The Tippecanoe Township board met with Fire Chief Jeremy Likens and Township Trustee Chris Francis at its regular monthly meeting,Wednesday, July 15, in the Tippecanoe Township Building, North Webster.

Jeroldine Rae “Jeri” Seely, 79, of Milford, went home to be with Lord Sunday, Nov. 17. She was born July 26, 1940, in Goshen, the daughter of Jerry and Katherine (Huber) Bushong. She married Durward “Bud” Seely Sept. 11, 1960. He survives. She was editor in chief with The Papers Inc., where she was employed …read more.

KOSCIUSKO  — Last month representatives from area nonprofit organizations provided budget presentations to the county commissioners. Representatives from St. Joe River Basin, Kosciusko Historical Society, Kosciusko County 4-H, Cardinal Services, Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, Beaman Home, Bowen Center, Kosciusko Community Senior Services and Animal Welfare League spoke about their organizations at the June 11 …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department meeting held Tuesday, June 25, focused on proposed 2020 budgets. The proposed 211 non-reverting recreation budget for 2020 shows a total of $18,350, a 17 percent increase from the 2019  budget.  Warsaw Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer provided board members with documents showing a breakdown of proposed programs …read more.

LEESBURG — A tentative budget of $345,100 for 2018 was approved by members of the Plain Township Advisory Board Tuesday afternoon.This budget is a $128,000 reduction over 2017. Jerry Kammerer, township trustee, will be presenting the budget to the Indiana State Board of Accounts around Aug. 23. Kammerer reviewed the budget noting the general fund …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Common Council held a special meeting last night, Jan. 30 to approve budget cuts after receiving their 1782 notice. The council unanimously approved cutting the budget by $780,790 to approve the desired tax rate. The cuts were made from five different budgets, with $238,248 coming from the general fund and $468,712 …read more.

WARSAW — While agenda items for Warsaw Common Council were routine approvals of ordinances and resolutions, it was at the end of the meeting Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer updated council members on the high speed rail proposal to run from Chicago, Ill., to Columbus, Ohio. This includes regular stops in Warsaw. Thallemer, who piggybacked Fort …read more.

WARSAW — The process of issuing general obligation bonds, not to exceed $3.9 million for the construction and equipping of Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Station 3 has begun. That is pending approval by the Wayne Township Advisory Board of an interlocal agreement. The bonds will not increase the city’s debt service levy.

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 first look at departments proposed budgets within the city of Warsaw was taken by members of the Warsaw Common Council Monday evening, Aug. 15. The overall 2017 proposed budget total is $29,566,224, up $1,611,530 from the 2016 proposed budget. A 5.45057 percent increase.

WARSAW — The 2017 proposed budget and plans for Station 3 were the focus of the monthly meeting for the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory Board Tuesday afternoon, July 5.

WARSAW — A Webelo working on his Arrow of Light Award learned a little about city government Monday evening, March 21, at the Warsaw Common Council meeting. Charles Sexton, son of Ed and Amy Sexton, presented a few questions to city council members during its regular meeting. Mayor Joe Thallemer and Council Members Mike Klondaris, …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting was held at 9 a.m. Oct. 20. During the meeting, the commissioners dealt with a community corrections budget, the recent field fires and two area plans for Kosciusko County. Barry Andrew, director of Community Corrections attended the meeting to propose the application and budget for the 2016 fiscal …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool town council meeting, held last night, Monday, Oct. 19, was set to be a simple budgetary meeting, along with a few updates on current issues and a set time from Trick or Treat.

ETNA GREEN — With the end of the year approaching quickly, the Etna Green town council had the task of approving the 2016 budget at last night’s, Tuesday, Oct. 13, meeting. The budget, along with a parking dilemma and the town hall roof were among subjects discussed at the meeting.

WARSAW — Money was the primary subject of the Kosciusko County Council meeting last night, Thursday, Oct. 9. Money was transferred, appropriations were added and budgets were approved in the hour-long meeting.

WARSAW — No comments from the general public were heard during a public hearing on Warsaw’s 2016 Budget. The budget was adopted Monday evening, Oct. 5, during the Warsaw Common Council meeting.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Preceded by multiple review meetings, the Sept. 10 Kosciusko County budget adoption meeting was quick and easy. Because of the multiple meetings held prior to last night concerning the budget, all that needed to be done was approval of specific budgets.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, on the 2016 budget. The hearing will be held in Meeting Room A/B. The monthly board of trustees meeting will immediately follow the public hearing.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A short meeting took place last night, Aug. 27, in which the county council reviewed and approved several budget changes to take place next fiscal year.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair Commission says this year’s event drew more than 907,000 visitors, marking its fifth-highest attendance on record.

ETNA GREEN — It was a short town council meeting in Etna Green Monday, Aug. 17. The 15 minute meeting covered the 2016 budget, a burnt down trailer, a caved-in wall, and a new website.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley Board of School Trustees will meet in executive session at 7p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at the TVSC administrative office, 8343 S. SR 19, Akron, to discuss matters pertaining to the 2016 budget.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Arts Commission is seeking a Hoosier artist to create three to five editions of a unique artwork to serve as the award for the 2015 Governor’s Arts Awards, which will be held in April 2016.

