David L. Slone
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City Accepts Donation Of 10.75 Acres South Of Warsaw Cut Glass
Nearly 11 acres of a wetlands area south of the end of Detroit Street and Warsaw Cut Glass were donated to the city of Warsaw, with the Board of Public Works and Safety approving the donation Friday.
Road Closures Approved For Third Fridays, Shamrock Shimmy
Road closures for Third Fridays and the Shamrock Shimmy were approved by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday, though there were some questions on the Shamrock Shimmy.
Nappanee Teen Arrested For Threats Toward School
NAPPANEE - A Nappanee teen was arrested after allegedly making threats toward a middle school.
Odyssey Window Cleaning Offers Residential & Commercial Services
Odyssey Window Cleaning offers residential and commercial services, including exterior and interior windows, screen cleaning and gutter cleaning.
City Council Hears Feasibility Report From Library Director
Heather Barron, Warsaw Community Public Library director, told the city council Tuesday that her staff often get compliments about how beautiful the library building is, but if a person looks closely they can see signs of aging on the facility.
Warsaw Redevelopment Commission Has 1st Public Hearing On Public Works Building Project
The first of two public meetings on the city of Warsaw Public Works Building project drew no members of the public Tuesday at the Redevelopment Commission meeting.
We Lead Kosciusko Works To Get Younger Folks Involved In The Community
As part of Kosciusko County Community Coordinator Amy Roe’s fourth quarter report to the county council Thursday, representatives of We Lead Kosciusko shared information about the initiative.
Sheriff Recognizes 911 Director’s Initiative At County Council Meeting
Initiative is defined as the ability to assess and initiate things independently.
Tap In Golf Open For Business
There’s a new place in town to practice your golf shot, regardless of weather.
Helser Announces Candidacy For Republican Party Vice Chairwoman
Rhonda Helser on Wednesday announced her candidacy for vice chairwoman of the Kosciusko County Republican Party.
Aviation Board Gives OK To Invoices, Hears Project Updates
In between updates on projects out at the Warsaw Municipal Airport, the Board of Aviation Commissioners approved three invoices during a relatively short meeting Tuesday.
Bids Opened For County Paving Projects
Bids for the county’s Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) paving projects were opened Tuesday at the commissioners meeting.
Syracuse Councilman Asks County For Annexation Letter Of Support
As the town of Syracuse is landlocked as far as development goes, Syracuse Town Councilman Larry Siegel asked the Kosciusko County Commissioners Tuesday for a letter to the state legislature asking for the town to be able to annex land that isn’t contiguous to it.
Surf Internet Celebrates First Warsaw Service Area
Surf Internet celebrated a milestone Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.
Demand For Daddy & Daughter Dance Continues After Decades
For Dr. Jason Rich, Friday night’s Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance at the Zimmer Biomet Center Lake Pavilion was a little bittersweet.
Boyd Family’s Habitat Home Dedicated & Celebrated In Mentone
MENTONE - Home is where the heart is, and now Kimber Boyd, her four daughters and her mother Patty have their hearts in Mentone.
Kosciusko County Reentry Court Has Its First Participant
The new Kosciusko County Reentry Court has its first participant, the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety heard Friday from Superior Court I Judge Karin McGrath.
City Opens Bids For CR 300N Road Improvements; Approves Contract For Trees
Four sealed bids were received and opened for CR 300N road improvements at the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting Friday.
Three Crowns Coffee Looking To Serve Japanese Beer And Saké
Three Crowns Coffee is looking to expand its hours of operation, so it got approval Thursday from the Kosciusko County Alcohol Tobacco Commission for a new riverfront district beer, wine and liquor license.
Birch To Serve As Attorney For Warsaw-Wayne Fire Protection Territory
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.
City Begins Process For Not-To-Exceed $14.5M Public Works Building
Discussion on a new Warsaw Public Works building started about 10 years ago, but Monday the Redevelopment Commission and Common Council took the first steps in making the not-to-exceed $14.5 million facility a reality.
Leesburg Man Receives Non-Life-Threatening Injuries In Crash
LEESBURG - A Leesburg man received non-life-threatening injuries in a single-vehicle accident early Monday morning.
‘Haphazardly Ever After’ Offers Laughter For Kids & Parents Alike
Even a king and queen may want their adult children to move out of the house at a certain point, audiences will see in the Wagon Wheel Jr. production of the musical comedy “Haphazardly Ever After.”
State Chamber CEO Finds Indiana’s Team Approach ‘Something To Be Celebrated’
WINONA LAKE - Vanessa Green Sinders isn’t an Indiana native, but in her short time serving as the president and CEO of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, she’s not only embraced the Hoosier state as if she was but found the state to be very welcoming.
Horn, Walls Named Man & Woman Of The Year
WINONA LAKE - Leon Horn and Becky Walls received the 2024 Man and Woman of the Year awards Thursday night at the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce’s 113th Annual Awards Dinner.
