SILVER LAKE — The old school building in Silver Lake will soon belong to the town. Mike Baur has signed an agreement stating he will deed the property, located at 202 E. Sycamore Street, over to the town of Silver Lake for $1. Baur purchased the building, which was slated for demolition, around 2008, voicing …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake will begin accepting demolition bids in May for the old school building on Sycamore Street. The decision was made at the Silver Lake Town Council meeting Wednesday, March 11, following a 45-minute discussion among town council, Silver Lake Center Foundation representatives and members of the public. In May 2018, the …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Just over 40 people, evenly divided between residents of Tippecanoe and Chapman Lakes, attended the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Tippecanoe Chapman Lakes Regional Sewer District Saturday morning, March 7. The meeting was held in the Party Room at the North Webster Community Center to accommodate the expected large attendance. Jeff …read more.

By far the most interesting local race this spring is for the Superior Court 3 judge in Kosciusko County where four Republican candidates – Robert Bishop, Lindsey Grossnickle, Karin McGrath and Chad Miner – are vying to fill the seat of retiring judge Joe Sutton. Unlike other typical races, judicial contests are a little different …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 —  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.

SILVER LAKE — The first Silver Lake Town Council meeting of the year, held Wednesday, Jan. 8, began with a presentation by the recently-formed Silver Lake Center Foundation centering on the old Silver Lake school building.  On May 30, 2018, a final decision regarding the status of the Silver Lake School building was made and all buildings …read more.

WARSAW — Jon Garber was chosen as the Kosciusko County Council president for 2020 at the council meeting Thursday, Jan. 9.  Ernie Wiggins, although not in attendance, was voted to serve as the vice president. County Attorney Chad Miner and Ken Jones, president and chief executive officer with Jones Petrie Rafinski, Elkhart, told council members …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Community Corrections Advisory Board has scheduled four upcoming public meetings, including one on Monday, Jan. 13. The meetings will take place at 5 p.m. at the Kosciusko County Justice Building, in the multi-purpose room (in the basement), 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw, on the following days: Jan. 13, 2020 April 13, …read more.

WARSAW – Attorney Chad M. Miner, a lifelong resident of Kosciusko County, has announced his candidacy for Judge of Superior Court No. 3.   Originally from the Pierceton area, Miner lives in Silver Lake with his wife of 20 years, Rachel, and works in Warsaw at Miner & Lemon, LLP.   His family has served …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Commissioners approved the following board appointments and department head appointments for 2020 at the Kosciusko County Commissioner meeting held Tuesday, Dec. 10.  Board Appointments: Alcohol Beverage Commission — Alan Alderfer Area Plan Board — Kevin McSherry Area Plan Board (Comm. member) — Bob Conley Board of Zoning Appeals — Charlie Haffner and Lee …read more.

WARSAW —  Kosciusko County Commissioners approved Cardinal Services Executive Vice President Matt Boren’s recommendation for a new Kosciusko Area Bus Service general manager on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Boren introduced Tony Peterson, Akron, at the commissioners meeting held Tuesday. Peterson has been employed with Cardinal Services for 16 years. “He really has an incredible understanding of …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake Street and Sewer Superintendent JT Prater will keep his job. The decision was made by town council members during a special meeting Friday, Nov. 1, at the Silver Lake town meeting hall.  The 90-minute disciplinary hearing was held to determine how to address alleged issues involving Prater. Town Council President …read more.

SILVER LAKE — At the 2020 budget public hearing, Eric Walsh, partner at Umbaugh and Associates,Indianapolis, told Silver Lake council members to “Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re sitting in great shape.” Walsh said the summary presented assumes that every dollar budgeted will be spent. “You guys don’t do that, so we anticipate your picture …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A public meeting was held Thursday, Sept. 26, in a final attempt to save the old Silver Lake elementary school building from demolition. An order was granted in May 2018 declaring that all buildings and structures at 202 E. Sycamore St., Silver Lake, be demolished after a hearing was held due to …read more.

