David L. Slone
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Search Warrant Leads To Shots Fired In North Manchester
WABASH COUNTY – Shots were fired at a North Manchester residence Tuesday when law enforcement attempted to serve an arrest warrant.
Toy Time Drop-Off Begins Dec. 9
Get ready to clean out your toy box for the 31st annual Combined Community Services Toy Time.
Twinkle Light Parade, Central Park Light Display Is Friday Night In Warsaw
Even with the weather expected to be cold and dry Friday, organizers for the Twinkle Light Parade, Central Park Holiday Light Display and related activities are still hoping for a good turnout downtown Warsaw.
Grant Application For Surveillance Equipment Draws Concern From Commissioners
A grant application by the Kosciusko County prosecutor’s office for surveillance equipment for law enforcement didn’t get unanimous approval by the county commissioners Tuesday due to concerns of potential government overstepping its bounds.
Chinworth Trail Extension Bid Approved By Commissioners
Drainage issues put the Chinworth Trail Extension project over budget, but the Kosciusko County Commissioners approved the bid Tuesday for the project with overages associated with drainage to be paid out of the Economic Development Income Tax (EDIT).
KEDCO CEO Alludes To Major Jobs Announcement
Almost six months on the job, Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO Peggy Friday told the county commissioners Tuesday it’s been a whirlwind.
MOU Details Parking Garage Financial Plans Between County & City
The parking garage project memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the city and county that Warsaw Mayor Jeff Grose told the Common Council about Monday night was approved by the Kosciusko County Commissioners Tuesday morning.
Warsaw Woman Injured In New Paris Crash
NEW PARIS - A Warsaw woman was injured Tuesday in a one-vehicle crash in New Paris.
Forest Park Trailer 'A Total Loss' After Fire
With only one way in and one way out of Forest Park Manufactured Home Community, residents of the mobile home park were lined up for about two hours Monday night to get in or out while firefighters battled a trailer fire.
Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board & Chief Reappointed For 2025
Warsaw Mayor Jeff Grose told the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board at their meeting Tuesday that they were being reappointed for 2025.
Majority Of WWFT Firefighters Say ‘No’ To Merit Board
By a vote of 31 to 5, eligible Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighters voted Monday morning in favor of a resolution to not go to a merit board system.
U.S. 30 Presentation To City Council A Reminder Of Dec. 13 Comment Deadline
The public only has until Friday, Dec. 13 to comment on the ProPEL U.S. 30 Level 3 Alternatives, which the Warsaw Common Council was reminded of at their meeting Monday night.
Redevelopment Commission Locks Into Warsaw Chemical Allocation Project
By approving the OrthoWorx Orthopedic Industry Retention Initiative (OIRI) subrecipient agreement Monday, the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission locked itself into the Warsaw Chemical Allocation project.
Unoccupied Trailer In Pierceton Destroyed By Fire
PIERCETON - Several fire departments responded to a trailer fire early Monday morning at Regency Point trailer park.
Columbia St. House Fire Claims Two Cats
Two cats did not survive a Warsaw house fire Saturday morning, while three other cats and a rabbit were removed.
ISP Requested To Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting In Rochester
ROCHESTER - The Indiana State Police, at the request of the Rochester Police Department and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, is investigating a police-involved shooting in which a Rochester man died.
Commissioners Give Approval For Several Grant Applications From Departments
At their meeting Tuesday, the Kosciusko County Commissioners gave permission for the highway and sheriff’s departments to apply for various grants, and OK’d two county ARPA grants.
Public Encouraged To Attend U.S. 30 Meeting Wednesday
Kosciusko County Commissioner Cary Groninger encouraged the public to attend the ProPEL U.S. 30 study meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Lincoln Elementary School, 203 N. Lincoln St., Warsaw.
Gearhart Is County Veteran Of The Month For November
A Kosciusko County court security deputy who served 20 years in the military is the Veteran of the Month for November 2024.
Warsaw City Council OKs Changes To Employee Handbook
Amendments to the city of Warsaw’s personnel policy handbook were approved on first reading by the Common Council Monday night in hopes the changes will help energize and retain the city’s employees.
White Oaks Bison Farm Drawing International Attention
ROCHESTER - Between the towns of Mentone and Rochester is an American bison farm that’s only been in business for a few years, but it’s already drawing international visitors.
Janie Fricke Joining ‘A Country Christmas’ Lineup This Year
What started out as “A Country Christmas with Susie McEntire” concert 11 years ago has developed into a community holiday tradition with McEntire and several friends and guests.
County Council Approves Section Corner Backpay For Surveyor
When researching the salary requirements for the Kosciusko County surveyor this year, the county discovered it’s been in violation of state law for years regarding paying the surveyor for section corners.
Warsaw To Address ‘Rooftop Plaza’ Leaks At City Hall
Warsaw City Hall has had some issues for a while, including leaking roofs.
Single Bid For Center Lake Pier Demolition Nears $400K
One bid was received and opened for the Center Lake pier demolition at the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Friday. Milestone Construction’s base bid totaled $397,838.
