KDI Small Business Loans Untapped
In 2004 Kosciusko Development Inc.received money from the Indiana Rural Development Council to make business loans. A percentage of matching funds was secured through local banks and KDI received about $66,000 of a possible $95,000 through the federal program. To date, only one application has been completed and it was turned down by the committee. During Wednesday's executive board meeting, the loan program's status was discussed. Accountant Dana Krull appeared at the meeting with a summary showing the funds as part of the financial statement, per state and federal guidelines. Economic Development Coordinator Kim Nance said some people have inquired about grant money for small businesses, assuming the funds don't have to be repaid. Instead, the funds are available as a business loan through Beacon Credit Union, Community First Bank and Trust, Farmers State Bank, 1st Source Bank, Lake City Bank or Mutual Federal Savings Bank.
Daniels, Walorski, Friend Respond To FEMA's Denial Of Aid
Gov. Mitch Daniels and state legislators responded Monday to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's denial of Daniels' appeal for tornado aid for Nappanee.
Schmitt Sworn In As Winona Town Marshal
WINONA LAKE - Paul Schmitt, a former 29-year member of the Warsaw Police Department, is now Winona Lake town marshal. Schmitt was sworn in this morning during Winona's town council meeting, where members fixed Schmitt's salary and introduced him to the Winona Lake Police Department. Schmitt replaces Malcolm Gilbert, who announced in January he intended to step down from town marshal to assume the role of deputy marshal. "I look forward to the challenge of Winona Lake," Schmitt said."I'll be working to provide courteous, prompt and efficient services to the town's residents." Beginning salary for Schmitt is $1,730 bi-weekly, with bonuses awarded for each year of service for the first 15 years. Schmitt is a lifelong Warsaw resident, and worked for the WPD in positions ranging from dispatcher to captain of the department.He is currently a security specialist for NoBi Corp., Warsaw.
Mangas Signs With Indiana Wesleyan
Kyle Mangas has secured his place in the history of Warsaw Tiger basketball, and now he is ready to take the next step.
Follow This Timeline When You Are Getting Ready For Retirement
The beginning of summer is also a time when many people start to think about retirement. I don’t really know why, but I suspect the reason has something to do with how great summers are around Kosciusko County.
AWL Suffering Through Lack Of Funds, Staff
Animal Welfare League President Margaret Kennedy said reality has set in for the shelter. "As far as financially, we're not doing terribly well.We're running out of dog food.We're always out of puppy food.Donations are dropping, I don't know if that's because of the time of year or what," said Kennedy Monday. The organization is also taking applications for a new co-director of the shelter to replace Lisa Barber.Tracy Yates remains as the other co-director. "Lisa Barber has decided she wanted to step down as co-director," said Kennedy.She said it was not financially feasible for Barber to continue working at the AWL.AWL needs a co-director to "take care of hiring and firing with Tracy.They'll train volunteers.They'll take care of advertising.They'll also do fund-raising," Kennedy said. Yates handles the day-to-day operations of the AWL, such as food, medicine, the animals and cages.She also helps train volunteers and employees, Kennedy said.
Senate Candidate Coats Meets With Local Tea Party
Republican U.S. Senate candidate and former Indiana Senator Dan Coats met with Tea Party leaders from northern Indiana Thursday afternoon in Warsaw.
Step Taken To Extend CR 1300N Near Milford
Kosciusko County commissioners took a step forward in extending CR 1300N near Milford, agreeing to let the highway superintendent apply for a state grant to pay for most of the project.
