Tag: “Communities of Distinction.”
PLYMOUTH — Nine people were arrested by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department UNIT team Wednesday, May 15, at 4400 Lilac Road, Plymouth. Two children were removed from the home at the time of the arrest. Arrested were: Sean Snyder, 27, charged with unlawful possession of a syringe, level 6 felony; possession of a narcotic drug …read more.
WARSAW — CenturyLink, Inc. announced today that it has expanded broadband to approximately 18,000 rural homes and businesses in Indiana as part of the company’s commitment to bring high-speed internet to more Americans. Expanded broadband service is now available in more than 25 Indiana communities, including Warsaw, Franklin and Rising Sun (complete list of communities below), …read more.
WARSAW — WishBone Medical, Inc. announced the official launch of a single-use, sterile-packed bone pin system designed for the maintenance of alignment and fixation of bone fractures, osteotomies, arthrodesis or bone grafts. The product, known as the AlloMate Bone Pin System, can also be used to fill a void left after screw removal. The AlloMate Bone Pin …read more.
WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council heard from nine non-profit organizations Thursday night, July 12, as a representative from each of the agencies came before the seven-person panel to discuss operations prior to receiving their allotment of funds for 2019. The county is issuing just north of $1 million to the non-profits in 2019. The …read more.
MILFORD — Brandy Brady has joined CTB, Inc. as Shared Services Manager, according to Randy Eveler, vice president and chief financial officer for the company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Brady’s responsibility includes leading and managing the company’s accounts payable and payroll areas to ensure best practice and compliance with CTB’s organizational goals and …read more.
WARSAW — Bowen Center’s longtime chief executive officer stood before the Kosciusko County Council Thursday night, March 8, to give the panel a detailed presentation on the local non-profit’s operations and benefits to the community. “I truly believe in what we do,” said Kurt Carlson, who is credited with bringing The Bowen Center from the …read more.
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Territory Chief Mickey Scott while giving his report to the Syracuse Town Council Tuesday, Nov. 21, took a moment to spread public safety information. “Kidde has recalled 37 million fire extinguishers manufactured from Jan. 1, 1973, to Aug. 15, 2017,” Scott said. Affected fire extinguishers are ones with plastic handles. …read more.
SOUTH BEND – Former Triton standout Tanner Shepherd had a big game in a Bethel College win over IUSB Wednesday night.
WARSAW — Jennifer Kauffman, CEO of Vein Institute & MediSpa, Inc. was a clinical instructor for an educational session titled Advanced Botox and Facial Fillers. The two weekend sessions held in Indianapolis on July 22 and 29 were attended by physicians and nurses from across the country. Kauffman lectures nationally and is recognized for her …read more.
WARSAW — Nextremity Solutions, Inc., a musculoskeletal product development company located in “The Orthopedic Capital of the World” Warsaw, has announced a business alliance with Ignite Orthopedics, LLC. The two medical device companies will be leveraging space, resources and capital. Ignite Orthopedics, an emerging start-up that shares the same exclusive focus on surgeon specialists, plans …read more.
SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School, Syracuse, will hold its 49th Annual Honors Program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, in the high school auditorium. During the program, scholarships will be presented along with many school awards. Seniors receiving an Indiana Honors Diploma, Academic Hall of Fame, distinction, highest distinction, and the valedictorian and salutatorian will …read more.
WARSAW — Every five years, the Warsaw Department of Parks and Recreation prepares a master plan for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The plan serves as a guide, a budgeting tool and a means of acquiring grant funding. “Not everything will be accomplished in five years,” said Larry Plummer, superintendent, “Some dreams may not …read more.
INDIANAPOLIS – The sites for the boys basketball semistate matchups have been set by the IHSAA.
WARSAW — The Warsaw Community School Board is wrapping up one school year and looking forward to the next following its regular work session held Tuesday evening, May 10. Design-build is the hot topic going into the summer months, with major components of all three buildings — Washington and Lincoln Elementary Schools and Edgewood Middle …read more.
NORTH WEBSTER — Bob “Cap’n Bob” Barnes was born and raised in Huntington and makes his living as a voice-over artist, recording scripts for commercials, training modules, audiobooks and video games from a studio in his home in North Webster. Barnes is is a member of the board of directors of Dixie Sternwheeler Inc., owners/operators …read more.
INDIANAPOLIS – The 2015-16 boys basketball season came to a close with the State Finals on Saturday.
WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced that it will be participating in the Barclays Global Healthcare Conference at the Loews Miami Beach hotel in Miami Beach, Fla., on Wednesday, March 16. Zimmer Biomet will present at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation can be …read more.
NORTH MANCHESTER — 6 p.m. Monday, March 7, parents, citizens, and public education advocates are invited to Manchester University for a viewing of the documentary Education, Inc., followed by a panel discussion in the Flory Auditorium in the Science Center on the North Manchester campus. The panel will be comprised of Manchester University Professor Mike …read more.
WARSAW — It was a unanimous decision by the Warsaw Board of Works to choose a local vendor over a $6,191.32 savings on the purchase of four 2016 Chevrolet police vehicles. The decision was made Friday morning, Jan. 15, at the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. The three-member board however, didn’t jump at …read more.
CLAYPOOL — Mitchel Collins, 73, Claypool, died 4:50 p.m. Dec. 31, 2015, at Select Specialty Hospital, Fort Wayne. Collins was born Nov. 22, 1942, to Sam and Cloria (Conley) Collins. Mitchel graduated from Sidney High School in 1961. He then joined the Army and served in the Vietnam War. After the Army he worked for …read more.
All precincts are in for the 2015 Municipal and City Primary and the winners chosen. There were a few surprises and history was made in the county. The voter turn out was 11.42 percent county wide. A tie between two candidates in Pierceton, will see the present members of the town council — Ron Hall …read more.
Several area soccer teams and volleyball squads will be in tournament action on Saturday.
Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident; 4:12 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, South Packerton Road, south of East CR 400S, Warsaw. Driver: Eric M. Mackey, 20, South Packerton Road, Claypool. Mackey’s vehicle was pulling a trailer, which came unhooked while he was driving and hit the back of his vehicle. …read more.
WINONA LAKE — Grace College is providing the location for a two-day worskhop/seminar titled Common Focus. The event is being held for county non-profit agencies, organizations and churches with the goal of initiating a cooperative model that will improve the service and support of the citizens they serve.
WARSAW — No one seemed to mind to wait in line to experience the zip line, leave a hand print on a city snow plow, take a ride in an REMC bucket truck, or pick up goodies handed out by the various organizations. The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s annual Family Safety Day was another huge success …read more.
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski has announced the upcoming dates for her Get Regulation Out of the Way tour. She will be traveling in order to hear from farmers, business owners and manufacturers about how federal regulations have impacted their business.
I just read a very interesting blog by my good friend and mentor, Dan Miller of 48days.com. After reading his blog I thought I would share segments of it and my thoughts on them. This is not meant to be directed at just men since I am talking about “wearing a tie.” The same principle …read more.
Zimmer Holdings Inc has won U.S. antitrust approval to buy rival orthopedic products maker Biomet Inc on condition that it divest certain assets, the Federal Trade Commission said today Wednesday, June 24, according to a Reuters report. The assets to be sold include certain knee implants, total elbow implants and bone cement, the agency said. …read more.
Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce recently “popped in” at Metzger Trucking Company, Inc., Silver Lake.
Purchase of three police vehicles, repair of a roof and signing contracts for the Central Lake Park Concert series were matters handled Friday morning during the bi-monthly meeting of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety. Approval was given to purchase a 2015 Caprice and 2015 Tahoe from Lakeside Chevrolet, Warsaw, a total cost …read more.
Contracts with entertainment for the Warsaw Parks Department’s concert series and a step towards a chance to be a part of the state’s Stellar Communities Program were among approvals this morning at the Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety meeting. Contracts were approved with Duke Tumatoe and the Elwood Splinters Band for the July …read more.
By CRYSTAL TUDOR CTB, Inc., Dodgeball Tournament Coordinator CTB, Inc, Milford, is holding their annual Dodgeball Tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 7 as a fundraiser for the United Way of Kosciusko County. In past years, the tournament has been open to employees only but this year we’ve expanded to include friends and family of CTB employees …read more.
By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Associate Director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently received approval from Lilly Endowment Inc. to participate in its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow initiative. The GIFT VI initiative will match every dollar donated to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s “Bring it Home” campaign. Dollars contributed to the Bring …read more.
If the Syracuse Town Council approves a request by town manager Henry DeJulia, the town could star in its own movie next year. DeJulia pitched the concept at Tuesday’s meeting, after receiving a call from the producer of a show called “Communities of Distinction” airing on Fox’s “Discovery America” channel and ABC. The show features …read more.












