David L. Slone
Managing Editor
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City Opens, Awards Bids For Solid Waste Disposal And Fuel Supply
One bid for the solid waste disposal contract with the city was received and opened at the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Friday.
Upcoming Downtown Warsaw Road Closures Include Brewfest, Christmas Celebration
Main Street Warsaw representatives went before the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday to request two road closures for upcoming events and an addition to a previously approved closure.
Community Comes Together For A Conversation On Addiction & Recovery
The thing that changed Judge Linda Davis the most regarding her thoughts on addiction was when her then-17-year-old daughter told her she was a heroin addict.
County Councilwoman Makes Use Of ARPA Funds For Fair Clear
Kosciusko County Councilwoman Sue Ann Mitchell made it clear Thursday morning the $85,790 the county is providing from ARPA funds to the Kosciusko County Fair is for roof repairs and not for the fair to bank some money.
County Alcohol Board Reviews Violations, Transfers And A New License
On the docket for the Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission on Thursday were three license transfers, one new license application, two renewals with violations and 14 renewals without violations.
Speeding & Parking Themes Of Warsaw Traffic Commission’s September Meeting
Speeding on North Columbia Street, handicapped and 15-minute downtown parking and U.S. 30 high-speed enforcement all got touched on during a relatively short Warsaw Traffic Commission Wednesday.
Common Council Commits Remaining ARPA Funds To Beaman Home
With less than $30,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds remaining, the Warsaw Common Council unanimously voted Tuesday to commit it to the roof project at the Beaman Home.
Lutheran EMS Sees Increased Respiratory Emergencies In Summer Months
June and July was a very busy time for Lutheran EMS, Director of Operations Alicia Mediano told the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board Tuesday.
Lake City Bank Expands Downtown Campus With Building Acquisition To Become The Innovation And Technology Center
Lake City Bank purchased the 35,600-square-foot three-story office building at 122 E. Center St., Warsaw, on Friday.
Purpose Of Overdose Awareness Day Is To End Overdoses
WINONA LAKE - Today, Saturday, Aug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, a global campaign to end overdoses, remember those who died and acknowledge the grief of loved ones left behind.
Claassen Appointed To Etna Green Town Board, Takes Oath Of Office
Twenty years ago, Aaron Rovenstine appointed Keith Claassen to the Etna Green Town Board.
Change Order Will Cover Additional Engineering Work For Drainage On Chinworth Trail Extension
A change order approved Tuesday by the Kosciusko County Commissioners for the County Parks and Recreation Board’s agreement with Triad Services will cover additional engineering costs for a drain under Old 30.
Tax Certificate Sales Approved For 2 Leesburg Properties
Two properties with liens against them for overdue high tax bills may eventually get back on the tax rolls after the Kosciusko County commissioners on Tuesday approved tax certificate sales for each one.
Pipe Collapse Under Jail Kitchen Costs County Over $40K
A pipe collapse underneath the Kosciusko County Jail kitchen will cost the county over $40,000.
Claassen To Be Appointed To Etna Green Town Board
Keith Claassen will be appointed to the Etna Green Town Board at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chair Mike Ragan confirmed Monday.
Kosciusko County Drug Court Has 100th Graduate In 10th Year Of Program
There are three rules in Kosciusko County Drug Court: Be honest. Show up. And try.
Ceremony Shines Light On ‘Reflection,’ Warsaw’s Newest Art Piece
Many hands played a part in the creation of the newest art piece in Warsaw, down at Central Park.
Local High School Student Recognized For Excellence At National Guard Basic Training
Indiana Army National Guard Pvt. Jose Lopez, 18, of Warsaw, did so well at basic training over the summer that he received an honor no one else did.
Make-A-Wish Sending Wawasee Middle School Student To Hawaii
SYRACUSE - Ever since she was a little girl, Anna Lopez, a 12-year-old Wawasee Middle School student, has dreamt of going to Hawaii.
Bowen Breaks Ground On New Health Clinic In Warsaw
Bowen Center is in the process of relocating and updating all of its clinics in its five core counties.
County Council Tables Surveyor’s Office Wages & Salaries During Budget Review
As the Kosciusko County Council went through all the proposed 2025 budgets Wednesday, two things that were tabled stood out while most other requests were approved.
Warsaw GMC Gets Involved With Big Brothers Big Sisters
Both of Dan Kitch’s parents have been involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters and that has led to Warsaw GMC getting involved in the organization.
Parkview, ONE Break Ground On New Ambulatory Surgery Center & Medical Office Building
Tentatively scheduled to be completed by October 2025, a groundbreaking ceremony took place Tuesday for the 14,750-square-foot ambulatory surgery center, Parkview Kosciusko SurgeryONE, along with a Parkview Physicians Group clinic and ONE clinic next door.
YMCA Adding A Play Café To Its Main Campus
Space at Parkview YMCA will be renovated to become a Play Café with some of the city of Warsaw’s ARPA dollars helping out.
