Charity Response

Editor, Times-Union:In his letter published April 12, 2013, Mr. Houze is so very correct. There are a number of local charities which do wonderful deeds, including those mentioned by him. We should all consider giving to those less fortunate than us in order to maintain that “social safety net” he mentioned.

Warsaw Zoners Approve Homeless Shelter Use Variance

Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance of use Monday night to allow a  homeless shelter for men, women and children under one roof.

World/Nation Briefs

Biden to meet Wednesday with gun-safety, victims groups as deadline for proposals loomsWASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking to spur fresh action on gun legislation, Vice President Joe Biden is meeting at the White House with victims groups and gun-safety organizations.

Wawasee Earns Third in Prototype Diesel

SYRACUSE – Though Wawasee High School had more things go wrong than right at the Shell Eco-marathon Americas in Houston, Texas, April 4-7, the experience was positive for all involved.


Warsaw Schools to Beef Up Security, Won't Arm teachers

Warsaw Schools will not be arming teachers at this time as one parent suggested, but school security will increase after spring break.

Retired Judge Jerry L. Carson

COLUMBIA CITY – Retired Judge Jerry L. Carson, 70, of Wolf Lake, passed away March 30, 2013, in his residence.

Warsaw School Board Approves Grants, Refinancing Of Pension Debt

Washington Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Academy is the recipient of three grants, including one for $15,000 from Medtronic.

Trojans Looking For Some Revenge Against Cavaliers

BOURBON — The 10th-ranked Triton boys basketball team earned one more chance to play at the Trojan Trench.

Nelva Wahneta Gebhart

Nelva Wahneta Gebhart, 101, Warsaw, passed away at 10:19 p.m. Dec. 30, 2012, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Green Investments Bad For Government

I must give President Barack Obama credit. He actually submitted a budget to Congress. Good for him.And the fact that he has both Democrats and Republicans up in arms over it tells me he must have done something right.

Immigration

Editor, Times-Union:I work in the trenches of law practice where a good share of my time is spent helping injured workers recover compensation benefits.

Thallemer Meeting With Legislators To Talk Tougher Pseudoephedrine Law

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer is joining with mayors from Evansville, Muncie and Plymouth today to discuss with state lawmakers the problems their cities face from methamphetamine production.

The Studio Now Offering Classes To All Ages

Beginning this month, The Studio is now offering arts and crafts classes to the greater Warsaw area.

Ivy Tech Community College Merging Northwest And North Central Regions

INDIANAPOLIS – The Ivy Tech Community College State Board of Trustees approved the merging of two of the College’s 14 administrative regions.  

Incumbent KREMC Board Members Re-Elected

A crowd of about 1,400 Kosciusko REMC members and their families re-elected the board of directors during the electric co-op’s 74th annual meeting April 20.

Improve Healthcare

Editor, Times-Union:My name is Dora Morant de Wagner, I am a cancer survivor of two years and I would like for everybody to know who Dr. Musaberk Goksel is.

Triton DI Selected For Grant

Members of Triton’s Destination ImagiNation Team in the ‘Project Outreach Challenge: Reel to Real’ recently were selected to receive a $2,500 grant from the Marshall County Community Foundation.

Owner Seeks Return of Puppy Taken from Animal Welfare League

The search is on for a puppy taken from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County Tuesday.

Idol Variety Nite Benefit For Cancer Care Fund Saturday

Idol Variety Nite to benefit the Kosciusko County Cancer Care fund is Saturday night at Wagon Wheel Theatre.