David L. Slone
Managing Editor
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Bids Opened For 2 Warsaw Street Projects And 3 Trucks
Three bid openings took place at the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Friday.
County Alcohol And Tobacco Commission Has No Say On DORAs
The Kosciusko Alcohol and Tobacco Commission doesn’t have a say on the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas approved within the county, but some comments were provided on DORAs to the commission at their meeting Thursday.
Many Apply For KCSO Resource Navigator Position
Over 30 people have applied for the position of resource navigator for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Community Resource Program.
Warsaw Traffic Commission Votes For All-Stop At West & Fort Wayne Intersection
After some discussion, the Warsaw Traffic Commission on Wednesday unanimously voted to recommend to the city council that all-way stop signs be placed at the intersection of Fort Wayne and West streets.
28 Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy Cadets Graduate In Class Of 2023-24
NORTH WEBSTER - The two featured Project Prouds at Wednesday’s Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy Graduation for the class of 2023-24 were about giving to others.
Downtown Warsaw DORA Gets State Approval
Two communities in Kosciusko County now have Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORAs) approved by the state’s Alcohol and Tobacco Commission.
School Board Filing Period Begins May 21
Two weeks after the May 7 primary, the school board filing period begins.
2 Killed In Plane Crash In Elkhart Co.
Two people were killed in an airplane crash Tuesday in Elkhart County.
Free Comic Book Day On Saturday Collects Food Items For Salvation Army
Though there’s no new comic book-based movie out at theaters this weekend, it’s still the first Saturday in May, which means Free Comic Book Day.
Volunteers Make Fat + Skinny Tire Festival Possible
The Fat + Skinny Tire Fest wouldn’t be having its 19th year May 17-19 if it weren’t for the many volunteers who plan, organize and execute it.
Governor Candidate Brad Chambers Touts Business Experience
Two big economic impacts to Indiana were announced last week, and Republican candidate for Indiana governor Brad Chambers played a role in making them happen.
Identities Of 3 Killed In Ind. 15 Crash Thursday Confirmed
Elkhart County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identities of the three dead occupants of the Dodge Journey from Thursday’s crash on Ind. 15, south of CR 146.
CASA Of Kosciusko County Looking For Volunteers
Volunteers with CASA of Kosciusko County benefit the children they advocate for just by seeing them, caring for them, spending time with them and listening to what they have to say.
Orthopedic Industry, U.S. Rep. Yakym Meet In Roundtable To Discuss Top Issues
Local orthopedic leaders and 2nd District U.S. Congressman Rudy Yakym discussed a number of issues at an orthopedic roundtable Thursday at OrthoWorx.
Surveyor Candidates: Professionalism And Experience Touted
With the Republican primary on May 7, both candidates for county surveyor - James Moyer and Ryan Prince - responded to four questions during Wednesday’s candidate forum.
Mitchell & Scherer Talk On Roads, ARPA, Buildings & Economics
Two of the three Republican candidates for northern district county commissioner participated in Wednesday evening’s forum, having two minutes each per question with nine questions posed.
Judge Candidates Talk Of Their Experience In Forum
Before the two Republican candidates for Kosciusko County Circuit Court judge took to answering a dozen questions, Kosciusko County Bar Association President Dana Leon explained what the Circuit Court does.
Promotion Ceremony Takes Place For 4 WWFT Firefighters
Surrounded by their families, friends and co-workers, four Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighters had their promotion ceremony Wednesday afternoon.
‘We Lead Kosciusko’ & ‘Community Recovery Program’ Win Awards At KLA Graduation
NORTH WEBSTER - “We Lead Kosciusko 2.0” took home the 2024 Northenor Award and $2,500 at Wednesday night’s Kosciusko Leadership Academy graduation celebration, while “Marketing Campaign Kosciusko Community Recovery Program” received the 2024 Trustee Award and $1,000.
Commissioners Open Bids For Court Furniture, Parking Lot Lighting; OK Buildings Assessment
Bids for some Justice Building furniture and the parking lot exterior lighting were opened at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday.
Hall To Retire From Hospice; New KEDCO CEO To Be Announced
In giving their quarterly reports to the Kosciusko County Commissioners Tuesday, one organization revealed a forthcoming retirement while the second organization said a new CEO would be taking the helm in June.
Veteran Of The Month Served In Afghanistan
An Army veteran who was deployed to Afghanistan was recognized Tuesday as the April 2024 Kosciusko County Veteran of the Month at the county commissioners meeting.
Warsaw BZA Gives OK For Outside Storage Containers On E. Market St.
Outside storage containers will be allowed at a business on East Market Street after the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for them with conditions on Monday.
Mitchell Lauded For Her Knowledge, Work & Integrity At Reception
It is because of Sue Ann Mitchell’s institutional knowledge, hard work and integrity that voters should elect her as the next northern district county commissioner, Indiana Sen. Ryan Mishler told the crowd at Mitchell’s reception Monday evening.
