KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Voters in residing in U.S. Congressional 2nd District will have choices to make for the U.S. Representative nominations on May 8. Republicans will have the choice of Rep. Jackie Walorski, incumbent, or Mark Summe. The Democrats will be choosing between Douglas Carpenter, Pat Hackett, Mel Hall, Yatish Joshi, Roland Leech and John …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition has a new director. Heidi Blake has been named the new director effective April 2 to replace Dan Gray, who has announced his retirement from the organization. Gray began his tenure in the position in 2011. Blake joined the coalition Jan. 15, 2015, as the program coordinator. She …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed SEA 126, establishing a fourth superior court in Kosciusko County, effective July 1, 2019. The bill was signed late Wednesday. “We’re glad,” said Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed. “We thought it might be a year from now, so we were prepared for 2019.” “We need it,” said …read more.

ELKHART — A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago determined on Wednesday, March 21, that a revised version of Concord High School’s annual holiday show is not in violation of the U.S. Constitution. The legal battle began in October 2015 when the Freedom From Religion Foundation filed …read more.

LEESBURG — Three Syracuse residents were injured after a vehicle left the roadway and rolled onto its top on Monday, March 19. John Asher, 26, East CR 1300N, Syracuse, was driving a Ford Taurus westbound on East CR 700N in Leesburg. Asher told officers that he lost control of the vehicle in the gravel at …read more.

INDIANA — A smoke alarm manufacturer is recalling 452,000 dual sensor smoke alarms due to a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire in their home. According to a press release from Kidde, the issue involves a yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process that can cover one of the two sensors …read more.

INDIANA — In the upcoming race for the U.S. Senate, the incumbent, Senator Joe Donnelly, is running unopposed for the Democratic ballot nomination. Three Republicans are vying for their party’s nomination to make it onto the official ballot for U.S. Senate.

By EILEEN OAKS Marketing and Outreach, The Watershed Foundation Water is the backbone of our community: fueling the local economy, presenting countless recreational opportunities, and nourishing agricultural productions among many other things. World Water Day today, March 22, focuses attention on the importance of water internationally, and in local communities. This year’s theme, “Nature for …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the reopening of SR 331, between 9th Road and 10th Road, in Marshall County. This stretch of SR 331 was closed back in February due to damage caused by the historic rainfall and flooding that hit the entire Northwest District of INDOT. INDOT maintenance crews were …read more.

WARSAW —  Two subjects who were reported as suspicious persons at a Walmart parking lot earlier this morning, March 21, have been arrested.  Joseph P. Gerber, 37, Warsaw, was arrested and incarcerated at the Elkhart County Correctional facility for unlawful possession of a police radio, a class B misdemeanor; carrying a handgun without a permit, a class …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank hosted an agribusiness seminar today, March 21, featuring David Kohl, Ph.D., a nationally known speaker on global economic trends affecting business, particularly in the agribusiness sector, and Christopher Hurt, Ph.D., professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University. The seminar, “Positioning for Success in the Economic Reset,” is designed to help …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council witnessed the swearing in of two new reserve police officers at Tuesday night’s, March 20, meeting. Diana Monroy and Jason Zorn were sworn in by Winona Lake Town Attorney Jim Walmer during the board’s regular meeting. Town Police Chief Joe Hawn said the pair of new officers …read more.

WARSAW — At the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Board meeting Tuesday, March 20, Warsaw Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer informed board members that the Tony Elliott memorial marker will be installed at Funk Park next month. According to Plummer, Donald C. Davidson, historian of the Indianapolis 500, will be the guest speaker at the Warsaw Rotary …read more.

SYRACUSE — A train derails. The train is a freight train, carrying different products on different cars. It is unclear what cars have derailed. Were they all box cars? Were there tank cars? Did the locomotive derail as well? Numerous other questions arise, including what is in the cars that derailed. Unlike battling a house …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be offering its 2nd Annual Community Resource and Disability Awareness Fair for free from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 24. In alignment with March as National Disability Awareness Month, the Y will be showcasing several organizations to increase awareness of local, regional, state and national services and resources for those …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council was approached by representatives from Webster Lake Conservation Association and The Watershed Foundation at its Tuesday, March 20, meeting in the North Webster Community Center. They presented a study done in 2002 by J.F. New & Associates about storm drain run off and how it impacts Webster Lake, …read more.

