Da Plane, Nancy, Da Plane
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she didn't ask for the plane.But she didn't turn it down, either.
Guardsmen talk about their mission
Local members of the National Guard met today at the armory to learn more about their deployment to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Forty-nine Company A, 1st Battalion, 293rd Infantry Guardsmen leave sometime this weekend, expecting to provide security in Mississippi.They range in experience from less than a year to Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom veterans. First Lt.Andrew Weaver said today, "We're excited about going down there.We wish it could have been yesterday."Some of the guardsmen in college dropped out of their classes in order to help with the relief efforts.The local Guard will be joined by infantrymen from Rensselaer. "It's a unique situation we've got here," said Weaver.
Senate Candidate Coats Speaks In Warsaw
U.S. Senate candidate and former Indiana Senator Dan Coats spoke in Warsaw Thursday night about his senate run.
Syracuse Handles Pier Pressure
SYRACUSE – A proposed budget, pier permit problems, a marketing video and police department security were issues Tuesday that stretched what council President Brian Woody said he thought might be “a half hour meeting” into almost two hours.
Kolbe - Modern Religion: What Would Jesus Think?
Writing about religion and spiritual matters is fraught with danger because of the intense emotions people have about the subject. It’s about as risky as offering political and social opinions. However, among my many character flaws is a desire to go out on the thin ice, so here we go again.
County Commissioners, Council Make Appointments For 2024
Following the Kosciusko County Council’s 2024 committee and board appointments on Thursday, the County Commissioners made theirs Tuesday morning.
Patience Pays Off For No. 18 Tigers
GOSHEN - It was the response Al Rhodes was looking for. After their first loss of the young season and the most disappointing performance on Friday, the No.18 Tigers came back with the concentration and discipline Rhodes has been looking for through the first two weeks of the season a day later. "It was a big mental turnaround from last night's performance," Rhodes said."It was the first game that we really showed some gamesmanship and followed the game plan to a tee.I hope we are growing up, and we will move forward." The Tigers' 46-34 win over Goshen Saturday was possible in part because of Warsaw's ability to remain patient against the Redskins' patented slowdown and tough defensive game.
Suit Filed In Deaths Of Two Children
The mother of two young children who died three months apart in 1996 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her ex-husband and his wife. Lisa Teders' 4-year-old daughter, Kaelie Cusick, died Aug.12, 1996, after falling down the stairs in the home of her father and stepmother, Richard and Sherrie Cusick, 11749 Pied Piper Parkway, Cromwell.Her death was ruled accidental. Seven-year-old Anthony Cusick died Nov.23, 1996, in a fire at the same residence.Sherrie Cusick was indicted by a grand jury Feb.3 in connection with Anthony's death and is charged with murder.She is currently out on bond and faces trial on Nov.30 in Kosciusko Circuit Court. According to the civil lawsuit filed recently in Kosciusko Superior Court 1, both children were left unsupervised by Sherrie Cusick on the days that they died.
Booze Banned In Parks
Warsaw Park Board Tuesday approved banning alcohol at all park facilities excluding campgrounds after months of discussion.
Milford Hears Update On Memorial Day Festival
MILFORD - Milford Town Council heard an update Monday regarding the Memorial Day weekend Milford Fest, and also swore in a new officer for the police department.
Warsaw Netters Win Season Opener
The Warsaw Tigers were able to weather the storm in more ways than one Wednesday evening.
Potpourri: Banks Opposes Troops Leaving Afghanistan
Third District Congressman Jim Banks wasted little time weighing in on the retirement of Secretary of Defense James Mattis and talk of reducing troops in Afghanistan.
Whole Nation on Government Plantation
Here’s free advice for Mitt Romney. Before bringing up the poor again, read my book, “Uncle Sam’s Plantation.”
Warsaw Volleyball Defeats Elkhart, Advances In Sectional Bracket
Warsaw volleyball avenged an early season loss in dominant fashion Thursday night, taking down Elkhart 3-0 in the first round of the IHSAA 4A S4 sectional tournament. The Lions had defeated the Tigers back in August 2-1.
Grace Lancers Split Opening Day Series
FLORENCE, Ky. - After more than 11 months away from the diamond, Grace’s baseball team finally got back to playing on Thursday.
