David L. Slone
Managing Editor
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Sports Editor Dealing With Stage 5 Kidney Disease
Almost since he was born, Times-Union Sports Editor Connor McCann has had issues with his kidneys.
Schmucker Seeking County Auditor Position
As the Kosciusko County Auditor’s Office chief deputy, Alyssa J. Schmucker is already involved in about everything the auditor does.
C/S Portables Offers Mom-Approved Portable Restrooms
If you used one of the portable toilets at the Kosciusko County Fair, Columbia City’s Old Settlers Day, Brandt’s Harley Davidson’s July 4th celebration, Hog Waller or a number of car shows this year, you may have already experienced one of the products C/S Portables offers.
Bowling Against Bullying Looks To Strike Down Growing Bullying Statistics
During the 2022-23 school year, 38% of reported bullying incidents in Indiana schools were verbal, with 30% being physical.
Health First Kosciusko Making Progress On Core Services
When it comes to healthcare services, Indiana is ranked in the bottom 10 of the 50 U.S. states.
Warsaw BZA Approves Variance For Smaller Setback
With a neighbor’s concern about traffic line of sight addressed, the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance Monday for a smaller yard setback.
League Of Women Voters Working To Get People Registered To Vote
Along with pony rides, line dancing and a host of other activities at the Western-themed Third Friday downtown Warsaw last night was a booth for the League of Women Voters for people to get registered to vote.
City Continues Cleanup After Tuesday’s Storm
City of Warsaw employees are still cleaning up after early Tuesday morning’s storm, but they’re making headway, Public Works Superintendent Dustin Dillon told the Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday.
U.S. 30’s Future May Depend On Indiana’s Next Governor
Whoever the next governor of Indiana is, current Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said it’s crucial that they get on board with the U.S. 30 freeway project.
Gov. Holcomb Surprises Craig Allebach With Sagamore Of The Wabash
WINONA LAKE - Craig Allebach’s health may affect his future as the Winona Lake town manager, but Thursday he was shown how much he’s appreciated and loved for everything he’s done for the local communities over more than four decades.
Bowen Center Opens Crisis Receiving & Stabilization Services Unit
PIERCETON - Bowen Center opened its doors Thursday for its new Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Unit within its psychiatric hospital at 9 Pequignot Drive, Pierceton.
County Primary Post-Election Audit Results Are In
Results of the 2024 Kosciusko County primary post-election audit are in and they show that local voters can trust their votes are counted and counted accurately.
U.S. 30 Summit Brings Local & State Leaders Together In Warsaw
If U.S. 30 doesn’t become a freeway, it could not only mean the loss of jobs and economic growth for the seven Indiana counties along the corridor, but also more lives lost from accidents.
‘Murder On The Orient Express’ Actors Keep Play’s Plot A Mystery
After playing The Beast in “Disney’s Beauty & The Beast” at the beginning of this summer season, and then two ensemble roles, Liam Fisher is returning to a lead role in the murder mystery “Murder on the Orient Express” at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts.
County Commissioners Question Providing Nonprofits With Funding
The future of Kosciusko County government providing funding to local nonprofit organizations is uncertain.
Number Of Trees Down From Tuesday Morning’s Storm
Along with thousands of people losing power across the county and beyond, the storm that swept through Kosciusko County late Monday night and into early Tuesday morning fell a number of trees, resulting in some damage to cars, homes and other property.
Downtown Warsaw YMCA Reaches More Of The Community
Downtown Warsaw YMCA is only about a nine-minute drive from the main YMCA campus north of U.S. 30, but the downtown facility reaches people that otherwise may not be served.
Gateway Grove Rebrands & Moves To Next Phase
The housing addition being developed where the former Madison Elementary School once stood along North Union Street has changed its name and added to the type of residences it offers.
Warsaw Council OKs ERA Extension, 4 Tax Abatement Continuations
Along with approving compliance forms for the continuation of four tax abatements Monday, the Warsaw Common Council also approved a resolution extending the economic revitalization area for Wildman for another 10 years.
Leesburg’s Kip Tom At Rally When Shooter Attempts Assassination Of Trump
Saturday’s attempted assassination on former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a political rally in Butler, Pa., felt “surreal” to Ambassador Kip Tom, Leesburg.
Rowland Retires From Fire Service After Years Of Planting Knowledge
As a farmer, Travis Rowland plants crops. As a Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighter for the last three decades, Lt. Rowland has planted knowledge in the minds of the other firefighters.
1st Habitat For Humanity Panel Build In Kosciusko County Takes Place At Wildman
Panels for Kimber Boyd’s future Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County home in Mentone were constructed Friday at Wildman in Warsaw by about four dozen Wildman volunteers.
Kosciusko Board Of Realtors Celebrates Office With 2 Chamber Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies
NORTH WEBSTER - Kosciusko Board of Realtors (KBOR) has had a “home” of its own for the last year, but Thursday morning they celebrated their office in North Webster with the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township and the Kosciusko chambers of commerce to let everyone know about it.
Alcohol And Tobacco Board
Longtime Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission President Elim Smith has resigned from the board.
