WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert was recently presented with the Doc Bowen Community Partner Award by the Bowen Center at the center’s annual board of directors meeting at Oakwood Resort Event Center. The award is given to individuals who promote and advance awareness and treatment of mental health issues within the …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man is accused of stealing from home owners while the couple were on vacation. Brent Alan Blackburn, 27, 1121 E. Wellington Dr., Warsaw, is charged with two counts of theft, both level 6 felonies. According to a report from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, a Kosciusko County couple told police they …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is seeking your help in identifying the individuals in the pictures above. They are suspects in a credit card fraud. A photo of their vehicle is included. If you recognize the subjects, please contact the Warsaw Police Detective Division at (574) 372-9526. To protect the innocent, do not post …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer’s office has issued a statement regarding a new tornado siren that has been installed along Old Road 30, near Orchard Ridge addition.  In order to do proper testing, ALL tornado sirens will be sounded beginning at 9 a.m.  Friday, May 3. The sirens may also need to be sounded multiple times …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Royal Princess Tea Party at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4. Dress in your favorite princess attire or fanciest dress. Children can meet, and see what it takes to be, a princess. The $10 fee includes meet and greet with two princesses (Belle & Ariel), a …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation recently shared the results of a six-month benchmarking project to learn from best-in-class Midwest communities. “Our stakeholders believe Warsaw and Kosciusko County should be among the leading small Midwest communities,” said KEDCo CEO Alan Tio, “With that in mind, we convened the Small Cities, Big Futures Project to learn …read more.

WARSAW — The old Warsaw City Hall is quickly being demolished. SiteWorx Services, of Warsaw, appeared to be about halfway through its mission of demolishing the building at the southeast corner of High and Market streets late Monday morning, April 29. The former city property was acquired by Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church last year. Church …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  More than half of America’s veterans report having little or no understanding of the benefits available to them despite efforts made in recent years by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to increase awareness. Kosciusko County Veteran Affairs Officer Rich Maron wants to educate area veterans about benefits they may qualify for. …read more.

  INDIANAPOLIS — A memorial service honoring the life and career of Indiana’s former U.S. Senator and House Speaker Birch Bayh (1928-2019) will be held at noon Wednesday, May 1, in the South Atrium of the Statehouse. Among those remembering Senator Bayh’s accomplishments will be Governor Eric J. Holcomb, House Speaker Brian Bosma, Congressman André …read more.

Former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, 87, died early Sunday, April 28. He was born on April 4, 1932, in Indianapolis to Marvin and Bertha Lugar. He married Charlene Smeltzer in 1968. He served as Indiana U.S. Senator from 1977 to 2013. Lugar was a graduate of Denison University and Oxford University. He served on the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Pat Miller, WOWO radio personality, will be guest speaker and Indiana 3rd District Congressman Jim Banks will be the keynote speaker at the annual Kosciusko County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner. The Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday, May 2, at the 2517 Banquet Center, 2517 E. Center St., Warsaw. Social hour will begin at 6 …read more.

INDIANA — A local grocery store will be part of a drug take-back program on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to a press release from Kroger headquarters, Owen’s Supermarket, located at 2211 E. Center St., Warsaw, will be one of seven stores in Indiana to host drug take-back events as …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams’ seasonal interpretive hikes, now called expeditions, will kick off the summer in the Winona Lake woodlands. The Woodlands Expedition begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, at the trailhead on Boys City Drive in Winona Lake. “The name change offers a more memorable, descriptive …read more.

WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer is fighting back against two claims, including accusations that he ordered a search warrant on Chad Zartman, a landlord who lives outside the city but has rental properties in Warsaw. Zartman, who often attends and records city council meetings, was served with a search warrant March 28 by Indiana State …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College & Seminary on Thursday night, April 25, announced it had exceeded its massive fundraising goal and did so a year earlier than had been projected. Launched in March 2017, the ASPIRE Campaign sought to raise $37 million to fund Grace’s vision to be an exemplary, Christ-centered educational community characterized by …read more.

