David L. Slone
Managing Editor
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Warsaw GMC Gets Involved With Big Brothers Big Sisters
Both of Dan Kitch’s parents have been involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters and that has led to Warsaw GMC getting involved in the organization.
Parkview, ONE Break Ground On New Ambulatory Surgery Center & Medical Office Building
Tentatively scheduled to be completed by October 2025, a groundbreaking ceremony took place Tuesday for the 14,750-square-foot ambulatory surgery center, Parkview Kosciusko SurgeryONE, along with a Parkview Physicians Group clinic and ONE clinic next door.
YMCA Adding A Play Café To Its Main Campus
Space at Parkview YMCA will be renovated to become a Play Café with some of the city of Warsaw’s ARPA dollars helping out.
City Council Gives OK For Purchase Of Warsaw Chemical Properties
A resolution approved by the Warsaw Common Council by a 5-2 vote on Monday gives the Redevelopment Commission permission to purchase the Warsaw Chemical properties on Argonne Road.
High School Co-Op Students Hired By The City
High school students are getting to experience what it’s like to work for the city of Warsaw.
Know When And Where To Vote
As the countdown to the November general election continues, Kosciusko County Clerk Ann Torpy wants to make sure voters are well informed of when and where they can vote.
Caucus Chooses Schmucker For Next County Auditor
The chief deputy in the Kosciusko County Auditor’s Office will be the next auditor as the Republican caucus chose Alyssa Schmucker Thursday evening to fill the position.
County Council Autopsies Coroner’s Request For 2nd Vehicle
Dead bodies probably wasn’t a topic the Kosciusko County Council was expecting to have during their second day of their budget discussions Thursday, but with the coroner’s request for a second vehicle, the subject arose.
County Council Approves 3% Raises For Employees For 2025
After finishing the last 11 departments’ budget hearings Thursday, the Kosciusko County Council turned toward the wage committee recommendation for 2025.
County Council Gets Through Over Half Of Proposed 2025 Budgets On 1st Day Of Hearings
In their first day of hearings for 2025 budgets Wednesday, the Kosciusko County Council got through more than half of the departments’ presentations in four hours.
Community Gives Their Input On Downtown Warsaw
Dozens of people took part in the Community Open House at The Vic in Warsaw Wednesday evening to review and give feedback on concepts and ideas about the future of the downtown.
Aviation Board Hears Of AOD Proposal For County
Nick King, Warsaw Municipal Airport manager, is working with the airport’s engineering consulting firm, CHA, on an Airport Overlay District (AOD) that could effect future tall structures and construction countywide.
Justice Building Parking Lot Work Planned To Begin Next Week
When the Justice Building parking lot renovation begins tentatively next week, the county has a plan as to where employees will park during the two to three months of work.
Stambaugh Is August’s Veteran Of The Month
The August Kosciusko County Veteran of the Month, Harold Thomas Stambaugh, served a little over eight years in the U.S. Army.
Learn About Amateur Radio At Aug. 24-25 Event
Anyone who has ever been interested in amateur radio can learn all about it at a 24-hour event Aug. 24-25.
Family Safety Day Started By Mothers
Family Safety Day started in 2004 after a local girl’s Halloween costume caught fire and her mother wanted to promote fire safety and another mother lost her daughter in a car accident.
Judges Approved For $250K Additional Appropriation For Pauper Counsel
Superior Court III Judge Chad Miner went before the Kosciusko County Council Thursday to ask for an additional appropriation of $250,000 for pauper counsel for the remainder of 2024.
Police Crack Down On Speeders During Blitzes
Growing up, one of Warsaw Police Department Capt. Joel Beam’s favorite parts about elementary school was show and tell.
Speed Limit On Husky Trail: When Is It 25 Or 35?
With Warsaw Community Schools starting the school year on Friday, there appears to be some question as to what the speed limit on Husky Trail in Warsaw is by Harrison Elementary School.
Hanes Resigns From Etna Green Town Council
ETNA GREEN - Etna Green Town Councilman Jason Hanes resigned from the board Wednesday, effective immediately.
Pickleball Tournament To Benefit First Responders
Proceeds from the Helping Heroes Pickleball Tournament at Limitless Park in Winona Lake Aug. 17-18 will go toward first responder mental health.
Levy Increase Approved For Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory
In presenting the proposed 2025 budgets to the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board Tuesday, Chief Joel Shilling began by reporting the territory’s request for a levy increase was approved.
Proposed City Budgets Include 2.5% Raise, Longevity For Employees
Along with a proposed 2.5% increase for city employees, budgets presented to the Warsaw Common Council on Monday included something new for 2025 - longevity pay.
City Council Tables Fire Territory Merit System Resolution
In order to give Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighters more time to have their questions answered about a merit system, the Common Council Monday tabled a resolution that would have rejected it.
