Local GOP Events Planned

Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee has many events planned this year.

Winona Residents Voice Flooding, Gravel Concerns

WINONA LAKE - Winona Lake residents expressed concerns with flooding in their basement and gravel washing into their yard during Tuesday's Winona Lake Town Council meeting.

Planners Table Vacation Request

Warsaw Plan Commission Monday tabled a request for a public way vacation east of Boydston's Addition in Warsaw.

R. Wiladene Drudge

NORTH MANCHESTER - R. Wiladene Drudge, 94, of Silver Lake, died at 12:45 a.m. March 13, 2008, in her residence

Bibler 40th

Bruce and Roberta Bibler will mark their 40th wedding anniversary Jan. 28, 2008

Illegal Immigrants

Editor, Times-Union:My nephew just got out of prison for a felony. He had a hard time in prison, being a small guy, and learned his lesson.

Wulliman-Wright

Robert and Carolyn Wulliman, Winona Lake, announce the engagement of their daughter, Deborah Ann Wulliman, Warsaw, to Andrew Preston Wright, Warsaw.

Barkley 'Bart' Conley

Barkley "Bart" Conley, 58, of 157 N. Bobber Lane, Warsaw, died at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 30, 2007, in Plaza Medical Center, Fort Worth, Texas.

Property Taxes

Editor, Times-Union:The single issue attracting the attention of state government is the attempt to "fix" state reliance upon property tax as a source of funding for public education and essential community services such as fire and police protection.

Lemon-Minear

Jeff and Carrie Lemon, Larwill, recently announced the engagement of their daughter, Chantel Lemon, Larwill, to Ross Minear, North Webster.

Shery-Oberg

Dana Shery, Warsaw, and Mike Oberg, Warsaw recently announced their engagement.

Montel-Flenar

Rick Montel and Dorene Montel, both of Leesburg, announce the engagement of their daughter, Romettia Montel, Leesburg, to Josh Flenar, Clunette.

Patricia M. Besson

Patricia M. Besson, 80, of Warsaw, died at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 19, 2008, in her residence

The Check's In The Mail: Tax Rebates On The Way

Some Kosciusko County residents have some money coming to them.

Public Occurrences 1.30.08

The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Peggy J. Phipps

MARION - Peggy J. Phipps, 76, of Warsaw, died at 9:56 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

C. Earl 'Papa' Hirons

SYRACUSE - C. Earl "Papa" Hirons, 93, of Avalon Village Nursing Facility, Ligonier, and formerly of Syracuse, died at 4:48 a.m. Jan. 30, 2008.

Area Grapplers Advance To Semistate

SOUTH BEND - Triton High School's wrestling team boasts two champions from the Clay Regional Saturday who will move on to semistate competition at Merrillville.

Peggy J. Phipps

MARION - Peggy J. Phipps, 76, of Warsaw, died at 9:56 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

City Council Tables Rules On Large Retail Stores

After lengthy discussion Tuesday, Warsaw City Council tabled an ordinance defining where large retail sales establishments could be located in the city.