From The National Weather Service KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko and other surrounding counties will be under a frost advisory from 4 to 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 14. Frost is expected late tonight over all of southwest, lower Michigan and much of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio. Temperatures are expected to fall between 34 and …read more.

WARSAW — East Main Street from Colfax Street to Reed Street will be closed and have no parking in effect from noon on Friday, Oct. 14 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. During this closure, Phend and Brown will be applying a fabric with tar substance to the roadway.  Vehicles should not drive on the …read more.

SILVERLAKE — During a public hearing on the 2017 Silver Lake budget, the proposed 2017 budget could mean four straight years of positive cash flows. The total general fund for 2017 comes out to around $391,000 and the proposed budget would spend around $360,000. This would leave an anticipated positive cash flow of around $27,000. “Through …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community Educators Association is sponsoring a school board candidates forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, in the lecture room at Wawasee Middle School. The school is located on SR 13, just south of CR 1000N and south of Syracuse.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A special tribute to the late Sen. V. Richard (Dick) Miller will take place at the time honored annual Kosciusko County Republican Hall of Fame Dinner. The dinner will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Creighton’s “The Roost” Banquet Room, 4217 Old US 30W, Warsaw.

MILFORD — There has been a rash of spray painted graffiti in the town of Milford. The locations are various all over town. The individuals have used red and green spray paint. The Milford Police Department is asking residents to report any suspicious person(s) observed during the hours of darkness. If you have a tip …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Protection Territory board had a short meeting Tuesday, Oct. 11, with only a few items being brought to the board.

SYRACUSE — Some Wawasee High School students in classes taught by Jeremy VanLue and Phil Huffman have entered the #kickRXabuse video challenge. A brief report was given to the Wawasee school board during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, Oct. 11, in Syracuse.

NORTH WEBSTER — New officers and board members for 2017 were elected at the general meeting of the North Webster Chamber of Commerce Monday, Oct. 10, held at the Tippecanoe Township Building. President Sue Ward, Sue’s Creations, will serve one more year as president while Karilyn Metcalf, Dixie Sternwheeler Inc. is the new vice-president and poised to move up. Secretary and treasurer will be appointed by the new board for 2017.

MENTION — Talk of updates and construction issues at Akron Elementary dominated the discussion of the Tippencanoe Valley school board meeting on Monday, Oct. 10. The board was given an update on how construction is going at Akron Elementary. The classroom area walls are now up and roofing will begin in a couple of weeks. Students …read more.

WARSAW — Two petitions submitted by Garry Miller were approved by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning, Oct. 11, in Warsaw.

WARSAW — East Main Street between Hickory Street and Colfax Street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12.  This closing is to allow the street to be milled. During the milling, there will be no parking allowed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Main Street.  Any vehicles that are not …read more.

WARSAW — Several resignations were accepted by the Kosciusko County Community Corrections Board at its quarterly meeting Monday, Oct. 10.

MILFORD — Local property owners attended Milford’s regular monthly town council meeting Monday, Oct. 10, to remind the council, in spite of the town’s successes cleaning up derelict buildings, a few problem spots remain. Three trailers on Turkey Creek Drive have proven particularly troublesome. Town Marshal Rich Miotto informed the council two were condemned. One …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott was front and center at the Monday, Oct. 10, meeting of the township’s fire board. With the 2017 budget already passed on to the Syracuse Town Council, Scott’s monthly report was the only business of the evening. In its only substantive vote of the evening, the board unanimously approved …read more.

SYRACUSE — The International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 150, out of Countryside, Ill., is now picketing the current Syracuse Elementary and the future elementary site. Two men, one at each site, have been at the locations since late last week. The picketers are on the public right of way and not interfering with …read more.

BOURBON — The Triton High School Marching Band participated in regional contest at Homestead High School on Saturday, Oct. 8. The band received a “gold” rating and is now eligible to participate in the state contest in Indianapolis at Lawrence Central in two weeks. The band is directed by Mr. David Seel.

WARSAW — Preliminary studies for an ice rink and park offices at Center Lake Park were signed Monday morning, Oct. 10, during the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. The study will cost approximately $15,000. The contract was signed with MAI Architects, Claypool. Larry Plummer, parks superintendent, stated this has been in the …read more.

