LEESBURG — Advanced Disposal has begun implementing some changes to the residential trash services provided to Leesburg and other surrounding areas due to the public health emergency caused by the coronavirus outbreak. All trash should be bagged and placed in an Advanced Disposal cart as we will no longer be servicing any items outside of …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.

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.

LEESBURG — Three Leesburg residents requested permission from the town council to combine two lots and vacate an alley at the Leesburg Town Council meeting held Monday, June 11. Larry Rose, Michael Van Osdol and Bill Poe recently purchased the property at 109 E. Van Buren Street next to their house. The men were informed …read more.

Dear Editor, Garbage and recycling are hot topics lately. Not all countries have good solid waste practices and those that don’t are often riddled with disease and sickness. I am very thankful I live in a county that offers healthy, safe garbage and recycling services. I recently witnessed an elderly gentleman try to recycle a sink top …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana State Police Clandestine Lab Team is at 304 W. High St., Syracuse, where a meth lab is being dismantled. The home is at the corner of Mill and High streets. According to the Kosciusko County property search, the home is owned by Jason W. Meade. Documents found at the Kosciusko County Jail …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton town council meeting Monday evening, Feb. 8, started off with the discussion of the completion of the town’s $1.4 million sewer lining project and the news of the infiltration being reduced from 40 percent to 38 percent. The next order of business was the trash totes from Advanced Disposal mentioned in …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Sheriff’s Association will once again award college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies. This year, approximately 40- $500 scholarships will be awarded to qualifying students throughout the state. To qualify for an Indiana Sheriff’s Association scholarship, applicants must be …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council monthly meeting began with the installation of the council’s newest president, Tom Barker. Barker, who was elected by eligible voters during last November’s election, received unanimous approval in a quick and quiet vote by the council. A total of three seats were up for grabs during the fall’s election. Thomas …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 76th Recruit Academy. Visit this YouTube link to see a 15 second video with information on where to submit an application. Complete information on qualifying standards is located here. The deadline to submit an on-line application is Jan. 6. Media is granted permission …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Though the holiday season is typically filled with good will and gifts, area law enforcement agencies are warning of those with colder intentions targeting the unsuspecting this holiday season. According to First Sgt. Chad Hill, the Kosciusko County 911 Center has received numerous calls today reporting a potential scam. According to callers, these …read more.

PIERCETON — Pierceton Town Council broke the town election tie last night, Monday, Nov. 9, during it’s regular monthly meeting, for the last town council seat. The result — Armando “Mandy” Espinoza will retain his seat on the council.

By SGT. ANTHONY EMERY Human Resources and Administration Employment Services Section, Indiana State Police INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 76th Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper may apply online. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application …read more.

NORTHWEST INDIANA — The Indiana State Police and The Indiana Department of Transportation wrapped up their “Move Over, Slow Down, It’s the Law” campaign last week and officers issued hundreds of tickets during the week-long blitz aimed at improving safety on Indiana’s roadways. Indiana State Police officers were looking for drivers who failed to yield …read more.

PIERCETON — A short Pierceton Town Council meeting took place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at the Pierceton Fire Department. During the meeting, a garbage disposal bid was brought before the council, and the golf cart ordinance was passed.

WARSAW — Conclusion to a litigation/mediation between a contractor and the city was was approved by the Warsaw Board of Works Friday morning. Mike Valentine, city attorney, reported a settlement was reached with Dore Company, the company who demolished the old sewer plant. The agreement calls for the town to pay $103,577.14 to Dore Company, …read more.

The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a civilian Regional Dispatcher position at its dispatch center located at the Toll Road Post in Bristol. To qualify, the applicant must be a high school graduate or possess the equivalent GED and be able to successfully pass written and typing tests (30 words per minute) prior …read more.

BREMEN — Indiana State Police Master Trooper Lee Boone has reached the career milestone of 35 years with the Indiana State Police. Boone was appointed to the department in 1979. He was assigned to the South Bend State Police Post out of the academy, then transferred to the Bremen Post after the South Bend Post closed. Boone …read more.

BREMEN — Indiana State Police First Sergeant Gary Coffie recently received his 35 year longevity pin at a ceremony in Indianapolis. Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter presented the pin. Coffie graduated from the state police academy in July, 1980. His career began with an assignment to the Ligonier Post and patrol duties in Noble County …read more.

The Indiana State Police recently announced the promotion of Chad James to the rank of sergeant to serve as the North Zone Training Coordinator for the Indiana State Police. James will coordinate and supervise all state police training for the northern half of the state to include the Bremen, Toll Road, Lowell, Fort Wayne, Peru …read more.

Indiana State Trooper Jim Zeser recently set down his ticket book and took on a different role in an effort to make the streets a little bit safer for the children of Elkhart County. As the school year began last September, Zeser noticed a rise in the number of school bus arm violations that he …read more.

Residents of Leesburg are asked to note Advanced Disposal will pick-up on Saturday, Feb. 7, instead of Friday, Feb. 6.

The Indiana State Police polygraph unit recently became the first polygraph accredited agency in the state. The certification was performed by the Polygraph Law Enforcement Accreditation (PLEA). As part of the accreditation process, the ISP polygraph unit was subjected to an inspection and review of procedures and casework. The process includes the examination of every …read more.

According to new drug numbers from Indiana State Police, Indiana will likely have the most meth lab seizures in the country for 2014. ISP reports that troopers busted more than 1,400 meth labs last year, which is actually a 17 percent decrease from 2013. However, other states around the country are seeing 30 to 40 …read more.

Jaimi Luke Smith, 34, of Lafayette, was arrested yesterday after Indiana State Police caught him driving 100 mph in a 55 mph zone. A state trooper was northbound on SR 37 in Bloomington when Smith passed him doing 100 mph. The trooper stopped the car and spoke to Smith, who said he was “exempt from …read more.

Two children missing from Delaware were found safe in Indiana Saturday and their father arrested. The children’s mother is still missing. Delaware State Police issued an Amber Alert Saturday, Jan. 10, for Colette Hamilton, 4, and Cortez Hamilton Jr., 4 months, of Smyrna, Delaware. The children and their mother, Keisha Hamilton, 35, had not been …read more.

Indiana State Police are investigating a crash involving a trooper that happened at 11:42 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, on the Indiana Toll Road. Trooper Andrew Kocsis, 32, was covering a single vehicle personal injury accident that had happened moments earlier at the 76 mile marker in the eastbound lanes of the toll road. He had …read more.

The Indiana State Police have arrested Laurie Bope, 44, of Goshen for her involvement in a crash that happened last Friday afternoon. The crash that occurred on US 6 near Dogwood Rd. in Bremen, involved a horse drawn buggy and a pickup truck (see related). The accident left Bope uninjured but sent the operator of …read more.

Indiana State Police Trooper Brandon McBrier followed through on a tip, resulting in the arrest of six individuals Tuesday morning. Five of those individuals have been charged with manufacturing methamphetamine. The search warrant was served at approximately 10 a.m. at 261 EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg, approximately three homes south of the Tippy Dance Hall. Searching …read more.

During its regular meeting Monday night, Milford Town Council was presented with a proposal by Chore-Time Operations Manager Jeff Miller detailing the company’s plan for a 45,000 square-foot expansion project at its Milford plant (see related article). The proposed expansion would allow Chore-Time increased production space for its ventilation units, it also would improve the …read more.