David L. Slone
Managing Editor
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Mentone Fire Goes From Stove To Attic
MENTONE - A fire originating in the kitchen caused some heavy damage to the Mentone home’s attic on Wednesday.
Habitat For Humanity Breaks Ground For Home On Property Donated By Salvation Army
For the second time, The Salvation Army in Warsaw has donated property that will become a Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County home.
18 Arrested, 14 Wanted On Warrants In Latest NET 43 Operation
Eighteen people were arrested early Wednesday morning on drug-related charges after Kosciusko County Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET 43) and officers from multiple law enforcement agencies throughout the county conducted a warrant blitz.
Congressman Yakym Confident In A Republican Sweep On Tuesday
NORTH WEBSTER - There’s no doubt in 2nd District U.S. Congressman Rudy Yakym’s mind who is going to win the election on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Mitchell, Puckett, Thystrup & Jackson Honored At GOP Hall Of Fame Dinner
NORTH WEBSTER - There were political speeches, of course, at Tuesday’s Kosciusko County Republican Party Hall of Fame Dinner, but the event is better known as the dinner where the Republican Woman and Man of the Year Awards are given out.
Bowen Health To Develop Frontage Road Property Into Group Homes, Office Space
Bowen Health plans to develop about 4 acres along Frontage Road into group housing and office space.
McCormick Running For Indiana Governor On Her Values
Four years of serving as the last elected Indiana superintendent of public instruction - as a Republican - hasn’t been Jennifer McCormick’s only public service.
Open House Showcases New & Renovated Spaces At Tippecanoe Valley High School
AKRON - Teachers, coaches, administrators and students were excited to show the public the renovations and additions to Tippecanoe Valley High School during an open house Sunday.
WACC Receives Large Grant From Don Wood Foundation That Will Have Impact On The Community And Students’ Futures
A $778,760 grant from the Don Wood Foundation is going to not only help purchase new equipment and upgrade facilities for Warsaw Area Career Center’s Welding and Advanced Manufacturing programs, it’s going to positively impact students’ futures.
Bealls Opens In The Marketplace Of Warsaw
Bealls’ official grand opening in The Marketplace of Warsaw drew a line before 9 a.m. Friday, including four women from Fort Wayne.
Shaves & Fades Offers Classic Cuts With A Modern Twist
Shaves & Fades is a classic-style barbershop with a modern day twist, according to owner Jeffrey Ortega.
Chipping Fore Charity Raises $4K For Fellowship Missions
From its first annual Chipping Fore Charity Golf Outing, the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Kosciusko Young Adult Professionals (YAP), raised $4,000 for Fellowship Missions.
KEDCO Anniversary Celebration Includes A Look To The Past & Future
NORTH WEBSTER - At Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation’s 40th anniversary celebration and meeting on Wednesday, attendees were taken back into history, as well as given a glimpse into the future.
KEDCO Presents Awards At Annual Meeting And 40th Anniversary Celebration
NORTH WEBSTER - It was Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation’s annual meeting and 40th anniversary celebration Wednesday night, but KEDCO was the one handing out awards to community members and businesses that have had an impact on the community.
Upcoming Events & Ice Rink Matters On Winona Lake Council’s Agenda
WINONA LAKE - Several items related to the Miller Sunset Pavilion Ice Rink were approved by the Winona Lake Town Council at their meeting Tuesday. The council also heard about upcoming park events and other matters.
Winona Lake Hires First Full-Time Female Police Officer
WINONA LAKE - A former paralegal for the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office is the town of Winona Lake’s first full-time female police officer.
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.
