David L. Slone
Managing Editor
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Bowen Center Opens Crisis Receiving & Stabilization Services Unit
PIERCETON - Bowen Center opened its doors Thursday for its new Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Unit within its psychiatric hospital at 9 Pequignot Drive, Pierceton.
County Primary Post-Election Audit Results Are In
Results of the 2024 Kosciusko County primary post-election audit are in and they show that local voters can trust their votes are counted and counted accurately.
U.S. 30 Summit Brings Local & State Leaders Together In Warsaw
If U.S. 30 doesn’t become a freeway, it could not only mean the loss of jobs and economic growth for the seven Indiana counties along the corridor, but also more lives lost from accidents.
‘Murder On The Orient Express’ Actors Keep Play’s Plot A Mystery
After playing The Beast in “Disney’s Beauty & The Beast” at the beginning of this summer season, and then two ensemble roles, Liam Fisher is returning to a lead role in the murder mystery “Murder on the Orient Express” at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts.
County Commissioners Question Providing Nonprofits With Funding
The future of Kosciusko County government providing funding to local nonprofit organizations is uncertain.
Number Of Trees Down From Tuesday Morning’s Storm
Along with thousands of people losing power across the county and beyond, the storm that swept through Kosciusko County late Monday night and into early Tuesday morning fell a number of trees, resulting in some damage to cars, homes and other property.
Downtown Warsaw YMCA Reaches More Of The Community
Downtown Warsaw YMCA is only about a nine-minute drive from the main YMCA campus north of U.S. 30, but the downtown facility reaches people that otherwise may not be served.
Gateway Grove Rebrands & Moves To Next Phase
The housing addition being developed where the former Madison Elementary School once stood along North Union Street has changed its name and added to the type of residences it offers.
Warsaw Council OKs ERA Extension, 4 Tax Abatement Continuations
Along with approving compliance forms for the continuation of four tax abatements Monday, the Warsaw Common Council also approved a resolution extending the economic revitalization area for Wildman for another 10 years.
Leesburg’s Kip Tom At Rally When Shooter Attempts Assassination Of Trump
Saturday’s attempted assassination on former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a political rally in Butler, Pa., felt “surreal” to Ambassador Kip Tom, Leesburg.
Rowland Retires From Fire Service After Years Of Planting Knowledge
As a farmer, Travis Rowland plants crops. As a Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighter for the last three decades, Lt. Rowland has planted knowledge in the minds of the other firefighters.
1st Habitat For Humanity Panel Build In Kosciusko County Takes Place At Wildman
Panels for Kimber Boyd’s future Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County home in Mentone were constructed Friday at Wildman in Warsaw by about four dozen Wildman volunteers.
Kosciusko Board Of Realtors Celebrates Office With 2 Chamber Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies
NORTH WEBSTER - Kosciusko Board of Realtors (KBOR) has had a “home” of its own for the last year, but Thursday morning they celebrated their office in North Webster with the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township and the Kosciusko chambers of commerce to let everyone know about it.
Alcohol And Tobacco Board
Longtime Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission President Elim Smith has resigned from the board.
First Monthly Community Chat Scheduled For July 17
Three organizations will be holding community chats over the next several months, with the first one set for Wednesday, July 17.
Probable Cause Affidavit Reveals More Details About June 29 Fatal Crash
Witnesses told officers that a vehicle involved in the crash June 29 that claimed the life of a Milford man was traveling at a high rate of speed.
Aquatic Express Offers Jet Ski Rentals On Winona Lake
WINONA LAKE - Riding a jet ski is like riding a motorcycle on water, according to Aquatic Express co-owner Luis Cervantes.
National Guard Recruiter Wants Community To Get To Know Him
Above all else, Indiana Army National Guard Sgt. Brandon Fraser wants people to get to know him.
Eight Suffer Minor Injuries In Saturday Three-Vehicle Crash In Syracuse
SYRACUSE - Eight people suffered minor injuries in a three-vehicle crash Saturday in Syracuse.
Main Lane To Become Farrar Lane In Honor Of Former Madison Principal
From 1954 to 1986, William Farrar was a teacher or principal at Madison Elementary School when the Warsaw school was on North Union Street.
Renovations For The Gathering Place Uncovering Warsaw History
Built in the 1860s, the downtown Warsaw building at 123 S. Buffalo St. is undergoing renovations to become the home of Fellowship Missions’ The Gathering Place, as early as August.
Woman Escapes House Fire In Silver Lake, But Dog Does Not
SILVER LAKE - Thanks to her own sense of smell, and a passing truck driver, a Silver Lake woman escaped a house fire early Friday morning.
BOW Tables Agreement Between WPD, WCS On 5th SRO
An agreement between the Warsaw Police Department (WPD) and Warsaw Community Schools (WCS) for a fifth school resource officer (SRO) was tabled by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety Wednesday after some discrepancy was found in the figures.
Highway Dept. Finding Budget Tight For Projects
The Kosciusko County Highway Department will get through this year OK financially, but with road and bridge project costs going up and less revenue coming in, something will need to be done.
County Council Considering Property Tax Exemption For Mobile Homes
With Senate Enrolled Act 183 taking effect Monday, July 1, Kosciusko County Treasurer Michelle Puckett and Assessor Gail Chapman re-presented the proposed property tax exemption for mobile homes ordinance to the county council Wednesday morning.
