Warsaw Netters Serve Up Sectional Title

After losing in sectional play two years in a row, the Warsaw boys tennis team took home the hardware, defeating Columbia City 4-1 in match play Friday afternoon. Next week the Tigers will continue team play at the regional at Culver against the winner of the Peru Sectional. Peru and Wabash play today at 10 a.m. for the title.

Library Considers Upgrading Entryway

The automatic double doors at the Warsaw Community Public Library open not just for patrons, but often when a car drives by the entrance.Then rain, snow and often unpleasant temperatures enter the building, too, explained facility manager Rick Ellsworth to the library board of trustees Monday. Covering the entrance with a glass enclosure, with doors at the west and east ends, was one of several improvement projects discussed by Ellsworth and architect Mary Ellen Rudisel of Scearce Rudisel Architects of Warsaw. Rudisel said the entrance could be reconstructed similar to the entrance of the old Lancer gymnasium on the Grace College campus.The glass allows people to see oncoming traffic, but they must turn to exit out the doors. Ellsworth said new flooring was planned for the audio-visual room and for circulation.Rudisel brought samples of the new flooring, a padded laminate often used in hospitals.She said it was easy to stand on, stain-proof and easy to clean.

Councilman questions rules for tax abatement

City councilman Joe Thallemer asked for discussion on the city's tax abatement regulations Monday evening. After introducing the same issue during a Feb.21 City Plan Commission meeting, Thallemer questioned whether Warsaw should better police abatement processes for accountability purposes. "I'm not trying to discourage development in any way, shape or form," Thallemer said."I just want to make sure (companies) are doing what they said they would up front." To be approved for a tax abatement and receive decreases in taxes collected for a certain amount of years, companies present investment plans before the plan commission and city council.Analysis of property and equipment purchases is then evaluated, as well as the expected number of new hirings the company foresees.

Council hears update on City Hall alley plan

With changes in the design plans for the east-west alley between City Hall and Oak & Alley, there will be more public space in downtown Warsaw.

Retiring Teachers Honored At Wawasee

SYRACUSE -ÊEleven retirees from the Wawasee School Corporation were recognized Tuesday night at the school board meeting. Together, the employees worked in education 347 years, with 292 of those years at Wawasee. Staff retiring at North Webster includes Lynee Beer, grade one teacher, 24 years at Wawasee, 28 years in education; Miriam Eberly, grade one, 23 years at Wawasee, 27 years in education; Susie Heath, kindergarten, 38 years at Wawasee, 42 years in education; and Marge Kryder, grade one, 19 years at Wawasee, 28 years in education. Two teachers retired this year at Milford, including Richard Bender, science teacher, 37 years at Wawasee and in education, and Phyllis Matz, grade three, 28 years at Wawasee and in education. At Syracuse Elementary, Paula Markley is retiring after 33 years in education, all 33 years for Wawasee teaching grade four.Syracuse Principal Sue Rathke also is retiring after nine years at Wawasee.

Joe Earl Spangle

Joe Earl Spangle, 91, a lifetime Kosciusko County resident, died June 21, 2007, in Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester.

Veterans Day

Editor, Times-Union:The holiday season is rapidly approaching. Some are observed, some aren't, depending on the person's beliefs.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS - APRIL 13 EXCEPTIONS

Y Kicks Off 'Strong Kids' Campaign

In America today, kids are growing up fast and missing the years that determine their talents, passions and future life plans.

Dogtoberfest Fundraiser for Rudy's Dog Park Planned

Rudy’s Dog Park is hosting its second annual Dogtoberfest live auction and raffle fundraiser on Oct. 19.

County Commissioners Approve Detour Route

Kosciusko County Commissioners approved this morning a detour route while the city conducts sanitary sewer construction.

Commissioners Recognize Vietnam Veteran

May Veteran of the Month Jan Zolman doesn’t talk about his experiences in Vietnam often.

Atwood Residents Upset Again

A group of Atwood residents, now armed with an attorney, will once again appear before the Area Plan Commission May 5.

Manchester University To Require Face Masks, Effective Immediately

Residents Asked To Prepare Ahead Of Impending Snow Storm

$18K K21 Grant Appoved To Put Tower Gardens In Schools

Warsaw School Board heard three presentations Monday night, including one involving an $18,187 grant from the K21 Health Foundation.

Zoning Exception Paves Way For REMC Project

Jerry and Della Helvey's petition for an exception to allow public utility buildings and accessory structures in a residential district was approved Tuesday by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Members Robert Beer, Vic Virgil and Chuck Haffner voted for the exception.John Conley and Walt Church abstained. The decision advances Kosciusko County REMC's plans to purchase the 26.75-acre tract and construct offices, warehouse and a work yard there.The property is on the east side of CR 250E, 100 feet north of Corridor Drive in Wayne Township. Attorney Steve Snyder represented the Helveys' interests, calling the plan the best conceived buffer between industrial, commercial and residential zoning he has seen in 25 years.

Warsaw Council Approves Plans For Office Development

A professional office planned unit development was approved by the Warsaw city council Monday, after much discussion, by a vote of 6 to 1, with council president Jerry Patterson voting against the PUD. Prism Properties LLC plans to develop a series of offices catering to medical professionals.The intent of the site is to complement the nearby Kosciusko Community Hospital campus, which is nearly landlocked.In addition to the 13 office buildings, using a common parking arrangement, two commercial sites designed with restaurants in mind would front Husky Trail. The project was approved by the plan commission April 12.Councilmen Jeff Grose and Joe Thallemer sit on that board. Patterson asked for a traffic study along Husky Trail, an area populated with housing subdivisions, Harrison Elementary School, several multi-unit apartment complexes, office buildings and North Pointe Theatres.

City Says 'So Long' To Allebach

Warsaw Police Department Capt. Craig Allebach (C) was honored Friday afternoon for his retirement from the law enforcement agency. Allebach received a plaque from the city and a caricature. Pictured with Allebach are Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins (L) and WPD Chief Steve Foster. Although Allebach is retiring from the police department, he will continue to work - Allebach has been named town coordinator at Winona Lake. Photo by Gary Nieter, Times-Union

Sacred Heart Principal Retires

Sacred Heart School Principal James L. Faroh (L) is retiring after 10 years at the school and 45 years in education total.