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Health Department Urges Precautions Against Tick-Borne Illness
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites as ticks are active from early spring through late fall.
Blanche Diane Byrum
Blanche Diane Byrum, 74, was called to her final resting place Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 12:27 p.m. at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital, Knoxville, Tenn., with her family by her side.
Sidney Town Council Advances Strategic Planning Effort
SIDNEY — Sidney Town Council took a step forward in its process to create a strategic plan for the town during its meeting Tuesday.
Syracuse Holds Public Hearing For 2025 Budget
SYRACUSE - A public hearing was held during the Syracuse Town Council meeting Tuesday evening, but there was no comment from the public or from the council.
Habitat For Humanity Breaks Ground In Mentone For Home For Family Of Six
MENTONE - Fifteen years ago, the town of Mentone had its last Habitat for Humanity home built. About five years ago, Tim and Jackie Croy purchased three lots on North Franklin Street and then decided to donate the property to Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County. Thursday evening, Habitat for Humanity, the Croys and business sponsors broke ground at 405 N. Franklin St. for what will become the first home for Kimber Boyd, her four daughters and her mother.
Blount, ML Motorsports Gearing Up For Busch Series Races
Chad Blount doesn't see it as a step back in his stock car career, not competing in a race for two months, rather a step forward. Barring a test last week at Kansas Speedway, the 26-year-old ML Motorsports driver hasn't been in a stock car since July 16. It's that test session, however, that has Blount and his Warsaw-based team excited about racing again. "I had a lot of fun last week," Blount said of the team's NASCAR Busch Series test at the 1.5-mile track in Kansas City, Kan."We had a real good test.I'm just excited about getting back to racing." The team, which walked away from the ARCA RE/MAX Series after five full seasons of competition at the conclusion of the July 16 race at Berlin Raceway because of what team management called a series of "unfair and unreasonable rulings," will attempt to make its first Busch Series race Oct.8 at Kansas Speedway.
Manchester Places Second At Tournament
ROCHESTER -ÊManchester High School No.1 golfer Dorey Bungitak has had one problem on almost every course this season, and it had nothing to do with her golf game. How to say her last name. After placing first in the girls Three Rivers Conference Golf Invitational Saturday, the coach from host-school Rochester handed out the All-Conference medals. When he got to Bungitak (pronounced bung-i-tak), he said her first name, then paused. She stepped in, sighed and said, "Bung-i-tak," as the other members of her team giggled. Bungitak's individual score of 82 led all scorers, but Rochester was the team of the day, racking up a team score of 404 at Mill Creek.Manchester placed second with a 410, while North Miami (432), Tippecanoe Valley (434) and Whitko (455) followed.
Wawasee Softball Team Trounces Triton 24-0
BOURBON -ÊThe Wawasee softball team finished its set of spring break games on a good note Thursday when the Warriors defeated the Triton Trojans 24-0 in five innings. Triton's pitching staff struggled in the first inning, allowing 11 runs on just five hits.Roberta Dunn walked Dusty Krull, Andrea Gingerich, Tara Hymer and Kim Morgan before giving up a single to Kathy Likens. Then Melissa Claxon stepped in to pitch for the Trojans.After walking Amber Ramseyer and Laura Karns, Claxon struck out Sara Weisser.Then Krull belted a double that sent two runs across the plate.Gingerich followed up with an RBI single, and Hymer and Morgan did the same.
Memories Of '97: Wilcoxson, Wiggins and Wawasee among top stories of 1997
Changes in two communities and violence against two of the most innocent institutions - a child and a church - were among the top local stories of 1997. By a unanimous choice, Winona Lake's restoration project was the top news story of the year, according to news staffers of the Times-Union and WRSW radio. The massive restoration project, led by town council president Brent Wilcoxson and entrepreneur Dane Miller, spurred debate on several levels.While nobody doubts the project is well intended and will be a major benefit to the town, questions arose regarding Wilcoxson's role since some of the $7 million project has involved town council approval. While Wilcoxson, a first-term elected official, stayed busy with the widespread renovation project, the longtime leader of the adjoining city of Warsaw was stepping aside. After 13 years as mayor, Jeff Plank resigned and left office March 1 to join InstruMed, an upstart firm located in Warsaw.
County Officials Formulating Emergency Plans
Since Sept.11, 2001, governments at all levels have been focusing on terrorism and bioterrorism. The Kosciusko County Health Department and health board are no different. Wednesday, county health administrator Bob Weaver told the county health board he and county health officer Dr.William Remington Jr.have been working with the local emergency management planning committee.The health department's role is to formulate a plan to conduct a massive immunization in the county should it be needed. In very small steps, Weaver said, the state is working with the health departments in each county on planning the massive immunizations.As each step is completed, the federal government is offering bioterrorism funds for local health departments.The money can be used for what each health department thinks it will need in case of emergency. "We're slowly working toward that end," he said.
Cardinal To Host Hole-In-One Shootout
One million dollars.Or $1,000,000. Anyway it's written, $1 million is still the prize amount golfers can potentially take home from the Cardinal Center Million Dollar Hole-in-One. An expected 1,800 golfers will compete for the cash reward, sponsored by R.R.Donnelley & Sons.Money raised will benefit people with disabilities through the Cardinal Center. People like Shannon Middaugh, Larry Zea and Freddie and Carrie Brissette. Zea has been a client with Cardinal Center for almost 20 years.He lives in a group home and works in the work service department.It's his second year of being on the waiting list to receive a job in the community. "There's a real priority to get him out working in the community," said Deb Hawley, Cardinal Center volunteer coordinator. "He's a really neat guy.He could use a special friend.We always try to get community members to be special friends," she said.
Coulter - Missouri: The 'Show Me Another G.O.P. Candidate' State
Relying on Todd Akin's sense of decency has not worked. Within hours of his idiotic comments about "legitimate rape," Karl Rove's Crossroads GPS pulled out millions of dollars in funding for the Missouri Senate race. Akin didn't get the hint.
Carroll Spikes Lady Tigers
HUNTERTOWN — Taking a step up in competition Wednesday, the Warsaw volleyball team was swept at Class 4A No. 6 Carroll.
Wawasee Tennis Coach Shane Staley Resigns
In a lengthy Facebook post Monday, Wawasee girls and boys tennis coach Shane Staley publicly announced his resignation from the team, effective immediately.
Tiger Boys Hoops Coach Doug Ogle Stepping Down
Citing the grind of 35 years in the profession, and the desire to spend more time with family, Warsaw head boys basketball coach Doug Ogle told his team before Monday’s practice that he will be stepping away from the program at season’s end. The Tigers open postseason play in the Class 4A Elkhart Central Sectional against Goshen at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
INDOT Shares Update On ProPEL U.S. 30 & U.S. 31 Studies
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is encouraging community feedback on its planning studies along the U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 corridors in northern Indiana.
