Reagan - My Dad Bombed Libya, Now Obama Should Fix It

With approximately 135 different tribes within its borders, the hard lifting in Libya now begins. It is incumbent upon the United States to take a lead role in this vital area. No more of the Obama policy of leading from the rear – the U.S. must lead, and must lead from the front.

KEDCO Updates County Redevelopment Commission On Projects

"Always ... Patsy Cline" Will Be Performed Under A Tent

NIPSCO Shares Safety Tips For Severe Weather Preparedness Week

MERRILLVILLE – Just in time for Severe Weather Awareness Week in Indiana, which runs Sunday, March 10 through Saturday, March 16 this year, NIPSCO is reminding customers of the steps they can take to prepare for potential severe weather.

Glen Terrace Owner To Begin Repairs

Condemned Glen Terrace Apartments, Walter Way, Warsaw, are on their way to compliance with Warsaw building inspectors. Warsaw building inspector and assistant building commissioner Pam Kennedy condemned the last two of five buildings of the complex Wednesday. Kennedy, Warsaw Fire Chief Matt Warren, fire safety inspector Michael Wilson, building commissioner Gene Oliver, representative from USDA Rural Development Dan Hughes, Indianapolis housing coordinator John Young, rural development manager Enzley Mitchell (USDA Rural Development, Indianapolis) and apartment owner John Call, Syracuse, met Friday to discuss construction plans for the 40-unit complex. Call said his first concern is the fire separation violation, which triggered the condemnation.He brought plans to the meeting illustrating each step the engineer would take to solve the code violation.Call also said he has plans to paint the buildings and clean out the gutters.

Letters to the Editor 06-28-2000

- Perhaps... - Traffic Problem - Fire Plan - Defends Bush - Lakeland Says Thanks Perhaps... Editor, Times-Union: Perhaps the Meijer folks ought to consider a location outside of the city of Warsaw zoning.Perhaps they would then have the space to develop the project in an orderly manner.Perhaps they would attract other businesses to the area.Perhaps we could have a real mall right here instead of having to visit other communities to purchase what is unavailable and/or more reasonably priced.Perhaps we should think back about why the Scott's store decided to locate somewhere else. Perhaps they would find county officials more open to considering the real needs of the people of Kosciusko County.

Year-End Investment Moves

As an investor, you’ve pretty much seen it all in 2011 — including slow-but-steady gains early in the year, a market correction during the debt ceiling debate and the U.S. credit downgrade, and huge one-day price movements, both up and down — and there’s still a month to go.

Wabash Apaches Run Wild On Manchester Squires

NORTH MANCHESTER – Severe thunderstorms swept through the northern parts of Wabash County late Friday afternoon, putting Manchester’s football game with Wabash on hold for 40 minutes. Once the storms moved out of the area, the visiting Apaches put on a thunder and lightning show of their own.

Warsaw Sixth Graders to be First 1:1 Device Class

Sixth-graders during the 2014-15 school year at Warsaw Community Schools will be the first class to take part in 1:1 learning for the district.

Plan Commission Gives Thumbs Up On All Requests

Stephens Staying Busy At 98

CLAYPOOL - In John Bryce Stephens' eyes, people rust out before they wear out. At 98 years old, Stephens - who prefers to be called J.B.- said he won't let that happen to him. A father of three daughters, Stephens, who will celebrate his 99th birthday Dec.24 and who owns a cottage at Beaver Dam Lake, retired in 1972. He's been on the go ever since. A retired high school boys basketball coach, teacher and superintendent, Stephens keeps busy with Kiwanis, fishing, delivering for Meals on Wheels - he says he enjoys delivering for the elderly - and attending football and basketball games at Greenfield-Central High School.

Stutzman Stops In For A Visit

I had a nice visit with District 3 U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Howe, on Tuesday.

Monday's Other Press Conference Was Interesting, Too

Every football fan in the good ol’ USA is aware of the news conference in Colorado Monday afternoon, the one in which Peyton Manning announced his retirement after 18 seasons in the National Football League.

Justice, Carpenter Retiring From Dispatch

Lt. Steve Rockey Retires After 36 Years As Warsaw Police Officer

Voting Against America

Editor, Times-Union: This year, democracy is actually on the line. Democrats are relying on people wanting to believe their lies in order to maintain control of the government.

