David L. Slone
Managing Editor
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Judges Approved For $250K Additional Appropriation For Pauper Counsel
Superior Court III Judge Chad Miner went before the Kosciusko County Council Thursday to ask for an additional appropriation of $250,000 for pauper counsel for the remainder of 2024.
Police Crack Down On Speeders During Blitzes
Growing up, one of Warsaw Police Department Capt. Joel Beam’s favorite parts about elementary school was show and tell.
Speed Limit On Husky Trail: When Is It 25 Or 35?
With Warsaw Community Schools starting the school year on Friday, there appears to be some question as to what the speed limit on Husky Trail in Warsaw is by Harrison Elementary School.
Hanes Resigns From Etna Green Town Council
ETNA GREEN - Etna Green Town Councilman Jason Hanes resigned from the board Wednesday, effective immediately.
Pickleball Tournament To Benefit First Responders
Proceeds from the Helping Heroes Pickleball Tournament at Limitless Park in Winona Lake Aug. 17-18 will go toward first responder mental health.
Levy Increase Approved For Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory
In presenting the proposed 2025 budgets to the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board Tuesday, Chief Joel Shilling began by reporting the territory’s request for a levy increase was approved.
Proposed City Budgets Include 2.5% Raise, Longevity For Employees
Along with a proposed 2.5% increase for city employees, budgets presented to the Warsaw Common Council on Monday included something new for 2025 - longevity pay.
City Council Tables Fire Territory Merit System Resolution
In order to give Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighters more time to have their questions answered about a merit system, the Common Council Monday tabled a resolution that would have rejected it.
SBA Releases Compliance Report Of Plain Township
Indiana State Board of Accounts filed its compliance engagement report of Plain Township for Jan. 1, 2019, to Dec. 31, 2022, on July 31, finding five instances of non-compliance.
Warsaw Redevelopment Commissioners OK Agreement Amendment To Accelerate Airport Park
An amendment to the agreement with DLZ Engineering approved by the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission on Monday will accelerate the process for the Warsaw Airport Park.
Speaking Up Against Bullying Encouraged During Annual Bowling Event
Over a hundred kids and their parents had fun Saturday during Bowling Against Bullying at The Bowling Alley in Warsaw.
Big Lots In Warsaw Among Hundreds To Close
Big Lots had a grand opening for its store at 2806 Frontage Road, Warsaw, Dec. 10, 2022. Friday, shoppers began receiving a promotion in their email that the Warsaw location “will soon be closing” and “deep discounts” were being offered and “everything must be sold now.”
Warsaw Board Of Works Goes With Higher Bid For WPD Security System
Due to some concerns with the company offering the lowest bid on a security and surveillance camera system for the Warsaw Police Department, the Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday approved the bid that was about $16,000 more.
Parcel Of Land Donated To City For Park Near The Grove
A parcel of land in The Grove donated to the city of Warsaw from The Groninger Group LLC will be developed into a small park.
Claypool Man Finds Big Savings In Going Solar
CLAYPOOL - Kurt Carlson was so impressed with how much money he is saving with solar panels for his residential property, he wanted to tell his community about it.
Camp HERO Comes To An End After 3 ‘Amazing’ Days
Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Sgt. Doug Light had one word to describe Camp HERO 2024 at Thursday evening’s graduation ceremony, and Sheriff Jim Smith agreed with him.
Taqueria El Comal Gets Favorable Recommendation For Alcohol License
Taqueria El Comal received a favorable recommendation from the Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission Thursday for a new beer, wine and liquor license.
County ARPA Committee Recommending Funds For Fair & 7 County Projects
The roofs of the Beef Barn and the Home & Family Arts Building at the fairgrounds are in bad shape. The current electrical infrastructure is inadequate.
Medtronic Looking To Stay In Warsaw
Medtronic will be staying in Warsaw for the “foreseeable future” after all.
Crash, Boom, Bang! Camp HERO Begins Each Day With Live Demonstrations
Each day of Camp HERO begins with live demonstrations that tie in to the day’s rotations.
Camp HERO ‘Off To A Good Start’ With Nearly 200 Kids
In its fifth year, Camp HERO (Honor, Excellence, Respect, Opportunity) has grown to just shy of 200 kids.
Justice Building Renovation Project On Track For A 2025 Completion
After presenting a change order for the Justice Building renovations project Tuesday to the county commissioners, County Administrator Marsha McSherry provided an update on the project’s progress.
‘Beautiful’ Celebrates The Life, Love And Legacy Of Carole King
Even if you don’t think you know the music of Carole King, Caroline Patterson is pretty sure that you do.
As Resource Navigator, Shanna Wallen Directs Inmates On Verge Of Release
As the Kosciusko County Recovery Program (KCRP) resource navigator, Shanna Wallen sees herself as a sort of traffic director.
Sports Editor Dealing With Stage 5 Kidney Disease
Almost since he was born, Times-Union Sports Editor Connor McCann has had issues with his kidneys.