WARSAW — At the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 20, County Attorney Chad Miner told commissioners he was recently contacted by Warsaw city Attorney Scott Reust about the old Arnolt property receivership. The city is seeking to take ownership of the Arnolt property near Argonne Road, with potential plans to have the building demolished. …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.

WARSAW — City council reviewed annual tax abatement agreements for two more companies Monday night. The reviews are a regular effort to ensure the companies are meeting the expectations outlined in the tax abatement agreements. In recent meetings, council reviewed and approved nearly two dozen other agreements with companies located inside the city, and others …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.

SILVER LAKE — Mark Sullivan from Midwestern Engineers Inc., Indianapolis, asked Silver Lake council members to approve a third change order for the sewer/stormwater project at the town council meeting held Wednesday, Jan. 9. Sullivan said the original contract price was $585,341.14, but two change orders resulted in a price increase. The final contract price, according …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.

  SILVER LAKE — Town council members voted to approve the purchase of new water meters for the town in the amount of $119,890 at the meeting held Wednesday, Oct. 10. Silver Lake Water Department Superintendent Joey McNeal recommended the Sensus water meters that Todd Ortman of EJP, Lafayette, provided information about at the September meeting. …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.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake Partners, LLC, filed a Verified Petition for Judicial Review in the Kosciusko Superior Court on Saturday, June 9, petitioning Judge David C. Cates to reverse or modify Hearing Officer Thomas Earhart’s order to demolish the Silver Lake School. The petition is signed by Michael N. Baur, who is listed as …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 — The battle over sewers around Tippecanoe has just gotten bigger. Scott Reust, attorney for Friends of Tippy, asked the Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning, Tuesday, Dec. 12, to implement a study to determine the necessity and feasibility of a regional sewer district at Tippecanoe Lake. The commissioners tabled any action until further information …read more.

  SILVER LAKE  —  During the first Silver Lake town council meeting of the year, board members unanimously approved the motion for Chad Miner to continue as the council president for 2017. Miner served as president for the 2016 year. A motion was made to approve John Conley as the Silver Lake fire chief. This motion was …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — There is a question on the mind of taxpayers in Kosciusko County. Will the taxpayers be responsible for paying the bill for Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine’s defense on charges brought against him by a grand jury? The question may remain unanswered until the wheels of judicial system are complete. Some believe the …read more.

WARSAW —  County commissioners met at 9 a.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 23, and the first order of business was to discuss the county’s sign ordinance. Dan Richard, area planning director, discussed the sign ordinance concerning off-premise real estate and directional real estate signs and the effect of a recent Supreme Court decision that gave a definition …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake held a special celebration to kick off the state’s bicentennial celebration today. Town Council President Chad Miner signed a proclamation for the event, and cake was provided for any one stopping by the town hall. The state’s bicentennial flag was raised during a brief ceremony by Miner, Town Marshal Craig …read more.

WARSAW — Real estate directional signs, such as a home for sale sign, have become a problem in recent months in Kosciusko County. During its regular monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 4, in Warsaw, the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission continued a discussion starting last month about whether or not the ordinance governing real estate directional signs needs to be revised.

SILVER LAKE — As elections approach, four candidates are competing for three seats on the Silver Lake town council. Chad M. Miner Chad M. Miner, a lifelong Kosciusko County resident, serves as a director on the Kosciusko Animal Welfare League board, the Kosciusko Senior Services board and the Kosciusko Literacy Services board. He has years of small …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission approved two tax increment financing funds at its Thursday, Oct. 8, meeting.

WARSAW — An eventful meeting took place Tuesday, Oct. 6, as the Kosciusko County Commissioners saw the awarding of veteran of the month, handled another road reconstruction project and were presented with a service agreement for off-site storage of permanent court files. Veteran Affairs Officer, Rich Maron, introduced the October veteran of the month, Walter Gerald …read more.

