County Council Approves Mechanic Position For Sheriff’s & Highway Departments
A number of recommendations from the county wage committee were presented to and approved by the Kosciusko County Council Thursday, including the new position of a garage mechanic to be shared by at least two county departments.
Silver Lake Holds Public Hearing For Community Center Grant
SILVER LAKE – Ahead of Wednesday night's regular meeting, the Silver Lake Town Council held a public hearing regarding an Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) grant for the ongoing community center project.
Becky S. Hyde
Becky S. Hyde, 77, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in her South Whitley home. She was a very loving wife, mom, grandma and sister.
Roger Dean Gerber
NORTH MANCHESTER – Roger Dean Gerber died April 7, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
Etna Green Council, Residents Discuss Aftermath Of Bourbon Tornado
ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council and residents discussed the aftermath of the Bourbon tornado and power restoration following the storm during a meeting Tuesday.
South Whitley Seeks New K-9, Lions Club Members
SOUTH WHITLEY – At Tuesday night's meeting, the South Whitley Town Council approved the police department's proposal for a new K-9 and heard from Lions Club District Governor Jim Bush regarding the dormant Lions Club in South Whitley.
Response To Letter
Editor, Times-Union: In Tony Fleckenstein’s April 8 letter, he defends the current administration’s service-cutting policies as mere attacks on waste, fraud and abuse, while making use of biblical references (“oh, ye of little faith,” “doubting thomas”) to chastise those who place little trust in this White House (and even less in the unelected Elon Musk).
Save The Farmland
Editor, Times-Union: When you drive down the road and see and see fields of corn what do you think? Have you ever considered the economic development that each acre of corn supports?
Save Our Farmground And Community
Editor, Times-Union: Prologis says they “appreciate the agricultural community.” Does the world’s largest builder of data center really understand Leesburg, Indiana?
Indiana Department Of Health Confirms 5 New Measles Cases
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has confirmed five additional cases of measles in Indiana, bringing the total to six in 2025.
The Penalty Box: The Code Violation Season
It’s spring in the Northern Indiana Lakes Region, and spring sports are underway.
BZA Approves Excavating Business In Ag District Outside Etna Green
An excavating business may operate out of an agriculture district north of Etna Green, thanks to the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday.
Aviation Board Approves Invoices For Power Line Lowering Project
Five invoices approved Tuesday for the AEP power line lowering project east of the east-west runway at the Warsaw Municipal Airport are just the beginning of what’s to come before the Warsaw Board of Aviation Commissioners next month.
AG Rokita Files Complaint Against Town Of Syracuse
SYRACUSE — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a complaint to recover public funds against the town of Syracuse on Wednesday, April 2.
Cardinal Services Transforms Leadership Roles
Easterseals Northern Indiana has promoted Vickie Lootens to chief community impact officer for the regional network with Marcie Arndt as the new executive director for Cardinal Services, effective April 28.
County Commissioners OK $100K Budgeted For OrthoWorx
OrthoWorx CEO Bob Vitoux updated the Kosciusko County Commissioners Tuesday on the work OrthoWorx has been doing, as well as requested the $100,000 in financial support for OrthoWorx that was included in the county’s 2025 budget.
E. Jack Meier
E. Jack Meier, a resident of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away at 9:05 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in the care of Grace Village Health Care at the age of 88.
Old 30 Closure Announced
Old Road 30 East, between Kosciusko Drive and CR 225E, will close Wednesday, April 9 for crews to complete emergency repair work to drain tiles in the area.