INDIANA — As Hurricane Matthew affects the southeast coast of the United States, the American Red Cross is on the ground helping people who are affected by this life- threatening storm. So far, 21 Hoosiers have deployed to Florida and South Carolina from Indiana to help, and the Indiana Red Cross is seeking additional volunteers …read more.

WARSAW — Dr. Steven C. Hollar, Warsaw dentist, was bestowed the honor Sagamore of the Wabash in a public ceremony in Indianapolis on Friday, Oct. 7.  The Sagamore of the Wabash is the highest distinction given by Governor Pence for distinguished service in Indiana. “Dr. Hollar served three terms, nine years, on the Indiana State Board …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Residents are reminded the deadline to register for the upcoming general election will be Tuesday, Oct. 11. People can come into the Kosciusko County Clerk’s office in the Justice Building to register, as well as visiting www.indianavoters.com. Early voting will begin in the county clerk’s office on Wednesday, Oct. 12, and ends …read more.

SYRACUSE  —  “It’s been a great turnout and the cooperative weather has a lot to do with it,” said Tyler McLead, program director of the Syracuse Parks Department, about today’s Syracuse Fall Festival. With sunny skies and temperatures in the low 60s, it was perfect weather for the Saturday, Oct. 8, festival, held at Lakeside …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Lakeland Regional Sewer District board was once again led through a labyrinth of color-coded pay applications and change orders by DLZ Project Engineer Casey Erwin at Thursday evening’s regular monthly meeting in the North Webster Community Center.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The investigation that began in late August of 2016 alleging the filing of fraudulent voter application information has expanded from the original nine counties, to a total of 57 Indiana counties as of today’s date of Oct. 6. Kosciusko County, along with Allen, Elkhart, Fulton and Marshall counties are among the expanded investigation. …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — After a Drug Enforcement Administration raid on Tuesday, Oct. 4, Dr. Hanus’ Medical Clinic in South Whitley is now closed. A phone recording greets patients with the information upon calling the office. “Dr. Hanus’ office is now closed effective immediately,” the recording states. “Please note, we are not able to prescribe any new …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse’s Fall Harvest Festival is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Lakeside Park. Hosted alongside the final date of the Artisans and Farmers Market, the Fall Harvest Festival will have several, fun activities for the entire family to enjoy. Face painting and games are part of the day’s activities. …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS The Watershed Foundation Marketing and Outreach Specialist Autumn marks the beginning of a beautiful season near the lakes. The ground becomes blanketed in crunchy, colorful leaves, and the excitement of summer is replaced by the serenity of chilly nights next to a bonfire. Many property owners take this time to finish final …read more.

INDIANA —Kent Abernathy, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, announced that all BMV license branches will be closed Saturday, Oct. 8, through Monday, Oct. 10, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. All license branches resume regularly scheduled business hours on Tuesday, Oct. 11. For a complete list of branch locations and hours or …read more.

WARSAW — During a short regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 5, in Warsaw, the APC approved a preliminary plat petition for Ricky Watters.

They live lives incessantly circumscribed by guidelines, parameters and regimen. But when any of the 140 persons served by Cardinal Services in Warsaw take refuge in the liberating haven of RedBird Art Studio, their personalities unfurl and their spirits take flight through their unique individualized creative expressions. Many of these special artists are shackled by …read more.

The Kosciusko County Health Department performed the September Food Service Inspections. These establishments received the following violations: Stella’s Sub Pub, 918 N. Detroit St., Warsaw, received one critical violation: temperatures, and one non-critical violation. Our Father’s House, 401 Argonne Road, Warsaw, received one critical violation: date-marking. Subway, 2124 South SR 13, Pierceton, received one critical …read more.

WARSAW — Testimony Tuesday afternoon in the murder trial of Brandon Thomas Woody and Kyle David DeHart for the deaths of Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley, focused around investigators in the case and the search for evidence. The cross examination by attorneys for the defendants questioned Syracuse Police Officer Joe Denton on why some of …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Around 8 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 3, Indiana State Police, Drug Enforcement Administration officers and members of the Whitley County Drug Task Force served search warrants at Dr. James Hanus’ Medical Clinic and Hanus’ residence. An official press release from D.J. Sigler, Chief Deputy Prosecutor of Whitley County, reads: “On Tuesday Oct. 4, 2016, …read more.

