David L. Slone
Managing Editor
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Warsaw St. Dept. Super Reports Gains Made In 2023
2023 was an “impactful” year and the Warsaw Street Department made a lot of gains, Superintendent Dustin Dillon told the City Council Monday during his road construction year-end report.
Nappanee Woman’s Car Crashes Into Elkhart Co. Home
A Nappanee woman hit an Elkhart County residence with her vehicle after allegedly traveling too fast for the snow-covered roadway Monday morning.
Milford Councilman Resigning, GOP Caucus Set
Longtime Milford Town Councilman Robert Cockburn is resigning from the board, and a Republican caucus has been scheduled to replace him.
Mayor Receives Accolades At Final City Council Meeting
Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer admits to being his own worst critic, but most everyone at his last city council meeting Monday night had only good things to say to him about his 12-year tenure, including that he doesn’t run away from the hard issues and criticism.
Music Mixes With Memories, Laughter, Tears At ‘Country Christmas’
When hundreds of people nearly packed the Lakeview Middle School auditorium Saturday night for the 10th annual Country Christmas with Susie McEntire, they ended up getting more than a night of music.
Downtown Warsaw Christmas Celebration Brings Out Lines Of People
There was a line for the free carriage rides, a line for Santa’s House and when the Twinkle Light parade headed down Center Street, there were lines of people on both sides of the street.
What’s The ‘Stench’ On Argonne Road?
A stench on Argonne Road has become noticeable enough that it was brought up at the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting Friday.
Fire Territory Seeks To Purchase $1.8M Ladder Truck
The last time the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory bought a ladder truck, it was close to $900,000.
Development Agreement For Owens Project Approved By BOW
An agreement with Kosciusko Development Inc. (KDI) and Kosciusko Land Trust Inc. and the city concerning the previous Owens property, 302 W. Market St., Warsaw, was approved by the Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday.
City Attorney, Nonprofit Contracts For 2024 Given OK
Among the 2024 contracts approved by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday were for the city attorney and a number of nonprofits.
Mayor Lauded By City Attorney, BOW For His Work
Friday was the last Board of Public Works and Safety meeting for Joe Thallemer as Warsaw’s mayor, which provided an opportunity for the city attorney and the board members to say some “nice” things about him.
ISP Arrests Mentone Man For Child Porn Possession
On Thursday, Dec. 14, detectives with the Indiana State Police Bremen Post and Special Investigations Section arrested a Mentone man on alleged charges of possession of child pornography.
County Council Finishes Up 2023 With Decisions For 2024
During their last meeting of 2023 Thursday, the Kosciusko County Council made a few decisions for 2024, including the one-year council committees and appointments.
Parkview Extends Its Care With New Build Opening Jan. 9
When Parkview Warsaw opens as Parkview Kosciusko Hospital on Jan. 9, 2024, it’ll be extending its care to offer services like inpatient and outpatient surgical needs and a satellite location of the Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute.
In 30th Year, Toy Time Continues To Spread Joy To Children At Christmas Time
Toy Time has helped provide toys for Christmas for children who might not otherwise have one for 30 years, while also offering families the opportunity to sell and buy gently used toys through a consignment sale. It all began with a toy giveaway and a single mother.
WPD, Meijer, Burger King Team Up To Let Kids ‘Shop With A Hero’
Officers from the Warsaw Police Department participating in the annual Shop with a Hero have had a bit of a competition going for the past five years.
City Planners Send PUD To Common Council
For over two hours Monday night, the Warsaw Plan Commission heard comments from the developer and remonstrators on the preliminary plat for the Asherwood subdivision planned unit development (PUD) at the southwest corner of CRs 75N and 225E.
Wawasee’s Krull & Clark Are This Year’s Lilly Endowment Scholars
SYRACUSE - Both of this year’s Lilly Endowment Scholars were sitting in the same AP Honors English class at Wawasee High School this morning when they got the news.
Winona Council Tables Additional Appropriation, Christmas Bonuses
WINONA LAKE - Due to lingering questions and an error, the Winona Lake Town Council tabled an ordinance for an additional appropriation and a resolution for town employee Christmas bonuses.
Center Lake Recreational Trail Provides Access To Beach Area, Amenities For All
The new Center Lake Recreational Trail will allow people of all abilities the opportunity to walk along the beach and have access to the park’s amenities.
Caucus Called For Clay Township Trustee
A Republican caucus has been called for the Clay Township trustee as current Trustee Jacob Metzger resigned, effective Dec. 31.
Country Christmas Returns For Milestone 10th Year
In the first nine years of A Country Christmas with Susie McEntire, boxes and boxes and boxes of toys have been collected for Toys for Tots.
Health First Indiana A Big Part Of State Health Commissioner’s Visit
Dr. Lindsay Weaver, Indiana Department of Health state health commissioner, visited Kosciusko County Friday as part of her 92-county tour.
