David L. Slone
Managing Editor
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Francis Takes Ceremonial Oath Of Office As WPD Officer
An officer with an extensive history in law enforcement and firefighting took his ceremonial oath of office as a Warsaw Police Department officer Friday at the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.
Downtown Warsaw Street Milling And Paving Scheduled For Sept. 25-26
Downtown Warsaw parking and driving are tentatively going to be disrupted Sept. 25-26.
Closing Recycling Drop-Off Stations Saved County Money
While presenting the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District’s 2024 budget to the County Council Thursday, Director Tom Ganser explained how the closing of all the recycling drop-off stations last year saved the county money.
County Council Approves Four New Dispatchers For 2024
In 2015, dispatchers handled 77,104 events that went through the central dispatch center. That increased to 91,780 in 2022 and the numbers continue to climb.
Rhoades-Werb Enlists In National Guard For Her Future
Alena Rhoades-Werb has a plan for her future and she’s enlisted in the Indiana Army National Guard to help her bring that plan to fruition.
Warsaw Man Injured In Elkhart County Crash
A Warsaw man was injured in a two-truck accident in Elkhart County Thursday morning after he allegedly failed to yield the right of way.
County ARPA Committee Obligates Remaining Funds
The last of Kosciusko’s American Rescue Plan Act dollars were obligated Wednesday, save for a “cushion” of about $4,000, by the county’s ARPA committee.
Veteran Of The Month Shares The Story Of His Marriage
While the Kosciusko County Veteran of the Month was honored Tuesday for his service to the country, it was his story of how he met and married his wife of 51 years that took the spotlight.
County Council Approves Wage Recommendations, Dept. Budgets For 2024
Before approving the various 2024 budgets department by department, section by section over nearly a three-hour meeting Tuesday night, the Kosciusko County Council approved the wage committee’s recommendations unanimously.
Justice Building Security Ordinance’s Constitutionality Questioned
The constitutionality of an ordinance regarding security at the Kosciusko County Justice Building was questioned at the commissioners meeting Tuesday.
Commissioners OK $400K In ARPA Funds For Sidney Communication Tower
The county’s Sidney communication tower got the first of three needed OKs Tuesday for funding from the commissioners.
Zolman Seriously Injured In Fulton Co. Crash
FULTON COUNTY - Darci Zolman, the retired director for the Kosciusko County Soil & Water Conservation District, was seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday in Fulton County.
9-11 Ceremony Serves As A Call To ‘Never Forget’
At the end of Monday’s ceremony in Warsaw remembering 9-11, a bell was rang to mark the 22nd anniversary of those who died from the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and for those who served and continue to serve the country.
Family Safety Day Returns To Central Park On Saturday
Family Safety Day is returning to Central Park this Saturday with a myriad of free and fun activities and learning for every member of the family.
Marsh Building Being Maintained While Marketing Of Property Ongoing
As the Marsh property is being marketed for potential new retail/grocery stores, the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission on Monday approved several agreements for the building to be taken care while the city owns it.
Court Documents Detail Leesburg Man’s Arrest On Drug Charges
Ten total charges have been filed against the Leesburg man arrested earlier this week after a drug investigation of several weeks by the Indiana State Police.
Alcohol License Approved For Syracuse Restaurant
A Syracuse restaurant received a favorable recommendation Thursday from the Kosciusko County Alcohol Tobacco Commission (ATC) for their alcohol license, while four other businesses had to explain why they previously received violations.
At Maximum Capacity, Animal Shelter Offering Discount On Adult Cats & Dogs
The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County finds itself over capacity and the no-kill shelter needs to find people willing to adopt the cats and dogs housed there.
New Tradition Starts At Warsaw Fire With Ceremony For Battalion Chiefs
As the fairly new fire chief of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Brian Mayo intends to have recognition ceremonies for his department where appropriate, including for any rank any of his firefighters acquires.
Keeping Track: Warsaw Traffic Commission Hears Stats on Stop-Arm Violations, U.S. 30
A hodgepodge of topics were discussed at Wednesday’s short Warsaw Traffic Commission meeting, including statistics for the number of stop-arm violations since the beginning of the school year and for U.S. 30 crashes and citations.
Leesburg Man Arrested On Drug & Gun Charges
LEESBURG - Indiana State Police troopers served a search warrant on Tuesday at a Leesburg address after a drug investigation of several weeks.
Warsaw City Council Hears About Nonprofit Funding Recommendations For 2024
How the city plans to help nonprofits financially in 2024 is more defined in this year’s budgeting process than in past years.
Two Men Injured After Fleeing Police, Crashing Vehicle In Fulton County
FULTON COUNTY - Two men were injured after allegedly fleeing police and crashing a vehicle early Tuesday morning in Fulton County.
Warsaw Man Dies In Morning Crash
A Warsaw man was killed in a two-vehicle accident this morning at the intersection of CRs 350W and 200N in Kosciusko County.
Lost Sparrows Trauma Conference Returns To Area For Third Year
Everyone at one time in their life or another needs someone to lean on.