Remember When 3.10.08

10 Years Ago March 10 1998 Six new Eagle Scouts were recently recognized by State Sen. Kent Adams. They are Dustin and Scott Snyder, Neel Kishan, Nick and Stephen McKinley and Matt Crisp. 25 Years Ago March 10 1983 BURKET - Garland Kiefer isn't sure when he fought his first fire here or when he'll fight his last, but he's celebrating 1983 as his golden anniversary as a Burket Volunteer Fireman. "Shorty," as he is known in Burket, recently received his life membership card in the Indiana Volunteer firemen's Association. And, although he has no plans to retire, Shorty, 67, decided now would be a good time to celebrate his service as a fireman. 50 Years Ago March 10 1958 At a recent singspiration held at the Mentone Methodist Church, Mentone High School students defeated Warsaw High School students in the first round of the Bible quiz by a score of 120 to 100. Members of the winning team are Janice Davis, Becky Keirn, Linda Blackburn, Martha Hohman, Barbara Unzicker. Those on the Warsaw team were Larry DeArmy, Judy Cook, Roberta Lamey, Mary Lockwood and Evelyn Tschetter. 75 Years Ago March 10 1933 ROCHESTER - Martin Evey Sunday morning completed a record of which there are few equals, that of having for 30 years never having missed attending Sunday school. Atty. Ivey has been the teacher of the Wesleyan Bible class of the Methodist church here for the past 17 years.

Remember When 9.12.2009

10 Years Ago September 12 1999 Walter Wolever, a resident of Mason Health Care, Warsaw, has seen and done a lot over his life. Ninety-nine years offer ample opportunity to experience a wide range of pursuits, and Wolever has made the most of his time. Born on July 13, 1900, in Lafayette, Wolever taught school, toured the country, became an expert gardener and rubbed elbows with some notable celebrities during his almost century in Indiana. He moved to Kosciusko County in 1957 with his wife, Mary, after both retired from teaching in the Lafayette school system. 25 Years Ago September 12 1984 A party held recently at the home of Jo Gamble gave Miss Kosciusko Kelley Simpson a warm sendoff before her departure for the Miss Indiana Scholarship Pageant in Michigan City. She is the daughter of Rita Price Simpson, Mentone. 50 Years Ago September 12 1959 The new principal at Warsaw Senior High School will be 35-year-old William Davis, currently principal of Montpelier high school in Blackford County (north of Hartford City). Davis replaces Dane A. Snoke who requested that he be relieved of administrative duties so he might devote full time to teaching. 75 Years Ago September 12 1934 Mr. and Mrs. George Dome of East Market Street left for Bridgman, Mich., where they will spend a few days with Creighton Johnson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Dome and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson also plan to attend A Century of Progress Exposition a Chicago.

Remember When 9.30.2011

10 Years Ago Homecoming at Warsaw Community High School will be different this year because of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. But the difference will be one that members of the WCHS student council see as positive. “This year, instead of dividing the classes up, we’re coming together more as a school,” said Warsaw Student Council President Kiel Beehler. “Instead of four separate floats, we’re doing one giant float with everyone working on that to build school unity...” 25 Years Ago The 1987 European tour of the Indiana Choralaires, conducted by Margaret Ann Voirol, has been planned as a reunion of the former members and friends of the Warsaw Community High School Choral Department. This tour includes concerts, shopping and visits to the scenic area of Europe. The 18-day Indiana Choralaires Concert Tour will include 35 to 40 members. The itinerary will include the following countries: Holland, West Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and France. 50 Years Ago Seventy-three-year-old Vivian F. Cullison, who enjoys “puttering around” his farm about one-half mile east of Etna Green, will walk down the steps of the Pennsylvania Railroad tower in Warsaw at 3 p.m. Saturday for the last time. After 54 years with the Pennsylvania, the soft spoken railroader has decided to call it quits, but he quickly pointed out that it won’t be a quiet retirement. He was 16 when he started on the railroad, but no records were kept of his first three years. He got down to earnest work at the age of 19 when he was hired as a telegrapher. 75 Years Ago Members of the Tri Arts Club of Leesburg met recently at the home of Frances Thomas for the first meeting this season. Later in the evening a miscellaneous shower was given in honor of Mrs. Dorothy Henderson of Atwood, formerly of Leesburg. A very pretty gift was presented in her honor.  

Ivy Tech Selects Coley As North Central Chancellor

INDIANAPOLIS - Ivy Tech Community College has selected Dr. Thomas G. Coley as its chancellor for the North Central region.Coley will begin his position June 1 and will replace Dr. Virginia Calvin, who retired earlier this year.