WARSAW — Officials with the music departments in Warsaw Community Schools have announced that students who missed Thursday’s instrument fitting can still schedule a fitting by calling the Edgewood Middle School or Director Joseph Peloza. WCS held fittings for both band and orchestra on Thursday, April 25. The school announced that anyone who missed the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Approximately 50 people came out Thursday night, April 25, for a debate between the three candidates vying for Syracuse Clerk-Treasurer. Republican incumbent Paula Kehr-Wicker is running against fellow Republican Virigina Cazier and Democrat Tim Yeager. The event was hosted by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. Gary Gerard, general manager/managing editor for the Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW — This Friday and Saturday the Knights of Columbus and a hundred volunteers will be standing at intersections, street corners and storefronts throughout Warsaw, waving Tootsie Rolls and collecting donations for disability services in Kosciusko County.  The annual Tootsie Roll Drive has become a rite of spring that, over the years, has raised hundreds …read more.

WARSAW — Mayoral candidate Ron Shoemaker will host a fundraiser Monday, April 29, and his campaign is making it clear who is and is not invited. The Republican city council member posted on his campaign Facebook page on Thursday an announcement for a fundraiser set for 6 p.m. Monday at the Shrine Building in Warsaw. …read more.

By Darla McCammon A few years ago, John and I stood in awe at the massive Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France. We were so fortunate to see it in all its majesty and glory before the painful event happened. The iconic building gained worldwide attention and grief this past week when a blaze …read more.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Filling a position that has been vacant since Aug. 9, 2016, Kip Tom, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, will soon be ready to leave the United States and head for his office in Rome, Italy. The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and …read more.

PIERCETON — Thanks to a grant from CenturyLink Foundation for $2,897, beginning in fall 2019, Makey Makey Kits will arrive at Pierceton Elementary School’s fourth-grade classrooms. The kits are an extension of PES commitment to engage their students in STEM disciplines. The kits will allow students to experiment with alligator clips, which are often used …read more.

WARSAW — Registration is now open for all students for the 2019-2020 school year, according to a press release from Warsaw Community Schools. Students returning to the district may be registered by clicking on the 2019-2020 registration link in the PowerSchool parent portal. The registration process must be completed for each student, but the process …read more.

SYRACUSE — “We are working out the details and finding out the appropriate information,” said Larry Martindale, president for the Syracuse Town Council, regarding ownership of the lake level control device in Crosson Mill Park. Historical records show it is owned by the town. While the town is not ready to make any official statement …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A man was airlifted after an ATV accident that occurred near 5527 S. CR 50W, Claypool. At approximately 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, medical personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers responded to a report of an ATV that flipped over. A male subject on the ATV was conscious and alert at the scene. …read more.

Whether it be through a loved one or a personal experience, several people have a connection to addiction. The SURT meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month and are open to the public. Pictured from left are Kevin Haines, Tammy Cotton and Ben Irvine. (Photo by Elisa Walker) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — “Nobody …read more.

FORT WAYNE —  Parkview Health has again been named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems by IBM Watson Health. The study, which identifies the top five systems in three categories according to size, named Parkview among the top five in the medium-size category for 2019.  According to Watson Health, the top-performing health systems …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — The welding technology program at Whitko High School continues dual-credit status with Ivy Tech Community College. Students enrolled in welding technology classes have the opportunity to earn college credit while they are in high school. These credits are valid for Ivy Tech Community College and can be transferred to any state-accredited college …read more.

GOSHEN — “It all starts here,” said Jason Kauffman, stormwater coordinator of the city of Goshen. “Stormwater pollution is the only growing source of water pollution in our country. That comes from all hard surfaces — streets, parking lots and driveways. “What we do here not only impacts our local waterways, but waterways further away.” Every …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The East Washington Street right of way access to Webster Lake is further along the way to being mostly the emergency access to the lake for fire and police departments it was learned at the Tuesday, April 23, meeting of the North Webster Town Council. It was held in the North Webster …read more.