City Council Gives OK For Purchase Of Warsaw Chemical Properties
A resolution approved by the Warsaw Common Council by a 5-2 vote on Monday gives the Redevelopment Commission permission to purchase the Warsaw Chemical properties on Argonne Road.
High School Co-Op Students Hired By The City
High school students are getting to experience what it’s like to work for the city of Warsaw.
Know When And Where To Vote
As the countdown to the November general election continues, Kosciusko County Clerk Ann Torpy wants to make sure voters are well informed of when and where they can vote.
Caucus Chooses Schmucker For Next County Auditor
The chief deputy in the Kosciusko County Auditor’s Office will be the next auditor as the Republican caucus chose Alyssa Schmucker Thursday evening to fill the position.
County Council Autopsies Coroner’s Request For 2nd Vehicle
Dead bodies probably wasn’t a topic the Kosciusko County Council was expecting to have during their second day of their budget discussions Thursday, but with the coroner’s request for a second vehicle, the subject arose.
County Council Approves 3% Raises For Employees For 2025
After finishing the last 11 departments’ budget hearings Thursday, the Kosciusko County Council turned toward the wage committee recommendation for 2025.
County Council Gets Through Over Half Of Proposed 2025 Budgets On 1st Day Of Hearings
In their first day of hearings for 2025 budgets Wednesday, the Kosciusko County Council got through more than half of the departments’ presentations in four hours.
Community Gives Their Input On Downtown Warsaw
Dozens of people took part in the Community Open House at The Vic in Warsaw Wednesday evening to review and give feedback on concepts and ideas about the future of the downtown.
Aviation Board Hears Of AOD Proposal For County
Nick King, Warsaw Municipal Airport manager, is working with the airport’s engineering consulting firm, CHA, on an Airport Overlay District (AOD) that could effect future tall structures and construction countywide.
Justice Building Parking Lot Work Planned To Begin Next Week
When the Justice Building parking lot renovation begins tentatively next week, the county has a plan as to where employees will park during the two to three months of work.
Stambaugh Is August’s Veteran Of The Month
The August Kosciusko County Veteran of the Month, Harold Thomas Stambaugh, served a little over eight years in the U.S. Army.
Learn About Amateur Radio At Aug. 24-25 Event
Anyone who has ever been interested in amateur radio can learn all about it at a 24-hour event Aug. 24-25.
Family Safety Day Started By Mothers
Family Safety Day started in 2004 after a local girl’s Halloween costume caught fire and her mother wanted to promote fire safety and another mother lost her daughter in a car accident.
Judges Approved For $250K Additional Appropriation For Pauper Counsel
Superior Court III Judge Chad Miner went before the Kosciusko County Council Thursday to ask for an additional appropriation of $250,000 for pauper counsel for the remainder of 2024.
Police Crack Down On Speeders During Blitzes
Growing up, one of Warsaw Police Department Capt. Joel Beam’s favorite parts about elementary school was show and tell.
Speed Limit On Husky Trail: When Is It 25 Or 35?
With Warsaw Community Schools starting the school year on Friday, there appears to be some question as to what the speed limit on Husky Trail in Warsaw is by Harrison Elementary School.
Hanes Resigns From Etna Green Town Council
ETNA GREEN - Etna Green Town Councilman Jason Hanes resigned from the board Wednesday, effective immediately.
Pickleball Tournament To Benefit First Responders
Proceeds from the Helping Heroes Pickleball Tournament at Limitless Park in Winona Lake Aug. 17-18 will go toward first responder mental health.
Levy Increase Approved For Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory
In presenting the proposed 2025 budgets to the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board Tuesday, Chief Joel Shilling began by reporting the territory’s request for a levy increase was approved.
Proposed City Budgets Include 2.5% Raise, Longevity For Employees
Along with a proposed 2.5% increase for city employees, budgets presented to the Warsaw Common Council on Monday included something new for 2025 - longevity pay.
City Council Tables Fire Territory Merit System Resolution
In order to give Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighters more time to have their questions answered about a merit system, the Common Council Monday tabled a resolution that would have rejected it.
SBA Releases Compliance Report Of Plain Township
Indiana State Board of Accounts filed its compliance engagement report of Plain Township for Jan. 1, 2019, to Dec. 31, 2022, on July 31, finding five instances of non-compliance.
Warsaw Redevelopment Commissioners OK Agreement Amendment To Accelerate Airport Park
An amendment to the agreement with DLZ Engineering approved by the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission on Monday will accelerate the process for the Warsaw Airport Park.
Speaking Up Against Bullying Encouraged During Annual Bowling Event
Over a hundred kids and their parents had fun Saturday during Bowling Against Bullying at The Bowling Alley in Warsaw.
Big Lots In Warsaw Among Hundreds To Close
Big Lots had a grand opening for its store at 2806 Frontage Road, Warsaw, Dec. 10, 2022. Friday, shoppers began receiving a promotion in their email that the Warsaw location “will soon be closing” and “deep discounts” were being offered and “everything must be sold now.”
