WARSAW – Education issues were front and center Friday at the legislative “Third House” in Warsaw as two Republican state lawmakers defended the state’s efforts to provide more support for teachers. State lawmakers are more than halfway done with this year’s short legislative session. Attempts to consider legislation to boost teacher pay this year died …read more.

SYRACUSE — A truck parked along the street, allegedly slipped into gear and rolled into the house at 1039 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. The property damage accident was reported at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday, June 14. Claude Johnson, 52, EMS B60 Lane, Warsaw, told Syracuse Police he parked the vehicle in front of 1024 N. Huntington …read more.

NAPPANEE — Amy Jo Brookins, 25, 21520 US 6, Nappanee, was taken to IU Health Goshen, for injuries after a vehicle struck her home. The accident occurred at 4:55 p.m. Thursday, April 28. Brookins suffered scratches and abrasions and complained of pain. The driver of the vehicle, Scott A. Miller, 52, Nappanee, was also transported …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Senator Jim Banks, conservative candidate for Indiana’s Third Congressional District, released the following statement regarding congressional passage of a $1.1 trillion spending bill. “The $1.1 trillion spending bill approved by the House of Representatives this morning continues the cycle of irresponsible spending we have come to expect from Washington politicians. I would have …read more.

[weaver_youtube H1if9ASi8fM rel=8] An overview of the 2015 legislative session and what the 2016 session may bring were topics of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd House Wrap Up session this morning. Reps. Dave Wolkins and Curt Nisly were the only two legislatures able to attend. “An awful lot was going on,” stated Wolkins, who …read more.

The Third House Session, hosted by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, focused on various topics this morning including the state’s budget, common wage law, education and ethics reform. The meeting was held in Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw. Senator Ryan Mishler and Representative Curt Nisly were the only two area legislators able to attend and fielded …read more.

[weaver_youtube 6XJLHTv0fqk rel=0]   State Senator Ryan Mishler and Representative Curt Nisly addressed current session actions and bills still in session at this morning’s Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Third House Session. The recent signing of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act was briefly noted by both legislators and pointed questions by David Kolbe and Brian Smith. …read more.

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the public to a Third House Session at 8 a.m. Friday, March 27, at the Center Lake Pavilion, located at 119 E. Canal Street. The public sessions provide Kosciusko County business owners and residents with opportunities to engage with state lawmakers on legislative issues. The Kosciusko …read more.

The first of a series of Third House Sessions held by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce begins 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23 at the Center Lake Pavilion located at 119 East Canal Street, Warsaw. Legislators will give an update on House bills presented as well as answer questions. The sessions are free and open to …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce announced today the dates for the 2015 Third House sessions in Kosciusko County. The public sessions provide Kosciusko County business owners and residents with opportunities to engage with state lawmakers on legislative issues. The sessions are free and …read more.