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The Penalty Box: A Visitor From The North

Last week, in a rare moment when I was sitting at home watching the Blackhawks and finishing the final few sentences of last week’s column, you may remember that I heard noises outside and then heard my doorbell ring.

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Wawasee Battles Back, But Falls To Columbia City

Just days after heading into the Tiger Den and earning an upset victory over Warsaw, the Wawasee boys basketball team set its sights on another big fish in the form of Columbia City. The game was a defensive battle that was close at times and extremely tight at others, but the Warriors were unable to make it two wins in a row, falling 42-35.

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Grant Could Have Winona Police Driving Teslas

WINONA LAKE - If awarded a grant, the Winona Lake Police Department could be going electric on about half of their vehicle fleet.

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Utility Extension From Syracuse To South Shore To Be Studied

As the property formerly known as South Shore Golf Course on Ind. 13 south of Syracuse gets developed, it’s going to need utilities.

Commissioners Sign Contract With Reedy For Financial Services

After a six-month test run with Reedy Financial Group for financial services, the county has decided to go another year with the company.

County Commissioners, Council Make Appointments For 2024

Following the Kosciusko County Council’s 2024 committee and board appointments on Thursday, the County Commissioners made theirs Tuesday morning.

New Hours Of Operation For Kosciusko Recycling Depot Approved

Beginning in 2024, the Kosciusko County Recycling Depot will have new hours of operation.

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Mentone Has Meeting To Discuss Budgeting Parameters For Park

MENTONE — Mentone Town Council held a special meeting on Monday to discuss budgeting parameters for their future park.

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No. 1 Lancers Cruise Past Cornerstone On Elementary Day

Playing in front of one of its largest crowds of the season, Grace’s men’s basketball team continued its undefeated season on Tuesday.

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Warsaw St. Dept. Super Reports Gains Made In 2023

2023 was an “impactful” year and the Warsaw Street Department made a lot of gains, Superintendent Dustin Dillon told the City Council Monday during his road construction year-end report.

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Mayor Receives Accolades At Final City Council Meeting

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer admits to being his own worst critic, but most everyone at his last city council meeting Monday night had only good things to say to him about his 12-year tenure, including that he doesn’t run away from the hard issues and criticism.

Chautauqua Receives Program Grant

SYRACUSE - Chautauqua-Wawasee was selected to receive a $10,000 grant from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation in support of Chautauqua’s 2023 Life Enriching Programs.

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Timothy L. Miner

Tim Miner, 75, Warsaw, passed away Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, surrounded by close family.

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Robert A. Bogner

MENTONE – Robert A. Bogner, 66, Mentone, formerly of Fort Wayne, died at 4:06 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, at his residence.

Indiana National Guard Soldiers, Airmen Exempt From State Income Tax

INDIANAPOLIS – As tax season approaches, Hoosier National Guardsmen, which number approximately 12,000 troops, will no longer pay state income tax starting with their 2023 tax returns.

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Lancers Drop Hard Fought Contest Against Ore Diggers

Grace College’s women’s basketball team came up short on Saturday afternoon as they fell to Montana Tech 57-53.

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Local High School Sports Recaps For Saturday, December 16

Boys and Girls Basketball

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Music Mixes With Memories, Laughter, Tears At ‘Country Christmas’

When hundreds of people nearly packed the Lakeview Middle School auditorium Saturday night for the 10th annual Country Christmas with Susie McEntire, they ended up getting more than a night of music.

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LeNelma Jean Kittrell

In Loving Memory of LeNelma Jean Kittrell LeNelma Jean Kittrell, age 85, a lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed away on Dec. 13, 2023.