Before approving the various 2024 budgets department by department, section by section over nearly a three-hour meeting Tuesday night, the Kosciusko County Council approved the wage committee’s recommendations unanimously.
After a lengthy discussion by the Warsaw Common Council on its ARPA grant process for nonprofit organizations, they also heard a request to reconsider the city’s ordinance that prohibits chickens in the city limits.
Once he had more information about the new sign the Kosciusko County Convention & Visitors Bureau plans to install, a remonstrator changed his mind at the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Monday night.
Anticipation is sky-high for Grace’s men’s basketball team entering the 2023-24 campaign.
The Lancers boast a battle-tested crew with a plethora of postseason experience under fifth-year head coach Scott Moore.
MILFORD - It was moved down the agenda a bit, but a public hearing was held at the Milford Town Council meeting Monday for the Office of Community Rural Affairs (OCRA) planning grant application.
Jack Birch will serve as legal representation for the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Protection Territory after the territory’s board approved the contract at their meeting Tuesday.
Nathan Underneath, owner of Moving Pictures Tattoo Cinema, was surprised when he learned how many students were on the Free and Reduced Lunch program at Warsaw Community Schools (WCS).
Outdoor seating applications for One-Ten Craft Meatery, B+B Courthouse Market and The River Coffeehouse were presented to and approved by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday, with stipulations.
Fellowship Missions will be closing soon on the purchase of the building at 123 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, for a recovery hub, and Thursday night the Kosciusko County Council approved additional appropriations from the county’s opioid grant to help them pay for the building.
- Trick-Or-Treat - Recycling - Where's The Justice - Flat Earth Society Trick-Or-Treat Editor, Times-Union: To the Pierceton resident who was so worried about giving candy to children from out of town? Three of those children you questioned were my grandchildren.They are from North Webster.You take your children where you know it's safe.It's too bad Pierceton has people like you.And my grandchildren will be trick or treating next year, so turn your lights off and sit in the dark.
- Caring Community - The Solution - Nontraditional Careers Caring Community Editor, Times-Union: We would like to say how thankful we are that we live in the community that we do.We have recently experienced a life-changing and near life-ending experience, when a house fire struck our family and was nearly a complete loss, Nov.13.A picture and small caption was on the front page of your paper that day. As a family we just wanted to take time to thank everyone, starting with Ed Kipker who happened to be nearby.His quick response, instincts as a fireman and will of God putting him in the right place that afternoon, may have been what kept Adam with us that day.Thank you.
- On Death And Dying - Right-Wing Absurdity - Gays - Rights - More On NIPSCO On Death And Dying Editor, Times-Union: This seems to be the season or time of year when retailers and Uncle Sam nudge you to get organized, so I waited until now to present my plight. I lost my father 21 months ago and his estate was finally settled this past Thanksgiving.How often do we go from day to day and never think that today or this week may be our last? No one likes to think of dying or death.Everyone wants to live - I know and don't blame anyone for having that desire.
- Sports Injustice - Self-Supporting Service - Museum Volunteers - Thanks - Samaritan - Nieter Pictures Sports Injustice Editor, Times-Union: I would like someone to explain how Darryl Strawberry gets by with breaking the rules time and time again with his drug habit, walking away from rehab centers and still able being able to come back to baseball. Then there are all the players in pro football and basketball who time and time again break the rules and are still allowed to play. Then we look at Pete Rose, who was said to be gambling and betting on baseball.He is not having anything to do with baseball.He can't be voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Fair Thanks - Immunization - AWL Thanks - Softball League Fair Thanks Editor, Times-Union: I would like to thank the Kosciusko County Fair Association, judges and everyone involved with the 1998 Youth Talent Contest.There is limited opportunity for young people in this community to perform and the experience is greatly appreciated.I will be proud to represent Kosciusko County at the State Fair.