LOCAL NEWS

Wiesehan, Gearhart Seeking Franklin Township Trustee Position

Two women have filed for the Franklin Township trustee position as of Friday - Ann Wiesehan and Ashley Gearhart.

Utility Contracts Approved At Board Of Works Meeting

Contracts with the city of Warsaw go before the Board of Public Works and Safety, and Utility Superintendent Brian Davison had a handful of them Friday for the board to approve.

BOW Approves $1.6M Contract For HVAC Work At Warsaw City Hall

It’ll cost more than $1.6 million and take over a year to replace the HVAC in the Warsaw City Hall with most of the funding coming from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and a lawsuit settlement.

Dekko Foundation Awards Cardinal $3,000

Cardinal Services has received a $3,000 grant from the Dekko Foundation for its Claypool Head Start classroom.

Symphony Announces 10th Annual Young Artist Competition

The Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts’ Symphony of the Lakes announced its 10th Annual Young Artist Competition, on Jan. 25 at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center.

Abbott Is South Whitley Elementary Spelling Bee Champion

SOUTH WHITLEY – Maddie Abbott was spelling bee champion after spelling five words correctly in four rounds of the Scripps National Spelling Bee competition at South Whitley Elementary School Thursday.

Warsaw Education Foundation Grants Funding To Teacher Projects

The Warsaw Education Foundation, a local nonprofit organization supporting educational excellence in Warsaw Community Schools, awarded $16,514 in Red Apple Grants to 17 teachers throughout the school system in early December.

Two Edgewood Students Win VFW Essay Contest

Seventh-grade Edgewood Middle School students Maryam Anwar and Liam Everett were announced Thursday as local winners of the Veterans of Foreign Wars writing contest.

Right To Life Of North Central Indiana Hires Youth Outreach Coordinator

Right to Life of North Central Indiana announced Leah Masen as their youth outreach coordinator. This position will help the organization expand its efforts to encourage and equip high school and college students to stand for life in the North Central Indiana region, according to a provided news release.

Warsaw Racquet Club New Owners & Management Offering ‘More’ To The Community

Warsaw Racquet Club has new management and a new ownership team that hopes to draw people into the facility at 3919 Ind. 15 that may have never stepped into the club before in its 48 years of existence.

Warsaw Chemical Expanding With Acquisition Of Detroit Street Complex From Cary & Mike Lewis

A news release from Lewis Salvage and another one from Warsaw Chemical Thursday announced Warsaw Chemical acquired the Detroit Street Complex, 3454 N. Detroit St., from Cary and Mike Lewis and the sale has been finalized.

Van Hawk Receives Nine-Year Sentence For Repeatedly Stalking Woman

A Warsaw man received a nine-year sentence after he was found guilty of repeatedly stalking a woman from 2020 to 2023.

County Parks Board Hears Master Trail Plan Update

Kosciusko County Parks and Recreation Board heard updates and discussed priorities for 2025 at a meeting on Thursday.

Debra Collier’s School Of Dance Joins With The Beaman Home

The faculty of Debra Collier's School of Dance in Warsaw thanks everyone for their donations they received during their annual toy and food drive.

County ARPA Committee Approves Grant Funding Reassignment For Fair

Before looking at what American Rescue Plan Act dollars were left, what projects are under contract and what’s been appropriated, the county’s ARPA Committee heard one last request Wednesday to reassign grand funds.