INDIANA — The investigation that began in late August of 2016 alleging the filing of fraudulent voter application information has expanded from the original involved counties of Hendricks and Marion to also include the counties of Allen, Delaware, Hamilton, Hancock, Johnson, Lake and Madison. As part of the expanded investigation, state police detectives obtained a search …read more.

WARSAW — The family of both victims endured additional emotional testimony from witnesses, this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 4. This time possibly the most devastating thus far. Three witnesses took the stand in the second day of the trial of Brandon Woody and Kyle DeHart for the murders of Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley. Syracuse Police …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Eli Lilly Road trail widening project has been completed. Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee and other members of the community took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, Oct. 3, in Syracuse. The new section is 2,100 feet long, or about 0.4 miles. The project was made possible by donations and the K21 Health Foundation. …read more.

WARSAW — In a less than ten minute meeting, Warsaw’s Redevelopment Commission approved three claims, discussed the North Buffalo Street project and presented a recertification for the Technology Park. All three of the claims presented were approved unanimously. Faegre Baker Daniels was paid $5,274.50, Regions Corp. Trust was paid $750 and Huntington National Bank was …read more.

WARSAW — Tax abatements for Little Crow Lofts LLC, salary ordinances for general employees and fire territory staff and the 2017 appropriations and tax rate were unanimously approved by members of the Warsaw Common Council Monday evening, Oct. 3.

WARSAW — Court adjourned  at 3:20 p.m. today, Monday, Oct. 3, in the murder trial of Brandon Woody and Kyle DeHart following the cross examination of Thomas Hursey, considered to be the state’s key witness, and brief testimony from the victims mothers — Rachel Thornburg, mother of Tara Thornburg, and Rhonda Bickel, mother of Josh …read more.

WARSAW — It as an emotional morning for the families of Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley in the first day of trial against Brandon Woody and Kyle DeHart. An audio recording and body camera were entered as exhibits and heard before the court and the 62 individuals filling the courtroom.

WARSAW —The outdoor events as a part of the Bicentennial Bash on Buffalo have been cancelled for this evening due to the rain. The bands will be performing at Mad Anthony’s Lake City Tap House instead. Michael Jacobs Indian Folklorist opens at 5:45, Hometown Heroes at 7 and No Fun Intended follows at 8 p.m. …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Barb Griffith presented her budget for second reading at the township board meeting Thursday, Sept. 29. The meeting was rescheduled after the Monday, Sept. 12, meeting was canceled for lack of a quorum. The proposed 2017 budget, excluding funding for the fire territory, totals $226,700. The fire department’s operation budget for next …read more.

WARSAW — The October Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meetings have been moved to new dates. The Friday, Oct. 7 meeting has been moved to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10. The Friday, Oct. 21 meeting has been moved to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24. Both meetings will be held in the Warsaw Common …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A ribbon cutting of the official inauguration of the new Louis Dreyfus Company glycerin refinery was held Wednesday morning, Sept. 28, at the plant. Sean Doyle, LDC manager Oilseeds North America, stated in his opening remarks it is the “company’s first food grade glycerin refinery in North America and the second for the group in the world.” This second largest refinery in the U.S. producing USP-grade Kosher refined glycerin has a capacity of 80 million pounds per year.

For 2-1/2 hours Thursday, Sept. 29, the roads of Kosciusko County will feature a traveler never again to be seen in our lifetime. From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the Indiana Bicentennial Torch will wend its way through the county via 22 torchbearers. The torch will enter the county’s southern border on SR 15 and …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Who is allowed to say the n-word? What do we do, say or think when we hear it on the street, in classrooms, songs and cafeterias or at home? Ignoring it is not an option anymore – it is everywhere. A white student at Kansas State University was recently kicked out of …read more.

WARSAW — In a less than five minute meeting, the Warsaw Board of Zoning approved one zoning request and adjourned. The request was made for a rental property, 508 North Lake St., Warsaw, owned by Tim Hofer to receive an eight foot variance. The development standards currently requires a 20 foot front porch setback. Justin Taylor, assistant …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Indiana Amber Alert Number 06-2016 issued today on Lilian Hernandez and Rene Pasztor has been canceled as of Sept. 26, 2016 at 6:15 p.m. Both children have been located.  This cancellation was requested by the Allen County Sheriff.  Any additional information concerning this cancellation may be obtained by contacting that agency at (260) 449-7661.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Todd Young will be the keynote speaker at the annual Kosciusko Republican Hall of Fame Dinner. This year’s dinner will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Creighton’s Roost Banquet Room, Old 30W, Warsaw.

