David L. Slone
Managing Editor
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Utility Contracts Approved At Board Of Works Meeting
Contracts with the city of Warsaw go before the Board of Public Works and Safety, and Utility Superintendent Brian Davison had a handful of them Friday for the board to approve.
BOW Approves $1.6M Contract For HVAC Work At Warsaw City Hall
It’ll cost more than $1.6 million and take over a year to replace the HVAC in the Warsaw City Hall with most of the funding coming from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and a lawsuit settlement.
Warsaw Racquet Club New Owners & Management Offering ‘More’ To The Community
Warsaw Racquet Club has new management and a new ownership team that hopes to draw people into the facility at 3919 Ind. 15 that may have never stepped into the club before in its 48 years of existence.
Warsaw Chemical Expanding With Acquisition Of Detroit Street Complex From Cary & Mike Lewis
A news release from Lewis Salvage and another one from Warsaw Chemical Thursday announced Warsaw Chemical acquired the Detroit Street Complex, 3454 N. Detroit St., from Cary and Mike Lewis and the sale has been finalized.
County ARPA Committee Approves Grant Funding Reassignment For Fair
Before looking at what American Rescue Plan Act dollars were left, what projects are under contract and what’s been appropriated, the county’s ARPA Committee heard one last request Wednesday to reassign grand funds.
Leamon Named County Veteran Of The Month
A Shriner four-time “Clown of the Year” who served his country in the Army during Vietnam is the Kosciusko County Veteran of the Month for December.
Iowa Man Killed After Being Run Over By Truck
A pedestrian was killed Friday when he was run over by a semi truck and trailer on West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw.
Sheriff Presents Food Service, Chaplain Agreements To County Commissioners
Seeing it as a way to save the county money, Kosciusko County Sheriff Jim Smith presented a food service agreement with Kellwell Food Management for the county jail for 2025 to the county commissioners Tuesday.
Jackson Finds Running To Be A Positive Outlet
Back in high school, Alex Jackson was overweight so he never thought he’d be a runner.
County Officials Given Oaths, Recognized For Years Of Service
Ten elected county officials took their oaths of office Tuesday, while two retiring elected officials and two retiring employees were recognized for their years of service.
City Goes For 2nd Attempt At Grant To Demolish Jomac Products Buildings
Warsaw Common Council took three actions Monday as part of the process of applying for a construction grant for the demolition and remediation of the former Jomac Products buildings on East Winona Avenue.
ABATE Delivers 2 Trailers Of Toys & Bikes To CCS’ Toy Time
ABATE delivered two trailers of toys and 43 bicycles to Combined Community Services’ Toy Time Monday evening.
Bakehouse 23 Offers Made-From-Scratch Baked Goods
Bakehouse 23 is a downtown Warsaw bakery and café that makes everything from scratch in-house. They also serve locally roasted coffee from Three Crowns.
Coloring Contest Offers Kids A Chance To Win A Shopping Spree
Kids have a chance to win a shopping spree at Walmart thanks to a coloring contest offered by Professional Roofing Solutions & Construction LLC. Taylor Temple, sales manager, explained Monday that they’re going to have three age groups: 3-6, 7-10 and 11-13.
Warsaw Teen, Syracuse Woman Injured In New Paris Crash
NEW PARIS - A Warsaw teen and a Syracuse woman were injured in a two-vehicle accident Monday in New Paris.
Lawsuit Filed Against Pierceton Woods Academy
Several Pierceton property owners and business owners filed a lawsuit Nov. 20 against Lasting Change Inc. and Lifeline Youth & Family Services Inc., owners and operators of Pierceton Woods Academy, for being a nuisance to the community.
WACC Students Finding Careers In Firefighting Through Work-Based Learning
One of the internships available through the Warsaw Area Career Center’s Work-Based Learning program is with the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory.
Warsaw Student Nominated For Work-Based Learner Of The Year
Oscar Salas is a fairly quiet Warsaw Area Career Center student, but he’s been nominated for Work-Based Learner of the Year for his contribution to Toyota of Warsaw as a technician intern. And those who nominated him don’t want to keep that quiet.
County Council Approves Public Defender’s Office, Louis Dreyfus Abatement, Sheriff’s Contract
Among the items the Kosciusko County Council approved at their two-hour meeting Thursday night was the creation of a public defender’s office, a tax abatement for Louis Dreyfus and the sheriff’s 2025 contract.
FOP 149 Expands Its Christmas With A Cop Program To Teens
For at least the last 15 years, the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 149 has held its Christmas with a Cop program to provide elementary school children with toys, coats, gloves and shoes for the holiday.
With Klingaman Moving From District 3, Warsaw School Board To Fill Seat
Warsaw School Board will have to find another person from District 3 to serve on the board after recently-elected Mallika Klingaman decided to move out of that district.
Franklin Township Trustee Resigning; Caucus Set
Franklin Township Trustee Melanie Vanlaningham resigned Thursday, effective Dec. 31.
CCS’ Toy Time Offers Playable Used Toys At Low Prices
U.S. retail sales of toys generated over $28 billion in 2023, according to The Toy Association’s website.
Rochester Man Arrested On Child Molesting Warrants
FULTON - A Rochester man was arrested on child molesting warrants after trying to elude officers.
