David L. Slone
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Airport, Zoning Ordinances Get OK By Warsaw Council On 1st Reading
An ordinance for a nearly $900,000 additional appropriation for airport projects was approved on first reading by the Warsaw Common Council Monday night.
Warsaw Redevelopment Commission OKs MOU For Marsh Property
A memorandum of understanding between the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission and Warsaw Antique Mall for the former Marsh property, 501 S. Buffalo St., was approved by the commission at their meeting Monday.
Trailer A Total Loss In Sunday Fire
A trailer was a total loss after a Sunday afternoon fire, which also claimed the life of a puppy.
GOP Chair To Appoint Next Etna Green Clerk-Treasurer
A date and time has been set for Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan to appoint the next Etna Green clerk-treasurer.
Police Chief Presents Annual Traffic Report For 2024
Every year, city code requires the Warsaw Police Department to present a traffic report on crashes and citations in the prior year.
The 2525 Celebrates 1st Year Of Providing Housing
Not only have The 2525 Apartments filled up since leasing began a year ago, but there’s also a waiting list to rent the one-, two-, three- or four-bedroom units.
BOW Awards Bids For Road Work, Firefighting Equipment
A total of four bids were awarded by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday.
Biryani Kitchen Gets OK For Alcohol License
Biryani Kitchen is looking to add alcohol to its menu to enhance diners’ experience.
Be A Superhero By Donating To The Salvation Army, And Get Free Comic Books
A person doesn’t have to be able to fly, wear a mask or be invincible to be a superhero.
Slate’s EV Truck Manufacturing Will Help Diversify The County’s Economy
Slate bringing over 2,000 EV truck manufacturing jobs to Warsaw will have an big impact on the city, county and the state.
North Webster YMCA Celebrates Renovations, New Equipment
NORTH WEBSTER - For over 20 years, the YMCA has had a presence in the North Webster Community Center (NWCC).
First Slate Vehicles Expected To Be Produced In Warsaw Next Year
Slate is slowly rolling out information about its EV truck plant coming to Warsaw at the former LSC Communications building on Old 30.
Semi Driver Facing Charges In 2022 Bus Crash Signs Plea Deal
Almost 2-1/2 years ago, a fast-moving semi tractor-trailer hit a school bus transporting the St. Ignatius College Prep hockey team from Illinois on U.S. 30, near East Center Street, in Warsaw.
Warsaw BZA Approves Plasma Donation Center Lab On Detroit St.
One of the four petitions presented to the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals Monday was for a special exception for a laboratory on North Detroit Street.
Issues With Notification Mailings Appear To Be On The Rise, City Attorney Says
Issues with notifications sent out by mail reduced the number of items on the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeal’s agenda Monday from six to four.
Laurel Jean Mitchell Memorial Bench Unveiled During Ceremony In North Webster
NORTH WEBSTER - Though it’s been 50 years this August that Laurel Jean Mitchell was taken away from her family and friends, she has never been forgotten.
Pedestrian Killed In Saturday Morning Accident
A pedestrian walking in a travel lane of U.S. 30 was killed early Saturday morning after being hit by a vehicle.
CCS’ Services, New Executive Director Highlighted During Open House
An open house Thursday at Combined Community Services (CCS) gave the public an opportunity to not just learn about the services the nonprofit organization provides, but also to meet new Executive Director Kiira Churchill.
Presby Preschool Receives K21 Health Foundation Grant For Playground Equipment
Out in the sunshine Thursday afternoon, the 3- to 5-year-old children at Presby Preschool were enjoying the new playground equipment made possible by a grant from the K21 Health Foundation.
Educational Signs Around Pike & Center Beaches Promote Lake Preservation & Protection
Educational signs along the Center Lake public beach and trail, and Pike Lake beach and the southern shore, cover a variety of lake science topics to get people thinking about what goes on in the lakes more than what they can see. Wednesday afternoon, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the dozen signs took place at Pike Lake with representatives of the Warsaw Stormwater Utility, Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams, Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department, Mayor Jeff Grose and the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.
Kosciusko Community Services, Turn Up The Juice Win 2025 Northenor Award Prizes At KLA Graduation
NORTH WEBSTER - As part of the 43rd Kosciusko Leadership Academy Graduation Celebration for the Class of 2025 Tuesday, monetary prizes were given to the two white paper project teams that best met certain criteria.
County Commissioners Say ‘No’ To Rezoning For Data Center
A data center won’t be coming to the Leesburg area anytime soon. By a 3-0 vote Tuesday, the Kosciusko County Commissioners upheld the Area Plan Commission’s 8-0 recommendation to deny rezoning over 500 acres from agricultural to industrial-3. The property is on the north side of CR 700N, west of CR 300W, in Prairie and Jefferson townships.
Downtown Parking’s Future Discussed At Warsaw Common Council Meeting
Forget chalk markings on your tires or paper parking tickets.
Protesters Rally In Warsaw Against Trump Policies Again
Protests and rallies for and against everything from political candidates to social causes have long been a part of downtown Warsaw’s history.
