Alan Tio, CEO of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, provided an update on the organization to the Syracuse Town Council during its monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 21.

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

Third time proved to be the charm for Chad Miner in the Republican primary race for judge of Superior Court 3.

Three candidates are seeking the nomination for Kosciusko County Commissioner — Marcia A. Baumgartner, Brad Jackson, and Cary Groninger. Groninger is running unopposed for the commissioner middle district. Jackson and Baumgartner are running for commissioner of the northern district.

The race for the wide-open Kosciusko County Superior Court 3 contest for judge has been an expensive one. In fact, one could argue that this might be the most expensive race for judge in Kosciusko County ever, but that would be next to impossible to confirm. According to individual campaign finance reports, the amount of …read more.

Dear Editor, I am unemployed, therefore a very low budget for advertising. This, by no means, suggests that I cannot get in the arena and fight for a right & fair representation on the Kosciusko County Commissioners. Ask yourselves why top Republican officials are rewarded with the highest paying jobs?  There is palm greasing going …read more.

Kosciusko County’s health officer Dr. William Remington is advocating for the reopening of businesses as the county continues to move forward with only one death attributed to COVID-19.

Coronavirus was an issue heard repeatedly during parts of the wide-ranging candidate forum in Warsaw Friday night.

Mayor Joe Thallemer announced the City of Warsaw’s local plans for reopening businesses and public offices during the city’s weekly COVID-19 press conference on Wednesday, May 6.

By Lasca Randels InkFreeNews WARSAW — A good portion of the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, April 28, involved discussion about the eventual reopening of county offices. On March 31, a motion was approved to extend the county offices’ closure for two weeks, provided that it was not greater than Gov. Eric Holcomb’s extension, and …read more.

Organizers preparing for a forum featuring four candidates running for Superior Court 3 judge have announced a new date and an expanded format. The forum was originally scheduled for April 22; however, due to the COVID-19 crisis, the event has now been rescheduled for 6 p.m. May 15. Exactly where remains to be decided. The …read more.

WARSAW — Commissioners approved a resolution regarding vacation extension and leave bank availability for county employees at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, April 14. County Auditor Michelle Puckett said in the last two weeks there have been issues when processing payroll in trying to keep an eye on how earned comp time is used.  …read more.

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 – City and county leaders urged shoppers Wednesday to start wearing masks while visiting stores. The recommendation comes a few days after the CDC issued suggestions that everyone don masks in public. The number of people wearing masks in grocery stores and elsewhere in Warsaw has risen sharply in recent days and officials hope …read more.

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 Commissioners reviewed and approved an ordinance adopting an amended Health Pandemic Emergency Closing policy at a lengthy special meeting held Wednesday, March 25. Commissioners approved the change in policy at a meeting March 17, which ensured that county employees would be paid for scheduled work in the event of an emergency …read more.

Ken Locke speaks as 107.3 WRSW Operations Manager Kris Lake facilitates the special broadcast on March 22. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Betts. WARSAW — Ken Locke, director of the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association led a time of prayer on local radio Sunday, March 22 in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Locke who also serves as …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County offices continue to remain open at the present time but with certain restrictions in place due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Kosciusko County Commissioners President Brad Jackson said they are asking that the public conduct county business via phone or email whenever possible and only come to the courthouse if absolutely necessary. …read more.

WARSAW —All three Kosciusko County Commissioners are encouraging everyone to pray for the county and everyone affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many worship services across the U.S. are being cancelled in light of concerns about COVID-19. According to Kosciusko County Commissioner President Brad Jackson, the commissioners are calling for a special countywide day of prayer …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.

WARSAW – Kosciusko County’s three incumbent at-large representatives on County Council will have a Republican challenger in the May 5 primary. Kathleen Groninger, of Mentone, filed to run for one of the three at-large seats shortly before the Friday, Feb. 7 deadline. Groninger is married to Kosciusko County Commissioner Cary Groninger, who is filling out …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 —  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 – Twenty three years of service is apparently not enough for Kosciusko County Commissioner Brad Jackson. The 57-year-old commissioner announced Monday that he intends to seek a seventh term in office. Jackson made the announcement after Monday’s commissioners meeting, Dec. 23. Jackson said he looked back at a campaign announcement he wrote 24 years …read more.

  WARSAW – Scott Tilden’s 39-year career in road maintenance began the day after he graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School in 1980. The Akron native started out with a part-time summer job with the Fulton County Highway Department and was hired as a truck driver by the end of the summer. Tilden, who still …read more.

WARSAW —  At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Nov. 26, County Surveyor Mike Kissinger requested approval to purchase a vehicle specifically for section corner work.  Kissinger told commissioners the vehicle would be purchased with money from the Section Corner Perpetuation Fund.  “There is currently a balance of about $212,000 in the fund,” Kissinger …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District approved a 2020 recycling contract bid with Whitley Environmental, Columbia City, on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Kosciusko County Recycling Depot Director Tom Ganser recommended that board members go with Whitley Environmental’s base bid for a recycling contract. The contract is for nine …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.

