David L. Slone
Managing Editor
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County Commissioners OK Committee’s Recommendations On ARPA Dollars
On the recommendation of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) committee, the Kosciusko County commissioners approved over $1 million in grant requests Tuesday.
Air Force Veteran Michael Coy Is October’s Veteran Of The Month
An Air Force veteran from Syracuse is the Kosciusko County Veteran of the Month for October 2024.
Novae Layoffs At North Manchester Location Begin Nov. 4
NORTH MANCHESTER - Novae LLC’s North Manchester location will be closing and laying off 80 workers.
County Under Burn Ban Again Due To Dry Conditions
For the second time this year, Kosciusko County is under a countywide burn ban.
Warsaw Council OKs Second Readings Of Salary Ordinances
Five of the seven items before the Warsaw Common Council on Monday were second readings, including four salary ordinances and one additional appropriation ordinance.
Warsaw Man Dies From Injuries Suffered In Crash Oct. 7
A Warsaw man succumbed to his injuries suffered in an Oct. 7 crash in Whitley County.
Spooktacular Returns To Downtown Warsaw Friday Evening
Ghouls, superheroes and stranger things will be walking downtown Warsaw Friday evening for the much-anticipated annual Spooktacular.
GOP Candidates Make Bus Tour Stop In Warsaw
Downtown Warsaw was the second of four stops Saturday for the Indiana GOP “Freedom and Opportunity” bus tour.
Camp Says She’s Running For Congress For The ‘Regular’ People
At a pancake and sausage breakfast Saturday morning in Warsaw, Lori Camp, Democrat candidate for Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District, spent about two hours engaging with the public.
Unions Have ‘Good’ Turnout At First Joint Event
For their first event together, the pancake and sausage breakfast hosted by Warsaw Professional Firefighters Local 5461 and United Steelworkers Local 809 on Saturday went well.
G & G The Only Bidder On 3 Warsaw Projects
If it wasn’t for G & G Hauling & Excavating, the city of Warsaw wouldn’t have had any bidders on the three projects opened Friday at the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.
Board Of Works Approves Pier, Parking & Art Contracts
To move forward on the bid process for the demolition of the Center Lake pier, the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday approved a supplemental agreement between the city and A & Z Engineering for the Center Lake Recreational Trail project.
Turkey Trot Set For Downtown Warsaw On Black Friday
If your family is going to need to work off all the food and drink they consumed on Thanksgiving, there’s going to be a run downtown Warsaw on Black Friday.
Jason Zaugg Files For Winona Lake Council Seat
About two hours before the deadline Friday, Jason Zaugg filed for the open Winona Lake Town Council Ward 5 seat.
2 From Illinois Injured In Crash On U.S. 30 At 325E
Two people were injured Friday morning in a two vehicle crash at the intersection of East U.S. 30 East and South CR 325E, Warsaw.
Pa. Man Injured In Thursday’s Crash At U.S. 30 & Ind. 19
ETNA GREEN - A Pennsylvania man was injured in Thursday’s van-semi crash at the intersection of U.S. 30 and Ind. 19, Etna Green.
Saturday Pancake & Sausage Breakfast To Benefit Local Kids
Two local unions have come together to host a pancake and sausage breakfast Saturday to benefit area Warsaw Community Schools kids.
1 Injured In Crash At U.S. 30 & Ind. 19
ETNA GREEN - The driver of a white van was flown from the scene of a two-vehicle accident Thursday at the intersection of Ind. 19 and U.S. 30, Etna Green.
Syracuse Woman Cited After Two-Vehicle Crash
BRISTOL - A Syracuse woman was cited for following too closely after a two-vehicle accident Thursday in which she was injured.
Hill Pursuing Seat On Winona Lake Town Board
WINONA LAKE - Looking to give back to the community she and her family love, Sarah L. Hill, 40, has thrown her name in the hat for the open Winona Lake Town Council Ward 5 seat.
County ARPA Committee OKs Over $67K Toward Pierceton Sidewalk Project
To help Pierceton with its sidewalk project, the Kosciusko County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Committee voted Wednesday to recommend a $67,201.55 grant to the town.
County ARPA Committee Approves New Uses Of Unused ARPA Grant Funds
Every nickel and dime of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have to be allocated by year’s end or the county loses it.
Election Board Addresses Issue With Some Absentee Ballots
Some absentee voters in Kosciusko County received a misprinted candidate list that may have affected how they filled out their ballot in four electoral races.
Warsaw Man Arrested On Numerous Charges Following ISP, NYSP Joint Investigation
A joint investigation between the New York State Police and the Indiana State Police has landed a Warsaw man in jail again on 27 charges after he is alleged to have traveled from Indiana to New York to engage in sexual activity with a female juvenile.
‘Zombie Night’ Providing Ghoulish Fun At The Wagon Wheel Oct. 25-27
Zombies are one of the more popular monsters when it comes to Halloween, and Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts is bringing back one of its popular Wagon Wheel Jr. shows for their holiday show - “Zombie Night, The Musical.”
