Some Care Packages Can Still Be Sent Overseas

There's been a bit of confusion. A Times-Union article published Thursday indicated packages should not be sent to servicemen and -women. Care packages can still be sent to military personnel.But the packages must be addressed to an individual soldier or sailor - not to "Any Soldier" or "Any Sailor." "What they want to stop is the anonymous packages," said Jack Stump, who has coordinated collecting and mailing efforts for care packages at Lakeside Chevrolet in Warsaw. "Anonymous packages won't be going overseas.They present a security threat," he said. Stump has formed Enduring Freedom Supporters of Indiana, a nonprofit organization that can accept donations.He is a lieutenant colonel in the Indiana Guard Reserve. To date, Enduring Freedom Supporters of Indiana has forwarded 380 packages addressed to specific National Guard soldiers.They are still accepting donations of items and mailing costs.

Red Light Bill Sails Through Committee

INDIANAPOLIS - State Sen.Kent Adam's Senate Bill 3, to allow local government automated traffic enforcement devices on state roads, "sailed" through the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee hearing Tuesday with a vote of 8-to-1, with Sen.Bob Jackman (Milroy) casting the nay vote. "Jackman took a poll in his community, showing 55 percent of the community against it," Adams said from the Statehouse Tuesday."They don't understand what the bill does.It's a matter of education." The senator representing Warsaw was pleased with the committee's vote, though, which reflected more support than last year. Local representatives speaking during the hearing were Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins, Warsaw Police Department Lt.Bret Richardson and Ann Sweet.Others sent written support.

Police Investigate Attempted Theft Of Anhydrous Ammonia

An unknown person attempted to steal anhydrous ammonia from the CFS plant, 37 E.CR 900N, Milford, early this morning. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department report, a deputy saw a fog or smoke cloud coming from the CFS plant at approximately 2:40 a.m.today.Upon inspection, officers discovered the fog appeared to be leaking from an anhydrous ammonia tank. Officers also saw what appeared to be a red portable air tank hooked by a hose with duct tape to the anhydrous ammonia tank valve, and the hose was leaking fumes into the air.The portable air tank was almost covered in frost. A Milford police officer searched for someone walking or hiding south on Old Road 15, but no one was found. Milford Fire Department stopped the leak and disconnected the hose from the anhydrous tank.An employee of CFS secured the portable air tank and hose in a locked storage area at CFS.The Special Operations Team (drug task force) will pick up the tank as evidence.

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ISTEP Results Released

The 2008 Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus results, released recently by Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Suellen Reed, showed overall pass rates declined slightly compared to last year.

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Extremist

Editor, Times-Union:With experts from the Social Security Administration saying John McCain has 14.2 to 15.1 percent chance of not being able to fulfill a four-year term as president, we accept that Sarah Palin very well may end up filling the position. But how in touch is she with the average Americans? Let's take a look.

Tea Party

Editor, Times-Union:Of late, the Tea Party has become synonymous with public alarm and deep concern over the reckless and most often absurd solutions heartily endorsed by our so-called "representatives" in Washington.

Warsaw Teen Injured When Tree Stand Broke

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a tree stand accident which occurred Saturday at 10:45 a.m. on the Tri County Fish and Wildlife Area in Kosciusko County. 

Rodeo Cancelled After Huge Brawl Erupts Outside

A rodeo held at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds Saturday was shut down early after a brawl erupted just outside the event. Around 9 p.m., Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Dept. deputies working security at the grounds noticed a large fight near the bottom of the grandstands, according to a police incident report. At least 12 individuals were brawling, with two in the center of the chaos reportedly refusing to stop fighting when deputies intervened.

Shoplifting Leads to Discovery of Van Full of Meth, Arrests

An alleged shoplifting attempt by two teens led police to a van where they reportedly found a stash of finished meth and various precursors. Warsaw police were called Saturday to Walmart, 2501 Walton Blvd, where two teens were spotted by store security allegedly pocketing common items inside the store. Loss prevention employees also identified a third woman believed to be with the teens in the parking lot near a parked van, police said.

Soto Seeks Kosciusko Jury

A defendant in a case that also involves Kosciusko County?Sheriff?Aaron Rovenstine wants his jury to come from Kosciusko County.

Kosciusko County Promise Helps Students, Families Plan For College

Kosciusko County is in year two of the Kosciusko County Promise pilot program, which provides new tools to kindergarten through second-grade students and their families, according to a press release from the YMCA.

Wawasee Tennis Edges West Noble, 3-2

LIGONIER – Meg Heinisch needed three sets, and a first-set tiebreaker, to win at No. 3 singles and secure the Lady Warriors’ 3-2 victory at West Noble Monday.

1 Of 3 Alleged Meijer Shoplifters Arrested

A Michigan man was arrested Wednesday for corrupt business influence, a level 5 felony, and theft, a level 6 felony.

Lady Raiders Shut Out Warsaw

MIDDLEBURY – Northridge scored five times in the second inning, three times in the fourth and closed out visiting Warsaw with another two runs in the sixth to secure a 10-0 softball win in Northern Lakes Conference play Wednesday.

Phone Scammers Targeting Northern Indiana Utility Customers

Reports of a telephone scam surfaced over the weekend and have continued into today, according to a press release from NIPSCO.

Volunteers, School Board Hear Building Project Update

Volunteers who supported the referendum for the Warsaw Community Schools building project received an update on the project Monday.

United Steel Workers Attempting To Bring Union To Zimmer

Citing requests from employees at Zimmer, representatives from United Steelworkers were at the orthopedics giant Tuesday.

Lady Lancers Sweep League Foe Goshen

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s volleyball team wrapped up the regular season with a 3-0 victory over Goshen on Wednesday night at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center.