CCS To Benefit From Unused Portion Of A State Grant
An unused portion of a grant for KEDCO and the county from OCRA was approved by the Kosciusko County Commissioners on Tuesday to be reallocated to Combined Community Services.
County Sees An Increase In Interest Earned In 2024
In 2024, Kosciusko County earned over $600,000 more in interest than it did in 2023.
McClelland Is January’s County Veteran Of The Month
Before reading his prepared biography of the Kosciusko County Veteran of the Month for January on Tuesday, County Veteran Service Officer Darryl McDowell made it clear it wouldn’t be an all-inclusive biography.
BZA Approves Model 1 Ford’s Variance For Gravel For Paving Material
With Rice Ford now Model 1 Ford of Warsaw, the Warsaw business needed more parking space so it petitioned the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday to use gravel for that space.
Woman Arrested On Multiple Drug Charges Allegedly Sold 1 Pound Of Meth In A Day In Kosciusko County
The Warsaw woman arrested Friday on multiple drug and other charges allegedly told law enforcement she sells 1 pound of methamphetamine in a day in Kosciusko County.
Milestone Contractors Begins Demolition Of Center Lake Pier
Removal of Center Lake pier began Wednesday.
Titus Funeral Home Donates Van To American Legion Post 49
Titus Funeral Home & Cremation donated a van Thursday to American Legion Post 49 in Warsaw, and the Post will get a lot of use out of it.
Systems Administration Staff Take A ‘Byte’ Out Of County IT Problems
The three men who work in the Kosciusko County Systems Administration enjoy the problem-solving aspect of their IT jobs, as well as helping people.
City Council Grants $30K In Opioid Settlement Funds To Reentry Court
Along with granting $30,000 of the city’s restricted opioid settlement money to Kosciusko Superior Court I’s new problem-solving court, a Reentry Court, on Tuesday, the Warsaw Common Council determined to form a committee to hear future settlement dollar requests.
Downtown Warsaw Road Closures Approved For 20th Fat + Skinny Tire Festival
Planning for the 20th Fat + Skinny Tire Festival has been underway for a while, and Friday the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety approved the road closures request for the part of the event that will take place downtown Warsaw on May 16.
Fire Territory Hosting Dive Rescue International Classes Again This Summer
For the fifth time since 2013, the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory will be hosting classes this summer with Dive Rescue International.
T&D Cleaning And Restoration Offers Handyman And Cleaning Services
Whether you need handyman services, residential cleaning or both, T&D Cleaning and Restoration are committed to providing top-quality service with a personal touch.
Calf, Hay & Equipment Lost In Barn Fire
A calf being nursed back to health was a casualty in the Wednesday morning barn fire on 8 Square Road, Warsaw.
Aviation Board Updated On Airport Projects
The power line lowering project to the east of the Warsaw Municipal Airport will be “rocking ’n’ rolling” by February.
Firefighters Respond To Fire At Burger King
Whopper fans may not be able to get it their way in Warsaw while repairs are made to Burger King, 2920 Frontage Road, after a fire Tuesday.
County Commissioners Approve Legal Services Contracts For 2 Departments, 1 Board
On behalf of Area Plan Director Matt Sandy - who was at a county Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Tuesday - County Auditor Alyssa Schmucker presented a legal services agreement to the county commissioners with Turner Valentine LLC for $220 per hour.
Caucus Chooses Gearhart For Franklin Township Advisory Board
MENTONE - The whole process of a caucus electing Ashley Gearhart to the Franklin Township Advisory Board took about four minutes Monday.
Warsaw Planners OK Subdivision Of 1 Lot Into 2
After some annual housekeeping duties, the Warsaw Plan Commission heard one petition Monday, which was for the subdivision of one lot to create two.
Gearhart Files For Franklin Township Advisory Board Seat
One person filed by Friday’s deadline for the Republican caucus for the open seat on the Franklin Township Advisory Board.
County Council Approves Stipends For Public Defender Board Members
Back in December, the Kosciusko County Council approved the creation of a public defender’s office after hearing a presentation by retiring Circuit Court Judge Mike Reed.
Syracuse Stabbing Victim Suffered 11 Stab Wounds
SYRACUSE - The Syracuse man who was stabbed Jan. 2 at a Syracuse bar on his wedding day suffered 11 stab wounds.
Warsaw Man Injured Thursday In Elkhart County Crash
ELKHART COUNTY - A Warsaw man was injured Thursday morning in a one-vehicle accident in Elkhart County.
Road Closures Discussed At Warsaw Traffic Commission
The closures of several roads were discussed today during a brief Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting.
Lexipol Agreement Generates Questions At Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board Meeting
Though an agreement between the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Lexipol was quickly approved by the Board of Public Works and Safety back on Dec. 20, it generated about 40 minutes of discussion Tuesday during the WWFT Board meeting.
