J. Randolph Lowe

J. Randolph Lowe, 70, Gold Canyon, Ariz., formerly of Winona Lake, passed away in his residence Sept. 7, 2017, after a many-year battle fighting prostate cancer.

Valeria K. Kintzel,

BOURBON – Valeria K. Kintzel, 74, Etna Green, passed away Feb. 28, 2017, in her home with her family at her side after an illness. She was born Nov. 20, 1942, in Marshall County, to Claude and Ula Holderead Davis. She has been a resident of the Bourbon and Etna Green area all her life. She was a graduate of Bourbon High School in 1960. She had worked in trailer factories, Mallard at Etna Green and Newmar Co., which she retired from.

Warsaw Battles For Senior Night Win Over Mishawaka

Looking to avoid a third straight loss while also sending off senior players on a high note, the Warsaw football team took on Mishawaka in its final home game of the season Friday night. For the third straight week, it was a tight game down the stretch, but this time, the Tigers were able to come up with a big stop when needed to get back on track with a 21-13 win on Senior Night.

Biggs Again Seeking Planners OK For Paths Of Deerfield Subdivision

Ralph Biggs will be before the Warsaw Plan Commission tonight for the fourth time in as many months, hoping for approval of his proposed subdivision, Paths of Deerfield. Biggs' platting of the housing edition is currently designed as a planned unit development, which recently sparked debate with the board regarding what is expected of a PUD request. Commission members tabled an identical petition from Biggs during a Nov.15 meeting after failing to obtain a majority vote.With two members absent, a 3-2 decision fell short of approval by one vote. The property, at the southwest corner of CRs 75N and 175E, consists of roughly 40 acres, which Biggs intends to turn into 110 lots. In a commission report, city planner Jeremy Skinner recommended the board approve the request, pending Biggs' submission of proper drainage calculations for the subdivision.

Greenway Construction Begins

STAFF REPORT After nearly five years of planning, the first segment of the Lake City Greenway began construction in December. The Beyer Farm Trail, just east of Pike Lake, will connect the Kosciusko Community Hospital campus with the Pike Lake Park.The bicycle/pedestrian path, two-thirds of a mile in length, will include a 1,400-linear-foot boardwalk that will cross and protect a large wetlands. The scenic route provides a unique experience of the urban wetland.Two small overlooks and one large overlook are planned to provide recreation enthusiasts an opportunity to observe wildlife and native vegetation in the wetland.Nearly 40 acres of wetlands have been preserved as public open space. John T.Camden Construction Co.and Glunt Construction are braving the cold weather to keep the project on schedule.The first 400 feet of boardwalk is complete.The trail is scheduled to be open to the public in April.

City OKs Request To Vacate Road

The city of Warsaw took action Monday to help two businesses expand. A road vacation sought by DePuy will allow the company to proceed with expansion plans.The orthopedic company wants to build an 18,000-square-foot area north of the existing plant along U.S.30. The new construction is planned for an area that includes part of Orthopaedic Drive.With the vacation, DePuy will be able to reconstruct the road around the new building. The construction will allow the company to expand its warehouse area, said Dave Zimmerman, director of plant engineering.No new jobs will be created because of the expansion, but some jobs may be saved, he said.The company currently employs approximately 775 people in Warsaw.

Library Studies Technology Plan

With the new library building completed, the Warsaw Community Library Board of Trustees is now turning its attention to technology. Specifically, the board wants to update its plan for what technology will be available at the new facility and how it will be used. At the heart of the discussion at Monday's board meeting was the need to determine the number of patrons using the library's computer lab, which currently has 10 computers with Internet access.Once that determination is made, the board needs to decide which department will be responsible for monitoring the activity of the lab, according to board member John Yingling.

Students Study Olympics

While the Olympics are taking place in Turin, Italy, students in Madison Elementary teacher Christina Teevan's class are learning about the academics and athleticism behind the Games. As part of her student teaching unit for Purdue University, student teacher Gail Rathbun is providing the students with history, math and writing lessons on the centuries-old games.But it's not all classwork - during gym, physical education teacher Greg Burgher will have the students involved in everything from hockey to dodgeball. Opening ceremonies for the class' Olympic unit is Monday, with a closing ceremony planned at the end of the unit.Both ceremonies were planned by the students.The flags for the ceremonies were completed this week and include the flags from the U.S., Greece, Germany and Italy.

Lowe's May Be Interested In Site Adjacent To Wal-Mart

A Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse may be coming to Warsaw, but it's too early to say for sure, city officials said. Mayor Ernie Wiggins said Lowe's has been looking at part of the Petro Family LLC property as a location possibility. "Carl Wendell owns some property out there also," Wiggins said, adding that Lowe's may be looking at that as a possibility as well. The property in question is at Ind.15N and U.S.30, south of the new location for a Wal-Mart Supercenter. Wiggins said he has not spoken with anybody from Lowe's but said engineers have been talking with Noffsinger. Noffsinger would not confirm any plans for the proposed Lowe's store and when questioned said, "I have not received any plans in this office." Bob Petro, owner of Bruce Petro Olds, Buick, Pontiac, Cadillac, GMC, Inc., also said he was "not at liberty to discuss" any interest Lowe's may have shown in the property.

Speakman, Lawrance Top Graduates At Wawasee High School

Richard Speakman has been named valedictorian of the Wawasee High School class of 1997, while salutatorian honors have been awarded to Kenneth Lawrance. Speakman is the son of Dave and Carmi Speakman, Syracuse.He plans to major in chemistry-biology and pre-med at Asbury College. He has served as student body president at Wawasee High School and was a member of the state champion cheer squad.He is active in his church and its youth group. Lawrance is the son of Chuck and Peg Lawrance, North Webster.He plans to study physics/chemical engineering at Butler University or Washington University. He is a Hoosier Scholar and a member of National Honor Society and the Academic Hall of Fame.He served on Wawasee's state champion cheer squad and is a member of the marching, jazz and pep bands and Big Mouth. Wawasee has also announced the students who will graduate with academic honors.

Gun Rights

Editor, Times-Union:To Hunters and Gun Owners in the United States:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - KOSCIUSKO COUNTY AREA PLAN - JACKSON

Warsaw Planners OK Meijer Subdivision Plats

A preliminary and final plat was approved Monday night to create six new commercial lots at the southeast corner of the U.S. 30 and Anchorage Road intersection.

Mayor Gives Report On Stellar Communities Visit

There was a lot of buzz around Warsaw and Winona Lake last Thursday. 

Clean Waters Partnership Hosting Open House Wednesday

Did you know that you live in a watershed?

WARSAW - PROPOSED AMENDMENT

Warsaw Plan Commission To Discuss Tattoo Zoning Ordinance Tonight

Warsaw Plan Commission will have discussion tonight on an ordinance that proposes to amend the city’s rules for tattoos. The commission meets at 7 p.m. at city hall. Warsaw City Council, at its June 6 meeting, requested the commission to look at the text of the current zoning ordinance to determine where tattoo parlors are permitted within the zoning districts as outlined per the zoning ordinance.

NAPPANEE CITY PLAN COMMISSION - HOCHSTETLER

Still No God Needed

Editor, Times-Union:With all of the response from my letter to the editor of 3/7/2011 about "God Not Needed", I thought I would write to further explain how I came to this decision.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION - LIKENS