CROMWELL — Although the board members of the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District expected some push back from local community members, the group was pleasantly surprised with the positive responses to a brief survey for adding additional sewers around Eastshore Drive. The TCRSD board met Monday night, March 19, at the Cromwell office to discuss …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Troopers with the Indiana State Police Bremen Post will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Kosciusko County on the night of Friday, March 23, as part of Operation Pull Over, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” Drivers that encounter this checkpoint are asked to have their driver’s licenses and …read more.

WARSAW — A severed business pact between the state of Indiana and a multi-state recycling firm will likely end up costing the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District thousands in rising costs of recycling electronics. Tom Ganser, KCSWMD director told the district’s board of directors Tuesday, March 20, that Advanced Technology Recycling based in Pontiac, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Tuesday, March 20, at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting, County Attorney Chad Miner presented a resolution and contracts related to the establishment of a regional sewer district in the Tippecanoe Lake area. Miner presented the resolution to hire Ice-Miller, Indianapolis, Umbaugh and Associates, Mishawaka, and Jones Petry Rafinski, Elkhart, contingent on additional appropriations, not …read more.

Attorney Steve Snyder, left, and David Findlay, president and CEO of Lake City Bank, speak in favor of the alley vacation. WARSAW — Warsaw city officials appeared slightly offended as they denied recent accusations that the mayor has been lying about needing a wastewater treatment plant expansion and just wanting to raise taxes at the …read more.

WARSAW — One man and one woman have been arrested in a drug related incident at 3699 N CR 175E, Lot 63, Warsaw that occured yesterday, March 19. At approximately 8:30 a.m. the Kosciusko County Detectives responded with Child Protective Services to Lot 63 Suburban Acres to check the welfare of a child. During the …read more.

INDIANA — The National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Broadcasters Association, the American Red Cross and Amateur Radio Operators will conduct a statewide test of communication systems at 10:15 a.m. today, March 20. While the drill will be sent using live TOR EAS coding, like a real tornado warning, it …read more.

LEESBURG — Three people were injured and hospitalized early Monday evening, March 19 when the vehicle they were riding in severed a utility pole and ended up on its top. According to police, two men and a woman were traveling near Leesburg on CR 700N when the gray Ford Taurus entered the curve where CR …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kosciusko County will not have a fourth Superior Court Judge until July 2019, assuming Senate Enrolled Act 126 is signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb. The county may also be the last county to get an additional judge as all future requests will be for magistrates. The bill establishing Superior Court 4 in Kosciusko …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Sheriff William Rocky Goshert would like to make the public aware of two Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies who have recently been recognized by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute for continued service in the field of drug recognition. Detective Sgt. Shane Bucher and Corporal Mike Fowler were honored with both equipment and service …read more.

MILFORD — Officers from the Milford Police Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and EMS and Fire units responded to a pair of minor injury accidents Saturday morning in Northern Kosciusko County. Icy road conditions are preliminarily being attributed to the accidents. At approximately 9:50 a.m., emergency services were called to the intersection of CR 900N …read more.

WARSAW — A collection of 82 vendors are displaying their wares or services at the annual Home & Outdoor Show, being held March 16-18 at the Detroit Street Complex in Warsaw. The event is scheduled to run until 6 p.m. Friday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 17 and from noon …read more.

  WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Works heard a report on and approved a city-wide communications plan during the meeting held this morning, March 16. Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Mike Wilson presented the plan to the board. They explained that last year the local Emergency Planning Committee hired …read more.

KOSCIUSKO  —  Kosciusko County is included in a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service for this weekend. This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Michigan, northern Indiana and northwest Ohio. Dry but cool weather is expected today, with highs reaching around the 40 degree mark. A wintry mix will move …read more.

Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals issued a variety of rulings at its Thursday, March 15, meeting at Syracuse Town Hall. Indiana Telephone Network’s petitions for an exception and variance to erect a 200-foot communication tower were dismissed. Board Chairman Larry Coplen indicated the petitioner had sufficient time since the January hearing to work out details, …read more.

INDIANA — Bill payment assistance will still be available after the state’s moratorium on disconnecting electric and natural gas service during the winter for eligible customers ends March 15. Between Dec. 1 and March 15, natural gas utilities in Indiana do not disconnect service to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program customers who are delinquent on …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The ninth annual Global Safety Day at Louis Dreyfus Commodities, Claypool, brought good news. The LDC sustainability award returned to the company for 2018 and the company also celebrated having 14 months of only one reportable injury, the best year in the local company’s history. The sustainability award was credited to the efforts …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Business at the Etna Green Town Board meeting on Tuesday, March 13 focused on rental fees for the building at Heritage Park. Currently, the board charges $85 per basic rental. However, starting Jan. 1, 2019, the price will be raised to $100 per basic rental, and $125 per for-profit rental. The board …read more.

WARSAW — Business was very brief at the Board of Aviation Commissioners monthly meeting Tuesday, March 13. The meeting primarily focused on aircraft purchasing courtesy fuel in order to help support the airport. Airport manager Nick King said that revenue is up $700 from this time last year. However, he said that the majority of …read more.

SYRACUSE — During her report to the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, March 13, Joy Goshert, assistant superintendent, talked about summer school offerings. Grades K to five will meet at Syracuse Elementary June 4-22 and do IREAD-3 remediation with a physical education activity rotation and also have rotations of reading, science and math. Grades six …read more.

SYRACUSE — Eric Speicher, Syracuse Elementary School principal, continued a series of school improvement plan reports during the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, March 13, in Syracuse. Speicher noted the school is using a new math curriculum, LearnZillion, and admitted it has been challenging for teachers, students and parents. “There …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council chose not to eliminate fluoride from the town water supply during a busy monthly meeting Monday, March 12. Two members of the public in attendance expressed support for fluoridation’s benefits for children’s teeth. Rebecca Alles, Van Buren Township Trustee, cited the “enormous number of children who are not seeing the …read more.

WARSAW — During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, March 13, in Warsaw, the BZA approved an oversized accessory building in a residential district for Donald and Tamara Brumett. The property is located on the north side of EMS B40A Lane, west of EMS B40 Lane in Tippecanoe …read more.

MILFORD — A discussion about hiring summer staff at Waubee Lake Park during the monthly meeting of Milford’s town council Monday, March 12, spiraled into a wider conversation covering a range of issues, from litter to drugs, besetting the park in recent years. Joining in the discussion were local residents as well as law enforcement …read more.

LEESBURG — During his monthly street presentation, Leesburg Street Superintendent Craig Charlton said ordinance violations related to parking continue to be an issue. The areas of violation are mostly rental properties with inadequate parking for tenants. The main area of concern is Van Buren Street. Charlton reported that the vehicles in violation are tagged with a yellow …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott reported at the Monday, March 12, fire board meeting, 37 first responders from six area fire departments and one law enforcement department participated in a day-long training course Scott’s department hosted Saturday, March 10. The exercise, held at Syracuse Community Center, simulated a rail car accident involving crude, ethanol …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Sheriff William “Rocky” Goshert reports about three citizens in Kosciusko County and noted the public hears daily of the negative aspects of life in the news from around the nation, but positive things happen in Kosciusko County. Sheriff Goshert advised, “These are three great citizens of Kosciusko County who are doing good out …read more.

