WARSAW — Terry Shepherd, developer of the Candlewood Estates subdivision in Wayne Township, wants to re-plat the second phase of the subdivision from six lots to three. Also changing would be the shortening of a cul-de-sac by a considerable distance and relocating a 20-foot emergency access easement to the western edge of one of the three lots.

WARSAW — State officials, local county officials and concerned citizens gathered this morning, Saturday, Feb. 11, at Creightons Crazy Egg Cafe for the 3rd Legislative Session. In attendance from the state level were Representative Dave Wolkins, Representative Curt Nisly, Senator Randy Head and Senator Blake Doriot. The county was represented by County Commissioner President Brad Jackson, County Commissioner …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — For many of those involved in the $28 million sewer project around the Barbee chain of lakes, a 50 percent completion notice is a breath of fresh air.

NORTH WEBSTER — Lakeland Regional Sewer District met Thursday evening, March 3, at the North Webster Community Center to hear updates and discuss progress on the large sewer project covering the Barbee chain of lakes in North Webster and Leesburg. Casey Erwin, DLZ project engineer, noted the entire project has reached about 43 percent completion with …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Lakeland Regional Sewer District discussed new ways to handle delinquent customers during the board’s regular monthly meeting Thursday evening, Feb. 4, in the North Webster Community Center. Since the billing process began, LRSD has been dealing with late fees, confused users and plenty of unpaid bills. Now, with approximately 100 customers past …read more.

WARSAW — During its regular monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 3, in Warsaw, the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission considered a rezoning petition for Chad and Annie Zartman in Plain Township. It soon became apparent more than a rezoning was involved, though eventually the APC chose to focus only on the rezoning.

NORTH WEBSTER — Board member Bob Sanders expressed frustration with those who refused to join the project when it was presented. “We’re bending over backwards to help these guys,” said Sanders. “… let them eat a little crow.”

NORTH WEBSTER — Board member Bob Sanders brought an important point the board in reference to customers who may be on limited incomes and unable to work because of retirement or disability to add additional income. “We can’t do that to our people,” stated Sanders, noting some public members are fearful of losing their homes because of the increased expense of sewer bills.

NORTH WEBSTER — Lakeland Regional Sewer District met for its regular monthly meeting at the North Webster Community Center Thursday evening, Sept. 3. The board opened the meeting with the opportunity for public questions, but quickly ended that after none of the public present offered thoughts.

Lakeland Regional Sewer District met at 6 p.m.,Thursday, July 2 at the North Webster Community Center to discuss the construction schedule, maximizing investments and letters to property owners without easements. The meeting began with members passing a motion to approve payment of invoices from Able Printing, Carson Boxberger LLP and Warsaw Times Union totaling $11,699. …read more.

Ten minutes after the Lakeland Regional Sewer District board closed its special public meeting Thursday evening, June 4, President Jim Haney opened the board’s regular monthly meeting at the North Webster Community Center. The board agreed to draw $7,000 from its current bond to pay monthly bills, including invoices to its legal team and contractors. …read more.

Lakeland Regional Sewer District is beginning to feel the gravity of its situation. The past five years of applying for loans, planning and engineering sewer grinders and waste management stations must be finalized by May 11. After taking the time to meet with U.S. Department of Agriculture officials March 18, LRSD board members are anxiously awaiting their …read more.

Lakeland Regional Sewer District had much to discuss at Thursday night’s meeting at the North Webster Community Center. Unfortunately, discussing seemed to be the only thing board members could do at the time. After their seven-year, multi-million dollar project bids came in over budget, LRSD has been left scrambling to find funds to make the …read more.

The Kosciusko Board of Realtors announced its 2014 Realtor and Affiliate of the Year at its annual holiday party held at the Tippecanoe Country Club on Dec. 4, 2014. The evening kicked off with the presentation of the 2014 Affiliate of the Year Award. KBOR is able to achieve all of its community outreach goals …read more.

With 2015 looming ahead, the Kosciusko County Council addressed several 2015 budget topics, in addition to 2015 ordinances, during its regular meeting Sept. 11. The major adoption of the night was the 2015 budget with a 2 percent cap, which went unopposed. Council member Jon Fussle did ask whether the council had an idea what …read more.

Kosciusko County Cancer Fund hosted its annual Cocktails for Cancer fundraising event Saturday, June 28. It is one of several events the fund hosts each year to raise money to further its mission of reducing the challenges facing cancer patients and their families by financially assisting them during their fight. CCF fundraising committee chairperson Sandy …read more.

Mike and Sande Wappes of Syracuse will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 15. The couple has two children: Todd (Julie) Wappes of Fort Wayne and Tiffany (Jamie) Prescott, Syracuse. They also have seven grandchildren: Chelsea (Joey) Sult, Fort Wayne; Ciara, Chloe, and Ethan Wappes, Fort Wayne; and Zach, Nate and Spencer Prescott, Syracuse. There …read more.

Judy Snipes and Bob Sanders were named the 2013 Republican Hall of Fame, Woman of the Year and Man of the Year at the annual dinner Thursday night. Dwayne Sawyer, who is in his fourth week as auditor of the state of Indiana, was the keynote speaker for the event. This was Sawyer’s first dinner …read more.

    Kosciusko County elected officials were sworn into office today in a special ceremony hosted at the courthouse. Kosciusko County Circuit Court Judge Rex Reed did the honors of swearing in all of the officials individually following an invocation given by the county’s veterans affairs officer, Rich Maron, and the pledge of allegiance led …read more.

In a meeting filled with presentations from non-profit organizations and tax abatement reviews, it was a discussion on a seemingly minor appointment which brought the most discussion among the Kosciusko County Council. A request by the Pierceton Library board to appoint Helen Hall to the board sparked discussion among councilmen on the true interest and …read more.

It was Raining on Kosciusko County Saturday as the Habitat for Humanity auction of rain barrels was held during the Northern Indiana Lakes Festival. Following several weeks of online voting, the hand-painted rain barrels were auctioned off to the highest bidders. Christon Clark, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County, started off the Rain on …read more.