Jerry Clase WARSAW — Longtime Kosciusko County Animal Control Officer Jerry Clase has resigned. County Administrator Marsha McSherry confirmed on Tuesday that Friday, Oct. 11, was Clase’s last day in that role. Clase served as the animal control officer for about 30 years and during that time was the subject of numerous complaints. In 2010, …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 — After hearing information from both sides of the Blue Barn Berry Farm matter at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday Sept. 17, commissioners eventually made a unanimous decision to table the issue and consider it again next month.  A petition was filed by Blue Barn Berry Farm, located at 9139 North CR …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.

WARSAW — The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District discussed the 2020 budget and bids for recycling contracts during its meeting on Tuesday, July 23. According to Kosciusko County Recycling Depot Director Tom Ganser, the depot is looking into bids for recycling contracts and hopes to have a decision made …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 Commissioners approved an ordinance amendment updating filing fees at a meeting held Tuesday, June 25. At the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission meeting held in April, Assistant Planning Director Matt Sandy presented a list of what Kosciusko County charges for filing fees compared to Whitley, Steuben, Elkhart, Fulton and Marshall counties. In …read more.

WARSAW — For recycling items to flow inward, communication to the masses has to disseminate outward. It’s that approach — improving public education — that Kosciusko County Recycling Depot Director Tom Ganser hopes to embrace a little more in 2020. Ganser is looking at upgrading the district’s website to make it more user-friendly and provide …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Terry Burnworth, owner of Pyramid Consulting, Indianapolis, attended the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, April 16, to present a proposal related to a two-part assessment for the public safety communication system. County commissioners recently formed a committee to assess problem areas. Burnworth was then contacted regarding the implementation of a comprehensive plan.  “I …read more.

WARSAW — An employee handbook update and educator’s report were the main topics of discussion during the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District meeting Tuesday, Feb. 19. Education and Outreach Coordinator Suzanne Stokes was present at the meeting to deliver her report on current and upcoming programs. Several February classes were rescheduled for March due …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 — County Auditor Michelle Puckett asked commissioners to approve changes to the Kosciusko County Grant Policy at the Kosciusko commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Nov. 13. If approved, Puckett said the new policy would be effective starting today. “The big change in this is that the departments asking for a grant will have more accountability …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Matt Sandy, assistant planning director for the county, presented two ordinance amendments at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 16. Sandy informed commissioners that the updated ordinance amendments relate to wind farms and solar power. During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission earlier this month, the APC …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 — 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.

WARSAW — Brad Jackson was named 2017 president of the Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners this morning, Jan. 10, at the commissioner meeting. Bob Conley was named 2017 vice president. Both Jackson and Conley accepted their respective roles and the motions were approved. Attorney Chad Miner made two recommendations at the Kosciusko County commissioner meeting. …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.

SYRACUSE — In partnership with the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Lakeside Condominiums Storage, located at 813 Sycamore St., Syracuse. The condo units offer unique amenities, including steeper roof lines and wider exterior trim. Also available is a common area with restrooms, a kitchenette, and a …read more.

SYRACUSE — TL Jackson Construction, Syracuse, announces the building of Lakeside Storage Condos, located directly behind Calvary United Methodist Church at 813 S. Sycamore St., Syracuse. The condo units offer unique amenities, including steeper roof lines and wider exterior trim.

Kosciusko County Commissioner and Vice-President Brad Jackson WARSAW – The County Commissioners meeting started off with an announcement regarding an error made in roles of elected officials. Since the current vice president, Bob Conley, was president last term he cannot hold the vice-presidency this term. Conley stepped down and nominated Brad Jackson for the position. …read more.

SYRACUSE — About eight people attended the quiet zone meeting held Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Syracuse Community Center to plan its next moves. Resident George Marlow led the meeting. The committee formalized its mission statement, vision statement and values. “This will be the message we’ll pass out to the community in the coming months,” …read more.

By CINDY KLUSMAN Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy Board Member WARSAW — The Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy held its Oct. 7 meeting at the Warsaw Police Station. KYLA Moderator Tony Ciriello opened the meeting by welcoming the students and spoke briefly about the requirements for their Project Proud. Each year, two students from the prior KYLA …read more.

Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy held its Oct. 1 meeting at the Warsaw Police Station. Guest speaker Brad Jackson, Kosciusko County Commissioner, started the meeting by discussing county government and its role in decision making regarding local issues. KYLA moderator Tony Ciriello lead the remainder of the session with an interactive discussion about state and local …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.

Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning approved the adoption of an ordinance increasing the rate of the Cumulative Capital Development fund. The fund will not exceed $0.0333 per $100 of assessed valuation. The new tax rate, which is the maximum allowed by the state, will be levied beginning with taxes due and payable in 2015. The …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.

During the regular monthly meeting of the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday evening, Dennis Darr was reelected as board president for 2014 and John Heckaman was welcomed as the newest board member. “I’ve been here all my life and I have an interest in the township and helping the fire department,” the Syracuse marine …read more.

The majority of the meeting of the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission was spent discussing possibilities for marketing of the newest of three TIF districts at the industrial park which is currently under construction at U.S. 6 and SR 13. While the new industrial park should be finished, with utilities such as electric, phone, sewer and water …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.

The Turkey Creek Township Fire Territory Board approved the 2013 operations and equipment replacement budgets during its regular monthly meeting Thursday night. Fire Chief Mickey Scott told the board the proposed budget reflected a 3 percent increase in salaries with an overall increase of 4.44 percent. The majority of the increase reflects expected increases in …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.