3 Recognized For Years Of Service To The City
Three Warsaw employees were recognized at Friday’s Board of Public Works and Safety meeting for their combined 55 years of service to the city.
County Council Votes To Keep Mobile Home Tax; Hears Tax Abatement Request From Louis Dreyfus
Mobile home owners in Kosciusko County will need to continue to pay the property tax on their homes for the foreseeable future.
County ARPA Committee Hears New Requests For Funding From Highway Dept., WLCA
Two new grant requests were made to the Kosciusko County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Committee on Wednesday totaling over $400,000.
Community Foundation Embraces Another Successful Year At Annual Celebration
When people embrace others, good things can happen. The theme this year for the Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s annual report and celebration Wednesday was “Embrace,” and several people who have embraced the idea of helping others were featured.
Power Line Lowering Project Out By Warsaw Airport On Schedule
The runway 27 obstruction mitigation project - also known as the AEP power line lowering project at the end of the east/west runway at the Warsaw Municipal Airport - is on schedule, the Warsaw Board of Aviation Commissioners heard at their meeting Tuesday.
The Big Celebration Helps Benefit The Children Of The Community
The impact an adult can have on the life of a child through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kosciusko County was expressed throughout the 11th Annual The Big Celebration Tuesday night.
INDOT Announces ProPEL US 30 & 31 Draft Reports Available
Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) ProPEL U.S. 30 and 31 study teams have identified potential improvement packages at primary and secondary intersections along the two northern Indiana highways.
Madison Park Celebrated With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The old Madison Elementary School on North Union Street may be gone, but Madison Park will help keep its memory alive.
Oakwood Cemetery, Michael R. Davis Receive Awards At Veterans Day Ceremony
While Monday’s Veterans Day ceremony at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw recognized all U.S. veterans for their service, two special recognitions were handed out by Ken Locke.
INvets Helps Veterans Transition To Civilian Life In Indiana
When a U.S. veteran is preparing to leave the military service, they may need to find a new job and a community to reside in.
Symphony Of The Lakes Heating Up The Wagon Wheel Stage With ‘Classical Passions’
In deciding on the music for Symphony of the Lakes’ concert Nov. 16 titled “Classical Passions,” conductor Jason Luke Thompson looked back into musical history from over 200 years ago.
Winona Council Establishes Cash Change Fund For Rink & Pavilion
WINONA LAKE - The Winona Lake Town Council had a one-minute meeting Thursday to approve an ordinance establishing a cash change fund.
Owens Fresh Meat Market OK’d For Alcohol License
Owens Fresh Meat Market, 6287 Ind. 15, Leesburg, should have an alcohol license in time for the holidays.
Fire Territory Board 3rd To Reject Merit System
Following the Warsaw Common Council and the Board of Public Works and Safety’s votes, the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board on Wednesday approved the resolution rejecting the merit board system for the fire department.
Yield Sign To Be Placed At Bison Lane & Alley, Warsaw Traffic Commission Decides
As a first step to address a resident’s concerns about the traffic at the intersection of Bison Lane and an alley, the Warsaw Traffic Commission voted Wednesday to put up a yield sign there.
Republicans Keep Firm Grasp On Indiana In General Election
Even with no contested county races in Tuesday’s general election, Kosciusko County voters still turned out in big numbers to vote for the next U.S. president, Indiana governor and other state and national offices.
Count US IN Encourages Peaceful Voting On Election Day
Volunteers with Count US IN were found at two locations in Warsaw on Tuesday to not only encourage people to vote but to also defend people’s right to vote.
County Commissioners Hear Presentations On CR 1300N, Stillwater Hospice
A presentation to the Kosciusko County Commissioners Monday on the CR 1300N study is one of several that will be given to county boards this month.
Next Pieces In Community Recovery Program Moving Forward With Bowen Health Contracts
Contracts between the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office and Bowen Health approved by the county commissioners Monday will allow for jail inmates to receive therapy while incarcerated.
Warsaw Redevelopment Commission Moves Forward With Water Line Project
There are no fire hydrants out at Pound Drive, but a water line project between the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission and Applied Thermal will add some for most of the industrial park out there.
Volunteers Help Plant Trees In Warsaw Parks
Drought conditions didn’t make the ground easy to dig up Saturday when volunteers tried to help plant more than two dozen trees in Central and Bixler parks in Warsaw, but they gave it their best efforts.
LCA Announces Capital Campaign At 50th Year Celebration
WINONA LAKE - Lakeland Christian Academy wants to bring all of their students - from the Early Learning Academy (ELA) to high school seniors - into one facility on the Winona Lake property.
2 New Bids Opened, 2 Awarded At BOW Meeting
Bids for two separate projects were opened Friday at the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety.
Board Of Works Rejects Merit Board For Fire Territory
Like the Warsaw Common Council before it, the Board of Public Works and Safety approved a resolution Friday rejecting the establishment of a merit system for the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory.
