected To The Federal Reserve Bank Of Chicago Board Of Directors

Lake City Bank announced Kristin L. Pruitt, president of Lake City Bank, has been elected to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Board of Directors for a three-year term from 2025-27.

Milford Police Department Awarded JAG Grant

MILFORD - Milford Town Council kicked off the New Year with an election of officers and the news at Monday’s council meeting that the police department received the full amount of their grant application.

Solid Waste Board Discusses Goals For 2025

The Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District discussed its goals for 2025 during a meeting on Tuesday.

Washington STEM Academy PTO Ensures Every Student Benefits From Annual Book Fair

Washington STEM Academy recently hosted its annual book fair, a much-anticipated event for many students. However, for some, the book fair has traditionally been a difficult time due to financial limitations.

Warsaw Community Public Library Completes Facility Feasibility Study

Warsaw Community Public Library has completed a facility feasibility study.

Public Occurrences 01.14.25

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

New Deputy Marshal For Pierceton Sworn In At Council Meeting

PIERCETON — A new deputy marshal for the town of Pierceton was sworn in during a Pierceton Town Council meeting on Monday.

Leesburg Town Council Reorganizes For 2025

LEESBURG — Tom Moore will serve as the 2025 Leesburg Town Council president, with Christina Archer filling the vice president position.

Caucus Chooses Gearhart For Franklin Township Advisory Board

MENTONE - The whole process of a caucus electing Ashley Gearhart to the Franklin Township Advisory Board took about four minutes Monday.

Sidney Town Council Discusses 2025 Updates

SIDNEY — Sidney Town Council discussed updates for the new year at a meeting Monday.