Community Turns Out To Build Beds For Children
Across the country there are children who go without a bed to sleep on. They end up sleeping on chairs, couches, a pile of blanket or directly on the floor.
County Candidate Forum Is Wednesday Night
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce will host a county candidate forum Wednesday at Warsaw City Hall.
Walmart Selling ‘Warsaw Opoly’ Board Game
If you’ve stopped in the Warsaw Walmart over the past few days, you may have seen a display near the checkout lanes for “Warsaw Opoly.”
Board Of Works Accepts Largest Community Crossings Grant Warsaw’s Received
Warsaw Public Works Superintendent Dustin Dillon asked the Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday to accept the largest Community Crossings Matching Grant the city has ever received.
County Election Candidates File Pre-Primary Finance Reports
All county candidates for the 2024 primary election had until noon Friday to turn their pre-primary campaign finance report in to the county clerk’s office.
Schmitt Completes Return To Firefighting With Oath Of Office
Firefighting runs so deep in Brandon Schmitt’s blood that he rejoined the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory in 2023 after a hiatus.
South Whitley Officer No Longer With Police Department; Charges Dismissed Against Teen
South Whitley police officer Brian R.P. Schimmel is no longer with the town, and the criminal case against a teen he stopped Jan. 24 has been dismissed. On Friday, Whitley County Prosecutor D.J. Sigler dismissed a pending criminal case against 18-year-old Vivian Augustus, according to a news release from the Whitley County Prosecutor’s Office.
Vehicle Rolls After Hitting Embankment
A teen suffered abrasions and pain after her vehicle hit an embankment, causing it to roll over.
Updates On Trail Extension, Master Plan Given To County Parks Board
Phase 1 of the Chinworth trail extension could be completed this year, the Kosciusko County Department of Parks and Recreation Board heard from Triad Associates Inc. at their meeting Thursday.
1 Injured In 2-Vehicle Crash
A woman was taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle accident Wednesday.
County ARPA Committee Reviews Completed Grants
With Kosciusko County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds dwindling down, the ARPA committee met Wednesday to see where they stood and what was left to be done.
Winona Council Makes Clarifications On Farmers Market Agreement
WINONA LAKE - Clarifications were made on the farmers market agreement by the Winona Lake Town Council Tuesday before it was unanimously approved.
South Whitley Town Council Issues Statement On Officer’s Traffic Stop Of Teen
SOUTH WHITLEY - The South Whitley Town Council issued a statement today urging “patience” regarding an officer’s traffic stop of an 18-year-old girl on Jan. 24.
Suspect Arrested In Triple Murder Case Involving Warsaw Woman
LAWRENCE - A suspect in Friday’s triple homicide in Lawrence, Ind., was apprehended Monday.
South Whitley Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash
A South Whitley man is dead and a North Manchester woman injured after a two-vehicle accident Monday evening.
1 Suffers Smoke Inhalation In Silver Lake Fire
SILVER LAKE - One person was taken to a hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire Monday afternoon.
Warsaw Common Council OKs Blight Designation Resolution
As part of a grant application to acquire funds to demolish the former Jomac Products buildings at the corner of Smith Street and Winona Avenue, the Warsaw Common Council approved a resolution Monday designating the structures as blighted.
Brad Chambers, Candidate For Governor, Says He’s ‘Passionate’ About Indiana
In his campaign to be Indiana’s next governor, Brad Chambers touts himself as an outsider who has a passion for the state.
South Whitley Officer Under Scrutiny Over Traffic Stop Of Teen
SOUTH WHITLEY - Criticism against a South Whitley police officer and the department was rampant over the weekend after a video of the officer’s traffic stop of an 18-year-old girl was put online by her father.
Pinwheels ‘Planted’ On Courthouse Lawn For Child Abuse Prevention Month
Pinwheels on the courthouse lawn spun quickly and nonstop Friday as if to remind those gathered to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month that the need to end child abuse can’t come quick enough.
Huffer And Wilson Running For County Coroner
With early voting started this week and the May primary less than a month away, contested candidates were asked to respond to three questions.
Moyer & Prince Seek To Be Next County Surveyor
With early voting started this week and the May primary less than a month away, contested candidates were asked to respond to three questions.
Stillwater Hospice Gives County Council First Quarterly Update
In just the first three months of 2024, Stillwater Hospice provided services to almost five dozen Kosciusko residents, CEO Leslie Friedel told the County Council Thursday in a quarterly update.
Firefighters Battle 2 Blazes In Less Than 11 Hours
NORTH WEBSTER - The Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory - along with three other fire departments assisting - was kept busy Wednesday night through Thursday morning responding to two fires.
3 Republicans Vying For N. District Commissioner
With early voting started this week and the May primary less than a month away, contested candidates were asked to respond to three questions.
