Iraq War Improves In The Polls

The Iraq war is polling better these days.In the latest USA Today/Gallup Poll, taken Aug. 3-5, the percentage of those who said the additional troops are "making the situation better" rose from only 22 percent a month ago to 31 percent.

Seven's Heaven Helps Many Animals

PIERCETON - An alternative to killing or handling wild or non-wild animals, including deer, is to take them to a rehabilitation location called Seven's Heaven.

Dean Aldan Ryan

SYRACUSE - Dean Aldan Ryan, 68, of Syracuse, died at 6:05 p.m. July 27, 2007, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

Letters to the Editor 09-13-2006

- Relationship With God - Rooney - Bad Experience - Clarification - Facts & Fights Relationship With God Editor, Times-Union: A pastor said, "1.- Pray that you be full of God's Holy Spirit, so full, that there will not be room for any bad to enter."Our bodies are temples of God's Holy Spirit, when we are born again Christians.When not, I think some other spirit will dwell there.I think I am correct there is a vacuum to be filled.2.- If you will pray, asking God to reveal Himself to us, He will."Please think about that statement often. I heard a preacher say, "God told me this, etc."I used to kinda wonder, who is he anyway? Recently, I have experienced something that I don't think I had during previous years.

Tigers Ready For Run At State Title

School may be out, but Warsaw Community High School's boys golf team is still looking to teach a few lessons.The Tigers enter Tuesday's first round of the 71st annual boys state finals at Legends of Indiana Golf Course in Franklin without a top 10 ranking, but that's not fazing fifth-year coach Ben Barkey.

Council OKs No Smoking Ordinance In Warsaw City Buildings, Vehicles

Warsaw City Council approved an ordinance Monday that prohibits city employees and visitors from smoking in all city buildings.

Warsaw Schools Mulls Year-Round School

As part of any building project process, prior to receiving state approval to sell bonds for construction that adds more classrooms, two hearings on year-round school must be held.

Souder Earmarks $2 Million For Zimmer, DePuy Research

Congressman Mark Souder has earmarked $2 million for research projects that will be managed by the University of Notre Dame.

Remember When 6.26.07

10 Years Ago June 26 1997 An estimated 250 people saw 18-year-old Jamie Elizabeth Teel crowned 1997 queen of the Kosciusko County Fair Scholarship Pageant. Teel is the daughter of Jim and Barbara Teel of Warsaw. 25 Years Ago June 26 1982 Perry Morton, Warsaw, swept both days of National Bench Rest Shooters Association registered competition recently at Beeson's Rifle Range in Etna Green. Morton won the 100 yard and grand aggregate on the first day and then captured the 200 yard and grand aggregate on the next day. A total of 26 shooters from Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Ontario competed in the first registered match of the season. 50 Years Ago June 26 1957 Kosciusko County 4-H demonstrators walked away with five first places out of a possible eight in the district agriculture demonstration held at Manmouth High School north of Decatur. Orvin Thompson of Burket won first with a correct milking demonstration; Bob Haupert and Ronald Swick, also of Burket, won with a demonstration on the importance of good wiring; Ronald Roberts of Syracuse was first in a demonstration titled "What do you want in your egg?"; "Steps for care of the garden" won first for Ronald Hibschman; and "how to fix broken windows" won first in the general division for Jerry Firestone. Both boys are from Syracuse. 75 Years Ago June 26 1932 A freak potato was discovered by M.W. Lucas, of Lakeside Park, as he was taking potatoes from his cellar to plant. Four or five potatoes were found, which were anxious to propagate and could not wait until planted in the garden. The tuber burst open and approximately 30 young potatoes were found ready to start growing.

Warsaw Home Called Fire Hazard By City

A Warsaw couple's residence has been determined to be a fire safety hazard.

Letters to the Editor 09-22-2006

- Hateful Comments - Democrat Party - Election Time - Civil Liberties - Satan - Claypool - Upward Basketball Hateful Comments Editor, Times-Union: I am truly sad about the hateful comments concerning Wal-Mart's so called promotion of the "sodomite agenda."It is a letter full of judgment and intolerance.And the fact that it comes from someone who reads the Bible makes me feel even more sad.

Planners Take Steps Toward Overlay District

Kosciusko County may be one step away from establishing an overlay district.

Julie A. Foley

MENTONE - Julie A. Foley, 63, of 220 W. Center St., Burket, died at 8:10 p.m. Aug. 1, 2007, in her residence.

Gerald 'Jerry' M. Gibbs

Gerald "Jerry" M. Gibbs, 69, of 115 E. Main St., Atwood, died at 7:13 p.m. Sept. 25, 2007, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Warsaw Library Entrance Renovations Complete

Warsaw Community Public Library now has a front entrance that is more accessible and safer for its patrons.

Verna K. Biller

BOURBON - Verna K. Biller, 65, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away suddenly on July 7, 2007, while visiting friends and family in Indiana.

WCHS FCCLA Attends Leadership Conference

More than 5,000 nationwide members, advisers, alumni and guests of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America gathered in Anaheim, Calif., July 8-12 for the 2007 National Leadership Meeting.

Say Yes To SCHIPS

I have a simple question for W. I promise you, if I saw him face to face, I would ask it.

Tusing Sworn In As Deputy Secretary

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita placed former Leesburg resident Matt Tusing under oath as deputy secretary of state and chief of staff this week in a swearing-in ceremony Monday at the Indiana State House.

Wogoman Takes Over At Wawasee

SYRACUSE - With a new head coach, a new offensive scheme and the loss of an all-everything player, the Wawasee Warriors will have a different look this season.