LOCAL NEWS

Several Organizations Co-Sponsor Their First Speak Our Truth Project: Child Safety & Human Rights Rally On Sept. 21

ELKHART - The community is invited to gather for the first Speak Our Truth Project: Child Safety & Human Rights Rally on Sept. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Elkhart Civic Plaza, 350 S. Main St., Elkhart.

Abbott, Snow: Applications Now Open For 2025 Statehouse Internships

STATEHOUSE – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

Wawasee Breaks Ground On New Milford Elementary School

MILFORD – Wawasee School Corporation held a groundbreaking at the site of the new Milford Elementary School Tuesday, with construction of the building to start in the next few weeks.

Manchester University Welcomes Largest Incoming Class In Four Years

NORTH MANCHESTER – Manchester University's incoming enrollment for the 2024-25 academic year is up 17% from last year, making this the University's largest incoming class since 2020.

Annual Fruit & Nut Sale Kicks Off

A fall tradition is back with arrival of The Salvation Army's annual Fruit & Nut Sale, a fundraiser spearheaded by the organization's volunteer women's auxiliary group.

Claassen Appointed To Etna Green Town Board, Takes Oath Of Office

Twenty years ago, Aaron Rovenstine appointed Keith Claassen to the Etna Green Town Board.

Change Order Will Cover Additional Engineering Work For Drainage On Chinworth Trail Extension

A change order approved Tuesday by the Kosciusko County Commissioners for the County Parks and Recreation Board’s agreement with Triad Services will cover additional engineering costs for a drain under Old 30.

Tax Certificate Sales Approved For 2 Leesburg Properties

Two properties with liens against them for overdue high tax bills may eventually get back on the tax rolls after the Kosciusko County commissioners on Tuesday approved tax certificate sales for each one.

Pipe Collapse Under Jail Kitchen Costs County Over $40K

A pipe collapse underneath the Kosciusko County Jail kitchen will cost the county over $40,000.

IAWC Issues Boil Water Advisory For Certain Winona Lake & Warsaw Customers

Indiana American Water Company’s Warsaw district has issued a boil water advisory affecting approximately 1,100 customers in the city of Warsaw and near Winona Lake after a crews needed to make emergency repairs in its system, which is expected to be completed on Wednesday, Aug. 28.

2 Men With Ties To Kosciusko County Found Dead In Florida From Gas Leak

Two men with ties to Kosciusko County died from a gas leak in a Fort Myers Beach, Fla., home this past weekend.

Recovery Rock Makes A Move To Downtown Fort Wayne For Year Five

FORT WAYNE – The Mom of an Addict Inc. is hosting the fifth annual Recovery Rocks at a new location - Headwaters Park East – Lincoln Pavilion, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 2 to 6 p.m.

Railroad Tracks Closed Sept. 3-9

Norfolk Southern will close Winona Avenue at the north/south railroad tracks from Sept. 3-9 to complete work on the tracks, according to the city of Warsaw.

Microsurfacing On Multiple Streets In Warsaw Begins Wednesday

Microsurfacing will take place on several Warsaw streets beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 28, according to a news release from the city of Warsaw.

SAWA Nut Sale

Mayor Jeff Grose placed the first order to kick off the annual Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fruit, Candy and Nut Sale.