Ind. Parkview Hospitals Awarded ‘A’ In Hospital Safety Grades From Leapfrog Group

FORT WAYNE – Once again, all five Parkview Health hospitals in Indiana received “A” grades in the Hospital Safety Grades released by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit focused on patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.

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Shilling Supported By Department, Family In New Role As Fire Chief

If the number of hugs and handshakes Joel Shilling received Friday after his ceremonial oath of office as the new Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory chief is any indication, he’s a well-liked individual.

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Hathaway, Yakym, Rokita Speak At GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

NORTH WEBSTER - Republicans attending the Kosciusko County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday night got to hear from three speakers.

Bids Opened For 2 Warsaw Street Projects And 3 Trucks

Three bid openings took place at the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Friday.

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Girl Scouts Elect Board Members At Annual Celebration Event

FORT WAYNE – Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana elected the following board members at their annual celebration event April 27 at Camp Ella J. Logan near Syracuse:

Dispose Of Unused Prescription Medication Properly To Avoid Abuse

A primary youth substance use prevention strategy is proper disposal of unused prescription medication.

Anchorage Rd. Closure Scheduled For May 7

NIPSCO has notified the city of Warsaw that they will be closing Anchorage Road, between Ind. 15 and the railroad tracks, on Tuesday, May 7 beginning at 7 p.m.

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Many Apply For KCSO Resource Navigator Position

Over 30 people have applied for the position of resource navigator for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Community Resource Program.

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Kelly Jo’s Offers Home Furnishings, Home Decor And More

PIERCETON – The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Kelly Jo's, 105 N. First St., Pierceton, on Thursday.

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Early Offense Powers Wawasee To Win Over Triton

Facing off against Triton in a nonconference baseball game Thursday, Wawasee was able to get off to a fast start, scoring seven runs in the first two innings, which was more than enough for them to hold onto in a 9-0 victory.

New Green Alert Will Help Find Missing, At-Risk Veterans

STATEHOUSE – A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by state Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw), according to a provided news release.

Rural MACOG Communities Receive Funding To Pilot EVs

MARSHALL COUNTY – The Indiana Office of Energy Development awarded four local governments - including Marshall County, city of Plymouth, city of Nappanee and the town of Walkerton a combined $578,987, or about 40% of the $1.47 million awarded by the agency through the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.

Local High School Sports Recaps For Wednesday, May 1

Baseball, Softball, Girls Tennis and Boys Golf

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Lancers End Season In Crossroads League Tournament

Grace's baseball team battled back and forth on the opening day of the Crossroads League tournament. The postseason run, however, was cut short in the single-elimination play-in game with a heartbreaking 8-7 loss to Mount Vernon on Wednesday afternoon.

Mentone Town Council Introduces Sewer Rate Increase Ordinance

MENTONE – An ordinance to raise the town’s sewer rate was introduced at the Mentone Town Council meeting Wednesday.

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Shirley Mae Smith

McMinnville, Tenn., resident and Warsaw, Ind., native Shirley Mae Smith, age 74, was born June 19, 1949, and died May 1, 2024, at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following a sudden illness.

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28 Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy Cadets Graduate In Class Of 2023-24

NORTH WEBSTER - The two featured Project Prouds at Wednesday’s Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy Graduation for the class of 2023-24 were about giving to others.

Warsaw Man Succumbs To Injuries Suffered In Crash

A Warsaw man died several days after being injured in a two-vehicle accident.

County Area Plan Commission Approves Two Cases, Denies One

Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission approved two cases, denied one and continued another at its meeting Wednesday. It also gave a favorable recommendation for a revised cargo box ordinance amendment.