Dear Editor, In a recent campaign stop in Kosciusko County, Republican Attorney General candidate Todd Rokita stated: “We were tired of people in Lake County and even as close as Elkhart, where cases were not being prosecuted, elections being stolen by people who cheated our system.” Former Secretary of State Rokita did not provide a …read more.

It’s been five years since Warsaw City Council shot down an ordinance that would have allowed residents to have a few hens in their backyards, but according to two candidates, the issue is still on the minds of voters. Josh Finch and Chris Plack, both vying for the District 2 seat on council, said the …read more.

WARSAW —The Federal Aviation Administration released the probable cause for the small plane crash the killed four members of the community in 2015. According to the report, the accident was the result of the pilot losing control of the airplane. The reasons for the loss of control could not be determined based on the available …read more.

WARSAW — The second floor at Glam, 212 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, has been renovated, not only to expand the business but to dedicate the area in memory of Charlie Smith and Scott Smith, father and brother of owner Michelle Smith LeDrew. The Gallery at Glam will feature special occasion, prom and cocktail dresses and …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko Community Foundation Inc. KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Smithstrong Foundation Fund was recently established at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation in memory of Charlie and Scott Smith. Michelle Smith LeDrew and Ryan Smith established the fund in memory of their father, Charlie, and their brother, Scott. The fund will annually support Tippecanoe …read more.

Glam hosted a celebration in honor of the business’s one year anniversary. The celebration featured a fashion show showcasing fall and holiday fashions. WARSAW — Buffalo Street in downtown Warsaw closed today, not only to celebrate the fashions of Glam, a local women’s clothing store which recently celebrated its one year anniversary, but to honor …read more.

WARSAW — A caucus to fill the vacancy of Charles Smith on Warsaw Common Council, 2nd District, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Warsaw City Council Chambers, Warsaw, City Hall.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Church was packed Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, as a community gathered to remember a father and son who left their mark on a community in many ways.

The National Transportation Safety Board has released the preliminary report on the plane crash Friday, Oct. 2, that killed Warsaw City Councilman Charlie Smith, his son and attorney Scott Smith, former Tippecanoe Valley Football Coach Scott Bibler, and retired Sprint Car driver Tony Elliott.

WARSAW — Two white roses laid on the ledge of the city council bench, above Charlie Smith’s name plate Monday evening at the Warsaw Common Council meeting. While the meeting began as usual with the call to order and an invocation, it was different. Councilman Jeff Grose read two scripture passages, Mark 10:45 and Galatians …read more.

AKRON – There could be discussion down the road to name the Valley football field in honor of Charlie Smith and Scott Bibler.

OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. — While the National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into the fatal plane crash that tragically killed Charlie Smith; his son, Scott Smith; former Tippecanoe Valley Football Coach Scott Bibler; and local businessman and Sprint Car driver Tony Elliott, a preliminary report as to what caused the accident may not …read more.

WARSAW — Flags are at half staff around Warsaw, honoring four community men who died in a plane crash Friday afternoon, Oct. 2, en route to the Notre Dame-Clemson football game. The crash occurred near the Georgia-South Carolina border. It didn’t matter where you went over the weekend, conversations included disbelief in the tragedy, the …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw community mourned the loss of Charlie Smith, Scott Smith, Tony Elliott and Scott Bibler Friday night.

Kosciusko County has lost four prominent and beloved individuals – businessmen, coaches, an attorney, sportsmen and civic leaders. The communities in which all four men lived and worked are in shock and disbelief. Charles Smith, his son Scott Smith, former Tippy Valley High School Football Coach Scott Bibler, and businessman and sprint car driver Tony …read more.

    Perception over reality. That was a thought by Rick Keeven, member of the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals, of residents in areas where Serenity House has sought to open a third facility. Jeff “Hoss” Smith was before the city’s BZA Monday evening to request a use variance for 321 High St., to open …read more.

Candidates have filed and ballots are being printed for the May 5 primary election. This primary focuses on municipal election in Nappanee and Warsaw. Only voters within the city limits of Warsaw and the town limits of Nappanee, which is in Kosciusko County, and those living in the Warsaw School Corporation will go to the …read more.

  The swearing in of a new firefighter, change in fuel purchase and approval for new and additional equipment were topics at Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety this morning. Troy Knefelkamp was sworn in as Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s newest firefighter at the start of the meeting. He has completed his probationary training. A …read more.

Should the raising of hens be allowed in the city limits of Warsaw? The Warsaw Common Council voted down the proposed ordinance last month, but with two members absent, the topic is being discussed again on Monday. The council will meet at 7 p.m. in the city hall where a second reading on the proposed …read more.

One year ago, the Warsaw Police Department’s request to the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety to apply for grant funds to purchase new bulletproof vests was approved. On Wednesday, WPD Lt. Kip Shuter announced the grant money had finally been awarded. The Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded $3,246.59 to the department. Per the …read more.

Another disputed wastewater bill was presented to the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety today, but this time the arrearage will not be forgiven. Birch Realty of Troy, Mich., has owned Green Acres Mobile Park in Warsaw for the past six years. In May 2012, the park failed to make its monthly $7,000 payment …read more.

The city plans to collect all past due fees for two apartment complexes that were not charged for wastewater services. The total owed to the city is more than $30,000. Mary Lou Plummer of the Warsaw Wastewater office, came before the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety this morning to explain the situations. Eastgate …read more.

Two new police cars for the Warsaw Police Department will be coming from a Fort Wayne dealer after a vote by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety taken today. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer first voted in today’s meeting against purchasing a new mower for the Warsaw Parks Department because the bid was not …read more.

The cost to move the downtown tornado siren from the old city hall building to Warsaw Fire Station 1 was given the nod of approval by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety today, but not after a good discussion, and the decision is not final. After the city moved its headquarters to the …read more.

Although a discussion on dilapidated properties was not on Warsaw Common Council’s agenda, the matter of a property on Ranch Road was addressed during Monday night’s meeting. City resident Michael Alspaugh attended the meeting to inquire about one specific property at 1405 Ranch Rd. “Do we have a criteria for when a property becomes dilapidated …read more.

With the final approval of the Warsaw Board of Works and Public Safety this morning, OrthoWorx will soon be occupying the third floor of the new city hall building. (See story) The B.O.W., consisting of Mayor Joe Thallemer and Warsaw Common Councilmen Charlie Smith and Jeff Grose, unanimously approved the agreement between OrthoWorx and the …read more.

True to their word, the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety agreed to issue local resident Alisha Clayson a permit for her seasonal shaved ice business. Clayson has been asking the city for over a month to review its itinerant merchant fees to make it more feasible for local residents to do business within …read more.

The Kosciusko County Velo Cycling Club will be having a  criterium bike races on Aug. 3 and it will be held during the Warsaw First Friday event. This morning, the Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety approved an expanded area of the downtown roads that will be closed for the Aug. 3 event. The extended …read more.

Warsaw Common Council has voted to accept a resolution identifying an area of Warsaw an economic revitalization area. The purpose is to allow Wildman Business Group an opportunity to expand and apply for a tax abatement. Josh Wildman addressed the council Monday night saying the business has plans to build a 12,000-square-foot warehouse and add …read more.