Warsaw Planners Give OK To Right-Of-Way Dedication, Lot Split
Two separate petitions before the Warsaw Plan Commission on Monday dealt with properties near or along North Detroit Street (Ind. 15) north of U.S. 30.
Wickens Files For Winona Lake Town Council Seat
Scott Wickens has lived in the Warsaw and Winona Lake area pretty much all of his life, and now he’s looking to serve his community by running in the Republican caucus for the Winona Lake Town Board Ward 5 seat.
Warsaw Man Facing OWI Causing Death Charge After August Crash
A Warsaw man was arrested Thursday after a vehicle accident in August that claimed the life of a bicyclist.
County Council Adopts 2025 Budget
Kosciusko County Council wrapped up the county’s 2025 budget by adopting the ordinance for it on second reading Thursday evening. The first reading of the budget ordinance was held Sept. 12.
E. Coli, Safety Are Reasons For Pier Removal At Center Lake
The need to remove the concrete pier at Center Lake beach comes down to two reasons that aren’t new concerns: E. coli and safety.
Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital Shows Renovations To The Public With Open House, Ceremony
With the completion of its $30 million capital investment project, Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital (LKH) celebrated Tuesday with an open house and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
County Providing $500K Toward Airport Capital Improvement Projects
A memorandum of understanding between the county and city of Warsaw will provide a total of $500,000 from the county toward capital improvement projects at the Warsaw Municipal Airport.
Baker Youth Club Celebrates New Playground With Ribbon-Cutting
Thanks to the generosity of the community, kids at Baker Youth Club have new playground equipment to have fun on.
Wildman To Temporarily Lease A Portion Of Marsh Building
Wildman Business Group will temporarily lease a portion of the former Marsh building at 500 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw.
Water Line Extension Happening For Portion Of N. CR 100E
Warsaw Redevelopment Commission is working with Applied Thermal to extend a water line up a portion of North CR 100E.
Three Lakes Dental Wellness Celebrates Rebranding & Grand Re-opening
After decades of providing professional dental care at 2504 E. Center St., Warsaw, Dr. William Myers retired Sept. 1.
Warsaw St. Dept. Transfer Will Help Pay For Center Lake Pier Removal
Money to remove the old pier at Center Lake has been found. At the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday night, Public Works Superintendent Dustin Dillon requested the council approved a resolution transferring $400,000 from street salaries into the street repairs and maintenance fund.
Nappanee Man Killed In Crash In Elkhart Co.
ELKHART COUNTY - A Nappanee man was killed Saturday morning when the moped he was driving was hit by a truck.
Heaton Files For Winona Lake Town Council Seat
Paul Heaton is the first person to file for the Winona Lake Town Council Ward 5 seat.
Community Stepping Up With Donations To WCN’s Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Efforts
At least 230 people across six southeast U.S. states lost their lives due to Hurricane Helene and damage estimates are projected to be $30.5 billion to $47.5 billion, or more.
Warsaw Goes Pink To Raise Awareness Of Cancer
Colors for Warsaw Community High School are usually orange and black, but at Friday night’s football game, there was more pink than anything else.
Education Has Changed Immensely Over The Years, Warsaw Superintendent Dr. Hoffert Says
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a three-part series of stories from an interview with Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert. The diploma Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert earned in 1998 when he graduated from high school wouldn’t meet the graduation requirements Indiana students have to meet today.
City Donating $133K In Opioid Funds To K-CODE
The remaining $133,175 of the city of Warsaw’s restricted opioid funds budgeted for 2024 will be donated to the Kosciusko Coalition on Drug Education (K-CODE).
Board Of Works OKs RFP Method For City Hall HVAC Work
The HVAC system for the first and second floors of the Warsaw City Hall needs replaced, and to get that done the Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday approved to solicit that work through a “Request for Proposals” (RFP) method.
Warsaw Schools Superintendent Dr. Hoffert Sees Children As The Top Priority
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a three-part series of stories from an interview with Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert. A superintendent has to juggle a lot of plates in their role, with two of the biggest being building maintenance and school safety and security. A school system never retires and its buildings are not the same as a person’s home.
Wyndham Garden’s Alcohol License Renewed After Hearing On 2 Violations
Lack of proper paperwork and serving to a minor led to two alcohol license violations within the past year for Wyndham Garden, 2519 E. Center St., Warsaw.
10 Years And Counting As WCS Superintendent, Dr. Hoffert Provides Insight Into Roles And Challenges
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series of stories from an interview with Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert. 2024 has been a pretty big year for Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert professionally.
Swaim Resigns From Winona Lake Council; Caucus Set For Oct. 21
Rick Swaim resigned from the Winona Lake Town Council on Monday, effective Tuesday, Oct. 1.
County Clerk Offers Election Reminders
In preparing for the Nov. 5 election, Kosciusko County Clerk Ann Torpy provided some information for the public.
