WCS Tightening Security With Background Checks

More people entering Warsaw Community Schools will have to go through background checks following the adoption of a new security measure.


County Drug Court Administrator Gets Pay Hike

Kosciusko County’s Adult Drug Court manager will be getting about a $13,000 raise with the use of grant money.

Open House Oct. 22 In Honor Of Lutes' 100th

Georgia Lutes, Bourbon, will be 100 years old on Oct. 22.

June W. Fisher,

June W. Fisher, 98, North Manchester, formerly of Warsaw, died at 2:25 a.m. Oct. 12, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

Celebration Planned Oct. 23 For Davis' 100th

A celebration is being planned in honor of Emogene Davis’ 100th birthday.

McDonald-DeGaetano

Scott and Sirenna McDonald, Warsaw, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsea Donnielle, to Lorenzo Joseph DeGaetano, son of Bill “Dig” and Nanette DeGaetano, Warsaw.

Hutter-Carter

Debra Hutter, Warsaw, announces the engagement of her daughter, Lindsey, to Caleb Carter, son of Roger and Barbara Carter, Warsaw.


Manchester Studies Golf Cart, Engine Brake Ordinance Changes

Since the last North Manchester Town Council meeting, there have been several issues brought to the council’s attention.


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No. 1 Penn Storms Past Warsaw

GOSHEN – Mother Nature wasn’t the only storm that blew through the Maple City Wednesday evening.

On The Gridiron Capsules

CONCORD AT WARSAW (NLC)

Public Occurrences 10.13.16

County Jail Bookings  The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: • 12:11 p.m. Wednesday – Joseph?Clemans, 24, of 963 W. CR 275N, Rochester, arrested for theft and false informing. Bond: $600. • 12:40 p.m. Wednesday – Matthew Miser, 38, of 1723 South Country Club Road, Warsaw, arrested on a civil warrant. Bond: $500. • 1:33 a.m. today – Haley Ann Chilcutt, 28, of 4341 W. CR 100N, Warsaw, arrested on a civil warrant. Bond: $500.

Carol Anne Werstler,

Carol Anne Werstler, 73, formerly of Leesburg, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Oct. 12, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.  She was born Dec. 21, 1942, in Peru, to Waldo and Ruth Fields Bostel. On Dec. 6, 1980, she was married to Daniel Rex Werstler, who passed away unexpectedly July 27, 2015. 

Rodger L. Sherk,

Rodger L. Sherk, 73, Rochester, passed away at 11:05 p.m. Oct. 11, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver. He was born Nov. 7, 1942, in Plymouth, to George and Beulah Beyler Sherk. On June 23, 1963, in Teegarden, he married Bonnie Cowen, who survives in Rochester.

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Warsaw Wave Wins Socctoberfest Tournament

The Warsaw Wave U12 girls soccer team, coached by Katie Rettig, won the Indianapolis Socctoberfest Soccer Tournament held Saturday and Sunday.

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Fiber Optic Plan For Bourbon Falls Short

A plan to bring a new fiber internet service to the Bourbon area by RTC of Rochester no longer is in the works.

State Chamber Pushing For Education, Infrastructure Measures

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is advocating for greater commitments to road spending and education, and in some instances, tax hikes to cover the costs.