Seeking Truth

Editor, Times-Union: As a rule I do not engage with anyone responding to my letters. I would hope skeptics would do as I most strongly encourage everyone to do: fact check everything and everyone you question — me included.

County Council Adopts 2025 Budget

Kosciusko County Council wrapped up the county’s 2025 budget by adopting the ordinance for it on second reading Thursday evening. The first reading of the budget ordinance was held Sept. 12.

William ‘Bill’ D. Huffer

William "Bill" D. Huffer, born on April 4, 1940, in Warsaw, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, at Miller's Merry Manor of Warsaw.

Rochester Man Receives 4 Years In Prison For DUI During Fatal Vehicle Accident

A Rochester man will serve four years in prison after driving under the influence and wrecking a vehicle, resulting in the death of a passenger in his vehicle.

Fascism For Dummies

Editor, Times-Union: The term “fascism” seems to be thrown around a lot recently — by both Republicans and Democrats. Therefore, it seems necessary to reiterate the definition of this term and the signs that should help everyone recognize just who is using the term correctly and exactly who the real would-be fascists are.

Local High School Sports Recaps For December 30 & 31

Boys and Girls Basketball, Girls Wrestling

Sheriff’s Office To Contract With Extra Duty Solutions For Community Use Of Off-Duty Officers

When the community needs the use of off-duty officers for events, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office has found a solution to help manage the requests.

Board Of Works Approves Pier, Parking & Art Contracts

To move forward on the bid process for the demolition of the Center Lake pier, the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday approved a supplemental agreement between the city and A & Z Engineering for the Center Lake Recreational Trail project.

Soul Punch Provides Self-Defense Training For Women

With Soul Punch - Empowered by Design, owner/trainer Amy Batten hopes to create a community of women who are empowered and feel like they can rely on each other as much as themselves for protection.

Ride+Walk Wants To Seek Grant For Temporary Multimodal Trail

The Ride+Walk committee wants the city of Warsaw’s engineer and planner to apply for up to a $500,000 Safe Streets for All grant to fund a temporary demonstration project for a multimodal trail through downtown Warsaw.

Etchison And Stark Make History, Grace Ties Win Record

The stretch run for Grace’s baseball team has been filled with records being broken and milestones being accomplished.

Tigers Break Two Records, Tie A Third At Max Truex Invite

While Friday night did not belong to Warsaw on the scoreboard, it did in the record books, as Tiger athletes broke two records and tied a third at the annual Max Truex Invitational. Jordan Randall, Kam Kauffman and James Lieter all shared the honor of Outstang Field Athlete for their record-breaking performances.

Times-Union Court News 09-26-2000

Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry: • Matthew Lee Moe, 19, and Angela Marie Stump, 20, both of East County Line Road, Syracuse. • Christopher Eugene Blondeel, 28, and Shelina Ann Ulmer, 24, both of North Stoneburner Road, Warsaw. • Robert R.Craig, 31, and Paula A.Horn, 32, both of North Parker Street, Warsaw. • Floyd Mullet, 26, West CR 850N, Etna Green, and Sandra Lynn Burkholder, 21, North CR 900W, Nappanee. • Fredrick Deon Reagan, 45, and Jennifer Lynn Shepherd, 28, both of North Orchard Drive, Warsaw. • Matthew Paul Rakoczy, 26, and Katina Lynne Feldman, 27, both of West CR 850S, Claypool. • Mark Alan Morrison, 30, and Deborah Ann Belcher, 27, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw. • G.Scott Johnson, 27, and Teresa M.West, 28, both of North Lincoln Road, Syracuse.

Times-Union Court News 02-08-2000

Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry: • Jorge Delgado (Arteaga), 24, and Aurora Hernandez (Castro), 26, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw, • Ricardo H.Flores, 35, and Margarita Brito Delgado, 29, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw. • Bryan Cable, 36, and Angelia Lee Leckrone, 32, and Ind.15S, Silver Lake. • Gerald D.Kreft, 35, Ind.19N, Etna Green, and Donna S.King, 38, West Forest Avenue, Warsaw. • Russell Lee Runyon, 26, and Brandice Chastity Yuncker, 23, both of East CR 1100N, Syracuse. • Harry W.Wolford, 52, and Marcia J.Himes, 51, both of South Detroit Street, Warsaw. • David Lee Kistler, 26, and Michelle Lynn Marshall, 29, both of North Sixth Street, Pierceton. • Salud Gonzalez Vera, 42, and Guillermina Cerda, 44, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.

Times-Union Court News 03-10-1998

Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry: • Allen Jay Smith, 24, Newton, Kan., and Kelly Maureen Garrard, 29, Lincoln, Neb. • Jeffery M.Stouder, 33, and Tonya Marie Mast, 24, both of M-Dee Acres, Nappanee. • John Wayne Holden, 52, and Shelly R.Stockberger, 36, both of Monoquet Road, Warsaw. • Matt Eugene Bontrager, Milford, and Lisa Collen Bowman, Winona Lake. • Quinn Eric Wegener, 22, EMS B53 Lane, Warsaw, and Sarah Elizabeth Locke, 21, EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg. • Jerry R.Newton, 55, East Pontiac Drive, Warsaw, and Janet K.Shane, 51, South CR 750W, Claypool. • Scott Ryan Blevins, 20, and Lisa Christine Morehead, 27, both of Terrace Drive, Winona Lake. • Steven J.Lucas, 49, and Louvina Samons, 53, both of West Partridge Drive, Mentone.

Times-Union Court News 08-18-1998

Superior Court III Judgments The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V.Sutton presiding: • North Webster Day Care awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Darrel and Carol Smith, $106, and Bobbie and Tom Axsom, $94. • NEW Plumbing & Heating awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brent Landis, $70.84; Edward Coburn, $194.87; Don and Melissa Eppenbaugh, $92.24; and Ray Linebaugh, $441.60. • Monteith Tire Co.Inc.vs.Geisla Denny.Plaintiff awarded $297.64. • Lake Tippecanoe Siding & Window Co.Inc.vs.Tim Shear.Plaintiff awarded $701.90. • Petro Brothers Chrysler vs.Guy Miller.Plaintiff awarded $659.93. • Lee R.and Sheree Riggen vs.Ken and Carol Weaver.Plaintiffs awarded $746.

World/Nation Briefs 10.11.2012

Analysis: For vice presidential debate, higher stakes in an unpredictable political contestWASHINGTON (AP) — Time running short, Vice President Joe Biden faces the greater burden in his debate with Republican Paul Ryan as he seeks to use the election’s only encounter between presidential running mates to slow Mitt Romney’s momentum and reset the campaign storyline in time for the next Obama-Romney debate.

World/Nation Briefs 5.11.2012

First president to endorse gay marriage: Making history, or flowing along with it?WASHINGTON (AP) — He gave no speech, issued no call to action. He spoke of changing alongside the nation’s people, not of leading them into uncharted territory. He made sure to say what so many so passionately believe — that states should decide such issues on their own.

Wawasee Scores NLC Win At NorthWood

NAPPANEE — Aggressive play calling and defensive stands helped the Wawasee football team notch a 21-16 Northern Lakes Conference win at NorthWood Friday.

County Council Considering Plan To Replace Stolen Funds