David L. Slone
Managing Editor
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Soil & Water Exec. Director Resigning
The Kosciusko County Soil & Water Conservation District executive director has resigned, effective March 1.
Board Of Works OKs Road Closures For ‘Shamrock Shimmy’
After working through some concerns, the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday approved some road closures for “Shamrock Shimmy,” a community fun run, on March 16.
County Commissioner Brad Jackson Announces Retirement, Endorsement
Kosciusko County Commissioner Brad Jackson, who did not file for re-election for the May primary, announced Friday he will be retiring from the position at the end of his current term.
City Of Warsaw Looks To Recognize Employees More
Warsaw Human Resource Director Denny Harlan has been working for a while on a way to recognize city employees more.
Fretz & Raven Retire From Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory
Fire Marshal Joe Fretz didn’t retire alone from the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. His K9, Raven, retired with him.
Trail Extension Surveying Work To Begin; Trails Master Plan Committee To Meet
Surveying work for the Chinworth Trail extension will be started within a few days, Triad Associates Project Site Manager John Nelson told the Kosciusko County Parks and Recreation Board Thursday.
Miller Sworn In To Claypool Town Board
By taking the oath of office and signing some paperwork Wednesday, Don Miller officially is back on the Claypool Town Board.
Board Of Aviation Gives OK To Airport Emergency Plan
In case of any emergency, the Warsaw Municipal Airport has plans.
Daffodil Days Continues Raising Money For American Cancer Society
Daffodils are the first flowers of spring and are symbols of hope. Daffodil Days is an opportunity for everyone to join the American Cancer Society in not only saving and celebrating lives, but also in fighting for a world without cancer.
Warsaw Planners OK Final Plat For Park Ridge South
Warsaw Area Plan Commission approved a final plat Monday for Park Ridge South for the subdividing of 19.888 acres into 41 lots.
Miller Is Sole Claypool Town Board Candidate
A Claypool man who previously served on the town board for 18 years is likely the next member of the town board.
Go Rogue Warsaw Celebrating Valentine’s Day With Dinner & Dancing
With Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, Go Rogue Warsaw is offering couples a downtown date night featuring dinner and dancing.
‘Night To Shine’ Draws Record Crowd To Prom
All dressed up in their party best, a record number of people attended the “Night to Shine” prom downtown Warsaw Friday.
Sen. Mishler Speaks On Medicaid, U.S. 30 At Legislative Review Session
Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) was the sole state legislator at Friday’s Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Legislative Review Session, but he discussed a number of bills down at the Statehouse without breaking a sweat.
Indiana Senate Bill 1 Is Priority For This Legislative Session, Mishler Says
Asked about education bills that are likely to be passed this year by the Indiana legislature, Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) said Senate Bill 1 was probably the priority, which deals with literacy and retention of third-graders.
Mitchell To Run For County Commissioner Instead Of Council
There’s been a little shakeup for the Republican primary election for the three Kosciusko County Council at-large positions and northern district county commissioner.
Louis Dreyfus Tax Abatement Request Tabled To County Council’s March Meeting
At the request of Steve Snyder, attorney for Louis Dreyfus Company, the Kosciusko County Council on Thursday tabled the hearing for the tax abatement and waiver for LDC to their March 14 meeting.
LITE Founder Updates County Council On Services Nonprofit Provides
Much has happened for LITE (Living In Transition Effectively), in the past year especially, and Executive Director and Founder Tammy Cotton shared that information with the Kosciusko County Council Thursday.
Mobile Home A Total Loss After Wednesday Night Fire
A family of three made it safely out of a house fire late Wednesday night, but their home is a total loss.
Clevenger Insurance Rolling Out ‘Women Business Of The Year’ Award
Clevenger Insurance is celebrating women’s achievements this year for International Women’s Day with their first Kosciusko Women Business of the Year Award.
Traffic Commission OKs First-Step Solutions For Pope St., Husky Trail Issues
Warsaw Traffic Commission greenlighted first-step solutions Wednesday to two separate issues - one on Husky Trail, and the other at Pope, Prairie and Detroit streets.
Fire Territory Levy Increase Proposal To Go Before City Council
It’s not inexpensive to operate an emergency service such as a fire department, and inflation hasn’t helped.
Ladder Truck Will Take Longer To Be Delivered Than Expected, City Council Hears
Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory is going to get a new ladder truck, but instead of receiving it in just over a year, it’ll be closer to 2-1/2 years.
Warsaw Redevelopment OKs Funds For 2525 Apts. Environmental Solution
To help with an environmental solution at The 2525 apartments, the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission on Monday approved to pay for the installation of a venting system for about $41,611.
Zimmer Biomet Offers Comment On Layoffs
Zimmer Biomet is reducing its global workforce by approximately 3%.
