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AP: Holding immigrants a boon to private prisons, which have spent $45M on lobbying, campaignsMIAMI (AP) — The U.S. is locking up more illegal immigrants than ever, generating lucrative profits for the nation’s largest prison companies, and an Associated Press review shows the businesses have spent tens of millions of dollars lobbying lawmakers and contributing to campaigns.
- | July 28, 2016
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Lancers Outlast No. 17 USF In OT

For the second straight game, Grace College’s men’s basketball team went on the road and upset a ranked team. Charlie Warner sank the game-deciding free throw with just over a minute left in overtime, securing a 77-76 victory for the Lancers against No. 17 St. Francis.
Grace College Sports Information- | January 12, 2020
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Grace College Roundup

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s men’s track and field team fought through cold, windy conditions to take top team honors at the second annual Lancer Invitational on Saturday at the Bernard and Linnie Key Track and Field Complex.
- | April 30, 2018

Times-Union Court News 03-16-1999

Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry: • Robert Dean Hershberger Jr., 25, Ind.19N, Etna Green, and Wilma Michelle Loher, 20, West Redbird Lane, Mentone. • Eric Clark Hayden, 26, Kokomo, and Laura Kay White, 26, Gilliam Drive North, Warsaw. • Max Russell Fahl Jr., 43, South Wray Street, Atwood, and Diane Faye Potts, 42, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. • Vincent Lee Simpkins, 36, and Jennifer L.Hirschy, 36, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton. • Michael R.Braden, 33, and Janna Leigh Sroufe, 27, both of East CR 250S, Pierceton. • Jeffery Allen Miner, 30, and Sherry Grace Dalrymple, 28, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. • John G.Shock, 39, East North Street, North Webster, and Samantha Stewart, 39, North Webster. • Matthew Lee Prater, 21, and Joyce Renee Oaks, 21, Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
- | July 28, 2016

Remember When February 21

10 Years Ago February 21 1993 BOURBON - PFC Russell Scott of the 11th Airborne Division earned three bronze stars, several ribbons and a couple of medals for his participation in World War II. But like many other veterans, Scott did not receive all of those awards by the time he was discharged.To get the medal awarded to troops who participated in the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese occupation, Scott had to send an application with a copy of his discharge papers - and 47 years later Scott's new red and white ribbon supporting a brass medal arrived at his Bourbon home.
- | July 28, 2016

Remember When April 24

10 Years Ago April 24 1996 Warsaw Community High School recently handed out its winter sports awards.The winners of the MVPs and MIPs are Kara Lipply (MVP, gymnastics), Callie Edgington (MIP, gymnastics), Sheila Whitaker (MIP, girls basketball), Stacy Woodling (MIP, cheerleading), Sarah Weed (MIP, cheerleading), Andrea King (MVP, cheerleading), Sherry Haines (MVP, girls basketball), Alex Wood (MVP, boys swimming), Jeremiah Williams (MVP, boys swimming), Kevin Johnson (MVP, wrestling), Kevin Ault (MVP, boys basketball), Ben Elliott (MIP, boys basketball), Jake Townsend (MIP, boys basketball), and Matt Zellers (MIP, wrestling).
- | July 28, 2016

Gunter Presides Over Her 'Last' Meeting

Brad Jacskon, this year's president of the county commissioners, handed the gavel over to outgoing commissioner Avis Gunter during the board's year-end meeting Friday. The commissioners made routine appointments for 2007.Bob conley, incoming commissioner, was assigned to board seats held by Gunter, including the Area Plan Commission and Warsaw Community Development. Bud Watkins was reappointed to the Drainage Board; Brad Jackson to the wage committee and Ron Truex will continue as the commissioner's representative on the drainage board.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Grant Serves As Vehicle To Move Welfare Reform