Male Fashions Celebrates New Location
Male Fashions has all the clothing a man needs to look good for any occasion and any season.
Cardoso 520 Offers Food, Drinks And Salsa Lessons
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to salsa, bachata or cumbia, Cardoso 520, 520 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, is offering weekly lessons at 7:30 p.m. sharp Fridays.
American Legion Post 49 Remembers Attack On Pearl Harbor With Ceremony
Eighty-two years ago Thursday, the Empire of Japan attacked the U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Silver Lake Man Seriously Injured In U.S. 31 Crash
MARSHALL COUNTY - A Silver Lake was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 31, but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Marine Who Served In Vietnam Is December’s Veteran Of The Month
For the December Kosciusko County Veteran of the Month, the county commissioners chose a Marine who served in Vietnam and who builds wheelchair ramps for others.
Statistics Part Of Fire Territory Board’s Monthly Review
Reviewing statistics is a part of what the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Protection Territory Board does during its regularly scheduled monthly meetings.
County To Auction Off Smalley Lane Property
A property on Smalley Lane in Claypool will be auctioned off by the county with the minimum bid set at $5,000, the Kosciusko County Commissioners approved at their meeting Tuesday.
Commissioners OK Service Agreement For Commercial-Industrial Assessments
To get the commercial and industrial assessments completed in 2024 and then thereafter, the Kosciusko County Commissioners on Tuesday put their trust into County Assessor Gail Chapman’s plan.
Building Corp. Gives OK To West Hill, Gatke Leases
The Warsaw Building Corporation did its part Tuesday on the leases with West Hill Development and for the Gatke warehouse.
Process For Gatke Development Begins With Warsaw Redevelopment Commission
Two resolutions before the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission on Monday were for starting the process to finalize the Gatke multi-use development project.
Warsaw Redevelopment Commission Responds To Questions About West Hill Sublease
Brian Smith doesn’t live in the Warsaw city limits, but he had a lot of questions Monday for the Redevelopment Commission about the city’s subleasing of the West Hill Development third shell building.
Thallemer Says Managing Growth Was A Focus As Mayor
In his 12 years as mayor, Joe Thallemer has dealt with everything from economic development and housing to the local response to a worldwide pandemic.
Warsaw Man In Custody After Fighting, Chase With Police
A Warsaw man was arrested after leading law enforcement on a chase in a stolen police car across state lines into Michigan Friday evening.
Father & Daughter Lose Everything In House Fire
PIERCETON - A man and his daughter lost all their belongings in a Pierceton fire Saturday night.
Kringle Fest Gets ‘Amazing’ Response From The Public
WINONA LAKE - Lines were long for each of the activities at the annual Kringle Fest in Winona Lake on Saturday.
Firefighters Deliver Big For Toys For Tots
In their Santa Claus-red fire trucks Saturday morning, firefighters from all across Kosciusko County delivered boxes and bags of toys to the Toys for Tots toy drive at Martin’s Super Market in Warsaw.
Warsaw BOW Approves Recycling Contract, Utility Budgets
Public Works Superintendent Dustin Dillon requested the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety approve the curbside recycling contract Friday for 2024-28 with Borden Waste-Away Services.
City Sees ‘Slight’ Increases In Annual Contract Renewals
As 2023 begins to wrap up, the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday approved several agreement renewals with slight price increases.
A Grant Could Provide Warsaw With A Tree Canopy Assessment
Does Warsaw need more trees? If so, where? How many? What kind?
City Council Approves Resolution For Lease Of 3rd Shell Building At Tech Park
The one item on the Warsaw Common Council’s agenda Friday was for a resolution regarding the lease of the third shell building at the Warsaw Tech Park.
Warsaw Man Suffers Wrist Injury When Car Hits Trailer In Roadway
A Warsaw man suffered only a minor injury Thursday after his car hit the end of a parked trailer.
Boggs Seeking County Clerk Post In 2024 Election
Melissa Boggs announced Thursday she intends to run for the clerk of Kosciusko County Circuit and Superior Courts.
County Parks Board Selects Triad For Trail Extension Project
During a special meeting Thursday, the Kosciusko County Parks and Recreation Board selected the bid from Triad Associates Inc. for the design and engineering work of the Lake City (Chinworth Bridge) Greenway trail extension.
Design Outreach Celebrates Warsaw Office, Medical Device Work
A nonprofit Christian organization that works around the world to alleviate poverty now has an office in downtown Warsaw.
City Hosting Workshop On Regulatory Compliance For Construction Sites
The city of Warsaw will be hosting a free workshop for regulatory compliance on construction sites for stormwater, erosion and sediment control on Dec. 21.
‘A Christmas Carol, The Musical’ Helps Bring Meaning To The Season
One of the staples of Christmas is Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” and two familiar faces at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts are helping to bring the musical version to the stage this December.
