Deadline Approaching For Non-traditional Scholarship Applications

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is accepting applications for non-traditional scholarships.

Demos Keep Deficits Growing

Last week I was whining about deficits.

Robert D. Moschel Jr.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Robert D. Moschel Jr., 58, of Kissimmee, Fla., formerly of Bourbon, died June 13, 2009, after a lengthy battle with heart disease.

Middle School Students Take Part In Career Expo

More than 1,200 seventh- and eighth-grade students from seven area middle schools took part in the Kosciusko Career Expo today at Lakeview Middle School.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE - MF-586 - WHITAKER

Bill R. Montague

BOURBON - Bill R. Montague, 82, of Fort Myers, Fla., and formerly of the Bourbon area, died unexpectedly June 5, 2009, in his residence.

Remember When 6.27.2009

10 Years Ago June 27 1999 Warsaw's police chief now has a second job -- as safety and security director for Warsaw Community Schools. Steve Foster, recently appointed as chief of the Warsaw Police Department, will begin his duties immediately. The Warsaw school board approved the position. 25 Years Ago June 27 1984 The Tippecanoe Valley State Football champs of 1979 participated in Mentone's Egg Festival Parade. Charlie Smith, who was also the grand marshall of the parade, marched with members and coaches from that team. 50 Years Ago June 27 1959 Mr. and Mrs. LaMar Reichert, son and daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Reichert, Bremen, leave soon for Christian service in refugee camps in Germany. The younger Mrs. Reichert was Miss Adele Bertsche of Pontiac, Ill., before their marriage May 30. 75 Years Ago June 27 1934 A surprise kitchen shower was recently given for Mrs. Fred Hartman, who before her recent marriage will be remembered as Miss Charlene Arnsberger, at the home of Mrs. Paul Vermillion. The honored guest was the recipient of many lovely and useful gifts. Previous to the shower, two tables of bridge progressed, with first prize being awarded to Miss Crystal Davis and second prize to Mrs. John Wood.

Tea Party

Editor, Times-Union:Of late, the Tea Party has become synonymous with public alarm and deep concern over the reckless and most often absurd solutions heartily endorsed by our so-called "representatives" in Washington.

Kolbe Switches Parties, Seeks Council Seat

Local attorney David Kolbe is switching political parties and seeking the Democrat at-large seat on the Kosciusko County Council in the Nov. 4 general election.

Oswego Trader Days Gives Visitors A Look At The Past

OSWEGO - The public will have the chance to step back in time to the days when European American frontiersmen were settling Northern Indiana Saturday at Oswego Trader Days.

Lakeside Fitness To Offer Free Wellness Classes

SYRACUSE - Lakeside Fitness will start free Monthly Wellness Classes in Syracuse focusing on balance in your life.

County OKs Abatement For Maple Leaf Farms

Kosciusko County Council approved a tax abatement for Maple Leaf Farms, a duck company in Milford, Thursday.

State Error Forces WCS Budget Change

Warsaw School Board had to approve a revised 1782 Notice Monday night, and heard the annual nursing service report.

James D. Johnson

James D. Johnson, 67, of 3164 E. CR 1000N, Syracuse, died at 11:05 p.m. July 1, 2009, in Miller's Merry Manor, Syracuse.

Briefs 6.12.09

Briefs about local information and events

Carpenters Strike Affects WCS Projects

As a carpenters union strike moves into its fourth week, it is starting to affect the Warsaw Schools building projects.

Raymond James Earns High Ranking

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Raymond James Financial, Inc. ranked highest in investor satisfaction according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Full Service Investor Satisfaction StudySM.

WCS Receives Report On Finances

Kevin Scott, Warsaw Community School Corp. chief financial officer, told the school board Tuesday night that in general terms, WCS's funds are on target.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY CLAIMS - JUNE 23, 2009 MEETING

Police Testify At Hearing In Maddox Murder Case

SCOTT COUNTY, Minn. - Prior Lake police officers spent Thursday in Scott County District Court answering questions from defense attorneys, who challenged the grounds for a search warrant in the investigation of the death of Ruth Anne Maddox, a Southwest Newspapers reporter who was found dead in her Prior Lake home in November.