[weaver_youtube 9oDa4jenL2E rel=0]   WARSAW — Farmers from all over Kosciusko County attended town hall presentation, Friday, Sept. 4, on a lawsuit being filed against Syngenta. The event was held at the new Creighton Crazy Egg Cafe, Warsaw. The lawsuit seeks to recover damages to the U.S. corn market from the introduction of the GMO corn …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday morning, Aug. 25. Matt Sandy, assistant county planner, presented the new maps, explaining they are set to go into effect Wednesday, Sept. 30 and that they are in compliance with federal regulations. Changes to the maps include several properties that are no longer considered …read more.

WARSAW — An informational meeting is set for 7:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at Creighton’s Cozy Egg Cafe, 4217 West Old Road 30, Warsaw, to answer questions about how a lawsuit against Swiss company Syngenta could affect local farmers. Kosciusko County native, Chad M. Miner, has agreed to share important information with anyone who grew …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Discussions turned from flood plains and budgets to woes over the old school building during the regular meeting of the Silver Lake Town Council Wednesday evening, Aug. 12. The topic came up as council member Gale Owens was reviewing concerns he had received over some old structures in town that they would like to see …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In an unexpected turn of events, the recent process of approving bids for a North Webster property was scrapped after an investigation into the property revealed the county may not have rights to it. In a meeting set to accept a bid for the property, located at 89931 East Epworth Forest Road, County …read more.

The Kosciusko County Commissioners met today for their bi-weekly meeting of the board. The short meeting featured the talent of a young, award-winning writer from Milford. Ty Brooks, a third grade student from Milford Elementary School, recently won an essay competition held by the Association of Indiana Counties and Star Financial Bank. Brooks was named …read more.

Rick and Patricia Marlow own 20 acres of land near Dewart Lake in Turkey Creek Township and want to set aside 5 acres of it for their daughter to use. They petitioned the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission to rezone the land during the APC’s regular monthly meeting Wednesday, June 3, in Warsaw. More specifically, …read more.

Yesterday evening during the monthly Silver Lake town council meeting Eric Walsh, a representative from Umbaugh, presented information on an upcoming raise in both sewage and water rates throughout the town. According to Walsh, the need to raise the water and sewer rates arose after numerous years passed where the rate was unchanged or even …read more.

Wednesday evening’s Silver Lake Town Council meeting saw the board unanimously approve the motion to retain President Chad Miner as the council president for 2015. Miner served as president for the 2014 year. The three board members also signed to officially agree to a sewer planning grant for the town worth $40,000. The board decided to …read more.

Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission approved Dec. 3 a resolution to conform with a plan of development for a proposed tax increment financing district located near Mentone, on the south side of SR 25. The boundaries of the district are CR 700W on the east, CR 1000W on the west, CR 700S on the south …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.

Dear Editor, I wanted to write in to congratulate my friend and colleague, Dave Cates, for his winning of the nomination of the Republican Party for Judge of Superior Court No. 1. Also, I would like to compliment him and Steve Harris both on running campaigns that were informative, courteous and civil.  Our time spent …read more.

It is an unusual year for Kosciusko County courts as two judicial seats are opening up. It is also uncommon to have contests in the races, but this year, a total of six candidates are vying for the two open seats in Superior I and Superior II courts. During a judicial forum last night, sponsored …read more.

The Kosciusko County Bar Association and Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce are presenting a Judicial Candidates Forum. That event will offer all candidates seeking judicial seats an opportunity to tell the public about their qualifications and experiences. The Judicial Candidates Forum will be held in Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw from 7 p.m. to …read more.

A total of six candidates — all Republicans — are seeking two Kosciusko County Superior Court judge seats in the May 6 primary election. David Cates, Stephen Harris and Chad Miner are seeking the Superior Court 1 seat currently held by the retiring judge, Duane Huffer. Torrey Bauer, Mark Caruso and Tyler Haines are seeking …read more.

Chad Miner Attorney Chad M. Miner has announced his candidacy for Judge of Superior Court 1. Currently Judge Duane Huffer will be retiring and not seeking re-election. Miner is a lifelong resident of Kosciusko County.  Originally from Pierceton, he currently lives in Silver Lake with his wife, Rachel, and works in Warsaw at Miner & …read more.