[weaver_youtube bRVlLCiudPc rel=0]   SYRACUSE — Stan Moore, North Manchester, was named the Democrat of the Year at the Kosciusko County Democratic Party annual dinner. The event was held Saturday evening, Sept. 24, at South Shore Golf Club, Syracuse. Moore was recognized for his willingness to assist the party when needed. Carmen Darland, Albion, 3rd …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — From bouncy castles to lumberjack shows, there was something for everybody at the seventh annual North Webster Fall Festival, held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Lion’s Club Mermaid Festival Fairgrounds. The one-day event, sponsored by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce, featured “a different activity …read more.

CROMWELL — Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District’s monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 19 was short and sweet, with members getting the good news of South Shore Waco Drive Area Projects coming in on time and under budget, according to superintendent Timothy Woodward. As of Sept. 19, Mason Engineering was off the job, having completed work on …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — On Monday, the Special Interim Committee on Redistricting held its third meeting to hear public testimony and to begin discussing the structure of a potential independent redistricting commission. After hearing from experts, former legislators, and advocacy organizations – such as the League of Women Voters and Common Cause Indiana — in support redistricting …read more.

SYRACUSE — Pending ratification by the Wawasee Community Educators Association, the Wawasee school board approved a contract agreement with teachers and administrators during a special board meeting Thursday evening, Sept. 22, in Syracuse.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Are plans in place to handle a multi-agency, multi-discipline response to an emergency situation in the county?

The serene stone, natural wood and hunter green wooden shake exterior of the new two-story Beaman Home belies the intense and vital ministry that takes place within its walls. Battered women enter these doors for safe shelter, counseling and classes on parenting and life skills. “Our mission is not glamorous,” said Tracie Hodson, the organization’s …read more.

DUNLAP — Today, Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 8:44 a.m. officers from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a bomb threat at the Concord High School after being notified that a threatening note was found written on a bathroom stall inside of the school. School officials took precautionary measures and evacuated students from the school …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — During the past weeks motorists in the area may have noticed paths cut through corn and bean fields and survey markers in a southwest to northeast direction. It is the start of NIPSCO’s Reynolds Topeka Line construction. Larry Graham, NIPSCO public relations, stated right of way survey work, erosion control barriers in …read more.

Syracuse Town Council Tuesday evening, Sept. 20, unanimously passed an ordinance to refinance the town’s $4 million 2004 waterworks bond. Refinancing and marketing the bond to local banks by Paula Kehr-Wicker, Syracuse clerk-treasurer, will reduce interest payments and eliminate plan agent fees, saving the town up to $100,000, according to London Witte Group LLC, the …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Citing its fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayers, North Webster Town Council tabled an add on payment of $21,782 to Crosby Construction, Fort Wayne, during its Tuesday, Sept. 20, meeting at the North Webster Community Center.

WARSAW — For Betsy Hines, an outdoor enthusiast, moving to Kosciusko County has been a godsend. Hines, a Frankfort native and Indiana State University graduate, relocated to Warsaw in March 2015, and now she is near her parents, Doug and Lisa Hines, who relocated three years before her, buying a house on Lake Wawasee and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The rest of September shapes up to be a big month for North Webster as North Webster Chamber of Commerce members learned at the general meeting Monday, Sept. 19, at the Tippecanoe Township Building. Secretary Helen Leinbach, North Webster Community Public Library, presided.

SYRACUSE — Insurance, grants and flooding issues dominated much of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting Monday evening, Sept. 19. The meeting was held at its new office in downtown Syracuse. Megan McClellan, executive director, has applied for or will apply for nine grants totaling $1.1 million. One grant could come from State Farm for $25,000. …read more.

LAKE WAWASEE — This summer, the Center for Lakes & Streams, at Grace College, began a new project to monitor starry stonewort on Lake Wawasee. Starry stonewort is an invasive algae which can pose a threat to lakes as it can form dense, thick mats which inhibit boat traffic and limit the growth of native …read more.

