David L. Slone
Managing Editor
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Mitchell Lauded For Her Knowledge, Work & Integrity At Reception
It is because of Sue Ann Mitchell’s institutional knowledge, hard work and integrity that voters should elect her as the next northern district county commissioner, Indiana Sen. Ryan Mishler told the crowd at Mitchell’s reception Monday evening.
Community Turns Out To Build Beds For Children
Across the country there are children who go without a bed to sleep on. They end up sleeping on chairs, couches, a pile of blanket or directly on the floor.
County Candidate Forum Is Wednesday Night
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce will host a county candidate forum Wednesday at Warsaw City Hall.
Walmart Selling ‘Warsaw Opoly’ Board Game
If you’ve stopped in the Warsaw Walmart over the past few days, you may have seen a display near the checkout lanes for “Warsaw Opoly.”
Board Of Works Accepts Largest Community Crossings Grant Warsaw’s Received
Warsaw Public Works Superintendent Dustin Dillon asked the Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday to accept the largest Community Crossings Matching Grant the city has ever received.
County Election Candidates File Pre-Primary Finance Reports
All county candidates for the 2024 primary election had until noon Friday to turn their pre-primary campaign finance report in to the county clerk’s office.
Schmitt Completes Return To Firefighting With Oath Of Office
Firefighting runs so deep in Brandon Schmitt’s blood that he rejoined the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory in 2023 after a hiatus.
South Whitley Officer No Longer With Police Department; Charges Dismissed Against Teen
South Whitley police officer Brian R.P. Schimmel is no longer with the town, and the criminal case against a teen he stopped Jan. 24 has been dismissed. On Friday, Whitley County Prosecutor D.J. Sigler dismissed a pending criminal case against 18-year-old Vivian Augustus, according to a news release from the Whitley County Prosecutor’s Office.
Vehicle Rolls After Hitting Embankment
A teen suffered abrasions and pain after her vehicle hit an embankment, causing it to roll over.
Updates On Trail Extension, Master Plan Given To County Parks Board
Phase 1 of the Chinworth trail extension could be completed this year, the Kosciusko County Department of Parks and Recreation Board heard from Triad Associates Inc. at their meeting Thursday.
1 Injured In 2-Vehicle Crash
A woman was taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle accident Wednesday.
County ARPA Committee Reviews Completed Grants
With Kosciusko County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds dwindling down, the ARPA committee met Wednesday to see where they stood and what was left to be done.
Winona Council Makes Clarifications On Farmers Market Agreement
WINONA LAKE - Clarifications were made on the farmers market agreement by the Winona Lake Town Council Tuesday before it was unanimously approved.
South Whitley Town Council Issues Statement On Officer’s Traffic Stop Of Teen
SOUTH WHITLEY - The South Whitley Town Council issued a statement today urging “patience” regarding an officer’s traffic stop of an 18-year-old girl on Jan. 24.
Suspect Arrested In Triple Murder Case Involving Warsaw Woman
LAWRENCE - A suspect in Friday’s triple homicide in Lawrence, Ind., was apprehended Monday.
South Whitley Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash
A South Whitley man is dead and a North Manchester woman injured after a two-vehicle accident Monday evening.
1 Suffers Smoke Inhalation In Silver Lake Fire
SILVER LAKE - One person was taken to a hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire Monday afternoon.
Warsaw Common Council OKs Blight Designation Resolution
As part of a grant application to acquire funds to demolish the former Jomac Products buildings at the corner of Smith Street and Winona Avenue, the Warsaw Common Council approved a resolution Monday designating the structures as blighted.
Brad Chambers, Candidate For Governor, Says He’s ‘Passionate’ About Indiana
In his campaign to be Indiana’s next governor, Brad Chambers touts himself as an outsider who has a passion for the state.
South Whitley Officer Under Scrutiny Over Traffic Stop Of Teen
SOUTH WHITLEY - Criticism against a South Whitley police officer and the department was rampant over the weekend after a video of the officer’s traffic stop of an 18-year-old girl was put online by her father.
Pinwheels ‘Planted’ On Courthouse Lawn For Child Abuse Prevention Month
Pinwheels on the courthouse lawn spun quickly and nonstop Friday as if to remind those gathered to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month that the need to end child abuse can’t come quick enough.
Huffer And Wilson Running For County Coroner
With early voting started this week and the May primary less than a month away, contested candidates were asked to respond to three questions.
Moyer & Prince Seek To Be Next County Surveyor
With early voting started this week and the May primary less than a month away, contested candidates were asked to respond to three questions.
Stillwater Hospice Gives County Council First Quarterly Update
In just the first three months of 2024, Stillwater Hospice provided services to almost five dozen Kosciusko residents, CEO Leslie Friedel told the County Council Thursday in a quarterly update.