Replacement of the tornado siren at Warsaw-Wane Township Fire Station 2, and replacement of the roof at that same station, was approved by members of the WWTF Protection Territory board Tuesday evening, Aug. 4.

By THE INDIANA STATE POLICE Today, June 1, the Indiana State Police announced there were 2,973 tickets issued for seat belt law violations over the course of the seat belt enforcement program that ran from May 15th through May 31st.  Please note this number only reflects citations issued by Indiana State Police personnel. This is a …read more.

For those who’ve been looking forward to the 2015 Elkhart County 4-H Fair Concert Series, reserved seats on the track go on sale beginning Saturday morning. Please note that track seats do not include fair admission, and there are no refunds.

By JOHN BONITATI Kosciusko County Special Olympic athletes competed in the Area 5 Spring Games held at Wabash High School on Saturday, May 16. Becky Walls, director for Special Olympics Indiana Kosciusko County stated that although it was a cool and wet day for the event, athletes worked hard at the meet with some preparing for the …read more.

By AMANDA ZAMBRANO Master Gardener (EDITOR’S NOTE: Amanda Zambrano is the director of advancement at Grace Village Retirement Community. She is a master gardener intern, just learning the ins and outs of successful gardening. Along with her master gardener volunteering, Amanda serves on the board of directors for the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, …read more.

Today the Indiana Senate recently presented a proposed state budget totaling $31.5 billion. The effects of the proposed budget would be softening the financial hit on some public schools and adding money for higher education, while setting aside $200 million a year for highway expansion. The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 8-3 to advance the plan …read more.

The Honeywell Center Clark Gallery will begin accepting entries for the annual Themed Art Competition on Monday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Legacy Hall. The exhibit will be on display beginning April 22 through May 19. Sponsorship for the Themed Art Competition is provided by Duke Energy. This annual competition features …read more.

Celebrating jazz in its true form – as “Music in the Making” – the 28th annual Elkhart Jazz Festival presented by Forest River on June 19 through 21 will offer Grammy winner David Sanborn and Super Bowl XXXIII performer Big Bad Voodoo Daddy as its 2015 headliners. Discounted early-bird passes will go on sale Friday, …read more.

By JOHN STAPLETON Marlin Stutzman Press Office U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued this statement following the release of President Obama’s budget for fiscal year 2016. “President Obama’s nearly $4 trillion budget is a bloated package of increased taxes and increased spending that never balances. His $320 billion tax hike will slow economic growth and harm …read more.

At the Winona Lake Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, resolution 2014-12-2 was introduced, which would raise sewer rates to $42 per month. “We engaged in a wastewater study to determine if our rates were sufficient,” said Winona Lake Town Manager Craig Allebach. “According to the studies that have been done, we’re looking at …read more.

  A brief presentation of the South Side Drainage Study by Warsaw Stormwater Utility was presented during Monday’s Warsaw Common Council meeting. Theresa Sailor, stormwater coordinator, stated a contract has been entered into with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC, South Bend, on a South Side Drainage Study. The study is being paid for from stormwater …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office Of Indiana Governor Pence At the Bingham Greenebaum Doll 2014 Legislative Conference this morning, Governor Mike Pence unveiled his education agenda for the upcoming legislative session which begins on Tuesday, Jan. 6. “For Indiana to continue to prosper, education must work for all of our students,” said Governor Pence. “To accomplish …read more.

It’s official: Foo Fighters are following up the release of the band’s most ambitious album with its biggest ever North American tour to date. [weaver_youtube V_YlZ1JdcVk rel=0] In the wake of Sonic Highways’ climb into the top 3 of charts worldwide and the announcement of the band’s first ever US stadium dates, Foo Fighters have now …read more.

Reductions, in the amount of $1,466,590 in preparation of potential 2015 budget cuts, were the main topic of business at the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday evening. While there were no issues with reductions in the general, aviation, cemetery, park and recreation line 1 cuts, the conflict came with cuts in the fire territory operating …read more.

Budget cutting and the salary ordinances were the primary topics of Warsaw Common Council’s Tuesday, Oct. 28, meeting. The meeting started with a lengthy discussion involving road maintenance, including proposed changes outlined here. There was heavy discussion on Ordinance 2014-09-02, the resolution for appropriations and tax rates. This ordinance pertains to the city’s 2015 budget. Mayor …read more.

At the meeting of the Winona Lake Town Council on Tuesday, Oct. 21, the council adopted its budget for 2015. The advertised 2015 budget can be seen here. As stated in previous meetings, next year’s tax-supported budget is projected to decrease 2.2 percent in 2015. The fee-supported budget is to decrease 6.2 percent, resulting in …read more.

Syracuse Town Council approved its 2015 budget at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. The total budget is for $3,375,727. Home rule funds, those that are not taxable are $122,500 and the tax levy for the town is $1,739,783. The council also approved the 2015 salary ordinance. Brett Konarski of Jones, Petrie Rafinski reported construction …read more.

With 2015 looming ahead, the Kosciusko County Council addressed several 2015 budget topics, in addition to 2015 ordinances, during its regular meeting Sept. 11. The major adoption of the night was the 2015 budget with a 2 percent cap, which went unopposed. Council member Jon Fussle did ask whether the council had an idea what …read more.