LOCAL NEWS

Shilling Supported By Department, Family In New Role As Fire Chief

If the number of hugs and handshakes Joel Shilling received Friday after his ceremonial oath of office as the new Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory chief is any indication, he’s a well-liked individual.

Hathaway, Yakym, Rokita Speak At GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

NORTH WEBSTER - Republicans attending the Kosciusko County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday night got to hear from three speakers.

Bids Opened For 2 Warsaw Street Projects And 3 Trucks

Three bid openings took place at the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Friday.

Girl Scouts Elect Board Members At Annual Celebration Event

FORT WAYNE – Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana elected the following board members at their annual celebration event April 27 at Camp Ella J. Logan near Syracuse:

Ivy Tech Fort Wayne/Warsaw Surpasses Ivy Tech Day Goal

FORT WAYNE – Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw raised more than $11,000 during the second annual Ivy Tech Day on Apr. 23 thanks to the support of the community, alumni and employees.

Dispose Of Unused Prescription Medication Properly To Avoid Abuse

A primary youth substance use prevention strategy is proper disposal of unused prescription medication.

Tippecanoe Valley High School Celebrates Students’ Pathways

AKRON – Students who have made a commitment to a pathway after high school were recognized Wednesday at Tippecanoe Valley High School’s third annual Signing Day.

Anchorage Rd. Closure Scheduled For May 7

NIPSCO has notified the city of Warsaw that they will be closing Anchorage Road, between Ind. 15 and the railroad tracks, on Tuesday, May 7 beginning at 7 p.m.

Sheldon St. To Close Monday And Tuesday

Sheldon Street, in the area of 2570 Parent Drive, will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, May 6 and 7, for water main work to be completed.

Join ProPEL U.S. 30 East In Columbia City Or Pierceton May 8-9

The ProPEL U.S. 30 East study team is hosting community office hours twice next week: on Wednesday, May 8 in Columbia City and on Thursday, May 9 in Pierceton.

Kate’s Kart 16th Annual Ice Cream Social Fundraiser June 22-23

The 16th Annual Ice Cream Social Fundraiser benefiting Kate’s Kart will be June 22-23.

Manchester Approves New Police Recording Equipment

NORTH MANCHESTER – At Wednesday night's meeting, North Manchester Town Council approved Police Chief Nate Birch's request for new recording equipment for the department's interview room.Manchester Approves New Police Recording Equipment

Work Continues On Holes For Flags At Cemetery

Sexton Hal Heagy updated the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents Thursday on some of the projects he and his staff are working on.

County Alcohol And Tobacco Commission Has No Say On DORAs

The Kosciusko Alcohol and Tobacco Commission doesn’t have a say on the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas approved within the county, but some comments were provided on DORAs to the commission at their meeting Thursday.

Many Apply For KCSO Resource Navigator Position

Over 30 people have applied for the position of resource navigator for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Community Resource Program.