Huffer Seeking Re-election As County Coroner
Since winning the Republican caucus in 2022 to become the county coroner, Tyler Huffer believes his office has gotten many good things accomplished in a short amount of time.
Board Of Works OKs Finance Agreement For Ladder Truck
An agreement to finance the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s new Smeal/Spartan 100-foot rear-mount aerial platform ladder truck went before the Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday and was approved.
4 Have Filed For The 3 At-Large County Council Seats
With only a week left for candidates to file for the May primary election, two Kosciusko County Council at-large incumbents have filed this past week for re-election.
Planning For Oakwood Cemetery’s 150th Anniversary Begins
Oakwood Cemetery is more than just a graveyard.
Newly Elected Claypool Councilman Resigns
Less than three months after winning the election for the Claypool Town Board middle district seat, Nate Morton has resigned.
Alcohol Board Approves 2 License Renewals
Just two alcohol license renewals were on the agenda Thursday for the Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission.
County Commissioners & Council Hear Lengthy Presentation From Financial Consultants
Representatives of Reedy Financial Group presented nearly two hours of information to the Kosciusko County Council and Commissioners during a joint meeting Tuesday.
County Sees Substantial Increase In Investment Earnings
The county earned a substantial amount of more money in 2023 on investments than it did in 2022.
Alice Put On Trial In Wagon Wheel Junior Show This Weekend
In the Wagon Wheel Junior production of “The Trials of Alice in Wonderland,” Alice is put on trial for growing and changing.
Layoffs A Topic Of Local Interest
People are talking about orthopedic companies laying workers off locally, from Tecomet to DePuy Synthes.
Dozens Take The Plunge For Big Brothers Big Sisters
SYRACUSE - It wasn’t as bone-chilling freezing as it had been just a few days prior, but those who braved the cold elements Saturday to plunge into Lake Wawasee at Oakwood Resort helped raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kosciusko County.
U.S. Rep. Yakym Provides Comments On Local Transportation
The growth of Warsaw, Kosciusko County and the companies within them may depend heavily on future improvements to transportation access.
LCA Students Hear About Wokeism, School Choice From Elected Officials
WINONA LAKE - While most of the questions asked by Lakeland Christian Academy students on Friday to four state and U.S. elected officials during a school assembly were on such topics as favorite presidents and I.U. or Purdue, one senior asked about a more divisive topic - “Wokeism.”
Zimmer Biomet CEO Talks The Future With Lake City Bank CEO
WINONA LAKE - Those attending the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner Thursday night got the opportunity to sit in on an interview between Zimmer Biomet CEO Ivan Tornos and Lake City Bank CEO David Findlay.
County Clerk’s Office Receives Grant For Election Improvement Efforts
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales stopped in the Kosciusko County Clerk’s Office Friday to present $28,000 in Federal Help America Vote Act grant dollars for election improvement efforts.
White, Tenney Are 2023’s Man & Woman Of The Year
WINONA LAKE - Every year the recipients of the Man and Woman of the Year Awards at the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner are surprised.
20 Arrested On Warrants During NET 43 Blitz
Nearly two dozen people were arrested or planned to be arrested Wednesday and Thursday on warrants during a Kosciusko County Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET 43) blitz.
U.S. Marshals Apprehend Wis. Federal Fugitive At Warsaw Motel
The Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force of Fort Wayne (GLRFTF) captured a Wisconsin fugitive on warrants from the United States Marshals Service - Madison; Winnebago, Richland and Adams counties in Wis.; and Kosciusko and Whitley counties in Indiana.
SUV Hits Pole, Fence, House South Of Leesburg
An SUV allegedly going too fast for the weather conditions Tuesday afternoon hit a fence and a home south of Leesburg. The accident occurred at about 4:20 p.m. on North Ind. 15, about 1,000 feet north of West Levi Lee Road, according to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office crash report.
Street Side Detailing Locates To North Webster
NORTH WEBSTER - A detailing business that started out of Trent Rapp’s vehicle has grown to a three-bay building in North Webster.
Freeman Receives Master Pilot Award For 50 Years Of Flying
For 50 years of flying, Dave Freeman, of Leesburg, received The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Wednesday evening from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Smoke Inhalation Claims Life Of Cat In House Fire
A pet cat perished from smoke inhalation during a house fire Tuesday night.
Winona Lake Sewer & Trash Bills Delayed By Software Issue
WINONA LAKE - A software issue is being blamed for Winona Lake residents not having received their sewer and trash bills yet for the month.
Winona Lake Council Learns More About Electric Vehicles
WINONA LAKE - While the Winona Lake Town Council in December approved for the police department to apply for a grant for up to three electric vehicles, council members still had lingering questions about EVs and the grant.