SBA Releases Compliance Report Of Plain Township
Indiana State Board of Accounts filed its compliance engagement report of Plain Township for Jan. 1, 2019, to Dec. 31, 2022, on July 31, finding five instances of non-compliance.
Warsaw Redevelopment Commissioners OK Agreement Amendment To Accelerate Airport Park
An amendment to the agreement with DLZ Engineering approved by the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission on Monday will accelerate the process for the Warsaw Airport Park.
Speaking Up Against Bullying Encouraged During Annual Bowling Event
Over a hundred kids and their parents had fun Saturday during Bowling Against Bullying at The Bowling Alley in Warsaw.
Big Lots In Warsaw Among Hundreds To Close
Big Lots had a grand opening for its store at 2806 Frontage Road, Warsaw, Dec. 10, 2022. Friday, shoppers began receiving a promotion in their email that the Warsaw location “will soon be closing” and “deep discounts” were being offered and “everything must be sold now.”
Warsaw Board Of Works Goes With Higher Bid For WPD Security System
Due to some concerns with the company offering the lowest bid on a security and surveillance camera system for the Warsaw Police Department, the Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday approved the bid that was about $16,000 more.
Parcel Of Land Donated To City For Park Near The Grove
A parcel of land in The Grove donated to the city of Warsaw from The Groninger Group LLC will be developed into a small park.
Claypool Man Finds Big Savings In Going Solar
CLAYPOOL - Kurt Carlson was so impressed with how much money he is saving with solar panels for his residential property, he wanted to tell his community about it.
Camp HERO Comes To An End After 3 ‘Amazing’ Days
Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Sgt. Doug Light had one word to describe Camp HERO 2024 at Thursday evening’s graduation ceremony, and Sheriff Jim Smith agreed with him.
Taqueria El Comal Gets Favorable Recommendation For Alcohol License
Taqueria El Comal received a favorable recommendation from the Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission Thursday for a new beer, wine and liquor license.
County ARPA Committee Recommending Funds For Fair & 7 County Projects
The roofs of the Beef Barn and the Home & Family Arts Building at the fairgrounds are in bad shape. The current electrical infrastructure is inadequate.
Medtronic Looking To Stay In Warsaw
Medtronic will be staying in Warsaw for the “foreseeable future” after all.
Crash, Boom, Bang! Camp HERO Begins Each Day With Live Demonstrations
Each day of Camp HERO begins with live demonstrations that tie in to the day’s rotations.
Camp HERO ‘Off To A Good Start’ With Nearly 200 Kids
In its fifth year, Camp HERO (Honor, Excellence, Respect, Opportunity) has grown to just shy of 200 kids.
Justice Building Renovation Project On Track For A 2025 Completion
After presenting a change order for the Justice Building renovations project Tuesday to the county commissioners, County Administrator Marsha McSherry provided an update on the project’s progress.
‘Beautiful’ Celebrates The Life, Love And Legacy Of Carole King
Even if you don’t think you know the music of Carole King, Caroline Patterson is pretty sure that you do.
As Resource Navigator, Shanna Wallen Directs Inmates On Verge Of Release
As the Kosciusko County Recovery Program (KCRP) resource navigator, Shanna Wallen sees herself as a sort of traffic director.
Sports Editor Dealing With Stage 5 Kidney Disease
Almost since he was born, Times-Union Sports Editor Connor McCann has had issues with his kidneys.
Schmucker Seeking County Auditor Position
As the Kosciusko County Auditor’s Office chief deputy, Alyssa J. Schmucker is already involved in about everything the auditor does.
C/S Portables Offers Mom-Approved Portable Restrooms
If you used one of the portable toilets at the Kosciusko County Fair, Columbia City’s Old Settlers Day, Brandt’s Harley Davidson’s July 4th celebration, Hog Waller or a number of car shows this year, you may have already experienced one of the products C/S Portables offers.
Bowling Against Bullying Looks To Strike Down Growing Bullying Statistics
During the 2022-23 school year, 38% of reported bullying incidents in Indiana schools were verbal, with 30% being physical.
Health First Kosciusko Making Progress On Core Services
When it comes to healthcare services, Indiana is ranked in the bottom 10 of the 50 U.S. states.
Warsaw BZA Approves Variance For Smaller Setback
With a neighbor’s concern about traffic line of sight addressed, the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance Monday for a smaller yard setback.
League Of Women Voters Working To Get People Registered To Vote
Along with pony rides, line dancing and a host of other activities at the Western-themed Third Friday downtown Warsaw last night was a booth for the League of Women Voters for people to get registered to vote.
City Continues Cleanup After Tuesday’s Storm
City of Warsaw employees are still cleaning up after early Tuesday morning’s storm, but they’re making headway, Public Works Superintendent Dustin Dillon told the Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday.
U.S. 30’s Future May Depend On Indiana’s Next Governor
Whoever the next governor of Indiana is, current Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said it’s crucial that they get on board with the U.S. 30 freeway project.