SYRACUSE — A national school walk-out day is planned for Wednesday, March 14, exactly one month after the school shootings Feb. 14 in Parkland, Fla. For 10 minutes across each time zone, the intent is to remember the victims of the Florida shootings and to demand stronger government actions against gun violence, as well as …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — There will be no caucus Tuesday, March 13, to fill the vacancy of Monroe Township Trustee. Two circumstances have occurred that have changed the requirements for filling the position of Monroe Township Trustee.   Josh Spangle is the resigning Monroe Township Trustee and was the only elected Precinct Committeeman in Monroe Township. Spangle is moving out of his …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has removed emergency orders restricting boat activity on Lake Wawasee, Barbee Lake Chain and Tippecanoe Lake Chain, all in Kosciusko County. There are no longer any watercraft operation restrictions on the aforementioned lakes.

WARSAW — The 2018 KREMC annual meeting was held Saturday, March 10, at Warsaw Community Church in Warsaw. It was the electric cooperative’s 79th annual meeting. Kosciusko Rural Electric Membership Corporation, a member-owned corporation, supplies electric power to customers in portions of Kosciusko, Fulton, Wabash and Whitley counties in northern Indiana. Founded in 1938, KREMC energized …read more.

INDIANA — Hoosiers will be turning forward the clock this weekend for the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. The State Fire Marshal is asking Indiana residents to take a moment to practice fire safety and change batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time. Most smoke alarm batteries should be changed twice a year. …read more.

[weaver_youtube eb1hhxKKx0k rel=0]   PIERCETON — The official campaign for sheriff by Chris Rager was kicked off Thursday evening at the Old Train Depot, Pierceton, with a gathering of family and friends offering support. His brief campaign kickoff speech started with a recording of Paul Harvey’s narrative “Policemen,” which Rager noted those things talked about …read more.

WARSAW — County Attorney Chad Miner talked to the Kosciusko County Council Thursday night, March 8, about upcoming funding for the early stages of a regional sewer district for Tippecanoe Lake and possibly both Chapman Lakes. Miner re-iterated to the council that appropriations of approximately $145,000 would be forthcoming to help pay for studies such …read more.

WARSAW — School shootings remain on the tips of everyone’s tongues and Sheriff Rocky Goshert addressed the Kosciusko County Council Thursday night, March 8, in hopes of steering the conversation toward total safety in area schools. Currently, schools in Kosciusko County have locked doors during school hours, which require communication with the front office before …read more.

WARSAW — Bowen Center’s longtime chief executive officer stood before the Kosciusko County Council Thursday night, March 8, to give the panel a detailed presentation on the local non-profit’s operations and benefits to the community. “I truly believe in what we do,” said Kurt Carlson, who is credited with bringing The Bowen Center from the …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — The Indiana State Police, at the request of the North Manchester Police Department, is investigating a police-involved shooting in which a North Manchester man died. The ongoing investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Michelle Jumper and Indiana State Police Detective Wendell Beachy revealed that at approximately 5:58 p.m. on March 6, North …read more.

WARSAW — RMH Franchise Holdings is currently investigating a data incident affecting payment cards used at Applebee’s locations. According to RMH’s website, unauthorized software was placed on the point-of-sale system at various Applebee’s restaurants. Information such as certain guests’ names, credit or debit card numbers, expiration dates, and card verification codes may have been affected …read more.

WARSAW — KEDCo President George Robertson gave a presentation at the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission meeting held Thursday, March 8. Robertson spoke about the local workforce, affordable housing and projections on population growth. “We are in our eighth year now,” said Robertson. “We average 300,000 new manufacturing jobs per year.” Robertson told commission members that …read more.

LEESBURG — At approximately 7:45 p.m. Thursday, March 8, the Leesburg Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 4455 N. CR 375E, Warsaw, just north of Big Chapman Lake. A passersby reported seeing flames showing from the second story of the residence. Officials stated that the house was unoccupied at the time of the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Starting this month, K21 Health Foundation is celebrating its 20th year in existence. K21 is a private foundation with a mission to impact the health of Kosciusko County residents. Over the 19 years of managing an endowment for the community, the foundation has approved over $45 million of funds to be distributed out in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Sheriff William Rocky Goshert would like to announce the newest deputy for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department.  Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy Lou Mediano has completed K9 training during the past month at Vohne Liche Kennels Training Facility. Deputy Mediano and Neville are now on patrol in Kosciusko County providing their services to the …read more.

