David L. Slone
Managing Editor
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INDOT Has Public Meeting In Warsaw On Funding Opportunities For EV Charging Stations In Target Areas
One of the main purposes of the Indiana Department of Transportation’s public information meetings for INDOT’s Charging the Crossroads program is to get the word out about funding opportunities and target areas for electric vehicle charging stations.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Finds A Temporary Location In Warsaw
Thanks to Crouse Body Shop and the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals, Enterprise Rent-A-Car now has a temporary new location for vehicle leasing while still looking for a permanent location.
Planning Takes Shape For $30M OIRI Funding
The OrthoWorx Vision Committee has developed a roadmap for the $30 million appropriated from the state for the Orthopedic Industry Retention Initiative (OIRI).
Rex Yarian Among 17 Indiana Vietnam Veterans Inducted Into ‘In Memory’ Program
A Mentone man recently was one of 17 Indiana Vietnam veterans inducted into the In Memory Program in 2024.
Medartis Makes Workforce Adjustments
Some adjustments to the Medartis U.S. manufacturing workforce recently were made, according to a spokesperson for the company.
Nunez Wins 2024 Queen Of Lakes Pageant
NORTH WEBSTER - After winning the North Webster Mermaid Festival 2024 Queen of the Lakes Pageant Saturday, Madison Nunez was grateful to all of her supporters.
Alderfer Taking Passions For Rowing, Leadership To Amsterdam
Caroline Alderfer is leaving Monday for Europe to learn more about two things she has a passion for - rowing and leadership.
BOW OKs Family Safety Day Road Closure; Recognizes City Employees
A road closure for September’s Family Safety Day was approved Friday by the Board of Public Works and Safety, and six Warsaw employees with a total of 70 years of experience with the city were recognized.
Smith Wins Caucus For Pierceton Town Board Seat
PIERCETON - All three candidates for the Pierceton Town Board told the caucus Thursday night how much they love their town, but it was Chauncey Smith who the precinct committeemen chose to fill the vacant board seat.
Trail Extension Plans Moved To North Side Of Old 30
Instead of going along the south side of West Old U.S. 30, the Chinworth (Lake City Greenway) trail extension will now go more along the north side.
Cutie Parade
With over 60 entries in the North Webster Mermaid Festival Cutie Parade Wednesday evening, it wasn’t easy for spectators to pick a favorite. The theme this year was “The American Dream,” and there were a number of interesting takes in the three categories of the parade - walking, hand-drawn and motorized.
Planning Underway To Bring A Community Mental Health ‘Clubhouse’ To Kosciusko Co.
Women and men with mental illness want to feel like part of a community and have a sense of meaning and purpose.
‘Kiss Me, Kate’ Has Multiple Levels To Its Story
There’s a long history between two of the main characters in Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts’ production of “Kiss Me, Kate,” Fred Graham and Lilli Vanessi.
County Recorder’s Office Partners With Company On Home Fraud Prevention
Deb Wright, Kosciusko County recorder, told the county commissioners Tuesday about home fraud prevention being offered to property owners.
County Commissioners Meet New KEDCO CEO, OKs YMCA Corporate Membership
Peggy Friday, the new CEO for Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO), introduced herself to the Kosciusko County Commissioners at their meeting Tuesday, with the help of KEDCO Leadership Partner Suzie Light.
Language Matters, Warsaw Adult Ed. Helping Language Learners In The Community
One can’t fully integrate into a society if they don’t understand the words in the world around them.
City Moving Code Enforcement Inspector From Building Dept. To Police
The code enforcement officer position in the Warsaw Building & Planning Department will be moving back to the Warsaw Police Department.
Syracuse Man Injured In Elkhart Co. 1-Vehicle Crash
A Syracuse man complained of pain throughout his entire body after a one-vehicle accident Monday afternoon in Elkhart County.
WWFT Has Promotion Ceremony For Williams, Shilling
Promotions don’t come easily at the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, but with several retirements and departures from the fire department, there’s been a few lately.
Turning Point Counseling Center Offers Health, Hope & Healing
NORTH WEBSTER - Turning Point Counseling Center has helped people deal with their struggles and life’s challenges for 10 years as of January.
78th Mermaid Festival Features Parades, Pageants & Wheels
NORTH WEBSTER - The 78th Mermaid Festival is June 19-22 in North Webster, and there will be plenty of activities to keep people in the town.
15 Women Vying For Queen Of The Lakes Title
NORTH WEBSTER - Fifteen young women will be seeking the title of Queen of the Lakes this year during the 78th Mermaid Festival in North Webster.
Queen Pageant Dates Back To 1946 In North Webster
NORTH WEBSTER - The Queen of the Lakes pageant in North Webster began in 1946, the year after the end of World War II.
