LOCAL NEWS

Sen. Mishler Speaks On Medicaid, U.S. 30 At Legislative Review Session

Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) was the sole state legislator at Friday’s Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Legislative Review Session, but he discussed a number of bills down at the Statehouse without breaking a sweat.

Indiana Senate Bill 1 Is Priority For This Legislative Session, Mishler Says

Asked about education bills that are likely to be passed this year by the Indiana legislature, Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) said Senate Bill 1 was probably the priority, which deals with literacy and retention of third-graders.

Jefferson Having Fundraiser For Wheelchair For Sixth-Grader

WINONA LAKE – Through Feb. 16, sales from the Happy Beans program at Jefferson Elementary School will go to help sixth-grader Israel Gagnon get a new wheelchair.

Mitchell To Run For County Commissioner Instead Of Council

There’s been a little shakeup for the Republican primary election for the three Kosciusko County Council at-large positions and northern district county commissioner.

Pierceton Has First Readings On Police, Fire Ordinances

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council held first readings for two ordinances and approved a change in how paid hours for the Pierceton Police Department work during a special meeting Thursday.

Louis Dreyfus Tax Abatement Request Tabled To County Council’s March Meeting

At the request of Steve Snyder, attorney for Louis Dreyfus Company, the Kosciusko County Council on Thursday tabled the hearing for the tax abatement and waiver for LDC to their March 14 meeting.

LITE Founder Updates County Council On Services Nonprofit Provides

Much has happened for LITE (Living In Transition Effectively), in the past year especially, and Executive Director and Founder Tammy Cotton shared that information with the Kosciusko County Council Thursday.

Burket Council Discusses Town Cleanup

BURKET – Cleaning up the town was a topic of discussion during the Burket Council meeting Thursday.

PeekMed Opens Warsaw Office

PeekMed celebrated the opening of its Warsaw office with a ribbon-cutting with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Thursday.

Ivy Tech Warsaw To Celebrate Black History Month With Speaker Dr. Marvin Curtis

The community is invited to join Ivy Tech Community College Warsaw in celebrating Black History Month with a special presentation by Dr. Marvin Curtis titled “Lift Every Voice.”

ProPEL U.S. 30E Study Team To Visit Warsaw

The ProPEL U.S. 30 East study team will be in Warsaw on Tuesday, Feb. 13 and New Haven on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cardiologist Presents At Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital On Heart Health

In recognition of National Heart Month, Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, 2101 E. Dubois Drive, Warsaw, is hosting a free education event on Feb. 20 about heart disease prevention, symptoms and treatment.

Mobile Home A Total Loss After Wednesday Night Fire

A family of three made it safely out of a house fire late Wednesday night, but their home is a total loss.

Manchester Council Pledges $400K To MU Lilly Grant

NORTH MANCHESTER – At Wednesday night's meeting, the Manchester Town Council voted to pledge $400,000 over the course of two years toward a Lilly Grant with Manchester University.

Clevenger Insurance Rolling Out ‘Women Business Of The Year’ Award

Clevenger Insurance is celebrating women’s achievements this year for International Women’s Day with their first Kosciusko Women Business of the Year Award.