CROMWELL — Early May 2019 — that’s the looming deadline for the switch to be flipped, effectively ending Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District’s business with the town of Syracuse. TCRSD chatted details during the regular monthly meeting held Monday evening, April 15. Although the district has seen great progress with the on-site clarifier tank addition, …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  Two Grace College business students obtained resources to kickstart their business dreams at the seventh Grace College Business Plan Competition on April 10. Emily Anderson, a second-year student double majoring in entrepreneurial management and facility and event management from Coos Bay, Ore., took home $10,000 for Forevergreen Farms, a sustainable Christmas tree …read more.

WARSAW — An underground structure that caused a sinkhole to appear in the middle of Winona Avenue near the Lake Street intersection is set to be repaired at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 24. INDOT is working with the city of Warsaw for traffic control. The community should expect a detour in the area for most …read more.

KOSCIUSKO  — The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a frost advisory for Kosciusko County and surrounding areas. The advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 24. Areas of frost are expected to develop late tonight into early Wednesday morning as temperatures fall into the mid 30s. Tender vegetation …read more.

WARSAW — In yet another initiative to bolster public relations for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Kyle Dukes orchestrated an event at the county jail designed to provide information to the public on the various addiction services available in the county. Dubbed Community Information Day, the sheriff’s office worked in concert with related organizations …read more.

SYRACUSE — A barn, believed to have been built in the 1930s, was destroyed late Monday night, April 22, on the Roberts Family Farmland LLC, 8464 N. Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. The loss has been estimated at over $100,000. Turkey Creek Fire Territory Chief Mickey Scott stated a passing motorist called 911 at approximately 11:06 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW — Three variance requests were heard during the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held on Monday, April 22. Most of the discussion revolved around a use variance request for a church on Center Street and what that would mean for surrounding businesses who serve alcohol. The RUWM Church requested to use the currently …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of Trustees heard an update from a pair of educators on Monday, April 22, on a program in the district designed to help students and faculty cope with the emotional side of learning and teaching. Through a program called Social and Emotional Learning, WCS has, for the past …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces temporary lane restrictions planned for SR 15, between West Levi Lee Road and CR West 600N, on Tuesday, April 23, weather permitting. Motorists can expect the road reduced to one lane with traffic directed by flaggers to facilitate the repair and replacement of roadway sensors from 8 …read more.

WARSAW — A student-led beautification effort is underway in the downtown. Members of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, a group that was established last year as a way to get young people involved in bettering the city, is seeking to have a mural painted on a downtown building. Three members of the group,  Jacob Kissling, …read more.

WARSAW — Due to a recent power outage, the city of Warsaw Wastewater Treatment Facility at 794 W. Center St. has experienced a combined sewer overflow, sending untreated wastewater into the Walnut Creek. The overflow point is marked with a warning sign. A power outage could potentially cause a combined sewer overflow depending on the …read more.

 WARSAW — Callery pear, also known as flowering pear or Bradford pear, is among the most popular ornamental trees in the United States. The white flowers produced by the tree are one of the first signs of spring in the Midwest and Callery pear is a common feature of plantings, urban trees and housing additions. Unfortunately, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The annual North Webster Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt has been a spring fixture for over 40 years, and the morning of Sat. April 20 was no exception, despite a return to winter jacket weather. Following the hunt, held at North Webster Little League diamonds, many of the participants had their pictures taken …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — AHEPA Indiana recently donated $500 to Kosciusko Literacy Services. The donation will support one-on-one tutoring for adults and Read to Grow Children’s Book Club. One-on-one tutoring for adults helps adults who are learning to read, earning an Indiana High School Equivalency diploma or learning English as a new language. Read to Grow Children’s …read more.

