Myths & Truths

Well, the Right-To-Work legislation was signed into law this week.Governor Mitch Daniels and Republican lawmakers really got skewered over this issue.

Who Do You Trust Anymore?

Even the most ardent Trump supporter these days has to admit that our president needs to rein in his twitter rants.

Board Of Aviation Gives OK To Airport Emergency Plan

In case of any emergency, the Warsaw Municipal Airport has plans.

World/Nation briefs 1.4.2013

Congress to vote on $9.7 billion flood insurance package for Superstorm Sandy victimsWASHINGTON (AP) — A $9.7 billion measure to pay flood insurance claims is set for a vote in Congress, boosting prospects for relief for the many home and business owners flooded out by Superstorm Sandy.

Times-Union Court News 08-01-2000

Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry: • Terrance Ray Warren, 29, and Diana K.Hamilton, 31, both of South Warbler Lane, Warsaw. • Patrick F.Borsa, 38, and Dianna K.Worthington, 35, both of Old Road 30W, Etna Green. • Billy J.Derrossett, 34, and Lecia A.Nunez, 34, both of Ireland Drive, Warsaw. Superior Court I Filings The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G.Huffer presiding: Complaints • SAC Finance Inc.vs.Manuel Contreras, East CR 1300N, Syracuse.Plaintiff seeks $5,013.62 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs. • Providian National Bank vs.Mary A.Hill, South County Farm Road, Warsaw.Plaintiff seeks $2,328.82 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.

Mayor Gives His 11th State Of The City Address

Big Park Concerts Among Events Cancelled And Places Closed

Mayor Touts Low Tax Rate, City Improvements In SOTC

Grace Volleyball Team Heads For Nationals

WINONA LAKE -ÊThere's excitement in the air around Grace College. Just ask volleyball coach Candice Moats about it.Say the word volleyball, and she lights up like a Christmas tree. Maybe it because Christmas is coming early for the Lancers this year.The Grace College volleyball team is headed for Palm Beach, Florida, and the NAIA National Championships, and no one could be prouder than Moats. After falling to Taylor University several times earlier in the season, the Lancers faced off against the No.9 Trojans in the NAIA regional in Michigan. Taylor won the first game of the match 33-31.Then the Trojans won the second game 30-28 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five match.

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Letters to the Editor 01-02-2004

- Gun Lawsuit - Thanks To Firefighters Gun Lawsuit Editor, Times-Union: Good write-up on the Gary gun lawsuit the other evening.The writer is quite correct that it will not end the argument one way or the other. This started about four years ago with more than three dozen of these suits.Most have been dismissed first time in court.A couple have made it through the first court but been overturned on appeal.Several states have stopped the whole process with legislation.But none of that matters to the anti-gunners.They simply will keep taking it back to whatever court they can in the hope of bankrupting a few manufacturers.

Remember When January 4

10 Years Ago January 4 1991 Loren D.Gross of Etna Green recently retired after 35 years at Northern Indiana Public Service Company. A serviceman in the Warsaw district at the time of his retirement, Gross joined Northern Indiana in 1956 as a meter reader in the Warsaw district and advanced to various positions with the company. 25 Years Ago January 4 1976 Christy Martindale, 10, daughter of Mr.and Mrs.Larry Martindale, 501 S.Main St., Syracuse, won the large Christmas stocking during a promotion at the Pickwick Theatre.

Local Farmers Involved In Hay Lift

Hoosier farmers are giving a lift to Oklahoma farmers. Extreme weather conditions, including severe drought and flooding, have resulted in depleted pasture, forage and hay supplies in Oklahoma.Indiana farmers across the state are responding by shipping hay to Oklahoma farmers. Locally, Ed Boggs and his family are contributing 30 round bales. "We gave back in '86, and that went to South Carolina.In turn, we had some bad weather," Boggs said."They sent us peaches back then.We had some extra hay this year and we thought we'd help (Oklahoma farmers) out." A round bale weighs 700 pounds, Boggs said.Hay costs about $50 to $60 per ton, making Boggs' contribution about $525 to $630. Garry Tom, who will deliver the hay to river docks on the Ohio River to be shipped to farmers in Oklahoma, said Boggs' story was one of people helping people. "I think it's really great that people help people out who they don't know.It's just people helping people," he said.