Local welfare reform efforts got a boost last week with the announcement of a $26,000 grant. The state grant will be used by the county welfare department and Fast Cab Inc., the local cab company. The money is part of $3.5 million awarded to 72 different Indiana communities aimed toward helping job seekers overcome barriers. "We're hopeful it's really going to make a positive experience," said Peg Shively, director of Child and Family Services for Kosciusko County. "It's primarily for out-of-town people.It's not intended for people to go three blocks." Those eligible in Kosciusko County include about 80 families on temporary assistance and about 450 people who are receiving food stamps, Shively said. The grant was sought with the hopes that four to five people would be using the service at any one time.But since it's a new concept, Shively said she's unsure how popular it will become.
Dan Spalding, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Small Biz Loan Plan Undergoes Changes

The small business revolving loan program underwent some changes Wednesday when the Kosciusko Development Inc.board of directors met. One $40,000 loan has been approved, pending the applicant's signature.The funds have been made available through the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs. KDI coordinator Kim Nance said the office encouraged KDI to take more risk-making business loans. Nance said several people have picked up applications over the last few months, but have not returned them. To open the loans up to more applicants, the board approved several changes. Companies must have less than 25 full-time employees (instead of 5), and less than $42 million in annual gross revenue (instead of $1 million).
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Triton Program Helps Reduce Teen Pregnancy

BOURBON - Triton High School Principal Mike Chobanov and family and consumer studies teacher Ruth McCullough both made presentations to the Triton School Board Monday night. McCullough discussed a program which has taken place at Triton in her estimation for 12 years. It's a simulation program that makes students deal with a newborn baby.Students must feed, cloth, change and tend to programmed dolls that record the treatment received from students.Students are responsible for the child for an entire weekend and must tend to the doll without the aid of a babysitter or family members. McCullough said the reaction from students has been what she wanted to hear.
DANIEL RIORDAN, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Danek Settles In At New Location

Medtronic Sofamor Danek Mfg., formerly at 100 Publishers Drive, Winona Lake, is now moved into its new facilities on the northeast corner of the intersection of U.S.30W and CR 150W, near Warsaw. Danek's new building includes an estimated $20-million orthopedic hardware manufacturing and production facility consists of 150,000 square feet on 25 acres of land, which is designated as an economic development area. Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins said earlier of Danek's new facilities: "It's not going to affect Warsaw residents from the tax standpoint." Property taxes are paying for public improvements, he said."We're foregoing the property taxes for a period of years," and Warsaw residents will feel no negative effect because of Danek's new facilities."In fact, it's a plus because it keeps those people here," Wiggins said.
LAURA SLOOP, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Demo Enters Sheriff Race

A former deputy from Michigan and Noble County is running for sheriff of Kosciusko County. Glenn C.Canter, 53, brings with him a diverse background in law enforcement and an assortment of initial proposals.While a handful of candidates are expected to run on the Republican ticket, Canter will run on the Democrat ticket. Canter, a resident of Papakeechie Lake, is a native of Ann Arbor, Mich. Canter said he chose to announce now because one candidate has already done so and others are expected to follow suit soon.Although he is disclosing several proposals this week, he said his campaign will not get rolling until about March of 1998.In the meantime, he will have an Internet web site available for people to familiarize themselves with his campaign. Canter said a few of his proposals will raise a few eyebrows.
Dan Spalding, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Fahs Named To Manchester School Board

NORTH MANCHESTER - The newest member of the Manchester Community School Board is no stranger to North Manchester or education. Tuesday night, Jan Fahs was selected unanimously as the board replacement for Thom Frantz, who left the position to move to another state.Five people interviewed for the position in a public hearing Monday night at Maple Park Educational Center. A student of Manchester Community Schools beginning in the first grade at Thomas Marshall Elementary School, Fahs has been a North Manchester area resident since 1964.Since 1996, she has been an associate professor of accounting at Manchester College and currently is the chair of the accounting and business departments as well. Fahs took the oath of office during the Tuesday meeting and took her seat on the board immediately. Fahs and her husband Andy Brown have four children: Celeste Brown, 21; Nina Brown, 17; and David and Matthew Fahs-Brown, both 10.
JEN GIBSON, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

