David L. Slone

Managing Editor

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(574) 267-3111 ext. 255


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.

Warsaw Redevelopment Commission Approves Amendment To Certified Tech Park Agreement

Like the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety did on Friday, the Redevelopment Commission on Monday approved an amendment to the Certified Technology Park agreement between the city and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.

McIntosh Is Grand Prize Winner Of All Is Bright Customer Reward Program

Being a supporter and customer of small downtown Warsaw businesses paid off Monday for Sharon McIntosh.

Early Sunday Morning Fire Started In Attic

WINONA LAKE - Firefighters responded to an early Sunday morning fire at 5 Stone Camp Trail, Winona Lake, that started in the home’s attic.

BOW Approves Amendment For Warsaw Tech Park Recertification; 2 New WPD Officers

About 1-1/2 years ago, the city applied to the state for recertification of the Warsaw Tech Park.

Republican Caucus Set For Franklin Township Board

With Ann Wiesehan being chosen Dec. 30 as the new Franklin Township trustee, she had to resign as a township board member effective immediately.

Alcohol License Approved For Golfing Simulator Venue

Two new alcohol licenses were unanimously approved by the Kosciusko County Alcohol Tobacco Commission on Thursday, including one for an entertainment venue that offers a golfing simulator.

2024 Included A Few Historical Moments For The Community

Like any other year, 2024 had its ups and its down, but one big highlight for the city of Warsaw and the Warsaw Community School Corporation was the Warsaw Community High School football team winning semi-state and advancing to the state championship for the first time in school history.