  SILVER LAKE — Prior to the start of the regular Silver Lake Town Council meeting Wednesday, March 7, a public hearing was held related to the sewer rate increase. Eric Walsh, CPA with Umbaugh & Associates, Indianapolis, and financial advisor for Silver Lake, discussed the town sewer main project, which has an estimated total …read more.

WARSAW — Several neighbors are not pleased with a proposal to expand a pier service business in North Webster and let their feelings be known during the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday afternoon, March 7, in Warsaw. David Davidsen wants to expand his pier service business into what is …read more.

WARSAW — At the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting held Wednesday, March 7, Chief Academic Officer Dave Robertson spoke about the expansion of the Harrison Elementary school zone. “Last month the commission approved the expansion of a school zone for Harrison Elementary School,” said Robertson. “We are in the process of transitioning many of the neighborhoods along …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Long-time county resident Gina Smith of Leesburg is the new director of development for United Way of Kosciusko County. She will work closely with Executive Director Darren Bickel to meet with local donors and corporations to help them develop their philanthropy strategies. Smith, former director of marketing and public relations at both Warsaw …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS The Watershed Foundation Marketing and Outreach NORTH WEBSTER — After over 20 years of protecting the lakes and land in the Upper-Tippecanoe River Watershed The Watershed Foundation has updated their logo and brand with the support of the K21 Health Foundation. “This investment will help us better communicate our passion, mission, and …read more.

Carolyn Kaufman works long hours. She has to. She has a lot of mouths to feed. Kaufman, food service manager for the Kosciusko County Jail in Warsaw, puts in 12-hour days of nonstop work overseeing a staff of eight inmate trustees to prepare 1,000 meals a day for the jail’s population. “As soon as we’re …read more.

WARSAW — One juvenile male has been arrested on preliminary charges of auto theft, resisting law enforcement and false informing. At approximately 6:10 p.m. last night, March 6, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Warsaw Police Department responded to a theft in progress near the intersection of Fort Wayne and Harrison streets in Warsaw. A …read more.

WARSAW — The majority of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board meeting held yesterday, March 6, was spent discussing a new city-wide emergency communication plan. Last year, the local Emergency Planning Committee hired a private consultant to oversee the emergency planning drill that occured in Warsaw. One of the main issues noted by the consulting firm …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — The Indiana State Police, at the request of the North Manchester Police Department, is investigating a police involved shooting in which a North Manchester man died. The preliminary investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Michelle Jumper and Indiana State Police Detective Wendell Beachy revealed that yesterday, at approximately 5:58 p.m., officers from …read more.

WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer started his State of the City address on March 6 at Lincoln Elementary School with a conversation he had with Governor Eric Holcomb. The main topics of that discussion included safety concerns with US 30, workforce issues, and the opioid crisis. “As we were winding down our conversation, he [Holcomb] …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Tuesday, March 6, at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting, Kosciusko Veteran Affairs Officer Rich Maron requested permission for “floating hours.” Maron explained that he is not asking for more hours but would like more flexibility in his hours. Maron is currently scheduled to work Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. He stated that there are …read more.

WARSAW — Robert M. (Bob) Conley is seeking to return as the Kosciusko County Commissioner-Southern District for another term, and the voice of residents in Kosciusko County government. Conley was born and raised in the county on a farm near Pierceton. His parents later bought a farm south of Warsaw, where he grew up and …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw’s American Legion Post, which is as old as the military-oriented fraternal organization itself, has announced it will leave its home of nearly seven decades to serve its current membership and to prepare for future growth as a community resource. Leadership of the John C. Peterson Post No. 49 in Warsaw officially announced that …read more.