Schmucker Seeking County Auditor Position
As the Kosciusko County Auditor’s Office chief deputy, Alyssa J. Schmucker is already involved in about everything the auditor does.
C/S Portables Offers Mom-Approved Portable Restrooms
If you used one of the portable toilets at the Kosciusko County Fair, Columbia City’s Old Settlers Day, Brandt’s Harley Davidson’s July 4th celebration, Hog Waller or a number of car shows this year, you may have already experienced one of the products C/S Portables offers.
Bowling Against Bullying Looks To Strike Down Growing Bullying Statistics
During the 2022-23 school year, 38% of reported bullying incidents in Indiana schools were verbal, with 30% being physical.
Health First Kosciusko Making Progress On Core Services
When it comes to healthcare services, Indiana is ranked in the bottom 10 of the 50 U.S. states.
Warsaw BZA Approves Variance For Smaller Setback
With a neighbor’s concern about traffic line of sight addressed, the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance Monday for a smaller yard setback.
League Of Women Voters Working To Get People Registered To Vote
Along with pony rides, line dancing and a host of other activities at the Western-themed Third Friday downtown Warsaw last night was a booth for the League of Women Voters for people to get registered to vote.
City Continues Cleanup After Tuesday’s Storm
City of Warsaw employees are still cleaning up after early Tuesday morning’s storm, but they’re making headway, Public Works Superintendent Dustin Dillon told the Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday.
U.S. 30’s Future May Depend On Indiana’s Next Governor
Whoever the next governor of Indiana is, current Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said it’s crucial that they get on board with the U.S. 30 freeway project.
Gov. Holcomb Surprises Craig Allebach With Sagamore Of The Wabash
WINONA LAKE - Craig Allebach’s health may affect his future as the Winona Lake town manager, but Thursday he was shown how much he’s appreciated and loved for everything he’s done for the local communities over more than four decades.
Bowen Center Opens Crisis Receiving & Stabilization Services Unit
PIERCETON - Bowen Center opened its doors Thursday for its new Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Unit within its psychiatric hospital at 9 Pequignot Drive, Pierceton.
County Primary Post-Election Audit Results Are In
Results of the 2024 Kosciusko County primary post-election audit are in and they show that local voters can trust their votes are counted and counted accurately.
U.S. 30 Summit Brings Local & State Leaders Together In Warsaw
If U.S. 30 doesn’t become a freeway, it could not only mean the loss of jobs and economic growth for the seven Indiana counties along the corridor, but also more lives lost from accidents.
‘Murder On The Orient Express’ Actors Keep Play’s Plot A Mystery
After playing The Beast in “Disney’s Beauty & The Beast” at the beginning of this summer season, and then two ensemble roles, Liam Fisher is returning to a lead role in the murder mystery “Murder on the Orient Express” at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts.
County Commissioners Question Providing Nonprofits With Funding
The future of Kosciusko County government providing funding to local nonprofit organizations is uncertain.
Number Of Trees Down From Tuesday Morning’s Storm
Along with thousands of people losing power across the county and beyond, the storm that swept through Kosciusko County late Monday night and into early Tuesday morning fell a number of trees, resulting in some damage to cars, homes and other property.
Downtown Warsaw YMCA Reaches More Of The Community
Downtown Warsaw YMCA is only about a nine-minute drive from the main YMCA campus north of U.S. 30, but the downtown facility reaches people that otherwise may not be served.
Gateway Grove Rebrands & Moves To Next Phase
The housing addition being developed where the former Madison Elementary School once stood along North Union Street has changed its name and added to the type of residences it offers.
Warsaw Council OKs ERA Extension, 4 Tax Abatement Continuations
Along with approving compliance forms for the continuation of four tax abatements Monday, the Warsaw Common Council also approved a resolution extending the economic revitalization area for Wildman for another 10 years.
Leesburg’s Kip Tom At Rally When Shooter Attempts Assassination Of Trump
Saturday’s attempted assassination on former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a political rally in Butler, Pa., felt “surreal” to Ambassador Kip Tom, Leesburg.
Rowland Retires From Fire Service After Years Of Planting Knowledge
As a farmer, Travis Rowland plants crops. As a Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighter for the last three decades, Lt. Rowland has planted knowledge in the minds of the other firefighters.
1st Habitat For Humanity Panel Build In Kosciusko County Takes Place At Wildman
Panels for Kimber Boyd’s future Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County home in Mentone were constructed Friday at Wildman in Warsaw by about four dozen Wildman volunteers.
Kosciusko Board Of Realtors Celebrates Office With 2 Chamber Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies
NORTH WEBSTER - Kosciusko Board of Realtors (KBOR) has had a “home” of its own for the last year, but Thursday morning they celebrated their office in North Webster with the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township and the Kosciusko chambers of commerce to let everyone know about it.
Alcohol And Tobacco Board
Longtime Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission President Elim Smith has resigned from the board.
First Monthly Community Chat Scheduled For July 17
Three organizations will be holding community chats over the next several months, with the first one set for Wednesday, July 17.
