WARSAW – When it comes to State of the City speeches by mayors of any size town, they tend to be lengthy and detailed as the top elected official seeks to account for successes while focusing on future challenges. For Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, who delivered his ninth state of the city address as he …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission discussed posting speed limit signs on East CR 200N at its meeting Wednesday afternoon, March 4. The commission passed a motion to post signs designating the 30 miles per hour speed limit on the section of East CR 200N that falls within the city limits. A sign designating …read more.

Kosciusko County’s JCAP initiative – considered a model across the state in helping inmates with drug histories as they prepare for release – is getting a new infusion of cash from the city of Warsaw. The in-house rehabilitation program for inmates who will soon be released was the first in the state two years ago …read more.

WARSAW — The increase in traffic and accidents in Warsaw along US 30 dominated discussion at the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting, Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 5. Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker presented the commission with the department’s annual traffic report. According to the report, a total of 1,088 accidents in Warsaw were reported in 2019. …read more.

WARSAW — A Rennselaer man accused of threatening Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker is facing additional charges after allegedly violating a no-contact order. William Burn Howard, 49, 621 South College Avenue, Rensselear, was originally charged with two counts of intimidation, a level 6 felony. According to court paperwork, he now faces two counts of invasion …read more.

The Warsaw Motor Speedway has not hosted a motor race in two years and may never again after a judge ruled against the Kosciusko County Fair Board in 2019. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. Below is a list of stories from 2019 that stood out as important in Kosciusko County   1. Judge rules against …read more.

First off, let me assure you that that headline above represents the final horrible pun of the year from me. I promise.  *  *  * In a city that is overwhelmingly Republican, officials found themselves awash in political strife early in 2019 that exposed some internal tensions. Here’s my recap on some of those moments: …read more.

WARSAW – The city is getting closer to having a fully-staffed police force and is doing so in part by hiring two women. On Friday, Dec. 6, a probationary officer was sworn in during the city Board of Works and Safety meeting and it was then announced the city has chosen two job candidates to …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw is looking to develop two new trails. One would be along part of Country Club Road on the west side of Winona Lake. The other would be a loop in a privately-owned wetland area between Marketplace of Warsaw and Lake Village Shopping Center. The first step is to conduct …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 city’s assessed value — the basis for determining property tax rates — is expected to rise by a whopping $151 million dollars next year. The overall 16 percent increase is due to several annexations, including the airport industrial park, and a large amount of pent up construction that is coming to fruition, …read more.

Two-term mayor Joe Thallemer is not taking his re-election for granted. Eight years ago, Thallemer was one of four Republicans running for mayor. Four years ago, he was unopposed in his re-election bid. But this year, he’s facing a challenge from the upstart first-term Councilman Ron Shoemaker. Last week, I gave Shoemaker a chance to …read more.

File photo of an Indiana State Police car. WARSAW — A review of circumstances by Indiana State Police involving a reckless driver investigation by Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker has been completed. A press release from Sgt. Ted Bohner, ISP public information officer, states, “The Indiana State Police has reviewed all information available and spoken to …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department has released a detailed narrative of the incident involving Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker that is now being reviewed by Indiana State Police. The reckless driving police report, nearly two pages long, details Whitaker’s version of what happened after he began following a motorist in a blue Honda who he said …read more.

WARSAW — The significance of the honor was not lost on 12-year-old Drake Price. The Lincoln Elementary School fifth-grader wiped away tears as Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer read a proclamation proclaiming Feb. 2, 2018 as Drake Price Day. The scrappy pre-teen was honored at his school with the help of more than 500 cheering students, …read more.