Several of Kosciusko County’s department heads attended Thursday evening’s county council meeting to provide updates on how their duties have been affected by COVID-19, as well as what new methods have been implemented to keep employees and citizens safe.

Kosciusko County election officials are scurrying to prepare for an in-person primary on June 2. The county election board, consisting of Republican Randy Girod, Democrat Bill Morton and County Clerk Ann Torpy, were joined by chairmen from both political parties on Friday to hash out preliminary plans for the primary, which was moved from May …read more.

A decision to have a primary by mail could happen when the Indiana Election Commission meets April 22 to discuss the possibility, according to Kosciusko County election board members. Out of concern for the coronavirus outbreak, the state last week moved the May 5 primary to June 2, and election deadlines in the lead-up to …read more.

WARSAW – Below is a list of candidates who filed before Friday’s deadline for the May 5 primary. The list is based on information provided by the Kosciusko County Clerk and the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office’s election website for county races and legislative districts that include Kosciusko County. (Challengers are italicized) Commissioner, northern district …read more.

WARSAW – Four more candidates from Kosciusko County – all Republicans – filed this week to run in county-level races in the 2020 primary. The filing period began Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, and will continue to Feb. 7. The four who filed this week include: Cary Groninger, an incumbent from Mentone, filed for middle district …read more.

WARSAW – Seven candidates from Kosciusko County – all Republicans – filed to run in county-level races in the 2020 primary. The filing period began Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, and continues until Feb. 7. The seven who filed on Wednesday were: Ann Torpy, an incumbent from Mentone, filed for County Clerk Michael Kissinger, an incumbent …read more.

WARSAW —  Kosciusko County Commissioners approved Cardinal Services Executive Vice President Matt Boren’s recommendation for a new Kosciusko Area Bus Service general manager on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Boren introduced Tony Peterson, Akron, at the commissioners meeting held Tuesday. Peterson has been employed with Cardinal Services for 16 years. “He really has an incredible understanding of …read more.

WARSAW — A contentious zoning dispute involving Blue Barn Berry Farm of Syracuse has been resolved. The company had been working through a series of zoning issues since June in an attempt to continue operating as an event venue. Last month, the Kosciusko County Commissioners heard arguments from both sides in the matter of the …read more.

An amateurish attempt to have city council candidate Chris Plack’s name stricken from the fall ballot died quickly Friday. A letter attacking Plack’s candidacy as an independent candidate had been sent to local media, but the issue was set aside by the Kosciusko County Election Board after reviewing the circumstances in a meeting Friday morning. …read more.

  Kosciusko County is beginning the initial steps toward looking at whether to adapt to voting centers at some point in the future. Numerous other counties in Indiana have made the switch or are looking at changing. Vote centers are growing in popularity in the state because of the convenience the system affords voters who …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Just how secure are the votes in Kosciusko County? Are the votes vulnerable? Indiana League of Women Voters has a long history of protecting Hoosier votes. Recently they created a white paper report calling for counties to secure elections with verifiable ballots. The report says the issue is threats to secure, verifiable …read more.

WARSAW — An eventful meeting took place Tuesday, Oct. 6, as the Kosciusko County Commissioners saw the awarding of veteran of the month, handled another road reconstruction project and were presented with a service agreement for off-site storage of permanent court files. Veteran Affairs Officer, Rich Maron, introduced the October veteran of the month, Walter Gerald …read more.

Just who can and cannot vote in the upcoming primary on May 5? Ann Torpy, Kosciusko Clerk of the Circuit Court, provides an explanation. Registered voters, who reside within the city of Warsaw, will vote for city offices that include the mayor, clerk-treasurer, city common council at-large and city common council district 1 through 5. …read more.

A voter registration ordinance was requested but not approved by Kosciusko County Commissioners today. Kosciusko Clerk of the Circuit Court Ann Torpy proposed an ordinance amending charges for certain information from the clerk’s office. The ordinance deals with computer records, voter history and certain information, including the lists of voters. Also, it deals with any other …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Turkey Creek Fire Territory v. Karissa Auer, Syracuse, $1,429.40 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Wanda Barker, Leesburg, $702.43; v. John Ballamy, Warsaw, $651.89; v. Rita Busz, Warsaw, $1,114.39; v. Michael Doub, Silver Lake, $3,225.59; v. Delmar Estep, …read more.

This month’s Kosciusko County Council meeting was largely about fund transfers that were discussed in previous months, including a nearly $1 million expenditure for road work proposed Kosciusko County Highway Superintendent Scott Tilden. During last night’s meeting, the transfer of the funds from the Economic Development Income Tax fund to the highway department was approved. …read more.

Kosciusko County Clerk Ann Torpy, who took over the elected position on March 19 after winning a caucus vote over Christopher Sanders, is not only local, but has been working for the courts for many years. “I started here after high school as a part-time employee,” Torpy explained. “This is all I’ve ever really had, I’ve …read more.

Ann Torpy won the Republican caucus this evening held for the purpose of appointing a replacement for the position of Kosciusko County Circuit Court Clerk. Torpy filed for the position when Jason McSherry announced his resignation late last month. McSherry’s last day with the county was March 8. He has taken a position with Lake …read more.

Two candidates have met the requirements and filed for the office of Kosciusko County Circuit Court Clerk and a new clerk will be named at a Republican caucus set for tomorrow night. Jason McSherry, who won the seat for his second consecutive term in the 2012 election, announced his resignation last month. (See related story) …read more.

Ann Torpy of Mentone has filed a Declaration of Candidacy with Republican Party Chairman Randall Girod for the position of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Circuit Court. The position is being vacated by Jason McSherry who announced his resignation from the elected position on Tuesday. (See related story) Torpy has been a clerk in the …read more.