City Council will look at further restrictions on some personal fireworks that some people contend have become excessively robust this year.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the renovated Amphitheater at Lucerne Park in Warsaw Wednesday, June 24. 

City Council is moving forward again with the framework to be able to hire an independent counsel in the future.

WARSAW – As City Council works to line up the ability to retain its own attorney, one thing is clear: Individuals on council won’t be able to just pick up the phone and get some quick thoughts. On Monday night, Dec. 16, council decided to take a step back and will retool their plan to have …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw City Council passed a resolution supporting establishment of two residential TIF districts during a regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. City Plan Director Jeremy Skinner presented the resolution to council members. Warsaw’s Redevelopment Commission and Plan Commission both approved the resolution in recent meetings. “It’ll go to the school board for a …read more.

WARSAW — Republican dominance on City Council just got another four-year extension. Despite the biggest challenge in two decades, Republicans on city council rolled to victory in Tuesday’s election. Mayor Joe Thallemer, unopposed in Tuesday’s election, will begin his third term in office alongside six returning Republican councilmembers. The one new addition to council will …read more.

  WARSAW — Jeremy Skinner spent as much time Wednesday, Oct. 16, explaining what a residential TIF District is as he did explaining what it was not. Warsaw’s Plan Director led a discussion Wednesday at Eisenhower Elementary in front of a sparse crowd in the first of four public meetings about plans to establish two …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.

The headline was pretty simple: Warsaw City Council Explores The Idea Of Hiring Its Own Attorney. Getting to the possible end result in which council would retain its own attorney for questions they’d rather not ask the city attorney or two provided by the state will be a long slog and it certainly won’t show …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Senior Services and Liberty Sewing Circle joined forces to recognize and show appreciation to eleven local veterans.  The Threads of Valor quilt presentation was held Wednesday, May 15, at the Kosciusko County Senior Center, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw.   Liberty Sewing Circle consists of a group of ladies from the …read more.

  Kosciusko County is beginning the initial steps toward looking at whether to adapt to voting centers at some point in the future. Numerous other counties in Indiana have made the switch or are looking at changing. Vote centers are growing in popularity in the state because of the convenience the system affords voters who …read more.

WARSAW — City Council’s two incumbent at-large candidates were the top vote-getters in a three-way primary race Tuesday night. Two-term city councilwoman Cindy Dobbins won 40.6 percent of the vote and first-term councilman Jack Wilhite won 32.2 percent, outdistancing challenger Juergen Voss, who collected 27.1 percent of the vote. Dobbins stopped by GOP headquarters afterward …read more.

WARSAW — City Council approved final plans on a more sophisticated review process for non-profits seeking financial support from the city. The new process includes an application form for agencies that must be submitted before the annual city budget sessions. The new policy also includes a scoring system that looks, in part, at how support …read more.

WARSAW — Three Republicans are vying for two at-large seats on Warsaw City Council Tuesday, May 7. The following are recaps from the three candidates, incumbents Cindy Dobbins and Jack Wilhite and challenger Juergen Voss. Cindy Dobbins Dobbins is finishing her second term on city council. She said she originally planned to serve two terms, …read more.

WARSAW — Given what was likely his final chance to speak before a large crowd prior to Tuesday’s election, mayoral candidate Ron Shoemaker tossed aside prepared remarks and ad-libbed a short two-minute speech at the Kosciusko County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday night, May 2. Instead of providing a vision for what he intends to …read more.

WARSAW — City Council moved forward with implementing programs that better assess requests for money from non-profit groups, and how the city oversees its finances. Council President Diane Quance presented a plan on assessing how to review requests for funding from non-profits proposed by a new committee made of up council members Cindy Dobbins, Jeff …read more.

From left, Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker, Officer Ross Minear and Officer Jason Dobbins. WARSAW — In two months, the political winds appear to have shifted for Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer and the seven Republican city council members. On Jan. 10, the Republican mayor was joined in a show of force as he and six …read more.

WARSAW — To complete the 2015 election process members of the Warsaw Common Council, mayor and clerk-treasurer were sworn in at the first meeting of the council Monday evening, Jan. 4. City attorney Mike Valentine administered the oath of office to each elected official. Failure to administer the oath of office by the end of …read more.

WARSAW — Incumbent Cindy A. Dobbins and Jack Wilhite, both Republicans, were elected to the Warsaw Common Council, winning the two at large seats. But their win was not without a fight from Democrat opponent David Baumgartner.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw will be having an election of its city officials Tuesday, Nov. 3. While the offices of mayor, clerk-treasurer and common council district 3, 4 and 5 seats are uncontested, there is a contested race for the two City Common Council At-Large seats. Three individuals are vying for the two …read more.

Dear Editor, I want to highly endorse Jack Wilhite and Cindy Dobbins for Warsaw city council. I have known Jack for many years, especially through Scouting, and know his commitment to values, family and community. Cindy has already shown her willingness to serve and make Warsaw a better place for everyone. Warsaw is fortunate to …read more.

Dear Editor, I support Jack Wilhite and Cindy Dobbins for City Council. Cindy has worked hard on the City Council to provide great city services while maintaining low taxes. Cindy is eager to listen to citizen’s concerns.  Jack Wilhite is an area resident since 1963. He has been married to Theresa for 40 years.  He …read more.

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.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation and the City of Warsaw have designated Sept. 24, as Unlimited Parking Day in downtown Warsaw. All who are employed in the downtown business district are being asked to park in the ‘Not Limited’ or ‘Unrestricted’ parking sections for the entirety of the day so the city can further …read more.

The ballot is set for November’s Municipal Election for the city of Warsaw. At this point the only contested race will be for the city council at-large seat between Republicans Cindy Dobbins and Jack Wilhite, and Democrat David Baumgartner. Lynn Christiansen, who was opposed in the primary by Larry Ladd on the Republican ticket, appears …read more.

The biggest race in the municipal primary Tuesday is that of two Warsaw City Council At-Large seats. There are six Republicans seeking the two-spot nomination for the general election. The winners will face the lone Democrat candidate in November. The at-large seats are currently held by Cindy Dobbins and Elaine Call. Call is not seeking …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.

[weaver_youtube skzaco8hLak rel=0]   Giving back to the community, attitude of service and wanting to represent the average man were among reasons seven individuals gave Thursday evening at the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidates event. The seven are seeking the two Warsaw City Council at-large seats. Approximately 90 minutes was dedicated to the …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.

In today’s Warsaw Traffic Commission meeting, the topic of possibly banning on-street parking for most of Market Street topped the discussion, but only one member of the public was in attendance to voice a concern. Diane Wulliman said, that while off-street parking is not an issue for her, it is for others who reside on …read more.

Traffic concerns in downtown Warsaw have long plagued everyone from business owners to employees to those who do business there. But in recent months, city officials have taken a hands-on approach to address the issues and begin to take the steps to ease the woes. The Warsaw Traffic Commission met this morning to review results …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.