Remember When September 12

10 Years Ago September 12 1991 The 1991 Indiana State Fair was a successful ending for 10-year dairy showman Jennifer Mithoefer.The Claypool girl competed in six classes during the 4-H show and earned five blue ribbons and one fifth-place ribbon.Her 3-year-old Guernsey was named Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion at the county show.She also showed the Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion Guernsey and was named honor Guernsey showman.She is the daughter of Dan and Loretta Mithoefer.

Popular Christmas Display Moves To Downtown Warsaw This Year

If your Christmas tradition includes a drive south of Warsaw to see Bruce and Ann Howe's spectacular display, make plans this year to go to Warsaw's Central Park instead. From now on, highlights of the major holiday attraction will be available for public viewing at Warsaw's Central Park.Donated to the city by the Howes, the exhibit will be set up in the park two weeks before Christmas. Seven individual displays will be placed around "the green," or the central grassy area, in the park.The displays will include the manger scene, the carolers, and Santa's sleigh and reindeer. Warsaw's park and street departments also will put Christmas lights on trees around the park, and in and around the displays. The timing of the exhibit will coincide with the downtown merchants' planned "Hometown Holiday Weekend," Dec.12-14. Many of the floodlights, extension cords and tape players to go with the displays also were donated by the Howes.

Syracuse Officials Host Open House For Information On Community Center

SYRACUSE -ÊSyracuse's Community Center is moving along. Wednesday, the park department and board held an open house at the town hall to give the community an informal presentation on how the center is progressing. Michael Hixenbaugh, Syracuse park superintendent, said, "The benefits of a community center are individual, community and economical." Individually, residents can improve their health and wellness and have alternatives to destructive behavior, Hixenbaugh said.For the community, the center will reduce alienation, enhance community spirit, encourage family togetherness, promote cultural diversity and heritage and possibly reduce crime. Economically, Hixenbaugh said, a center will attract businesses, promote a healthy and active work force, attract tourism and enhance property values.

Tips For A Fun And Safe Halloween

Trick-or-treat! Soon little ghosts and goblins around the area will be traveling through their neighborhoods making that seasonal request. With a little common sense and a few simple safety tips, Halloween can be a treat for everyone. Before the big day, children and parents will be selecting the perfect Halloween costume.While the theme of the costume depends on individual taste, safety rules are universal. First, all parts of the costumes, including beards, wigs and masks, should be flame retardant.The material should resist flame and extinguish quickly.However this does not mean that costumes will not burn, so exposure to direct flame should be avoided.

Hayhurst Hopes To Unseat 3rd District U.S. Rep Souder

Tom Hayhurst said he is running for the third district Congressional seat to improve the present and future government of the United States. "I have always had a deep feeling that I should run for office because I am someone who has a love for this country and worry about its future under the current administration," Hayhurst said. He said his grandchildren have motivated him to run in the election and he wants to assure they live in a society that assures a promising future. Hayhurst faces incumbent U.S.Rep.Mark Souder in the Nov.7 race. Hayhurst, Fort Wayne, has practiced medicine in Indiana for more than 30 years, is a Vietnam War Veteran and has served on the Fort Wayne City Council since 1996. "From day one my campaign has been about two things and that has been drawing people together and transforming our hard work, hope and hometown values into a fresh start for the third district," Hayhurst said.

Steele Challenges Buyer In 5th District

The race for Indiana's Fifth Congressional District seat pits three-term incumbent Republican Steve Buyer against Democrat David Steele. Steve Buyer Buyer, elected in 1992, is a native of Monticello and a graduate of North White High School in Monon.He received a degree in business administration from the Citadel and a law degree from Valparaiso University Law School in 1984. He is also a U.S.Army veteran, serving three years as a member of the Judge Advocate General Corps.After his military service he served as a special assistant to the U.S.attorney in Virginia and as deputy attorney general for Indiana, serving as counsel to the Indiana Commodity and Warehouse Licensing Agency.He later opened a private law practice in Monticello, specializing in family law.

Commissioners Approve Justice Building Design

After months of discussions with public officials, the architectural and engineering firm was ready Tuesday for the Kosciusko County Commissioners to approve the design development package for the Justice Building expansion project. Charlie Goodman, with Schenkel & Schultz, said the final design before the commissioners "is a milestone in terms of design." The commissioners unanimously approved the design development package.Bids for the project are expected to be taken as early as the first of the year. Goodman gave a presentation on the design and layout of the Justice Building project. Sheriff's department dispatch will be in the basement and will be completed soon.The coroner's office will be in the northeast corner and other additions in the basement will be a kitchen, laundry, maintenance, mechanical and unassigned areas.