Snow, Rigdon Receive Plaques For Service At Aviation Board Meeting
Two men received plaques Tuesday at the Warsaw Board of Aviation Commissioners.
Contractor Causes Delay In Airport Power Line Lowering Project
There’s been a slight setback in the runway 27 obstruction mitigation project - also known as the power line lowering project - at the Warsaw Municipal Airport due to a contractor.
Edgewood Leading Warsaw Schools In Helping Families With Food Insecurity Over The Holidays
The logistics of feeding over 350 food insecure families within the Warsaw Community School Corporation over the holidays is a daunting task, but one Edgewood Middle School and the school district have taken on.
City’s Contracts With Nonprofits Get OK From BOW
A number of contracts were approved by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday, including the city’s contracts with nonprofit agencies previously approved by the Common Council.
Board Of Works Approves Bid, Contract For Center Lake Pier Demolition
To get the demolition of the Center Lake pier completed before the permit from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources expires in April, the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday awarded the bid and contract to Milestone Contractors for the project.
‘Miracle On 34th Street’ Bringing Holiday Joy To The Wagon Wheel Stage
If the joy of the season hasn’t found you yet, maybe the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts’ production of “Miracle on 34th Street, the Musical” can find it for you.
Warsaw Bowl’s Alcohol License Renewed After Violation Hearing
Warsaw Bowl was before the Kosciusko County Alcohol Beverage Board on Thursday for a violation that occurred in February.
Search Warrant Leads To Shots Fired In North Manchester
WABASH COUNTY – Shots were fired at a North Manchester residence Tuesday when law enforcement attempted to serve an arrest warrant.
Toy Time Drop-Off Begins Dec. 9
Get ready to clean out your toy box for the 31st annual Combined Community Services Toy Time.
Twinkle Light Parade, Central Park Light Display Is Friday Night In Warsaw
Even with the weather expected to be cold and dry Friday, organizers for the Twinkle Light Parade, Central Park Holiday Light Display and related activities are still hoping for a good turnout downtown Warsaw.
Grant Application For Surveillance Equipment Draws Concern From Commissioners
A grant application by the Kosciusko County prosecutor’s office for surveillance equipment for law enforcement didn’t get unanimous approval by the county commissioners Tuesday due to concerns of potential government overstepping its bounds.
Chinworth Trail Extension Bid Approved By Commissioners
Drainage issues put the Chinworth Trail Extension project over budget, but the Kosciusko County Commissioners approved the bid Tuesday for the project with overages associated with drainage to be paid out of the Economic Development Income Tax (EDIT).
KEDCO CEO Alludes To Major Jobs Announcement
Almost six months on the job, Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO Peggy Friday told the county commissioners Tuesday it’s been a whirlwind.
MOU Details Parking Garage Financial Plans Between County & City
The parking garage project memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the city and county that Warsaw Mayor Jeff Grose told the Common Council about Monday night was approved by the Kosciusko County Commissioners Tuesday morning.
Warsaw Woman Injured In New Paris Crash
NEW PARIS - A Warsaw woman was injured Tuesday in a one-vehicle crash in New Paris.
Forest Park Trailer 'A Total Loss' After Fire
With only one way in and one way out of Forest Park Manufactured Home Community, residents of the mobile home park were lined up for about two hours Monday night to get in or out while firefighters battled a trailer fire.
Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board & Chief Reappointed For 2025
Warsaw Mayor Jeff Grose told the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board at their meeting Tuesday that they were being reappointed for 2025.
Majority Of WWFT Firefighters Say ‘No’ To Merit Board
By a vote of 31 to 5, eligible Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighters voted Monday morning in favor of a resolution to not go to a merit board system.
U.S. 30 Presentation To City Council A Reminder Of Dec. 13 Comment Deadline
The public only has until Friday, Dec. 13 to comment on the ProPEL U.S. 30 Level 3 Alternatives, which the Warsaw Common Council was reminded of at their meeting Monday night.
Redevelopment Commission Locks Into Warsaw Chemical Allocation Project
By approving the OrthoWorx Orthopedic Industry Retention Initiative (OIRI) subrecipient agreement Monday, the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission locked itself into the Warsaw Chemical Allocation project.
Unoccupied Trailer In Pierceton Destroyed By Fire
PIERCETON - Several fire departments responded to a trailer fire early Monday morning at Regency Point trailer park.
Columbia St. House Fire Claims Two Cats
Two cats did not survive a Warsaw house fire Saturday morning, while three other cats and a rabbit were removed.
ISP Requested To Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting In Rochester
ROCHESTER - The Indiana State Police, at the request of the Rochester Police Department and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, is investigating a police-involved shooting in which a Rochester man died.
Commissioners Give Approval For Several Grant Applications From Departments
At their meeting Tuesday, the Kosciusko County Commissioners gave permission for the highway and sheriff’s departments to apply for various grants, and OK’d two county ARPA grants.
Public Encouraged To Attend U.S. 30 Meeting Wednesday
Kosciusko County Commissioner Cary Groninger encouraged the public to attend the ProPEL U.S. 30 study meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Lincoln Elementary School, 203 N. Lincoln St., Warsaw.
