Third District Congressman Mark Souder visited Warsaw Monday morning and discussed the economic stimulus package approved by the U.S. House last Wednesday.
United Way of Kosciusko County employees, board members, volunteers and financial contributors gathered Friday morning to celebrate achievements accomplished in 2008.
MILFORD - Entrepreneur magazine recognized Mr. Rooter Corporation, which has a Milford-based franchise, in its 2009 "Franchise 500" and "Top Global Franchises" lists.
SOUTH BEND - Ivy Tech Community College-Warsaw, 3755 Lake City Highway, is offering free tax preparation service for low-income and elderly community members Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
10 Years Ago February 10 1999 The Biomet racecar that competed in Sunday's FIRSTPLUS Financial ARCA 200 race in Daytona, Fla., finished 10th. The car is owned by Mary Louise Miller, Warsaw, and is sponsored by Biomet and its subsidiaries. The team manager is Ed Mullen, the crew chief is Scott Eldridge and the engine builder is Jim Mikel. Jimmy Kitchens of Hueytown, Ala., drove the car. 25 Years Ago February 10 1984 The "Explorer Vans" team of Don Clemens, Paul Pozorski, George Clemens, Gary Kiser and DeWayne Wood bowled a 3,044 series in the County East League recently at Warsaw's Holiday Lanes. This is the highest service score this year at Holiday Lanes. 50 Years Ago February 10 1959 Mrs. Joe Watkins, Mrs. Lillian Chapkowski, Mrs. Kenneth Busselberg and Mrs. John Kinsey, members of the Warsaw American Legion Auxiliary quartet, will sing at the Marion VA hospital Sunday. Mrs. Robert Kline will be their accompanist. 75 Years Ago February 10 1934 Roger Sanders and George Ward of Warsaw, both whom were enrolled in Hanover College, Jan. 29, have been pledged to Phi Gamma Delta, a national social fraternity on the campus. Both are first-year students and are working toward A.B. degrees. Ward is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S. Ward, East Center Street, and Sanders is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin C. Sanders, South High Street.
10 Years Ago February 14 1999 Winners of the 1999 Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club Tri-Star basketball competition are Cory Snep, Kelci Freds, Tad Nieter, Danielle Degeeter, Rachel Braddock, Carlye Snider, Braden Kline, John-Wesley Maierle, Blaine Sumpter, Braxton Barton, Jessica Davis and Torina Sorenson. 25 Years Ago February 14 1984 Chris Stine of Warsaw Community High School, has placed first in the Warsaw Optimist Club essay competition, according to Mike Foreman, club president. The winning entry will now be submitted to the Optimist district competition in Warsaw for judging against other Optimist Club winners from throughout Indiana. 50 Years Ago February 14 1959 Two local "ham" operators, Dale Wallace, of Mentone, and John Frankle, of Warsaw, recently helped relay a message from the Far East to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chaney, East Fort Wayne Street. It was from the Chaneys' son, Bruce, in the Army security agency. Bruce, who left Warsaw Jan. 4, sent the message while in Tokyo on a sightseeing tour. 75 Years Ago February 14 1934 Charlene Arnsberger, Elvira Hartsock, Esther Melick, Juanita Fawley and Crystal Davis will attend the state convention of the Lambda Chi Omega Sorority at Indianapolis. The Connersville chapter is acting as hostess group.
Despite a national slump in the economy in 2008, Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins said locally the city has been able to keep its tax rate at the same level.
Though they returned from their tour of duty in Iraq Nov. 28, and had a welcome back ceremony in Indianapolis Jan. 31, Saturday was the first meeting of Alpha Co., 1-293rd.