House Approves 13th Check For State's Public Retirees

STATEHOUSE – Legislation co-authored by state Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) providing a 13th check to retired public employees is one step closer to becoming law after the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously approved the measure.

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Tippecanoe Valley Eyes Another Run With Experienced Group

No team made in the Times-Union coverage area advanced as far into the state tournament as the Tippecanoe Valley Lady Vikings did last year, winning sectional and regional titles before falling to eventual state champions Fairfield in the semi-state round. That team boasted five seniors, including two-time Player of the Year winner Kaydence Mellott.

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Warsaw Has Plenty Of Scorers For Rematch With Northridge

After dropping a gauntlet of games at the end of December against the likes of Huntington North, Brownsburg and Jeffersonville, the Warsaw girls basketball team found itself in a tight spot. Their next contest, and the first of the new year, would be a massive showdown against then 18-1 Northridge. A loss there would bring the team’s record to 8-8 on the season.

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Much-Improved Manchester Has Tough Sectional Road Ahead

The Manchester Squires don’t need to look too far back to glean some hopefully useful information on first-round opponent Bluffton in the Class 2A South Adams girls basketball sectional.

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All Hands Finally On-Deck At Wawasee As Sectionals Tip Off

Wawasee used the same starting combination throughout the 2022-23 girls basketball season. The same has not been true in 2023-24 with some players missing time for various reasons.

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Bourbon Native To Retire From Navy After 22-1/2 Years

Matthew R. Wanemacher, a 1999 Triton High School graduate and native of Bourbon, will officially retire Feb. 16 from the U.S. Navy after serving 22-1/2 years.

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Timothy Allen ‘Tim’ Weaver

Timothy Allen "Tim" Weaver was called home Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Sebring, Fla.

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Joy Diane McCarthy-Sessing

Joy Diane McCarthy-Sessing, 76, passed away on Jan. 17, 2024.

Girl Scout Cookies On Sale In Northern Indiana

FORT WAYNE – The Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana held a kickoff event to prepare for the upcoming 2024 Girl Scout cookie season.

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Dozens Take The Plunge For Big Brothers Big Sisters

SYRACUSE - It wasn’t as bone-chilling freezing as it had been just a few days prior, but those who braved the cold elements Saturday to plunge into Lake Wawasee at Oakwood Resort helped raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kosciusko County.

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U.S. Rep. Yakym Provides Comments On Local Transportation

The growth of Warsaw, Kosciusko County and the companies within them may depend heavily on future improvements to transportation access.

Taxes, Hypocrisy & Plans

Editor, Times-Union: Everyone pays taxes — property, sales, excise, income, etc. The main means by which our local, state and federal governments can fund the services they provide is by “asking” us to pay taxes.

Problems In Kosciusko

Editor, Times-Union: Donald Trump is full of hate and lies. He is a broken record saying the same script over and over. He does not talk about real issues facing Warsaw and Kosciusko County.

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Defense Shines During No. 1 Grace’s Comeback Vs Marian

An elite defensive performance lifted Grace’s men’s basketball team to a 66-60 victory over Marian on Saturday.

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Chip Shots: Where Has January Gone?

This week, already, attrition in scholastic sports has begun. The swimmers and divers started earlier this week, the wrestlers will battle in sectionals this week, and girls’ basketball sectionals begin Tuesday.

An Asset Allocation Plan Remains A Key Part Of Your Financial Plan

Having a financial strategy that includes an asset allocation plan, may help you to stay on track even as markets change rapidly.

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Goshen Physicians Urology Welcomes Nurse Practitioner

Morgan Danielson has joined Goshen Physicians Urology.

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Warsaw Earns Huge Road Win Over Defending Champs NorthWood

After winning just two of their first four Northern Lakes Conference games, the Warsaw boys basketball team had the tough task of having to go into the Pit on Friday night to try to earn a win against defending 3A state champions NorthWood. In a hard-fought defensive battle, the Tigers emerged on top with a 35-34 win in front of a packed house.

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Ledgeview Donation

Ledgeview Brewing Company and BBQ Restaurant, 975 Warren St., Warsaw, donated $241.49 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana as part of Ledgeview’s monthly Give Back Day they held Jan. 17.

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LCA Students Hear About Wokeism, School Choice From Elected Officials

WINONA LAKE - While most of the questions asked by Lakeland Christian Academy students on Friday to four state and U.S. elected officials during a school assembly were on such topics as favorite presidents and I.U. or Purdue, one senior asked about a more divisive topic - “Wokeism.”