United Way Cheers Campaign Success

For 2000, United Way's fund-raiser campaign goal was $1.1 million. At the end-of-year celebration Tuesday, it was announced that the goal had been reached and exceeded - $1,233,034 was raised. For 42 years, the Kosciusko County United Way has continued to do good works, said board of directors president Steve Ross at Celebration 2000.They help fund 26 agencies in the county. In recognition of board and committee members during the celebration, several awards were presented. The volunteer of the year award was presented to Michael J.Kissane of Chore-Time Brock.Last year's award recipient, Kevin Deardorff, presented the award."This is one of the highest" awards, said Deardorff. The recipient of the award, he said, must participate in one or more United Way activities, have a positive impact on United Way, contribute to the mission of United Way and help strengthen the agencies within United Way.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

National Guardsmen Say Good-Bye To Families

Caught up in the arms of their wives, children and parents, Company A of the 1st Battalion, 293rd Infantry, said farewell to family and friends again Friday at the armory north of Warsaw. On a two-day leave from Camp Atterbury, near Columbus, where they have trained since Nov.11, more than 60 "Night Devils" parted from their loved ones at noon to return to base. The battalion, which includes the Warsaw unit, will report to its mobilization station, Fort Knox, Ky., in early December. As husbands and wives whispered parting devotions to each other, as daddies held their infants a few more precious minutes, North Webster VFW Unit 253 members joined in the warriors' send-off. A farewell ceremony Friday morning featured guest speaker State Rep.Dave Wolkins (R-Winona Lake) who said, in a short address, he knew it was a difficult day.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Primary Voter Registration Deadline Monday

The deadline to register to vote or provide a change of name or address for voting records in the May 6 primary is Monday.Voters can go to www.indianavoters.com to see if they currently are registered to vote and view their polling location by typing in their county, first and last name and date of birth.
Jennifer [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Warsaw Looks To Increase Sewer Fees

Warsaw will increase sewer fees this year.
Jennifer [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Former Trooper Waggoner Runs For Prosecutor

Charles R.Waggoner has announced he will join the race for Kosciusko County prosecutor. Waggoner, a Warsaw attorney and former Indiana State Police lieutenant, announced his candidacy Monday at a meeting in his home. "Experience in a police uniform has taught me how important it is for the entire law enforcement community to work as a team," Waggoner said in a press release."I believe the prosecutor of our county should be a part of the team.I believe that the police officers in our county must trust the prosecutor enough to want to work with the prosecutor.Law enforcement teamwork will result in a safer Kosciusko County." Waggoner also said his experience as a state trooper gave him not only head knowledge of the criminal justice system but heart knowledge. Waggoner's platform is based on his 20 years with the Indiana State Police and his belief in "cooperation" between law enforcement officers and the prosecutor.
TIFFANY SHAW, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Sheriff's Dept. Reports On Jail Bookings For 2003

Each year, the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department jail submits jail booking information to the Kosciusko County Circuit Court. Tuesday, Sheriff C.Aaron Rovenstine presented the same report to the Kosciusko County Commissioners. The average daily population of inmates during 2003 was 194, based on the meal count generated daily.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Immigration Officials Investigate Thursday's Fatal Crash On U.S. 30

Thursday morning's fatal accident on U.S.30 has sparked a federal investigation into an illegal immigrant smuggling ring. The accident, which occurred around 7:27 a.m.Thursday, involved a van that pulled into the path of a westbound semi-tractor trailer at the intersection of U.S.30 and CR 800W. The van, a 1996 GMC conversion model driven by Antonio Rivera Torres of Madison, Wis., spun around and then flipped on its top after the westbound semi struck the rear end of the vehicle.The van, which was designed to hold a maximum of eight passengers, was carrying 15 people. Two female passengers who were crouching in the back of the van were ejected when the back doors of the vehicle flew open from the impact of the crash. Irene Soto was pronounced dead shortly after she was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital.Petra Ocotl was flown by Samaritan Air Ambulance to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, where she was listed in critical condition this morning.
JEN GIBSON, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016
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