WARSAW — While progress was seen with three property owners with previous code enforcement violations, two others directed into court actions continue to linger without improvement. First, the good news: City code enforcement reported improving circumstances at 604 E. Main Street, which has had a history of abandoned vehicles there and on a nearby vacant …read more.

WINONA LAKE — “When you see the cross or a picture of a cross, that is not a symbol of how much God loves you. That’s a symbol of how much God loves his enemies.” Chris Singleton, a former Major League Baseball outfielder, started his speech at the Kosciusko Community YMCA’s fourth annual Good Friday …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Jr./Sr. High School National Honor Society students Charlie French, Lizz Foutz and Sam Rickerd, along with their NHS sponsor Brandy Smith, traveled west for a Planned Random Acts of Kindness Road Trip. The trip’s itinerary, planned entirely by the students, meant more responsibility. Each student researched and provided a PRAK, as …read more.

WARSAW — The Public Works Department of the City of Warsaw along with Borden Waste Away Services/Integra and Waste Management are pleased to offer expanded services to the residents of the City of Warsaw in celebration of Earth Week. The following services will be made available to residents from Monday, April 22 through Friday, April …read more.

WARSAW — Three Democrats running for city council met Wednesday night and voiced concerns about infrastructure and the lack of transparency at city council meetings. The Democratic candidates — Sara McNeal Strahan-Lenfestey, Jack Brunetto and Roxanne Coffelt — are running for three district seats on the city council and hosted a meeting at Warsaw Community …read more.

SYRACUSE — There is only one political race playing out in Syracuse for the primary election. Incumbent Paula Kehr-Wicker has been challenged by Virginia Cazier for the office of Syracuse Clerk-Treasurer. The Mail-Journal posed a few questions to both candidates. Below are their answers. What are your qualification for clerk-treasurer? Cazier — “Twenty-two plus years of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Documents from Syracuse Town Council meetings indicate the town has owned the lake level control device for 97 years, since the summer of 1922. But the town may have owned the device even earlier than 1922. The lake level control device, which for years has been referred to as a dam, is referenced …read more.

WARSAW — Mayoral candidate Ron Shoemaker has canceled his second listening tour and is instead offering to have one-on-one conversations with Warsaw voters. Plans for his scheduled second listening tour were removed from his campaign website last week after his first event Thursday, April 11. Shoemaker faces Mayor Joe Thallemer in the Republican primary on …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Counsel for Julie A. Robinson in her lawsuit against the board of school trustees of Wawasee Community School Corporation, filed an amended complaint in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana South Bend Division March 28. That amended complaint states Robinson was retaliatory terminated in March 2019 during the pending litigation for …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District board of director voted unanimously to accept televisions with no fee, effective May 1. At the regular monthly of the board Tuesday, April 16, Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer made a motion to change the district’s policy on accepting televisions. The motion was seconded and approved. Prior …read more.

MILFORD — The April 15 meeting of Milford Redevelopment Commission was attended by Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President Alan Tio, who updated the commission on KEDCo’s efforts to facilitate the relaunch of Stonehenge Golf Course. The project, said Tio, is “budget neutral to our organization;” however, because no single entity was capable of taking on …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council discussed the potential for a mobile home on Section Street, spring clean-up, and a building demolition ordinance during its meeting Tuesday, April 16. The council heard an inquiry regarding a vacant lot at 210 W. Section St. Jo Clevenger is interested in placing a mobile home on the lot …read more.

SYRACUSE — A few supporters of Jon Everingham, now the former Wawasee High School boys basketball coach, spoke during the regular monthly meeting of the school board Tuesday afternoon, April 16. The meeting was held in the media center of Wawasee Middle School. Jack Beer (Everingham’s father-in-law), Derek Coy, Randy Smith and Andy Cripe all spoke …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council watched a video Tuesday night at its regular monthly meeting that not only provided for interesting viewing, but also gave background for why the town’s police department is applauding the efforts of a town citizen. Matt Light was riding his bicycle March 16 when he saw Winona …read more.

