Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854
10 Years AgoAmy Cox, of Warsaw, recently won the title of Mrs. Indiana International 2000 in a statewide competition. The pageant consisted of 25 contestants from all over the state.Cox is a 1987 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. She is employed as a hairstylist at Design One Salon. She is married to Marlin Cox and they have four children. Cox will represent Indiana in the Mrs. International Pageant Aug. 18 and 19 at the Governor's Palace Theater in Sevierville, Tenn.25 Years AgoThomas and Sue Swick, Winona Lake, are the proud parents of triplets born this morning (May 24) by cesarean section in Kosciusko Community Hospital. The triplets, two boys and one girl, have been named Micah Aaron, 6 pounds, 19 inches long, born at 7:48 a.m.; Isaac Daniel, 5 pounds and 9-1/2 ounces, 18 inches long, born at 7:48 a.m.; and Kyla Anne, 5 pounds, 18 inches long, born at 7:49 a.m. The triplets were born on their great-grandfather's birthday, Forrest Heckaman, Claypool.50 Years AgoWhen Bob Phillips, son of Mr. and Mrs. Freeland Phillips, won the Chinworth award at high school achievement day, it brought the house down. A wild burst of applause greeted Bill Chinworth's announcement of Bob's name and it continued unabated throughout his trip to the stage to receive it. It was obvious the entire student body was in complete accord with the selection and gave Bob the greatest ovation of the day.75 Years AgoWork on repairing county roads is being rushed during the present favorable weather. An average of four miles a day of roads are being graveled, S.R. Laughlin, county highway supervisor, said recently.The new truck recently purchased by the commissioner as well as a reconditioned rebuilt truck will be put in commission. Work will be commenced in Seward Township, and gravel will be taken from the Paxton pit.
