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Change orders rethought

Just a week after the Warsaw School Board approved a resolution on change orders for the high school renovation project, that resolution has been deemed illegal. So it's back to the drawing board. At the May 16 meeting, the Warsaw School Board approved a motion to allow board member Dan Robinson and Warsaw Schools maintenance director Greg Schroeder to approve change orders up to $15,000.Any change orders over that amount must be brought before the full school board.Board member Deb Wiggins abstained.To date, the project has had - according to construction manager Marc Garrett - roughly 98 change orders.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Residents Have Mixed Reaction To EDIT Proposal

When the Kosciusko County Council takes up the proposed Economic Development Income Tax Saturday in a special meeting, they will be deciding an issue that prompts strong reactions - pro and con. Is the measure another grab for public funds by wealthy developers, or is it a judicious use of the government's taxing authority to benefit the community as a whole? Opinions on both sides of the issue are strongly held.Shaun Bruner, a local builder, says that while he would benefit personally from EDIT if it's used to build a sewer system for Warsaw or the county as a whole, he doesn't believe the tax is needed. "If the developers want the sewers, let them build it and pay for it - and I'm a builder," he said."I say, borrow the money, build it, and when someone wants to tie into it, charge them for it." He contends that the tax would benefit only real estate developers on the backs of the taxpayers.
DAVID A. BEALL, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Teen Driver Faces Multiple Charges

A Warsaw teen made his initial court appearance Wednesday afternoon to face eight criminal charges. Brandon Robinson, 18, silently held back tears as Judge Rex Reed read the counts against him. Robinson is charged with three counts of driving while intoxicated causing death, three counts of reckless homicide and two counts of driving while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury. He could face up to eight years in prison if he is convicted of the crimes or pleads guilty.He is still in custody of Kosciusko County Jail with his bond set at $10,000. Robinson is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol Friday night when his pickup struck a car in Warsaw, killing three people in the car and critically injuring two others. Reed entered the preliminary pleas of not guilty to the crimes.Robinson and his attorney have 20 days to change the plea or it becomes the formal plea.
TIFFANY SHAW, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Whitko Hires New Basketball Coach

PIERCETON - It was over before it began. With a vote of two-to-one Monday night, Whitko's school board approved Steve Pickett as a new English teacher and boys basketball coach at Whitko High School, effective Aug.16. Pickett is now an assistant coach at Carroll High School in Fort Wayne. One of the issues that made Pickett's hiring controversial was that Bill Patrick, who coached boys basketball at WHS for 29 years, also was a candidate for the job. Early in the school board meeting - which began 20 minutes late because of a prolonged board executive session - patron Stan Frantz asked the board to hire Patrick back as head coach.
Laurie Hahn, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Trio Of Tigers Still In Running For Title

MISHAWAKA - The Warsaw Tigers have three wrestlers still in the running for a championship at the Al Smith Invitational at Mishawaka. Jarred Brooks (103 pounds), Justin Brooks (125) and Paul Manbu (135) each had three victories in Tuesday's opening rounds.
Jim Brenneman- | July 28, 2016

Falcons Soar Past Triton

BOURBON - Riding a two-game winning streak, the John Glenn Falcons flew into Bourbon to take on Triton. The Falcons were impressive in all aspects of the game, defeating the Trojans 34-15.
Cliff Tanner- | July 28, 2016

Valley Foils Jay County, Luers Falls

NAPPANEE - This time around, Tippecanoe Valley took Jay County's best shot and survived.
Daniel [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Reality

Editor, Times-Union:In regard to the "Common Sense" letter of the very nice Mrs Torpy:
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Choir Director

Editor, Times-Union:I recently heard about the passing of Margaret Ann Voirol, long-time Choir Director at WCHS.
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Warsaw's Performance Numbers Up And Down

Based on the numbers in the 2009 Annual Performance Report, Warsaw Community Schools may be a school corporation in flux.
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Menzie Back On WWT Stage With 'Nunsense'

Over the years, Beckie Menzie has done about all there is to do at the Wagon Wheel Theatre.
David [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Tiger Tennis Match Suspended

Rain clouds helped extend the Warsaw Tigers' first boys tennis match of the season an extra day.
Anthony [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Wawasee Girls Swim Team Strong At Sectional

MIDDLEBURY — The Northridge girls swim team was able to hold off Wawasee Saturday in Middlebury to win its own sectional.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

WCS Mulls Building Storage Facilities

Now that the four elementary school building projects are virtually completed, Warsaw Community Schools needs storage buildings at each school to store equipment like lawn mowers.
David [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Pit Bull

Pit Bull Editor, Times-Union: I am looking for a woman who witnessed a pitbull attack against me and my dog on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, between 5:30 and 6 p.m. on the Winona Lake Greenway. I believe this woman was walking a brown dog, and she witnessed this attack from beginning to end. If you are that person, please contact the Winona Lake Police Department to describe what you saw.  It would be greatly appreciated. For the gentlemen who came running back to the scene after hearing my screams for help, a heartfelt thank you.  Not sure what the outcome would have been without your intervention.  This was a truly terrifying event and I am so gratetful for your help. Mary Jo Coppes Warsaw, via e-mail Editor, Times-Union: I am looking for a woman who witnessed a pitbull attack against me and my dog on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, between 5:30 and 6 p.m. on the Winona Lake Greenway.
- | July 28, 2016

New Coach Takes Over Squires

NORTH MANCHESTER – Eric Thompson is well aware of Manchester High School's glory days in boys basketball.Thompson is now the guy in charging of putting the Squires back on the hardwood map."Manchester was a place you didn't want to play," said Thompson, who replaces Aaron Cripe as the varsity head coach, and whose Squires open the season tonight when they host Mississinewa.
Dale [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Back By Popular Demand: Tonic Sol Fa Returns To Warsaw With Christmas Show

By popular demand, award-winning Tonic Sol Fa is returning to the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center.
David [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Squires Enthused, Hope To Rebound

NORTH MANCHESTER – After winning just one game on the field last season, it would be easy to understand if attitudes were less than great around the Manchester Squire football program.
Mark [email protected] | August 17, 2016

Thank You, Tigers, For A Special Season

I was hoping to write this next week.
Jerad Shaw- | July 28, 2016

Warsaw Kickers Fall To Argos In Season Opener

Warsaw’s boys soccer team opened a new season and a new era Tuesday night.
Dale [email protected] | July 28, 2016
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