  WARSAW — At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday, April 16, Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer received approval to move forward with design work for the Center Lake Pavilion.   Plummer brought board members up to date regarding schematic design plans for renovation of the pavilion. The design includes two options for the …read more.

WARSAW — A multi-billion-dollar acquisition of two large waste disposal companies will likely have a local impact, according to Tom Ganser, director of the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District and the Kosciusko County Recycling Depot. Ganser referred to Monday’s announcement that Waste Management, one of the nation’s largest garbage haulers, would acquire Advanced Disposal …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation Trails Committee Executive Director Megan McClellan kicked off the committee’s April 15 meeting with news of an award she received on behalf of SWTC from Greenways Foundation of Indiana naming Syracuse-Webster Road Trail “outstanding trail project.” Though it is relatively short, the trail has “high impact,” said McClellan, connecting high numbers …read more.

WARSAW — Class Act Dance Troupe will bring its award-winning pieces to the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20. “This concert will showcase the artistry, talent and dedication of our students,” said CADT co-director Tammy Seibold. “We have everything from a delightfully comical production piece, ‘The Race,’ to …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw resident Harold Rex Wildman, known by most as “Rex,” was honored as veteran of the month at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting Tuesday, April 16.  “It’s a bit of a bittersweet morning for the Wildman family,” Kosciusko Veteran Affairs Officer Rich Maron told those in attendance prior to presenting Wildman with a plaque. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Terry Burnworth, owner of Pyramid Consulting, Indianapolis, attended the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, April 16, to present a proposal related to a two-part assessment for the public safety communication system. County commissioners recently formed a committee to assess problem areas. Burnworth was then contacted regarding the implementation of a comprehensive plan.  “I …read more.

WARSAW — In-office early voting begins Tuesday, April 16, at the Kosciusko County Justice Building, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw. Hours are 8 to 11 a.m. and noon to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Justice Building. On May 6 — the day before election day — early voting will be available from 8 …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Jail Chemical Addiction Program, will be hosting a Community Information Day from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 23. This informal event will occur in the lobby of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office at 221 W. Main St., Warsaw. The purpose of the Community …read more.

WARSAW — A group of middle schoolers with the Warsaw School Corporation will now prepare to enter the national arena of fledgling historians after capturing state honors for the fourth straight year. The fivesome of Ryun Hoffert, Jason Benyousky, Finn Bailey, Keller Bailey and Robinson Hoffert competed in and won the state competition in the …read more.

WARSAW — Martin’s Supermarkets hosted a Meet the Bunny fundraising event Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14.  Visitors of all ages stopped by to take advantage of the opportunity to have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. The photos were developed and printed immediately and were available for a $2 cash contribution. Each …read more.

[weaver_youtube v7RSSd33K5g rel=0]   SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Lions Club hosted its 35th annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 13, at Rambler Park in Silver Lake.  Just under 120 children, up to grade 6, gathered at the park to collect eggs. Approximately 3,500 eggs were scattered around the park area. Participants were divided …read more.

SYRACUSE — At noon Saturday, April 13, 40 bikers from near and far kicked up their stands at Louie’s Bar and Grill to begin the third annual Fall Riders Memorial Ride to promote motorcycle safety and spread distracted driving awareness. “We’ve been doing this since it started,” said Teresa Athell. “It’s good people, good ride, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has announced the Indiana Association of Agriculture Educators selected Jacob Riley, Warsaw Area Career Center agriculture education teacher and FFA advisor, as a District II Outstanding Teacher. Riley will be recognized and awarded at the IAAE summer workshop and banquet in June. A member of the WACC teaching staff for four …read more.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued a statement today, Friday, April 12, congratulating Kip Tom of Leesburg on being confirmed to serve as ambassador and U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture in Rome, Italy. Tom was confirmed by the full Senate Thursday evening. “As a leader in …read more.

