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 —  Kosciusko County Sheriff Kyle Dukes provided a 2019 year-end statistics report at the Kosciusko County Council meeting Thursday, March 12. Dukes first talked about the success of NET 43.  “One hundred and twenty-eight case reports, 142 people incarcerated, 28 search warrants, 18 times I used the SWAT team for NET 43 investigations, the …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 —  A request by Jail Chemical Addiction Program Coordinator Courtney Jenkins was approved at the  Kosciusko County Council meeting Thursday, Feb. 13. Last month, when Jenkins requested permission to spend $114,861 received in grant funding from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, the request was tabled for further review due to questions about a line …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 — The Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation is seeking to establish a group that will focus on improving broadband access in the county. KEDCo CEO Alan Tio and Terry Burnworth, owner of Pyramid Consulting, Indianapolis, hosted a meeting at the Justice Building with local elected officials Wednesday, Jan. 22. Tio discussed the steps necessary …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 – Cary Groninger is ready to launch his first campaign. The 52-year-old Kosciusko County Commissioner, who was appointed by a Republican caucus to replace Ron Truex in 2017, announced plans this week to seek election to his first full term. His appointment was the first foray into county government.  While there is a big …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission heard an update from Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO Alan Tio and discussed a CR 1300N project during a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12. During his presentation at the meeting, Tio said KEDCo’s overall goal for 2020 is building infrastructure. “This year, we focused a lot of attention …read more.

WARSAW — The first chance for the public to see roughed out options for a future, limited-access US 30 drew hundreds of people to the Lincoln Elementary gym Wednesday night, Sept. 18. Nearly a year since the first public meeting was held that introduced the idea of revamping US 30, representatives of the city of …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County could be on the verge of implementing a new countywide communications system. Kosciusko County Commissioners recently became involved in the quest to find a resolution for radio communication issues that have existed in recent years between local public service agencies. The commissioners formed a communications committee, consisting of representatives from …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.

WARSAW — Scanning the website for Patronicity’s projects across Indiana, one can find dozens of projects that communities have opted into in a trendy way to finance small projects that bring people together. Among the proposals funded through Patronicity in Indiana and other states are splash pads, murals, gardens, dog parks, plazas and artwork. The …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Assistant Planning Director Matt Sandy presented an ordinance amendment related to commercial solar energy farms at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, May 28. Sandy said there are some changes to the ordinance making it more restrictive at this point, with the idea that it could be reviewed and revised in the future if …read more.

[weaver_youtube 2voeFuajjQs rel=0] WINONA LAKE — “His blood was probably fire engine red.” The words of someone who knew Winona Lake Fire Chief Mitch Titus quite well were read aloud by local Pastor Denny Wilson during the poignant, somber, yet uplifting memorial service Thursday, May 9, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. Hundreds of people …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District board of director voted unanimously to accept televisions with no fee, effective May 1. At the regular monthly of the board Tuesday, April 16, Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer made a motion to change the district’s policy on accepting televisions. The motion was seconded and approved. Prior …read more.

WARSAW – Members of Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management Board will seek to dip into a reserve fund to cover the remaining cost needed for plans to fill an underground tank and make other improvements to the south side of the recycling headquarters. The lone bid received for the project was from Robinson Construction, Warsaw, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw senior point guard Nolan Groninger has used an improved jump shot to take his game to even higher levels in 2018-19, earning himself a second-straight IFN Player of the Year accolade in the process.

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 — Commissioners approved County Attorney Chad Miner’s request to file the Tippy-Chapman Regional Sewer District petition with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management at the Kosciusko County Commissioner meeting held Tuesday, Dec. 11. Ken Jones, president and chief executive officer with Jones Petrie Rafinski, Elkhart, cautioned they are a long way from project bids …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Solid Waste Management District discussed the future use of funds during its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Currently, the district has approximately $270,000 in its checking account. The district spent the majority of the meeting discussing how to use more of the funds to better recycling efforts in the community. “We …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.

INDIANAPOLIS — Warsaw senior Nolan Groninger, Wawasee senior Casey Schroeder and NorthWood junior Madison Payne were all invited to the 16th annual IBCA/IHSAA Underclass Showcase events, scheduled for July 9 and 16.

KOSCIUSKO — Crash statistics and citizens’ concerns were the main topics of discussion last night, May 24, during the first public meeting on the US 30 freeway project. Approximately 100 Kosciusko County residents attended the meeting at the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center to meet with elected officials, local stakeholders and representatives from the …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.

[weaver_youtube rpBrHqhDAn4 rel=0]     WARSAW — The official oath of office will be administered to Cary Groninger, newly elected Kosciusko County Commissioner-Middle District at 8 a.m. Thursday morning, Nov. 9. Groninger was elected by precinct committeemen Wednesday evening during a county Republican Caucus. Groninger will fill the remaining three-year term of Ron Truex, who …read more.