Robert D. Schrader

Singing Seniors Invites New Members

The Mellowaires are a group of senior citizens who love to sing and especially to sing for other people.

Nesbitt 50th

James Harrison and Nancy McBride Nesbitt are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday.

Manchester Studying Water Rates; Increase Expected

NORTH?MANCHESTER – A presentation Wednesday was given to the North Manchester Town Council by Eric Walsh of HJ Umbaugh on rate studies for water and wastewater.

Remember When 9.6.2014

10 Years AgoJeff Noffsinger, currently Warsaw’s city planner, has been hired for the position of Syracuse town manager.

Remember When 9.18.2014

10 Years AgoAustin Long, 10, North Webster, is the top-ranked BMX racer in the nation in the novice division after winning the National Championships in Louisville, Ky. over Labor Day weekend.

John W. 'Jack' Alexander Jr.

John W. “Jack” Alexander Jr., 81, passed away unexpectedly at 11:08 a.m. Oct. 13, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

John W. 'Jack' Alexander Jr.

John W. “Jack” Alexander Jr., 81, passed away unexpectedly at 11:08 a.m. Oct. 13, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Baker Youth May Move To West Market Location

Robert Murphy came before Warsaw City Council Monday to present Baker Youth Club's proposal to move its facilities to the old Endicott Church Furniture location on West Market Street. Murphy showed architectural projections for a new building at the location, and requested that the council prepare and submit an application for a $500,000 grant from the Indiana Office of Affairs to allow the Baker Youth Club the ability to move forward with its plans. "We need a half million dollars in the next four weeks," Murphy said."The money is the big concern in order for us to achieve this goal." Many attendants expressed their support of the Baker Youth Club and encouraged its move to the new location. Murphy said the desired location will greatly benefit the organization because of the large amount of children in the area and the fact that the proposed Kosciusko County Greenway could potentially neighbor the new property.

Gunter Presides Over Her 'Last' Meeting

Brad Jacskon, this year's president of the county commissioners, handed the gavel over to outgoing commissioner Avis Gunter during the board's year-end meeting Friday. The commissioners made routine appointments for 2007.Bob conley, incoming commissioner, was assigned to board seats held by Gunter, including the Area Plan Commission and Warsaw Community Development. Bud Watkins was reappointed to the Drainage Board; Brad Jackson to the wage committee and Ron Truex will continue as the commissioner's representative on the drainage board.

John Wesley Anglin

John Wesley Anglin, 89, died at 12:40 p.m. March 8, 2013, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, where he resided.

Potawatomi Park Banquet Benefits Wildlife Park

TIPPECANOE – Potawatomi Park will hold its annual banquet at the Back Forty Banquet Hall, Bourbon, Feb. 22.

Warsaw’s Presteguin Signs With Bethel College

Warsaw Community High School senior swimmer Dineli Presteguin to attend and swim at Bethel College in the Pilots' first-ever swim season next year.

Salvation Army Plans 'Back To School Carnival'

A dunk tank, moonwalk, games and prizes all will be a part of this year's Salvation Army "Back To School Carnival."

Pierceton Juvenile Facility Put On Hold

PIERCETON -ÊCorrections Corp.of America, Nashville, Tenn., has put the juvenile detention center in Pierceton on the back burner. And that's news to local officials because the corporation has failed to notify anyone about their plans to cancel the work. Kosciusko County Administrator Ron Robinson said today, "Two weeks ago I was told they stopped work over there.I called twice down to Nashville and they haven't returned my calls." Corrections Corp.officials said they instead decided to expand their Southwest Indiana Regional Youth Village in Vincennes. The company was planning a 32-bed juvenile detention center on 20 acres in an industrial park northeast of U.S.30 and Ind.13.The facility would have served 10 northeast Indiana counties. "I feel like we've done a lot of work for them and they don't have the courtesy to call us," said Robinson. Pierceton town council president Jerry Kreager said he has not been contacted by the corporation either.

WCHS Students 'BLITZ' Warsaw

Though the rain kept them from working outside, about 250 Warsaw Community High School students found other ways to volunteer at local service organizations, schools and churches Tuesday. The students took part in BLITZ, "Bringing Light Into the Tiger Zone," sponsored by the student council. "It's just a way to get the entire school involved in the community and do community service," said Mallory Kendall, WCHS sophomore class president.The sophomore class is in charge of BLITZ.The students volunteer to be involved in the program.Kendall said it's important as it is a way for students to give back to the community. Planning for BLITZ began in early March and took much planning, Kendall said.As it turned out, the hard work and planning were worth it."It was definitely worth it, how everything turned out.It was definitely good," she said.

Warsaw Seeks Input On Downtown Traffic Survey

Warsaw is seeking input on downtown parking.

Foundation Celebrates Anniversary

Friends and stakeholders of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation came together Nov.19 to celebrate the Foundation's 35th anniversary of service to the foundation. Board member the Rev.Jerry Yoder began the celebration with an invocation.Foundation board president Robert Condon presented the 2003 annual report and shared highlights from the fiscal year ending June 30, including: • The foundation's assets totaled $21,683,281. • The establishment of 14 new funds. • Professional advisor workshops hosted by the foundation, allowing professionals the opportunity to discuss challenging situations from the fields of estate and financial planning, taxes and charitable giving.Professional advisors created their own donor-advised fund at the community foundation for the benefit of the charitable projects of their choice. • College and vocational training scholarships totaling more than $150,000 were awarded to 142 county residents.

William R. Baldwin

S. Parker - Republicans Cannot Duck Abortion Issue

Republican Party operatives, who wasted no time indicting their Missouri Senate candidate Rep. Todd Akin for his interview faux pas on abortion, may bear more responsibility than Akin himself for the mess that has been created.