WARSAW —  Lutheran Health Network KCH welcomes guest speaker Dr. Rudy Kachmann, neurosurgeon and wellness expert to their campus at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13, in the KCH Administration Classroom. Dr. Kachmann will present a lecture titled,  “Preventing, Stopping and Reversing Diabetes.” Community members are welcome to attend. If interested in attending, please call (574) …read more.

WARSAW — What was supposed to be a mayoral debate turned into more of a community forum for incumbent Mayor Joe Thallemer while his challenger, Ron Shoemaker, chose not to participate and instead hosted an event three-quarters of a mile away Thursday night, April 11. At the Lakeview Middle School’s auditorium, Thallemer sat on stage …read more.

WARSAW — The county will be surrendering funds to the state of Indiana that have been in local coffers since only a few decades after the British surrendered to the fledgling United States and set sail back to England. At the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Council, County Treasurer Rhonda Helser submitted a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Let’s set the record straight. The Turkey Creek Memorial Dam is not a dam. It is a lake level control device according to Art Garceau, former employee with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Water and Streams. While this structure is in need of repair it is not in critical condition. …read more.

WARSAW — A group of middle schoolers with the Warsaw School Corporation are hoping history repeats itself — literally. Having competed in a history competition that involves role-playing for the past three years, a group of five WCS students has advanced past the regional level and head to state competition for the fourth straight year. …read more.

WABASH — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced Benjamin D. Vanderpool as his appointment to the Wabash County Superior Court to succeed Judge Amy Conner Cornell who passed away earlier this year. Vanderpool has been in private practice in Wabash and Warsaw since graduating law school.  Vanderpool earned his Bachelor of Science from Purdue University …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Lifelong Warsaw resident Christopher D. Kehler has been named the new judge for Kosciusko County’s Superior Court IV, according to a press release from the office of Gov. Eric J. Holcomb. Kehler, who has been in private practice in Warsaw since graduating from law school, also serves as an adjunct professor at Ivy …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in obtaining information in a death investigation.  At 2:21 a.m. April 7, the Warsaw Police Department responded to the 700 block of North Lake Street in reference to an EMS assist for an unresponsive person, later identified as Matthew C. Hoshal, 27, 222 …read more.

WARSAW — Traffic concerns along US 30 and related issues to nearby roads dominated talk at the city’s traffic commission Wednesday, April 11. City officials said Indiana Department of Transportation will make significant improvements to intersections along US 30 at Anchorage Road and Parker Street this summer that will help move traffic across the highway …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  Representatives of Camp Mollenhour attended the Silver Lake town council meeting held Wednesday, April 10, to provide details about the camp, including information about a fundraiser.   Kevin Lockwood, caretaker at Camp Mollenhour, and Indiana Conservation Officer Jordan Boggs, a camp volunteer, told council members that the camp, located at McClures Lake, …read more.

WARSAW — Court Appointed Special Advocates of Kosciusko County held its annual pinwheel planting ceremony in honor of child abuse prevention month at the courthouse Wednesday, April 10. Approximately 70 people in the community planted pinwheels at the event. Representatives from CASA and the Department of Children’s Services attended the ceremony. “These pinwheels are people …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees heard from one of its own Tuesday afternoon, April 9, during its monthly work session and learned how this Warsaw alum endeavors each day to keep students in the classroom. During a portion of the meeting known as Getting To Know The Warsaw Tiger Team, the …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council discussed water and furnace issues during its brief meeting Tuesday, April 9. Kevin Bacon, a town resident, asked the council for a $160 adjustment to his water bill due to a water pressure issue with his furnace. The council approved the adjustment. He also addressed the council …read more.