WARSAW — Tensions were high during a code violation meeting dealing with an issue of noise during rodeos at the fairgrounds this summer. The issue in concern was a rodeo that took place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 24, this year. City attorney Michael Valentine represented the city and mentioned that the …read more.

WARSAW — The current Warsaw city salary ordinance was amended Monday evening, Sept. 19, to stay in compliance with the Federal Fair Labor Standard Act. Members of the Warsaw Common Council voted unanimously to amend the ordinance.

SYRACUSE — At approximately 11:33 a.m. this morning, Monday, Sept. 19, the Syracuse Police Department responded to a report of a possible explosive device lying in the grass near the Goodwill donation box. The box is located near 203 E. Pickwick Drive.

SYRACUSE — Friday, Sept. 16, began the process for public schools to report enrollment numbers to the Indiana Department of Education. It is officially known as ADM, or average daily membership.

[weaver_youtube Hbyi40BrP7k rel=0]   WARSAW — More than 200 firefighters from the 16 Kosciusko County fire departments gathered for camaraderie, to enjoy a fish dinner, and honor the winner of the Service Award and Fireman of the Year, Thursday evening, Sept. 15. The annual Kosciusko County Fireman’s Association Fish Fry was held in the Home …read more.

WARSAW — Miles Waters officially became a firefighter with the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Friday morning, Sept. 16. Waters, who completed his probationary period, was sworn in as a full time firefighter during the Warsaw Board of Works meeting.

WARSAW — Infrastructure 115 years old is beginning to show its age. Storm and sewer lines installed in 1900 are deteriorating at the joints causing not only breaks in the system, but also sinkholes.

INDIANA — Building a home can be an exciting time for you and your family. Asking the right questions before signing any documents is essential to finding the perfect home. Do your research first and avoid falling victim to home building scams. Taking the steps below will help you feel better about your new home …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Straight party voting has changed in Indiana and this November Hoosiers should take note before going to the polls. Hoosiers will still be able to cast a straight ticket on Nov. 8, but that vote will not count for any individual candidate for county council or town council at-large. Voters now need to …read more.

MILFORD — Support Camp Mack’s scholarship fund by attending the annual Camp Mack Festival Saturday, Oct. 1. Enjoy food, children’s games, crafts, a bounce house and, of course, the live and silent auctions. This is a day of fun and festivities for the whole family, beginning at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a variety …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) announced that Indiana public school corporations that own their own buses can begin applying for a share of $150,000 through the OED’s 2016 Indiana Propane School Bus (PSB) grant program. This is OED’s second grant round specifically dedicated to propane school buses. Schools can benefit from propane …read more.

SYRACUSE — The regularly scheduled Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, has been cancelled due to unforseeable circumstances.  All regularly scheduled cases will be heard at the board’s regular meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Syracuse Town Hall.

NORTH WEBSTER — Residents, paramedics and firefighters attended Tuesday evening’s Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board meeting. The residents were there to get answers. A few explained circumstances of what happened. A few rehashed the schedule issue. But the conversations were not without interruption. The situation with the North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire Department and EMS was an …read more.

SYRACUSE — During the Wawasee school board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 13, in Syracuse, the board heard a brief report from Jim Evans, director of finances for the school corporation. Evans noted about a year ago an agreement was entered into with Akeso Care Management in an attempt to try to reduce medical insurance costs for the school corporation.

SYRACUSE — During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, Sept. 13, in Syracuse the board heard a report from Joy Goshert, director of instruction and curriculum for the Wawasee Community School Corp. Part of her report involved an update on the 1:1 computer initiative where students and teachers were issued electronic devices for the 2016-17 school year.

WARSAW — At approximately 7:41 p.m. Sept. 13 Kosciusko County Central Dispatch received a 911 call of a garage fire at 411 East Pope St., Warsaw. According to occupants, an unknown male was knocking on the front door and alerted them of the garage fire. Occupants called 911 and used a garden hose to attempt …read more.

SYRACUSE — Kosciusko County Area Planning Office has received complaints about a home based business, The Property Company LLC, which is operating from a large pole barn on CR 1200N near the Woodland Acres subdivision just outside of Syracuse.

