How's She Do That?

With several Whitko team members hanging onto the fence with their fingers, another player manages to sneak a bubble through the chainlink fence with her bubblegum while watching Friday afternoon's softabll game against Manchester. The gum was able to make its way safely back to the other side of the fence. Photo by Gary Nieter, Times-Union

Delaney Gives Back With Performance

Warsaw Community Public Library will feature pianist Karen Delaney of the piano duo Ferratt & Delaney.

Lemonade Stand

Harrison Elementary second-grade classes sponsored a lemonade stand during recess for one week in May.

Clarification: Warsaw Lawyer

The headline “Three Ft. Wayne Attorneys Honored” on page 5D of the Oct. 6 and 7 weekend edition was technically innacurate. While Beers Mallers Back & Salin is a Fort Wayne-based firm and two of the attorneys mentioned practice there, the third attorney, W. Wayne Walston, lives in Warsaw and practices in the Warsaw branch of the firm.

Austin Moore Signs with Marian

Warsaw Community High School senior Austin Moore has signed on to continue his baseball career at Marian University. Present for his signing at WCHS were (Front, L-R) Scott Moore, Austin Moore, Jennifer Moore, (Back, L-R) WCHS head baseball coach Mike Hepler and Marian University head coach Kurt Guldner.

Young Tiger Fribley Award

The Young Tiger Football program recently gave its Fribley Award to Grant Plath (pictured) and Brianne Butler. Butler’s award was for cheerleading, while Plath’s was for football. Nominees for the football award were (Front, L-R) Path, Tristan Larsh, Asher Blum, (Back, L-R) Matthew Podemski, Dylan Prater and Reese Morel.

WCPL Life Coach

Warsaw Community Public Library welcomes back Lila Shelburne, professional life coach.

City Council Revisits Strategic Plan

During its first meeting on updating the city’s strategic plan, Warsaw Common Council discussed transportation issues, more communication with the county, sewer lines and bringing “fun” businesses to the downtown while recognizing those that have long been established.

Manchester History Center Builds New Face

For months, the North Manchester Center for History has been planning and building its new face on Main Street. 

Winona Lake Crafting Town’s Comprehensive Plan With Help From MACOG

Over the next year or so, Winona Lake officials will be putting together the town’s comprehensive plan with the help of Michiana Area Council of Governments.

Warsaw Parks Board Hears About Draft For Five-Year Master Plan

Goshert Runs For Sheriff

William "Rocky" Goshert announced his candidacy for sheriff in the 2006 primary election. Goshert, a Koscusko County Sheriff's Department officer, will face fellow Republican and KCSD veteran officer Sam Whitaker in the Republican runoff. Current sheriff, Aaron Rovenstine, has served two consecutive terms and cannot run for the office in 2006. Goshert, 49, is a Kosciusko County native, a 1975 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and a 1979 graduate of Hanover College, where he received a bachelor's degree in business. He's the first to admit he's no politician and is running for sheriff to give back to the community. "The main thing is, I'm from here.All of my working life has been spent in law enforcement.I'll bring that experience and education to the sheriff's department.I want to give back to the community.This is the best way I can do it at this point." For 21 years Goshert was an Indiana State Police Trooper.He joined the KCSD in 2001.

Whitko Foresees Lean Budget Years

PIERCETON - Due to the state of Indiana's budget crisis and the state property tax reassessment, Whitko Community School Corp.'s budget for the next few years may be hurting. Monday, director of finance Phil Menzie told the school board he met with the Department of Local Government Finance Oct.14 for the 2004 budget, but the 2003 budget has yet to be finalized. Whitley County also has yet to finalize its assessed valuation.It's a crap shoot, he said, of whether or not Whitko schools will get their tax draw at the end of the year. To pay back the tax anticipation warrants, Menzie said, the school board may have to pass some resolutions in December.The bond bank will likely work with the school corporation on the payment of the warrants. "The major problem at this point is a cash flow problem," said Menzie.If the tax money doesn't come in, the question for Whitko will be where the money will come from to pay for Whitko's expenses.

Ryan 'Not Guilty' Of Murder

Nearly 12 hours after deliberations started in the Jason Ryan murder trial, the verdict was in. "Not guilty." Ryan's family responded with relieved sighs and a collective "thank you, God," while Jill Phillips' family sat in stunned silence before tears started to flow. More than a week of testimony, mostly from the prosecution, ended with final arguments Wednesday morning around 10 a.m.At 9:47 p.m.Wednesday, the jury re-entered the courtroom with its verdict.A few minutes later it was over, and Ryan was a free man. Ryan was cleared of the April 2001 murder of Phillips, whose partially nude body was found in Turkey Creek June 10. "I am obviously pleased, I think Jason is obviously extremely pleased," said defense attorney Mike Miner.

Bodin Joins Beers Mallers Backs & Salin

Warsaw attorney Peggy L. Bodin has joined the law firm of Beers Mallers Backs & Salin, LLP, concentrating her practice in the areas of Elder Law and Health Care Law.

Letters to the Editor 07-05-2005

- Don't Kill The Deer - Veteran Plates - Urban Sprawl - Downtown Looks Great - Economic Development - Witness Needed - Stolen Scooter - Goose Problem Don't Kill The Deer Editor, Times-Union: I am writing in regards to the newspaper articles about the "deer hunt" they may be having in Warsaw.I am 11 years old and someday would like to become a animal cruelty investigator.These articles have really been bothering me and I would like to voice my opinion.

Former Fair Board Members, Officers Speak Out About Lawsuit

Does the fair board really need racing to stay afloat?

Education Bills A Large Part Of Legislative Session

Neighbors concerned about runoff into Lake Wawasee

LIGONIER - Noble County farmer Kevin Davidsen presented his plans for a confined feeding lot for hogs at 5:30 p.m.in the West Noble Middle School cafetorium Thursday. Davidsen's application for the 1,000-head operation has come under fire from neighbors near and far.In addition to Noble County residents in close proximity to his land on CR 200N, about one-half mile west of Ind.5, residents of Kosciusko County, specifically those living along Lake Wawasee, came to hear and question him about the proposed development. From Davidsen's farm, the land drops 50 feet over one mile to Dillon Creek.Turkey Creek is to the west and south of the property.Both waterways go directly to Lake Wawasee, the state's largest natural body of water.

WCS Chooses Building Plan

After more than two dozen public meetings in about a year, the Warsaw School Board approved Option A Monday for its building plan, with the possibility of modifications.Kovert Hawkins, Jeffersonville, is the architectural firm chosen for the project.Superintendent Dr. Robert Haworth presented the resolution stating that the school board establishes Option A as meeting the needs of the corporation. Dan Robinson, board vice president, said during the bulk of the nine community meetings on the three possible options, the four steps of Option A were presented in a certain order. Haworth, Robinson said, is considering shuffling steps in the option. The approved resolution encompasses all of the option.