Sunday House Fire Remains Under Investigation
Cause and origin of a fire Sunday afternoon on West Old 30, Warsaw, remain under investigation.
Kreger Seeks To Rejoin Pierceton Town Board
PIERCETON - Jerry F. Kreger, 65, has two decades of previous experience as a former Pierceton Town Board member and clerk-treasurer that he will bring with him to the board if he is elected Thursday in the Republican caucus.
No Injuries Reported In Saturday Fire
No injuries were reported in a Saturday morning fire in Warsaw.
Jackson Reflects On 28 Years Of Serving As Kosciusko County Commissioner
Words Kosciusko County Commissioner of the Northern District Brad Jackson uses to describe himself include a Christian, a patriot and a conservative. They’re the same words people who know him use to describe him.
Camp Hope Returns To Warsaw For Fourth Year
Ryan’s Place Camp Hope is designed for children who are experiencing grief due to the death of someone in their life.
Chism Seeking Vacant Republican Seat On Pierceton Town Board
PIERCETON - With Gregory Chism filing Wednesday for the vacant Pierceton Town Board seat, there now are two men who will be vying for the position at the upcoming Republican caucus.
County Council Hears Why Sheriff’s Dept. Needs More Employees In 2025
Wage committee recommendations for the 2025 budget were first presented to the Kosciusko County Council at their informational meeting on June 6.
Downtown Warsaw YMCA Features Gym & 24/7 Workout Space
During Monday’s grand opening of the new Downtown Warsaw YMCA, Kosciusko Community YMCA members and potential members streamed in the facilities to check out what it had to offer.
Candidates Continue Filing For School Board Races
Filing for local school board races ends at noon June 20.
Retired Firefighter Files For Pierceton Town Board Seat
PIERCETON - Chauncey A. Smith is the first candidate to file for the Republican caucus to fill the vacancy on the Pierceton Town Board.
Warsaw Board Of Works Awards WPD Bathroom Bid
New restroom facilities will be built at the Warsaw Police Department training center after the Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday accepted the quote of $142,989 from Robinson Construction.
June Third Friday Shortened For Everclear’s Rock Concert
With 1990s band Everclear headlining the free Rockin’ for Riley concert at Warsaw Central Park at 8 p.m. June 21, hours for Third Friday downtown will be reduced by an hour.
County Alcohol Board OKs 5 License Renewals
With no violations and no remonstrators, all five alcohol license renewals were approved Thursday by the Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission.
Budget For Inmate Medical Expenses May Increase For 2025
Sheriff Jim Smith told the Kosciusko County Council Thursday that he’s taking a look at increasing medical coverage in the jail to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Salary Analysis Questioned At County Council Meeting
Questions about a $15,000 salary analysis by financial consultants Reedy Financial Group P.C. focused on the purpose and need of the study during Thursday’s Kosciusko County Council informational meeting.
County Wage Committee Recommends New Hires For 2025
Wage committee recommendations for the 2025 budget were read aloud Thursday at the Kosciusko County Council’s informational meeting, and they included several new hires.
Winona Lake Redevelopment Commission Needs 2025 Spending Plan By Dec. 1
WINONA LAKE - New this year, redevelopment commissions must develop a spending plan by Dec. 1 for 2025, the Winona Lake Redevelopment Commission heard at its annual entity meeting Wednesday.
Traffic Commission Discusses Downtown Parking & Votes On Changing Main Ave.’s Name
Downtown Warsaw parking issues have a tendency to pop up on the Traffic Commission’s agenda, and Wednesday was no different.
VSTOP Audits Kosciusko County’s Voting Systems, Outcomes
Post-election audits are more complicated than just a roll of the dice, but a couple die were involved Wednesday in getting the process started.
Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board Introduced To New Fire Marshal
Before being named chief for the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory in April, Joel Shilling was promoted to fire marshal, replacing Joe Fretz, who retired.
Storage Tank Caught Fire At Former LSC Communications Property
Residual product inside a storage tank being removed by a demolition company at the former LSC Communications property on Old 30 caught fire Monday afternoon.
Commissioners OK Salary Analysis With Financial Group
One of the largest expenses for Kosciusko County government is its employee salaries and wages.
Eight Nonprofit Organizations Make Requests For Funding For 2025 To Commissioners
Several of the nonprofit organizations requesting funds Tuesday from the county for 2025 told the Kosciusko County Commissioners about their increases in costs as well as budget cuts from other funding sources.
Sheriff’s Office To Contract With Extra Duty Solutions For Community Use Of Off-Duty Officers
When the community needs the use of off-duty officers for events, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office has found a solution to help manage the requests.
