David L. Slone
Managing Editor
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County Parks Board Discusses Status Of RFPs
Request for proposals (RFPs) were the main topic of discussion by the Kosciusko County Parks and Recreation Board Thursday.
Retiring Battalion Chief Called ‘One Of The Best’
A second-generation firefighter with 34 years of experience on the job retired Wednesday, with plenty of friends, family and co-workers at Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Station No. 2 to celebrate him for his retirement party.
IDOE Releases IREAD-3 Results
Nearly 1 in 5 students are still struggling to read by the end of third grade in Indiana.
Winona Council OKs Consultant Agreement With Former Clerk
WINONA LAKE - A former clerk-treasurer for Winona Lake will serve as a consultant for the town as it works through bookkeeping issues that have developed in the clerk-treasurer’s office over about the last year.
Holder Receives Scholarship, Wellness Committee Earns Award
A scholarship and an award were presented Tuesday during the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting.
Commissioners Approve Justice Building Security Ordinance
What can be carried into the Kosciusko County Justice Building and to where got more restrictive after the commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday.
Commissioners Give Their OK To Sheriff’s Office SROs For Valley, Warsaw Schools
Following the Kosciusko County Council’s unanimous approval on Thursday, the Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved the hiring of two school resource officers from the sheriff’s office for Tippecanoe Valley and Warsaw schools.
Grant Provides Beaman Home With New Awnings, Sign
Whether you’re driving by or stopping in at The Beaman Home, the first two things you might notice are a new awning on the north side of the building and a new sign.
City Plan Commission Reviews Proposed Ordinances On Dumpsters & Warehousing
Two proposed ordinances were discussed by the Warsaw Plan Commission Monday, with one on dumpsters being tabled and the other one on warehousing approved to be recommended to city council.
5th Annual Bowling Against Bullying Slated For Aug. 19
Last week a person messaged Shaun Mudd and told him his Bowling Against Bullying has helped them help their daughter and they were already looking forward to this year’s event.
Lucky 7 Owners Give Back To Community Through Giveaway
Lucky 7 Car Store recently gave away 250 backpacks filled with school supplies.
County Veteran Service Officer Moved To Full-Time Position
Because of the quality of work Veteran Service Officer Darryl McDowell has been doing since he was hired, the Kosciusko County Council Thursday night approved to make his position full time.
County Council Approves Additional SROs From Sheriff’s Office For Warsaw, Valley Schools
Besides being the first line of defense, the role of school resource officers is broad, but the most important thing is building relationships with the students, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Doug Light told the County Council Thursday.
Democrats Confirm Sidney Town Convention Date & Time
The date for the Sidney town convention is confirmed for 1 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Community Room, Kosciusko County Democratic Party Chair Vicki Morton said Thursday.
Traffic Commission Discusses Bison Lane, Justice Building Permit Parking
Bison Lane is a two-way road that runs parallel to and between Lake and Buffalo streets and intersects with a one-way alley that goes west from Buffalo to Lake.
Dow & Hawkins Take Their Off-Stage Friendship Back To The Stage For ‘Always ... Patsy Cline’
Friendship is at the heart of the story in “Always ... Patsy Cline,” so for longtime friends Kira Lace Hawkins and Jennifer Dow to play the two roles in the Wagon Wheel production of the jukebox musical is a special treat for both of them.
Airport Emergency Plan, Marketing Taking Flight For Warsaw
If there’s ever an emergency at the Warsaw Municipal Airport, Manager Nick King wants to have a plan on how to handle it.
GOP Announces Town Convention Info For Claypool, Pierceton
Dates, times and locations for the Republican conventions for the towns of Claypool and Pierceton were announced Tuesday afternoon.
Visitors Center Mural Provides A Colorful Background For Photos
The new mural at the Kosciusko County Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitor Center is meant to be photographed by itself or as backdrop as a way to promote the county as well as art in the community.