‘The Last Dance Of Dr. Disco’ Is An Audience Participation Murder Mystery
Disco fans may want to “hustle” and get their tickets to the Wagon Wheel Community Theatre’s production of “The Last Dance of Dr. Disco” before being “bumped” out of the opportunity to see the audience participation murder mystery.
Public Shares Thoughts On Downtown Warsaw’s Cultural Future
There’s already some art to be found in downtown Warsaw. But what if there were more? More statues, more murals, more live performances?
Live Fire Training At 780 W. Center St. To Take Place April 25
Live fire training will take place April 25 at one of the three properties on West Center Street that eventually will be removed for the Warsaw Public Works Department building project.
Bids For Airport Road Reconstruction, Other Road Work Opened At BOW
Two sealed bids for the reconstruction of Airport Road and paving of various streets were opened Thursday at the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.
Lakeview Middle School Students Shine At Civics Bee
A trio of Lakeview Middle School students will be moving on to the state National Civics Bee competition after placing in the top three spots of the local contest Tuesday evening.
Goshen Teen Injured In Bicycle-Truck Accident With Syracuse Teen
ELKHART COUNTY - A teenager was injured when a vehicle hit her and the bicycle she was riding Monday.
3 Injured In Monday Crash
ELKHART COUNTY - Two people from Milford and one from Leesburg were injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday in Elkhart County.
Final Plats For Greenbrier Sections II & III Approved By Warsaw Planners
There were some questions about asphalt, detention ponds and greenspace, but ultimately the final plats for sections II and III of the Greenbrier subdivision were unanimously approved Monday by the Warsaw Plan Commission.
The Future Of The Former Marsh Building May Be Antiques
The potential purchasers of the former Marsh building at 501 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, want to possibly convert the building into an antique artisan mall.
Team Fab To Potentially Develop N. Buffalo St. Mixed-Use Building
A potential developer for the mixed-use building at the end of North Buffalo Street has been found.
Former County Prosecutor David Kolbe Dies At Age 70
David Kolbe, 70, a former Kosciusko County prosecutor, died over the weekend, his wife, Kathy, announced on Facebook.
County Council Approves Mechanic Position For Sheriff’s & Highway Departments
A number of recommendations from the county wage committee were presented to and approved by the Kosciusko County Council Thursday, including the new position of a garage mechanic to be shared by at least two county departments.
Mishawaka Woman Dies In Grain Bin Incident
MARSHALL COUNTY - A Mishawaka woman died Thursday morning after being caught in a grain bin in Marshall County.
3 Children Killed When Buggy Hit By Car South Of Bremen
BREMEN - Three Amish children were killed Wednesday morning when the buggy they were going to school in was hit by a car.
Aviation Board Approves Invoices For Power Line Lowering Project
Five invoices approved Tuesday for the AEP power line lowering project east of the east-west runway at the Warsaw Municipal Airport are just the beginning of what’s to come before the Warsaw Board of Aviation Commissioners next month.
April Veteran Of The Month Served 40 Years In The Military
Between his active career in the U.S. Army and the Indiana National Guard, William “Bud” Allan Long served his country for 40 years.
County Commissioners OK $100K Budgeted For OrthoWorx
OrthoWorx CEO Bob Vitoux updated the Kosciusko County Commissioners Tuesday on the work OrthoWorx has been doing, as well as requested the $100,000 in financial support for OrthoWorx that was included in the county’s 2025 budget.
City Still Working On Forming Opioid Settlement Funds Committee
Over two months after granting money from the city’s opioid lawsuit settlement funds to the county reentry court, the city is still working out the details for a committee to recommend future disbursements.
OrthoLazer Moving Headquarters To Warsaw From New York
OrthoLazer is relocating its corporate headquarters to Warsaw from New York, and opening an orthopedic laser therapy services center, with the assistance of a small loan from the city’s Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund.
Midwest Vintage Fest Hits The Fairgrounds Saturday
If you remember the 1980s, ’90s or even the early 2000s fondly, then you’ll probably want to hit the Midwest Vintage Fest Saturday.
Board Of Works OKs Payment For Gatke Project Construction
The Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday was presented with a payment application for $242,673.79 for construction concerning the Union Station Lofts project, which is the housing project on the site of the former Gatke Corp.
Bourbon Hit Hard By Wednesday’s EF-1 Tornado
BOURBON - An EF-1 tornado hit the town of Bourbon in Marshall County Wednesday night, the National Weather Service confirmed Thursday afternoon.
Pumpkin Patisserie Gets Local Approval For New Alcohol License
Another downtown Warsaw business is planning to add alcoholic drinks to their menu.
TV Anchor Tricia Sloma Talks About Wednesday’s Child At CASA Event
Tricia Sloma, news anchor for WNDU channel 16, has been sharing stories of children who are in need of adoption every Wednesday for the last five years during a segment called Wednesday’s Child.
Fire Territory Gets Rare Opportunity To Train On Real Homes
Firefighters do a lot of training monthly, but seldom do they actually get to train in a real home.
