False Alarm

The activation of a fire alarm in the Kosciusko County Justice Building prompted the attention of the Warsaw Fire Department Thursday morning.

Letters to the Editor 10-28-2003

- FOP Says Thanks - Greenway - Bake Sale, Luncheon - Thanks To WFD - Elected Officials - School Board - Thanks To FOP Says Thanks Editor, Times-Union: The Kosciusko County Fraternal Order of Police wishes to thank all of the citizens that worked hard to see that the sheriff's office grant was accepted and used.This is a valuable step forward for the security and service provided by the sheriff's office.

Tigers Win Third Straight NLC Title

ELKHART -ÊThe Warsaw boys track team continued its dominance of the Northern Lakes Conference Thursday night at the conference championship meet, defeating its closest competitor by 37 points. The Tigers placed first in the round-robin competition by going undefeated (6-0) in regular season matchups and secured an outright NLC title with Thursday's victory.The Tigers won their third straight NLC title with some changes in the regular lineup. "We switched some people up tonight," said Warsaw coach Troy Akers."Greg Seiss normally runs in the 800, and we moved him around a bit tonight.We didn't have our usual lineup out there." Although Seiss did not compete in the 800 run, Rob Peters stepped up for the Tigers and placed first in the competition with a time of 2:01.11. "Rob Peters really stepped up for us in the 800," said Akers."He ran a super race." While the Tigers won the meet handily, the Warsaw squad did not perform as well as usual in the running events.

Mullen Promises Common Sense

Democrat U.S. 2nd District congressional candidate Brendan Mullen visited Warsaw Friday to speak about his run for the seat.

Parent Expresses Safety Concerns at Warsaw School Meeting

Steve Long, a Warsaw parent who expressed his concern with school security at the school board meeting in January, returned Monday night for further discussion.

Warsaw Board Of Works OKs Flood-Damaged Road Resurfacing Projects

Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety Friday approved requests for nine resurfacing projects on portions of Warsaw roads that were damaged by flooding earlier this year.

Manchester University Student Held After Thefts From Vehicles

A 19-year-old Manchester University student was apprehended by police after allegedly entering unlocked vehicles and stealing items in North Manchester.

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Warsaw School Board Gets Security Update

Warsaw School Board was updated Monday on what the school corporation is working on in regards to school safety for the second semester of the year.

Lori Camp Announces Campaign For Indiana’s Second District

Democrat Lori Camp has announced her campaign for U.S. Congress in Indiana’s 2nd District.

Times-Union Court News 10-10-2003

Superior Court I Filings The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G.Huffer presiding: Complaints • Creditmax v.Warren Goodman Jr.Plaintiff seeks $6,991.66 due on agreement, inclusive of interest, plus court costs and attorney fees. • Great Seneca Financial Corp.v.Roger G.Hall Jr.Plaintiff seeks $3,193.63 due on agreement, plus court costs, interest and attorney fees. • Discover Bank v.Charles Gilbert.Plaintiff seeks $3,648.88 due on agreement, plus court costs and attorney fees. • Household Financial Corp.v.Robert Combs, et al.Plaintiff seeks $6,423.49 due on agreement plus court costs, interest and attorney fees. • Asset Acceptance LLC.v.Walter Leach.Plaintiff seeks $4,219.77 due on agreement, plus court costs, interest and attorney fees.

New Visitor Center Gives CVB 'Visibility'

If Linda Arnold has her way, Kosciusko County tourism will continue to steadily grow. Arnold and the CVB decided they could promote the county most effectively by moving their office to a new building on U.S.30.Arnold said there are three words that say it all: "Visibility, visibility, visibility," she said. "This is where we need to be.We are the only visitor center on U.S.30." Arnold, the director of the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau, has been promoting the county since 1988.The CVB was started in 1986. Arnold said the staff was looking to move about three to five years ago.They looked at different sites until they chose the current one by the Warsaw Bob Evans restaurant and SYM Financial.They currently rent space from the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce in the downtown area. The CVB is a four-person operation.

State Auditor Visits Warsaw, Decries State's Fiscal Condition

When push comes to shove, Indiana State Auditor Connie Nash will be able to say, "I told you so." The shoving is due to begin fairly soon, according to the former Huntingburg mayor.She doubts that schools, universities and local governments will receive spring 2002 revenue payments. "They"ll probably have to borrow to continue operation," she said. Nass isn't pulling any punches and wants citizens to know state government is virtually broke. The surplus is dramatically reduced from last year, equaling only half of the previous year's surplus ($808 million), just a fraction of the $2 billion enjoyed in 1999. Without $101 million in appropriations from various state agencies added by the Legislature "in the dead of night," the state would have a negative cash balance this year. For the last two years Nass has presented "A Report To Indiana Citizens on the State's Finances" that explains in graphics and simple language where all the money has gone.

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Manchester Town Employees to Receive Raises

NORTH MANCHESTER -ÊNorth Manchester's town employees will be reimbursed the annual 3 percent raise that was put on hold due to financial concerns, North Manchester Town Council President Don Rinearson said Thursday. An uncertain financial forecast stayed the employees' raises until the year's end.The council now has a clearer read on the state of the finances. The town needed at least $40,000 to cover the pay increases, Rinearson said.With departments' savings and other unencumbered money, the town now has $80,000 left over, he said. Department heads kept their spending down.Throughout the year, no special fund appropriations were needed, Rinearson said. He called the surprise amount a "highlight of the year." Employees will receive the money in a special check due Monday, clerk-treasurer Nancy Reed said. Most employees will get more than $200.Several department heads will receive more than $1,000, according to records.

CCS And Salvation Army Discuss Winter Preparation

With the winter months approaching, members of the Salvation Army and Combined Community Services are organizing efforts to help those in need with the projected increases in heating and housing costs that residents will face in upcoming months. Peggi Lisenbee-Wright, director of client assistance at CCS, said Northern Indiana Public Service Co.will again have the Gift of Warmth program available, which gathers contributions from customers, employees and shareholders to assist financially struggling residents with paying utility costs.Utility assistance will be managed through CCS. "Everyone will be feeling the increase this winter," Lisenbee-Wright said."My biggest fear is that there will be too many people in need and not enough money to go around." Lisenbee-Wright and Ken Locke, community relations director of the Salvation Army, both recall previous winters when monthly assistance funds would be used up after a 1-1/2 days of client requests.

Truex To Head Waste Board

Ron Truex was elected Kosciusko County Solid Waste District Board president, with Brad Jackson as vice president for the next year after several other candidates declined the positions, citing busy schedules. Tuesday the board heard good news from county auditor and district financial controller Sue Ann Mitchell when she said the district was more than $52,000 to the good. Leaving behind a year of financial uncertainty, the members were pleased with the report. Mitchell advised the board she consulted with the bank regarding a "sweep" account, which is now costing more than it is bringing to the district.She said it was set up as a commerical account and should be set up as a government account. District director Sue Studebaker said the building maintenance and repair account was not set high enough at $250.The amount was budgeted before the move to Union Street last fall.

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