Congressman Yakym Talks Manufacturing, Ag & Transportation On District Tour
As part of his “Make it, Grow it, Move it” August district tour, Second District Congressman Rudy Yakym made a stop at DePuy-Synthes Tuesday.
Bicyclist Killed In Monday Crash
A 21-year-old bicyclist was killed Monday night when his bicycle collided with a truck.
Warsaw City Council Hears First Half Of 2024 Budgets
On their first night of examining proposed budgets for 2024, the Warsaw Common Council reviewed 25 budgets from seven departments during the course of its nearly three-hour meeting Monday night.
Back-To-School Cookout Continues Growing In Winona Lake
WINONA LAKE - Whether it was the Mountain Dew, free food or just the fact that it was one of the last summer activities before the start of school, more people showed up to the back-to-school cookout lunch Monday in Winona Lake than Police Chief Joe Hawn expected.
Warsaw Redevelopment Commission Approves Resolutions For Ongoing Projects
Two public hearings, approval of three resolutions and two agreement approvals by the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission advanced the Gatke, Marsh and Owens projects a little further Monday.
Minor Injuries Reported In Saturday Night Crash
Alcohol appears to be a contributing factor to a Saturday night crash on McKenna Road.
Town Conventions To Be Held Within Two Weeks
The town conventions for this year’s election are to be held by state law on or before Aug. 21, according to Kosciusko County Republican Party Chair Mike Ragan.
Pet Adoptions Take Place During AWL’s Birthday Bash
PIERCETON - A good number of people turned out Saturday to the birthday bash at the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, but it’s the adoptions that took place that made the event special.
Family Festival Brings Hundreds Out To Enjoy Fun & Food In Winona Lake
WINONA LAKE - With the annual Family Festival in the Miller Sunset Pavilion for the first time, the occasional rain outside Saturday couldn’t keep a few hundred people from enjoying the free three-hour event for Winona Lake residents.
BOW Opens, Awards Fuel Bids For 2024
City of Warsaw will be able to get fuel in 2024 for a few cents less than it’s paying for in 2023.
Camp HERO Concludes With Law Enforcement Day
What’s in like to stay in jail? How does a SWAT team enter a room? What’s the proper way to hold a gun? Why is wearing safety belts important?
Establishments That Sell Alcohol Can Keep Those Under 21 Out Of The Bar Area
When Indiana House Bill 1200 went into effect July 1, it amended state law to allow for minors under 21 to be seated with their parents/guardians in the bar areas of licensed premises.
Friends Remember Congresswoman Walorski One Year Later
One year after the tragic vehicle accident that claimed the lives of U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and three others, Walorski’s friends and colleagues are still in disbelief over her passing. They recall her as a force to be reckoned with, but also remember her faith, her optimism and her desire to want to help people.
YPN From Zimmer Biomet Hosts Picnic For BBBS
With schools starting back up locally next week, Young Professionals Network hosted a picnic Wednesday at Central Park for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Camp HERO Offers Kids The Opportunity To Learn About First Responders
Over a three-day period, about 140 kids ages 8 to 13 are learning about first responders from the very men and women who put their lives on the line every day in their careers.
Candidate Filing Ends With Few Elections To Be Held
The small town candidate filings ended at noon Tuesday, resulting in only four political party town conventions to be scheduled and four town elections on Nov. 7.
CARES Sees Big Requests For Emergency Shelter
The two biggest requests for assistance for the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s CARES (Community Assistance, Resources, Emergency Services) program are emergency shelter and general support.
Commissioners Approve Acceptance Of State Public Health Funding
County Commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday to accept state public health funding, though the amount was uncertain as of their meeting Tuesday.
County Approves ARPA Funds For Sidney Broadband, Greenway Extension, Trail Plan
The town of Sidney will have access to broadband internet by about the third quarter of 2024 thanks to ARPA funds from the county and Kosciusko REMC/Kosciusko Connect.
Whitaker Is August Veteran Of The Month
An Army veteran who was stationed near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in Korea for over a year is the August 2023 Kosciusko County Veteran of the Month.
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