WARSAW — A long meeting was held last night as six items of new business were presented at the Warsaw Common Council meeting on March 5. The main items of discussion were the preliminary engineering report to obtain assistance from the Wastewater State Revolving Fund loan program and an alley vacation request. Gary Ruston of Wessler …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A move to establish a regional sewer district for the Tippecanoe Lake area took a step forward at today’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, March 6. Chad Miner, county attorney, received permission to have Marsha McSherry, county administrator, prepare a resolution for additional appropriations not to exceed $145,000 to get the ball …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Last week the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department visited the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Department Jail Chemical Addictions Program in Lawrenceburg. Sheriff Rocky Goshert, accompanied by multiple individuals from law enforcement and the mental health profession, toured the facility holding the JCAP in Dearborn County. Local professionals are gathering more input on the implementation of a …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A one-story home was destroyed after a fire broke out shortly before 9 p.m. this evening, March 3. The house fire occurred at 4267 S. Scott Road, Claypool, near Palestine Lake. A neighbor called in the fire, which was fully engulfed before emergency personnel arrived on scene. Police believe no one was home …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Jeremy Hartzell, 35, Nappanee, sustained fatal injuries and Nicholas A. Pelc, 25, Nappanee, sustained critical injury in the single-vehicle roll-over crash that occured last night, March 2.  Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded to a reported single vehicle rollover crash on CR 900W near CR 700N in Kosciusko County. The crash involved …read more.

ETNA GREEN — A single-vehicle roll-over accident claimed the life of one person and injured another this evening, March 2. The accident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. tonight at 6701 North CR 900W, Etna Green. The white passenger car rolled and ended up on its top at the base of a tree. The male driver …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today added Kosciusko County and three other Indiana counties to the disaster emergency he declared in response to widespread flooding and infrastructure damage caused by sustained heavy rainfall. The governor signed a new executive order today to include not only Kosciusko, but also Jackson, Newton and Porter counties. The …read more.

WARSAW — A minimum bid of $140,000 for the old city hall building, 302 E. Market St., was set during the Warsaw Board of Works meeting held today, March 2. The building received two appraisals for $183,000 and $208,000. City Planner Jeremy Skinner stated that based on the appraisals, he would be comfortable with a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Local residents who have experienced damage and hardship due to the recent flooding may be able to apply for assistance through the Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters. According to Tressa Nichols, a VOAD coordinator, “survivors needing assistance with home cleanup from the recent flooding may call (800) 451-1954 through March 17.” Nichols said …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Sheriff William Rocky Goshert, Warsaw Fire Chief Michael Wilson and Kosciusko County Health Department Administrator Robert Weaver would like to announce the receipt of an Indiana Department of Health grant this month for Kosciusko County. All three organizations cooperatively filed a grant with the Indiana Department of Health for doses of Narcan to …read more.

WARSAW — Thursday, March 1, at the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents monthly meeting, Oakwood Sexton Hal Heagy informed board members that approximately 70 percent of spring clean-up has been completed. Any grave blankets that were not removed by the March 1 deadline are being pulled up. Another water line repair was done recently. Heagy said …read more.

WARSAW — The east/west railroad crossings at Scott Street and South Maple Avenue are closed due to a train derailment this morning, March 2. A westbound train of flat cars were carrying railroad iron when three of the cars jumped the track near Winona Avenue where the north/south tracks intersect the east/west tracks. There were …read more.

MARCH — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed seven permits during their meeting on March 1. The following permits were renewed: Village Pantry, LLC, doing business as Village Pantry #5415, 400 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Beer and wine dealer – grocery store. Wal-Mart Stores East LP, doing business as Wal-Mart #1304, 2501 Walton Blvd., …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — It’s been a half century since nearby Huntington became the first city in the country to give residents only three digits to call in an emergency. Prior to March 1, 1968, calling for help required dialing emergency services the old-fashioned way. Indiana Treasurer Kelly Mitchell marked the 50th anniversary of 911 service with …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — DeLynn Geiger has filed for candidacy for Kosciusko County Commissioner – Southern District. Geiger has been a resident of Kosciusko since obtaining a bachelor’s degree in education and communication at Grace College. Geiger then started his business, Geiger Excavating, in 1974. Currently, Geiger owns and operates Geiger Trenchless Solutions located on SR 15, …read more.