WARSAW — Other agenda items considered by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, Sept. 13, included:

WARSAW — Eventually there will be a new business along SR 13, north of CR 1000N and just south of Syracuse. The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals hearing officer approved petitions for Robert Vandal that will mean a coffee house and brew pub restaurant of some type will be located on the site of the former Lake City Awning business.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board reviewed the department projects in the five-year master plan during its regular meeting Monday night, Sept. 12. Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson commented some projects had been added, some were taken off due to completion and others listed for potential projects they may or may not have time for.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Democrat Party will host a Democratic Dinner featuring Jill Long Thompson and upcoming general election candidates: Lynn Coleman, Carl Rust, Dee Moore and Brian Smith. The dinner will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at South Shore Golf Club, 10601 N. SR 13, Syracuse. Cocktails will be at 5:30 p.m. …read more.

Ryan Brauen, project manager for Wessler Engineering, left the members of Milford’s Town Council in a considerably better mood Monday, Sept. 12, than he did back in June. Then, Brauen’s answer to Milford’s wastewater plant upgrades, mandated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to meet new requirements for phosphorous removal, was a plan costing …read more.

  Milford Town Council again discussed railroad crossings at its monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 12. Derek Sublette of Norfolk Southern Railroad informed the council “the cost of a signal upgrade would be borne by the town.” The council had asked if the railroad might contribute. Sublette repeated the railroad’s offer of $19,500 to help pay …read more.

Milford Redevelopment Commission was visited by George Robertson, president of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, at its monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 12, at town hall. Robertson updated the commission on KEDCO’s efforts to attract business and maintain a skilled workforce. According to Robertson, after three or four years of steady expansion, including the addition of …read more.

LEESBURG — The Leesburg Town Council met for their regular board meeting last night, Sept. 12. Jeff Rowe, a representative from Umbaugh, was present to discuss the town’s sewage rate review. He presented a study that showed the costs and revenue of sewage works over the last few years. The study also predicted what the …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — An “Advisory” Level travel advisory is currently in place for Marshall County. Several roads are closed or post due to High Water from last night’s flooding event. An “Advisory Level travel advisory is the lowest level of travel advisory issued. It simply means that routine travel or activities may be restricted due …read more.

WARSAW — Take a look at your calendar. Saturday, Sept. 10. What do you have going on? Cleaning gutters? Raking leaves? House work? Do yourself a favor and cross all of those prior commitments out and write in Family Safety Day instead. Why spend your day doing laundry and other mundane home chores when you could …read more.

WARSAW — The monthly meeting of the Warsaw Plan Commission, scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next meeting of the commission will be 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of September.  This project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI:  Taskforce Indiana is a year long statewide …read more.

INDIANA — Recently, the Indiana State Police, the Governor’s Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute participated in the national and statewide 2016 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization which occurred Aug. 12 through Sept. 5. Officers from more than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies, and …read more.

WARSAW — Pike Lumber was given the go ahead to document the current conditions of the wooded area within the Tech Park area by members of the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission. The request was approved Tuesday afternoon during its monthly meeting.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — If you haven’t registered to vote for the November election there is still time. Voter registration is underway and will end on Oct. 11. Voters can check their registration at www.indianavoters.com or call (574) 372-2332. Early voting will begin Oct. 12. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday …read more.

WARSAW — The Oakwood Cemetery Board met for a brief meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7. In preparation for the fall season, the newest dump truck is currently getting it’s bed fitted with the appropriate gear. Sexton Hal Heagy advised that during the season, the crew of six men will gather over 100 …read more.

WARSAW — Golf carts may be allowed in Warsaw as early as this coming year after the traffic safety commission meeting on Wednesday, September 7. The commissioners continued to vet the ordinance that would allow golf carts in some areas of the city. Council members Mike Klondaris and Ron Shoemaker presented to the commissioners the …read more.

PIERCETON — Around 5:15 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, dispatchers received a call of a large fire in the area of SR 13 and CR 550E in Pierceton. After a quick investigation, Pierceton firefighters discovered that a barn at 5422 South CR 550E, Pierceton was fully engulfed in flames. The fire completely destroyed the barn, including …read more.

WARSAW — Now that the Old Leesburg Mill has been de-annexed from the town of Leesburg, it has no official zoning classification within Kosciusko County.