Firefighters Battle 2 Blazes In Less Than 11 Hours
NORTH WEBSTER - The Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory - along with three other fire departments assisting - was kept busy Wednesday night through Thursday morning responding to two fires.
3 Republicans Vying For N. District Commissioner
With early voting started this week and the May primary less than a month away, contested candidates were asked to respond to three questions.
Candidates For Circuit Court Judge Respond To Questions
With early voting started this week and the May primary less than a month away, contested candidates were asked to respond to three questions.
Aviation Commissioners Award Taxiway Project To Phend & Brown
The winning bid for the Warsaw Municipal Airport taxiway E-1 rehabilitation project came in $371,977 less than the engineer’s estimate.
Winona Council Approves Pavilion & Farmer’s Market Fees Despite Disagreements
WINONA LAKE - Conflict between Winona Lake Town Council members over issues surrounding the Miller Sunset Pavilion was on display during a special meeting Tuesday.
Commissioners Updated On Redevelopment Commission, HELP
An annual report on the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission and a quarterly update on the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) were given to the County Commissioners at their meeting Tuesday.
County Commissioners Approve Resolution On Employee Vacation, Paid Leave Policies
County attorney Ed Ormsby presented a resolution to the county commissioners on Tuesday amending and restating the county’s vacation policy and amending the personal paid leave policy for county employees.
Two Suffer Injuries In U.S. 30 Crash
Two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a crash on U.S. 30 Monday after a driver allegedly failed to yield at an intersection.
City Having Engineering Analyses Done For Hand Ave. Viaduct, City Hall Water Issues
Engineering analyses will be conducted on the Hand Avenue viaduct and Warsaw City Hall second-story rooftop mezzanine to help find solutions for the flooding and leaking, respectfully, that occur at those locations.
Officer Mangun Takes Oath Of Office For WPD
With his one-year probationary period completed, Warsaw Police Department officer Cody R. Mangun was given the ceremonial oath of office Monday morning by Mayor Jeff Grose.
Fire & Water Damage Home In Mentone
MENTONE - Firefighters were on the scene of a house fire in Mentone for about four hours Sunday night.
Marsh Building Not Luring Tenants In
The old Marsh building on South Buffalo Street in Warsaw may be sitting empty for a while longer.
Nappanee Woman, Child Injured In One-Vehicle Accident
A Nappanee woman and a 9-year-old boy were seriously injured after being ejected from a vehicle that left the road for an unknown reason.
All Animals At Isaiah 11 Ministry Removed After Investigation
Isaiah 11 Ministry eliminated its animal rescue and refuge part of its ministry after a nearly two-month investigation by county and state officials and PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
Sheriff Tells County Council About Resource Navigator In Request For Additional Appropriation
At its first informational meeting - or “pre-meeting meeting” - on Thursday, the Kosciusko County Council heard about the new position of resource navigator from Sheriff Jim Smith.
Plymouth Woman Injured In Crash In Atwood
ATWOOD - A Plymouth woman was injured and transported to a hospital after her vehicle went off the road, hit two trees and overturned early Friday morning in Atwood.
AkzoNobel Announces New Investments At North American Sites
AkzoNobel is investing more than $30 million in its North America Power Coatings manufacturing sites, including the Warsaw facility.
County Council Hears About Proposed Ordinance To Eliminate Some Mobile Home Assessments
A proposal for an exemption ordinance eliminating the taxation of mobile homes assessed as personal property was brought before the Kosciusko County Council Thursday morning at their informational meeting.
State Officials, County Candidates Meet With Public At GOP Fish Fry
It might be spring break week but that didn’t keep people away from Wednesday’s Kosciusko County Republican Party fish fry, including political candidates and state officials.
Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Donating Old Engine To Macy Fire Dept.
A 1991 Pierce fire engine the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory has been using for training will be donated to the Macy Volunteer Fire Department.
Governor Candidates Answer A Number Of Questions At Forum
For 90 minutes Monday evening, three of the six Republican candidates vying to be Indiana’s next governor answered 14 questions on a number of topics.
Voters Reminded Of Upcoming Election Deadlines
Kosciusko County Clerk for the Circuit and Superior Courts Ann Torpy reminds voters of the upcoming deadlines for the May 7 primary.
Election Board Dismisses Complaint Against Huffer Signs
The complaint filed against Coroner Tyler Huffer by Prairie Township Trustee Julia Goon regarding Huffer’s election sign was dismissed 3-0 by the Kosciusko County Election Board Friday.
Birthing Center Transferring From Parkview Whitley To Parkview Kosciusko
Parkview Whitley Hospital Family Birthing Center is relocating to the new Parkview Kosciusko Hospital this fall.
Governor Candidate Forum Will Feature Four Candidates
Four Republican candidates for Indiana governor will take part in Monday’s candidate forum hosted by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.