WARSAW — A five-vehicle accident yesterday, Feb. 28, resulted in three people being transported to hospitals for injuries. The accident occurred shortly after noon at the intersection of Lake City Highway and Center Street in Warsaw. A witness observed a black GMC Sierra driven by David Heminger, 33, Warsaw, swerve into the left lane of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Due to recent damage assessment, Kosciusko County has been added to the list of counties issued an emergency declaration by Governor Eric J. Holcomb. An emergency declaration, means the county board of commissioners has determined that conditions are such that emergency services may not be provided to the public in a timely fashion, and …read more.

BOURBON — Triton School Corporation is the latest local school to report of a threat being made toward the school. Both Whitko School Corporation and Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation also reported threats earlier today, Feb. 28. In a statement released shortly before 6 p.m., Triton School Corporation announced that after school today they were made …read more.

SYRACUSE — The town of Syracuse adopted an ordinance on Feb. 20, to move forward with sewage work improvements. The ordinance outlines additions and improvements to the town’s sewage works, consisting of the improvement of the treatment plant, extension and improvement to the collection system and other related improvements, equipment and construction. The cost of …read more.

INDIANA — Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers affected by flood damage to beware of scams related to such disasters. In the aftermath of flooding and other natural disasters, property owners are vulnerable, making perfect targets for scammers pretending to offer help cleaning up wreckage and making necessary repairs. Many people will attempt …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Foundation met at the community center Tuesday evening, Feb. 27. The meeting was spent reviewing the trail committee’s Conklin Bay project, park signage designs and plans in Laudeman Park. The next meeting is set to be at 6 p.m. March 27. Erick Leffler reported the trail committee is still fundraising for …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Firefighters from the Silver Lake Fire Department responded to a one-story house fire at 506 E. Sycamore St. The fire occurred before noon this morning, Feb. 28. Ashley Trusty, a resident of the building, said that no one was in the house when the fire occurred. The fire started in the part …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Residents of Kosciusko County are reminded with the recent flooding, many structures in the community may have experienced damage. Residents are strongly encouraged to report damages to the state of Indiana online at in.gov/dhs to assist in tracking the extent of these damages. Owners are also reminded repairs and/or reconstruction activities to structures …read more.

WARSAW — An accident involving at least three vehicles occurred shortly after noon today, Feb. 28, at the intersection of Center Street and Lake City Highway. The accident occurred in the left turn lanes of U.S. 30 westbound at Center Street. The accident occurred between a gold grand Caravan, a white Nissan Rogue and a black pick-up truck. …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has been added to the list of local schools receiving threats this week. A statement from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department was released this morning that detailed the threat. A complaint was filed last night, Feb. 27, with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department due to a student within the …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s Emergency Management Director Ed Rock is reminding people who’ve experienced damage due to rising water levels to contact the state, while representatives from the state fire marshal’s office are on site to assess the extent of the damage countywide. According to Rock, three representatives from the fire marshal’s Code Enforcement Division …read more.

WARSAW — A false alarm at Warsaw’s Ivy Tech Community College campus caused an evacuation of the building on Silveus Crossing Tuesday evening, according to Chancellor Allyn Decker. “It was a false alarm,” Decker said Wednesday. “There was apparently a test scheduled for another campus and we got inadvertently included.” Decker said as a result, …read more.

WARSAW — Congressman Jim Banks announced today that a member of his staff will visit Warsaw and Columbia City on Thursday, March 1 to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. The staff member will be at the Warsaw City Hall, located at 102 S. Buffalo Street, from 9:30 …read more.

LARWILL — Officials with the Whitko Community School Corporation as well as local law enforcement responded to a possible threat Wednesday morning, Feb. 28 and investigated what turned out to be a hoax, maintaining that being proactive trumps responding to a real threat after the fact. “This morning our principal received a rumor about a …read more.