Second Batch Of Budgets Reviewed By Warsaw Council

Remember When 8.24.07

10 Years Ago August 24 1997 Four area residents became American citizens July 3 at ceremonies in South Bend. They are Rosa Castor, Mexico; Sara Espino, Columbia, who has been in the United States 13 years; Elizabeth Roberts, Ecuador, 13 years; and Mario Reinoso, Chile, 22 years. 25 Years Ago August 24 1982 Two members of the Warsaw Community High School Future Farmer's of America Chapter - Amy Jurss and Sharon Boggs - were among four youths named top leaders of the State FFA Leadership Camp recently. Local FFA members attending the camp were Jurss, Boggs, Gary Parker, Joel Kerchenfant, Brian Thomas, Randall Byrer and Mike Walther. 50 Years Ago August 24 1957 James R. Meyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Meyer, North Manchester, is a yeoman seaman on the carrier USS Lake Champlain recently back from a Mediterranean duty tour. The Champlain visited Cannes, Nappels, Valencia and Barcelona between exercises with the Sixth Fleet. Early in May it was one of the ships which made a high speed run to the Eastern mediterranean for a show of strength to back up President Eisenhower's Middle East doctrine. 75 Years Ago August 24 1932 James Decker and Lester Cauffman, Claypool residents, have erected a building near the Big Four railroad in the south section of Claypool, which they are equipping as a basket factory. They plan to have the factory in operation within the next week.

The Penalty Box: Sports Heroes Are Not Real Heroes

When you are in the “word” business, be it written or spoken, words are the tools of your trade.

Burner Party

Retiring Kosciusko Superior Court Judge Robert Burner shares a memory with Andrea Halpin and Bill Dalton Friday afternoon in the basement of the Justice Building. Burner was honored at a retirement party after serving more than 30 years on the bench. Photo by Gary Nieter, Times-Union

Ann Zydek Retirement Open House

The Warsaw Community Public Library will be hosting a retirement open house in honor of Library Director Ann Zydek, who has 42 years of service to the library.

NWCPL Offers Craft Classes

NORTH WEBSTER - North Webster Community Public Library will present the following craft classes:

Ritchey Joins Kerlin Motor Company

Kyle Ritchey (L) recently marked his first year since he became a sales professional at Kerlin Motor Company.

Kohler Enlists In National Guard

Regressive Tax Is Harmful

Warsaw Parks Offering Pickleball Clinics

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering pickleball clinics at the K21 Courts, 503 N. Detroit St.

WCDC Discusses Potential Summer Events

Though members announced no concrete plans for the summer, Warsaw Community Development Corp.'s board of directors discussed possibilities for a handful of projected events throughout the next several months. Following what was called a "successful weekend" in Warsaw's downtown, members said they hoped to continue to attract people to the area through various concerts and festivals. On Friday, the rock concert featuring The Buckinghams and The Turtles in Central Park drew an estimated 7,000 attendants, many of which visited Warsaw's downtown before and/or after the musical performances.Saturday's open house on Center and Buffalo streets also drew a large number of people, members said, and helped create a unique atmosphere. WCDC President Clint Pletcher advised the event should be scheduled again, possibly for as soon as during the Christmas season.

County Commissioners OK Rezoning for Agriculture Facility

County commissioners’ approval Tuesday of industrial rezoning north of Milford is not the end of the story, commission members told wary residents.

Warsaw Issues Bond for New City Hall

During its meeting Monday night, Warsaw City Council approved issuing a $1.255 million special taxing district bond for a new city hall. The council also approved a resolution to amend the current redevelopment district to include the former National City Bank building property on Buffalo Street.

Chamber Supports Referendum

Editor, Times-Union:No one likes taxes. And no corporation looks for opportunities to pay more in taxes than their fair share.

Teddy Donation

Twelve members of Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Brownie Troop 16 recently donated 13 teddy bears to the Indiana State Police to provide emotional support to children in trauma.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - KOSCIUSKO COUNTY ZONING APPEALS - BUTZ

Bone City Rollers Give Back

Working together, Warsaw's Bone City Rollers derby team was able to collect and spend more than $800 on presents for nine kids, their siblings and parents for their "Christmas with the Bone City Rollers" cause.

Fair Board Releases Statement On Races

According to a statement on the Kosciusko County Community Fair Facebook page this week, renovations are being made to what was once called Warsaw Speedway.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS - SCOTT

Warsaw Listens

Editor, Times-Union:Monday night was the first public meeting the city called to discuss the Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance.