Kosciusko County has assured that residents who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom are honored with their names on the War Memorial at the corner of Center and Lake Streets at the courthouse. 

Community Corrections Executive Director Barry Andrew came before the commissioners with a vehicle purchase request at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, July 21.

Terry Burnworth, owner of Pyramid Consulting Services out of Indianapolis, asked for the approval of Kosciusko County Commissioners to send out requests for proposals for a radio vendor as the county moves forward with the public safety broadband system project.

Sandy Sandoval was recognized for 34 years of service with KABS and Cardinal Services at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, May 26.

WARSAW — At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, March 31, County Attorney Chad Miner presented a prepared resolution amending the county’s closure policy that was recently proposed.  Miner said the resolution would supersede any prior policy structure addressing the closing of county offices that could extend beyond April 6.  “This resolution would kind …read more.

WARSAW —  Kosciusko County Emergency Management Agency Director Ed Rock received approval to apply for a grant to be used to improve security.  Rock said the grant is to be used to “harden” facilities, making them more resistant to an attack and would be used specifically for the justice building. “The grant was for up …read more.

WARSAW — Although Kosciusko County offices remain open at this time, county commissioners made a move that will assure that county employees will be paid for scheduled work if an emergency closing is necessary due to the pandemic conditions. Kosciusko County Commissioners approved the change in policy at their meeting Tuesday, March 17. The addition includes …read more.

WARSAW  — At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, March 3, Sheriff Kyle Dukes received approval to apply for a DNR grant in the amount of $15,000.  “This grant is used for the sheriff’s office marine patrol — Lake Wawasee, Lake Syracuse and Tippy Lake,” Dukes said. “Right now we currently have 15 officers who …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Area Plan Director Dan Richard and Attorney Steve Snyder brought a rezoning request to the Kosciusko County Commissioners at the Feb. 18 meeting. Richard described the area as “a 10-acre plus tract of ground just north of the town of Milford, off SR 15, north of CR 1350N, at the north end …read more.

From left, County Auditor Michelle Puckett and Commissioner Vice-President Bob Conley. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. WARSAW — Suzie Light, chief executive officer of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation; and Stephanie Overbey, associate director at the Foundation, attended the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Feb. 4, to provide an update related to the Giving Indiana Funds …read more.

WARSAW —  Kosciusko County Treasurer Rhonda Helser told the county commissioners Tuesday that nearly $23,000 was collected last year from past-due taxes through a state program that allows counties to collect late taxes through garnishment of tax refunds. Helser provided the update after asking commissioners to approve two documents — the board of finance organization …read more.

WARSAW —  If Barry Andrew wants to be the new director of Community Corrections, it appears to be his choice. Kosciusko County commissioners approved Barry Andrew as executive director of Community Corrections at the commissioners meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14, providing Andrew accepts the position. The Community Corrections Advisory Board formally on Monday offered Andrew the …read more.

  WARSAW — County Prosecutor Dan Hampton received permission from county commissioners to apply for a grant for the purpose of creating a child advocacy center. At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 29, Hampton told commissioners the grant is through the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Child advocacy centers have been around for …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.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Commissioners approved a grant request regarding school bus stop arm violations during a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The Stop Arm Violation Enforcement, or SAVE, grant focuses on a coordinated effort to improve compliance with school bus stop arms. The program’s goal is to prevent violations by increasing patrols. “It allows …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The animal control controversy continued at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 6, with court security eventually stepping in to cut off one woman’s time at the podium. Columbia City resident Kelly Bolenbaugh, who spoke at the July 23 commissioners meeting, approached the podium once the floor was open for public comments …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Protesters who want Jerry Clase removed from his position as county animal control officer told Kosciusko commissioners Tuesday, July 23, at the commissioners meeting that the protests will not stop. The commissioners unanimously agreed on Tuesday to suspend Clase for five days without pay for his handling of a case involving a dog …read more.

Pictured, from left, County Attorney Chad Miner, County Auditor Michelle Puckett and Commissioner Bob Conley. KOSCIUSKO — As Kosciusko County continues to look into an incident involving County Animal Control Officer Jerry Clase, the county commissioners crafted a new policy in regard to how animals should be treated in some cases. The Kosciusko Commissioners on …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock requested approval to apply for a 2019 SHSP UAS grant in the amount of $90,000 for unmanned aerial systems at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, May 14. Rock stated they would add three drones to augment the one currently in the county and would also …read more.

WARSAW — The new county sheriff took a bold step Tuesday, Jan. 22, to bolster healthcare efforts for inmates of the Kosciusko County Jail. Kyle Dukes, who took over his new role as the county’s top law enforcer on Jan. 1, presented before the regular meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners and told …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO — Tom Van Meter, owner of the Old Post Office building in the historic district of downtown Warsaw and founder of Forte Residential, Inc., present tenant of the OPO, attended the Kosciusko County commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 7, to request the verbal support of commissioners in his grant application process.  Van Meter has …read more.

[weaver_youtube Hker1vQuZ2U rel=0]   Kyle Dukes, Tyler Huffer and Chris Francis upset their Republican incumbent opponents Tuesday in the May primary. Bob Conley was the only Republican incumbents in a local race who came away with a win. The county saw a 26.16 percent total voter turnout. Dukes received the county sheriff’s nomination for the …read more.

WARSAW — Robert M. (Bob) Conley is seeking to return as the Kosciusko County Commissioner-Southern District for another term, and the voice of residents in Kosciusko County government. Conley was born and raised in the county on a farm near Pierceton. His parents later bought a farm south of Warsaw, where he grew up and …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the 10th in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — The possibility of two entities attempting to have sewers installed around Tippecanoe Lakes may be known Tuesday morning following the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. The commissioners tabled a tabled decision last Tuesday, Dec. 12, on …read more.

WARSAW — Though many have grumbled over the wheel tax, according to Kosciusko County Commissioner Ron Truex, the funds raised from the wheel tax are paving a brighter future for the county’s highway department. Faced with ever decreasing funding from the state for highway repairs, the county highway department has made numerous cutbacks over the …read more.

WARSAW — Real estate directional signs have again become a problem in Kosciusko County. For a few months now, the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission has been considering possible changes to the ordinance governing the signs.

WARSAW – With no plats or rezonings to consider, the agenda was light for the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 7, in Warsaw.

I would like to thank those who worked tirelessly on my campaign for their dedication and perseverance all year from the primary in the spring through the general election this fall, it was very challenging, but, the end result is what we all focused on and with nearly 78 percent of the vote it is …read more.

Irrigation water shooting onto roads is a problem needing to be addressed, commissioner Brad Jackson said at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting this morning. Jackson suggested drafting a letter to area farmers asking them to refrain from getting water from irrigation systems across county roadways. “We don’t want an ordinance or fines,” said Jackson. Commissioner …read more.

Dear Editor, Thank you to the people of Kosciusko County for going to the polls and casting their vote on Tuesday, May 6. The process of electing people to represent us as fellow members of our community is in place and works well if the citizens let the people elected know of their concerns and wishes. …read more.

Clockwise from top left are Curt Nisly, David Cates, Torrey Bauer and Bob Conley. (EDITOR’S NOTE: The Mail-Journal Reporter Deb Patterson contributed to this article.) Tuesday’s primary elections saw a disappointing voter turn out with just 19.61% of all registered voters casting ballots. Since 2002, data from Indiana Secretary of State found that roughly one in …read more.

I am writing this letter to inform the reader of my experiences with Bob Conley. In reading this letter I hope it will simply do just that, inform you, for I feel that is the most important thing a person can do before voting – be informed. As a young man growing up in the …read more.

Dear Editor, So I have have been keeping up with all of this drama over the vote for the local county commissioner. After reading some of the articles in the paper about the challenger, Jon Fussle, I wondered why there were so many attacks. Then more articles, more slander came, more and more and more …read more.

Three men are seeking the candidacy for southern district county commissioner in the May 6 primary election. There are no races for county council seats, however, four Republicans are vying for re-election. Two Republicans and one Democrat are seeking the southern district commissioner seat. The two nominated in the May primary will be on the …read more.

Dear Editor, I have met Jon Fussle a number of times recently, most recently at his “Second Council” meeting on Tuesday, April 8. I like Jon, but will be voting to re-elect Bob Conley as County Commissioner. Following are some of the reasons for this decision, which I have discussed with Jon. He states he …read more.

Property tax bills will be mailed out possibly as soon as next week. Kosciusko County Treasurer Sue Ann Mitchell told the county commissioners this morning that 62,170 bills will be printed and mailed. She said it’s important to note that Kosciusko County will be one of the first counties in the state to get tax …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioner Bob Conley has issued a Travel Warning, the highest level of local travel advisory, meaning travel may be restricted to emergency management workers only. See the declaration HERE. During a “warning,” individuals are prohibited to travel except to and from work and for emergencies. Public officials and law enforcement are directed to …read more.

Republicans, and one Democrat, have begun filing their candidacy for various county office seats since the start of filing Jan. 8. As of Monday the list of candidates included: Judge, Kosciusko Superior Court 1 — David C. Cates and Stephen P. Harris Judge, Kosciusko Superior Court 3 — Joe V. Sutton (incumbent) Prosecuting Attorney, 54th …read more.

Robert M. (Bob) Conley announces his candidacy for a third term as Kosciusko County Commissioner, southern district. He is a lifetime Kosciusko County resident. Conley is a 1969 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and National Barber College, Indianapolis. He is currently an active sheriff’s department reserve officer, serving for 38 years, and has also …read more.

After less than a year of use, many local drivers have been noticing the now crumbling roundabout located at Zimmer Road and West Lake Street in Warsaw. According to Kosciusko County Administrator Ron Robinson, the bricks that make up the structure of the roundabout began sinking approximately one month ago. Work toward creating the roundabout …read more.

During Friday’s storm, the Kosciusko Communications Center reported receiving 440 emergency calls for service in a one hour period. That was an average of about 7.3 calls per minute and did not include non-emergency lines which were largely not answered while the storm was in progress. KCC Director David Rosenberry told the Kosciusko County Commissioners …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning extended a burn ban in light of the continued drought conditions. Emergency Management Director Ed Rock recommended the commissioners sign a new disaster declaration extending the ban for another two weeks. Unanimously, commissioners president Bob Conley and Ron Truex and Brad Jackson approved the ban, which is now in effect …read more.

A burn ban that was issued last week in Kosciusko County is still in effect until this Friday. The announcement was made at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting this morning. After Friday, commissioners will reassess the dry conditions and made a determination if the ban needs to be extended even more. Commissioner Bob Conley said …read more.