Lutheran EMS Increases Hours Of Coverage In Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory
As of July 1, Lutheran EMS has increased some of its coverage in the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Lutheran EMS Education Coordinator Mark Pepple told the territory board Tuesday.
While In Litigation With DNR, Webster Lake Conservation Assoc. Seeking To Form Conservancy District
The future of the Webster dam will likely be determined by ongoing litigation between the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Webster Lake Conservation Association, as well as the association’s efforts to form a conservancy district.
County Redevelopment Commission Will Increase From 5 to 7 Members
Effective Jan. 1, the number of members on the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission will grow by two.
Actors Say ‘The Wedding Singer’ Has A Lot Of Heart
Surprised with the question of what is their favorite song from the 1980s, Shea Hager and Jackson Reagin named two songs from the band Tears for Fears.
Engineering Study To Look At Roundabout For Husky Trail & CR 200N Intersection
An engineering study for a roundabout at the intersection of CR 200N and Husky Trail will be conducted by A & Z Engineering after the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission approved the contract Monday.
City Takes Step To Acquire Current Warsaw Chemical Site For Future Innovation Center
A resolution OK’d Monday by the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission approves the authorization for the commission to acquire the Warsaw Chemical property on Argonne Road for an amount not to exceed $6.5 million.
Sidney Celebrates A Future With Broadband Internet
SIDNEY - With Sidney getting broadband internet this summer, the future of the small town in the southeast part of Kosciusko County is looking brighter.
New KEDCO CEO Drawn To The People Of Kosciusko County
There’s many things that Peggy Friday likes about Kosciusko County, but what drew her here to become the new CEO for Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation was the people.
Main Street Warsaw Presents $10K Facade Grant To Lemler Land Holdings For Improvements After Fire
A little over 1-1/2 years ago, a downtown Warsaw fire caused interior and exterior damage to the building on East Center Street that not only housed apartments upstairs, but also Crystal’s Bar’lon Hairstyles for Men and a restaurant downstairs.
Kosciusko County 4-H Will Crown Royalty Thursday Night
Kosciusko County 4-H will host their annual 4-H Royalty, Fashion Revue and Awards night Thursday at Lakeview Middle School.
INDOT Has Public Meeting In Warsaw On Funding Opportunities For EV Charging Stations In Target Areas
One of the main purposes of the Indiana Department of Transportation’s public information meetings for INDOT’s Charging the Crossroads program is to get the word out about funding opportunities and target areas for electric vehicle charging stations.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Finds A Temporary Location In Warsaw
Thanks to Crouse Body Shop and the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals, Enterprise Rent-A-Car now has a temporary new location for vehicle leasing while still looking for a permanent location.
Planning Takes Shape For $30M OIRI Funding
The OrthoWorx Vision Committee has developed a roadmap for the $30 million appropriated from the state for the Orthopedic Industry Retention Initiative (OIRI).
Rex Yarian Among 17 Indiana Vietnam Veterans Inducted Into ‘In Memory’ Program
A Mentone man recently was one of 17 Indiana Vietnam veterans inducted into the In Memory Program in 2024.
Medartis Makes Workforce Adjustments
Some adjustments to the Medartis U.S. manufacturing workforce recently were made, according to a spokesperson for the company.
Nunez Wins 2024 Queen Of Lakes Pageant
NORTH WEBSTER - After winning the North Webster Mermaid Festival 2024 Queen of the Lakes Pageant Saturday, Madison Nunez was grateful to all of her supporters.
Alderfer Taking Passions For Rowing, Leadership To Amsterdam
Caroline Alderfer is leaving Monday for Europe to learn more about two things she has a passion for - rowing and leadership.
BOW OKs Family Safety Day Road Closure; Recognizes City Employees
A road closure for September’s Family Safety Day was approved Friday by the Board of Public Works and Safety, and six Warsaw employees with a total of 70 years of experience with the city were recognized.
Smith Wins Caucus For Pierceton Town Board Seat
PIERCETON - All three candidates for the Pierceton Town Board told the caucus Thursday night how much they love their town, but it was Chauncey Smith who the precinct committeemen chose to fill the vacant board seat.
Trail Extension Plans Moved To North Side Of Old 30
Instead of going along the south side of West Old U.S. 30, the Chinworth (Lake City Greenway) trail extension will now go more along the north side.
Cutie Parade
With over 60 entries in the North Webster Mermaid Festival Cutie Parade Wednesday evening, it wasn’t easy for spectators to pick a favorite. The theme this year was “The American Dream,” and there were a number of interesting takes in the three categories of the parade - walking, hand-drawn and motorized.
Planning Underway To Bring A Community Mental Health ‘Clubhouse’ To Kosciusko Co.
Women and men with mental illness want to feel like part of a community and have a sense of meaning and purpose.
‘Kiss Me, Kate’ Has Multiple Levels To Its Story
There’s a long history between two of the main characters in Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts’ production of “Kiss Me, Kate,” Fred Graham and Lilli Vanessi.
County Recorder’s Office Partners With Company On Home Fraud Prevention
Deb Wright, Kosciusko County recorder, told the county commissioners Tuesday about home fraud prevention being offered to property owners.
