I hope this letter finds you and your family save and healthy. The historic times we’re living shut down the Hoosier State Press Association for a bit, which delayed my writing of thank you letters to legislators.

The Elkhart County Health Department has issued a mandate requiring individuals to wear a face covering in all indoor areas open to the public, all outdoor areas open to the public where a distance of six feet from individuals outside of their household cannot be maintained, and all private indoor or outdoor areas where a distance of six feet from individuals outside of their household cannot be maintained.

Gov. Eric Holcomb’s new enforcement effort aimed at limiting business operations to those deemed essential during the ongoing pandemic was apparently not a big hit in Syracuse Friday. While representatives of Polywood or the state could not be reached for comment Saturday, two people, including a Kosciusko County Commissioner, confirmed authorities with the state met …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.

As Warsaw Police Department’s controversy festers, State Rep. Dave Wolkins is saying what many on both sides of the issue are thinking. Residual anger from the Aaron Rovenstine scandal a few years ago continues to linger and has complicated some people’s impressions of the uproar over Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker interaction with a 74-year-old man …read more.

Three Indiana State Senators whose districts include parts of Kosciusko County voted last week to support legislation that opens the door for consumers to be charged much higher interest rates when seeking payday loans. Republican Sens. Blake Doriot, Randy Head and Ryan Mishler supported Senate Bill 613, which would allow payday and subprime lenders to charge interest …read more.

  SYRACUSE —Repairs and improvements to the Syracuse Flood Control Structure and an update on projects by Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams, were two topics of importance brought before those attending the annual Syracuse Lake Association breakfast meeting Saturday morning. Henry DeJulia, Syracuse Town Manager, presented the program with questions being taken from those …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The day is near to cast your vote for president, senator, state leadership, local officials and school board officials. The general election for 2016 is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

It’s that time again, with state senate elections taking place Nov. 8.