WARSAW — A community-wide survey supporting the welcomeness study is being launched to assess community strengths and challenges related to talent attraction, talent retention and the degree to which residents feel welcome and included. A number of employers, schools and non-profits have come together to plan and implement the study, with OrthoWorx coordinating the effort …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Aviation Commissioners extended four hangar leases and approved a land maintenance memorandum of agreement during its meeting Tuesday, April 9. Hangar leases for Jim Nolan, Greg White, Steve Ashton, and John Ries were extended and approved by the board. “These tenants are so far in good standing with the airport,” …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Arrow Head Country RC&D met in Winamac to award over $36,000 in grants to 12 groups from eight counties in the RC&D area.  Arrow Head is pleased to award $3,000 to Kosciusko County 4-H Council for their Landscape Challenge project. Currently, the 4-H Junior Leaders maintain a memorial garden at the Kosciusko …read more.

MILFORD —Milford Town Council’s two hour public meeting Monday, April 8, included the addition of four new police officers, bringing the town’s department back to full strength. The council also looked to the future with the purchase of a GIS mapping system, which will aid in the development of Milford’s infrastructure for generations to come. …read more.

[weaver_youtube ru_RM0eEcQE rel=0] WARSAW — Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation and their colleagues at the county and city levels are taking time this week to bring awareness to road work construction sites and the dangers they present to not only florescent jacket-clad workers, but motorists as well. Nichole Hacha-Thomas, media relations director for …read more.

MILFORD —Utilities once again dominated Milford Town Council’s meeting agenda Monday evening, April 8. Among the issues tackled was a proposed wastewater rate hike, the second in five years. The council also voiced displeasure with Wessler Engineering about a design flaw in wastewater plant upgrades and resulting cost overages. Ryan Brauen, engineer for Wessler, was …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved exceptions for both Louis Dreyfus and the Kuhn Lake public access site during the meeting held on Tuesday, April 9. Louis Dreyfus Company Agriculture Industries, 7344 S. SR 15, Claypool, was approved for an exception for the purpose of a change or alteration to an …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The male Kosciusko County Jail inmate that was discovered unresponsive, and later died, has been identified as Christopher A. Hinson, 42, North Webster. Hinson was in the jail on charges of possession of methamphetamine and dealing methamphetamine. This is an ongoing investigation and autopsy results are pending. The state police were contacted on …read more.

PIERCETON — After the Pierceton Town Council adjourned its meeting on Monday, April 8, Town Manager Chip Hill submitted his letter of resignation to council members. Hill, who has worked for the town for 22 years, read a brief letter to the council regarding his resignation. He told the council his reason for leaving was …read more.

WARSAW — Plans to redevelop the old Gatke property into a multi-use facility have fallen through, according to a Warsaw city official. The city had been working with a firm that was attempting to line up tenants for the massive, vacant brick structure along McKinley Street, but Plan Director Jeremy Skinner told the city redevelopment …read more.

WARSAW — The city administration intends to purchase a generator to serve city hall as a way of ensuring its computer servers remain functioning if there should be a major outage. City hall currently relies on a backup battery, but that can only provide power for about two hours in the event of a power …read more.

LEESBURG — Two ordinance amendments were approved at the town council meeting held Monday, April 8. The first was related to yard maintenance and the blockage of sidewalks, while the second addressed the ordinance fine system. The updated fine system includes a general penalty of $25 for a first offense, $100 for the second offense …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, April 8, approved further action on the purchase of a new pumper fire truck and the installation of a baby box. Fire Chief Mickey Scott reported the department’s 2002 fire engine is scheduled for replacement. “We formed a truck committee that has been working on bid specifications …read more.

WARSAW — The online presence of the Warsaw Community Public Library will change dramatically within the next week, according to a report from Library Director Ann Zydek. Zydek provided a report to the library’s board of directors at that board’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 8. The report was presented by Assistant Director Joni …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Warmer weather brings with it the promise of change and new beginnings. It heralded planning for the future for the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce at its meeting Monday, April 8, at its office in the Tippecanoe Township Building. Jim Smith presided. The Dixie Day Festival is first and foremost on …read more.