First Monthly Community Chat Scheduled For July 17
Three organizations will be holding community chats over the next several months, with the first one set for Wednesday, July 17.
Probable Cause Affidavit Reveals More Details About June 29 Fatal Crash
Witnesses told officers that a vehicle involved in the crash June 29 that claimed the life of a Milford man was traveling at a high rate of speed.
Aquatic Express Offers Jet Ski Rentals On Winona Lake
WINONA LAKE - Riding a jet ski is like riding a motorcycle on water, according to Aquatic Express co-owner Luis Cervantes.
National Guard Recruiter Wants Community To Get To Know Him
Above all else, Indiana Army National Guard Sgt. Brandon Fraser wants people to get to know him.
Eight Suffer Minor Injuries In Saturday Three-Vehicle Crash In Syracuse
SYRACUSE - Eight people suffered minor injuries in a three-vehicle crash Saturday in Syracuse.
Main Lane To Become Farrar Lane In Honor Of Former Madison Principal
From 1954 to 1986, William Farrar was a teacher or principal at Madison Elementary School when the Warsaw school was on North Union Street.
Renovations For The Gathering Place Uncovering Warsaw History
Built in the 1860s, the downtown Warsaw building at 123 S. Buffalo St. is undergoing renovations to become the home of Fellowship Missions’ The Gathering Place, as early as August.
Woman Escapes House Fire In Silver Lake, But Dog Does Not
SILVER LAKE - Thanks to her own sense of smell, and a passing truck driver, a Silver Lake woman escaped a house fire early Friday morning.
BOW Tables Agreement Between WPD, WCS On 5th SRO
An agreement between the Warsaw Police Department (WPD) and Warsaw Community Schools (WCS) for a fifth school resource officer (SRO) was tabled by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety Wednesday after some discrepancy was found in the figures.
Highway Dept. Finding Budget Tight For Projects
The Kosciusko County Highway Department will get through this year OK financially, but with road and bridge project costs going up and less revenue coming in, something will need to be done.
County Council Considering Property Tax Exemption For Mobile Homes
With Senate Enrolled Act 183 taking effect Monday, July 1, Kosciusko County Treasurer Michelle Puckett and Assessor Gail Chapman re-presented the proposed property tax exemption for mobile homes ordinance to the county council Wednesday morning.
Lutheran EMS Increases Hours Of Coverage In Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory
As of July 1, Lutheran EMS has increased some of its coverage in the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Lutheran EMS Education Coordinator Mark Pepple told the territory board Tuesday.
While In Litigation With DNR, Webster Lake Conservation Assoc. Seeking To Form Conservancy District
The future of the Webster dam will likely be determined by ongoing litigation between the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Webster Lake Conservation Association, as well as the association’s efforts to form a conservancy district.
County Redevelopment Commission Will Increase From 5 to 7 Members
Effective Jan. 1, the number of members on the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission will grow by two.
Actors Say ‘The Wedding Singer’ Has A Lot Of Heart
Surprised with the question of what is their favorite song from the 1980s, Shea Hager and Jackson Reagin named two songs from the band Tears for Fears.
Engineering Study To Look At Roundabout For Husky Trail & CR 200N Intersection
An engineering study for a roundabout at the intersection of CR 200N and Husky Trail will be conducted by A & Z Engineering after the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission approved the contract Monday.
City Takes Step To Acquire Current Warsaw Chemical Site For Future Innovation Center
A resolution OK’d Monday by the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission approves the authorization for the commission to acquire the Warsaw Chemical property on Argonne Road for an amount not to exceed $6.5 million.
Sidney Celebrates A Future With Broadband Internet
SIDNEY - With Sidney getting broadband internet this summer, the future of the small town in the southeast part of Kosciusko County is looking brighter.
New KEDCO CEO Drawn To The People Of Kosciusko County
There’s many things that Peggy Friday likes about Kosciusko County, but what drew her here to become the new CEO for Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation was the people.
Main Street Warsaw Presents $10K Facade Grant To Lemler Land Holdings For Improvements After Fire
A little over 1-1/2 years ago, a downtown Warsaw fire caused interior and exterior damage to the building on East Center Street that not only housed apartments upstairs, but also Crystal’s Bar’lon Hairstyles for Men and a restaurant downstairs.
Kosciusko County 4-H Will Crown Royalty Thursday Night
Kosciusko County 4-H will host their annual 4-H Royalty, Fashion Revue and Awards night Thursday at Lakeview Middle School.
INDOT Has Public Meeting In Warsaw On Funding Opportunities For EV Charging Stations In Target Areas
One of the main purposes of the Indiana Department of Transportation’s public information meetings for INDOT’s Charging the Crossroads program is to get the word out about funding opportunities and target areas for electric vehicle charging stations.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Finds A Temporary Location In Warsaw
Thanks to Crouse Body Shop and the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals, Enterprise Rent-A-Car now has a temporary new location for vehicle leasing while still looking for a permanent location.
Planning Takes Shape For $30M OIRI Funding
The OrthoWorx Vision Committee has developed a roadmap for the $30 million appropriated from the state for the Orthopedic Industry Retention Initiative (OIRI).