2 Warsaw Firefighters Take Oath Of Office At BOW Meeting
Mayor Joe Thallemer got a big hug Friday from Tristan Pass, one of two Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighters given the oath of office at the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.
Board Of Works Accepts Grant To Help Bring More Art To Warsaw
Some may find it hard to believe, but the art and culture sector provides more money to Indiana’s economy than agriculture and forestry.
Coroner Explains When An Autopsy Is Required
One of the questions members of the Kosciusko County Council had for the coroner Thursday during the second day of budget hearings was when an autopsy was required.
Sheriff’s Office Informs County Council Of Unpaid $34K Bill From 2020
A $34,000 bill that wasn’t paid by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office in 2020 will be paid this year with an additional appropriation instead of out of the 2024 budget.
Scherer Announces Candidacy For Kosciusko County Northern Commissioner
Syracuse Town Councilman Nathan Scherer announced Thursday that he will be seeking the Kosciusko County Northern Commissioner seat in 2024.
Driver Cited For Failure To Yield In Crash
ELKHART COUNTY - Only minor injuries were reported after a two-vehicle crash Thursday after a Milford woman allegedly failed to yield at the intersection of CRs 17 and 20 in Elkhart County.
County Council Begins 2024 Budget Planning
Listening to the 2024 proposed budgets from the county’s department heads, the Kosciusko County Council on Wednesday heard the same issues that everyone else is facing - prices are increasing, good workers are hard to find and there’s projects on the horizon that need completed.
Commissioners OK Emergency Purchase Of Vehicle By Sheriff’s Office
After hearing why the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office made an emergency purchase of a police vehicle recently, the commissioners unanimously approved the action.
U.S. 30 East Study Nears Halfway Point
The U.S. 30 East study is nearly halfway complete, and on Tuesday the Kosciusko County Commissioners received an update on how the study is progressing.
No Injures Reported When Plane Makes Emergency Landing
No one was injured when a small plane had to make an emergency landing south of Warsaw at 3:24 p.m. Tuesday.
Ray Doering, 101, Honored For 74 Years To Fire Service
AKRON - Ray Doering turned 101 on Aug. 8 and was honored Monday evening for his 74 years of contribution to the Henry Township Fire Department.
Winona Budget Committee Meets With Town Marshal
WINONA LAKE - Hoping to get the town’s 2024 budget completed by the end of 2023, the Winona Lake Town Council budget committee met with Town Marshal Joe Hawn Friday to work on next year’s police budget.
Bowen Center Has Ribbon-Cutting For New Health Clinic In Warsaw
A person diagnosed with a mental illness in their 20s has an increased chance of dying 20 years younger than a peer.
2 Teens Involved In Fulton Co. Police Pursuit
FULTON COUNTY - Two teens were involved in a police pursuit in Fulton County early Thursday morning.
City Employee ‘Book Club’ Seeks To Improve Leadership Skills, Reduce Turnover Rate
Affectionally named The Book Club by city employees who have been through it, the Warsaw Leadership Class seeks to improve leadership skills, reduce the city’s employee turnover rate and get everyone on the same page.
Zimmer Biomet Announces Leadership Transition After CEO Resigns
Zimmer Biomet announced a leadership transition Tuesday after Chief Executive Officer Bryan Hanson resigned to become CEO of the healthcare spinoff at 3M.
City Will See Higher Health Insurance Premium For 2024 Than Expected
After the final 16 budgets were presented to the Warsaw Common Council Monday night, many of them will still need adjusted because the city’s health insurance premium is going to be higher next year than expected.
City Council Endorses Hyett Palma Study Of Downtown Warsaw
City officials now have a road map for the future of the downtown after the Warsaw Common Council unanimously endorsed the Hyett Palma Study Monday.
Election Board Approves Resolutions For Town Elections, Sets Early Voting
Now that the town conventions are over for Claypool, Pierceton and Sidney, the Kosciusko County Election Board made several decisions Monday for the Nov. 7 elections, including early voting times and vote center locations.
Bowling Against Bullying Reminds Everyone To Be A Buddy, Not A Bully
Before there were strikes, spares and gutter balls at Saturday’s Bowling Against Bullying, speaker Chris Cage, of Willie 103.5, reminded everyone why it’s important to be a buddy and not a bully.
ICAC Task Force Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Roanoke Couple
ROANOKE - A Roanoke couple were arrested for crimes against children after the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force initiated a criminal investigation on Wednesday.
Retiring Battalion Chief Brubaker Considers Firefighting ‘The Best Job In The World’
At his retirement party Friday, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Battalion Chief Mike Brubaker gave his fellow firefighters some advice.
Warsaw BOW Awards 2 Sidewalk Projects To SiteWorx
Six companies bid on the Center Street and Bronson Street sidewalks improvement projects, but at the end of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, both were awarded to the lowest bidder - SiteWorx Services LLC.
Grose Steps Down From BOW, Replaced By Quance
Councilman and Mayor-elect Jeff Grose announced Friday he was resigning from the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety, effective Sept. 1.
