WARSAW — Commissioners approved a resolution regarding vacation extension and leave bank availability for county employees at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, April 14. County Auditor Michelle Puckett said in the last two weeks there have been issues when processing payroll in trying to keep an eye on how earned comp time is used.  …read more.

WARSAW — At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, March 31, County Attorney Chad Miner presented a prepared resolution amending the county’s closure policy that was recently proposed.  Miner said the resolution would supersede any prior policy structure addressing the closing of county offices that could extend beyond April 6.  “This resolution would kind …read more.

WARSAW  — At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, March 3, Sheriff Kyle Dukes received approval to apply for a DNR grant in the amount of $15,000.  “This grant is used for the sheriff’s office marine patrol — Lake Wawasee, Lake Syracuse and Tippy Lake,” Dukes said. “Right now we currently have 15 officers who …read more.

From left, County Auditor Michelle Puckett and Commissioner Vice-President Bob Conley. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. WARSAW — Suzie Light, chief executive officer of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation; and Stephanie Overbey, associate director at the Foundation, attended the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Feb. 4, to provide an update related to the Giving Indiana Funds …read more.

The following is a recap of all the awards presented Thursday night, Jan. 30, at Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce awards. All photos were provided by the chamber. Business of the Year   Ambassador of the Year   Government Excellence                                 …read more.

WARSAW — After members were sworn in for the new year at the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission meeting, election of officers for 2020 took place. Jan Orban agreed to continue serving as president of the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission; Joni Truex will retain her position as vice president; and Bruce Woodward will remain on as …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 will meet in an executive session at the Kosciusko County Courthouse, at 9:30 a.m. or immediately following the commissioners meeting on Dec. 10 The topic involves personnel issues, according to County Auditor Michelle Puckett.  

WARSAW —  At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Nov. 26, County Surveyor Mike Kissinger requested approval to purchase a vehicle specifically for section corner work.  Kissinger told commissioners the vehicle would be purchased with money from the Section Corner Perpetuation Fund.  “There is currently a balance of about $212,000 in the fund,” Kissinger …read more.

WARSAW — During a four-hour meeting on Monday night, Aug. 19, members of the Kosciusko County Council, as well as key county government personnel, arduously hashed out details of the county’s extensive budget for 2020. The process will take its next step on Thursday, Aug. 22, when council holds a public hearing for not only …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge David Cates spoke before the Kosciusko County Council Thursday night, Aug. 8 and gave the panel an update on one of his most championed programs, the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative or JDAI. The program is designed to give offenders who are minors a chance to avoid jail …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 — 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.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s sheriff received good news on Thursday, March 14, in his mission to bolster a program designed to help jail inmates battle drug addiction. Sheriff Kyle Dukes appeared before the Kosciusko County Council with a grant request for the county’s Jail Chemical Addiction Program. The grant, totaling $163,260.40 would provide much-needed funding …read more.

WARSAW — An employee handbook update and educator’s report were the main topics of discussion during the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District meeting Tuesday, Feb. 19. Education and Outreach Coordinator Suzanne Stokes was present at the meeting to deliver her report on current and upcoming programs. Several February classes were rescheduled for March due …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District’s board members discussed upcoming plans and project updates for the year during its meeting today, Jan. 22. The meeting started with Treasurer Michelle Puckett informing the board that an investment with 1st Source Bank went through. “This is the first time a new bidder has gotten …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — County Auditor Michelle Puckett asked commissioners to approve changes to the Kosciusko County Grant Policy at the Kosciusko commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Nov. 13. If approved, Puckett said the new policy would be effective starting today. “The big change in this is that the departments asking for a grant will have more accountability …read more.

WARSAW — Half a dozen Kosciusko County elected officials are running unopposed in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 6. The officials, all Republican, are Michael W. Reed, circuit court judge; Daniel H. Hampton, prosecuting attorney; Michelle L. Puckett, auditor; Joetta Mitchell, recorder; Kyle P. Dukes, sheriff; and Susan D. Engelberth, assessor. Michael W. Reed Reed was …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Solid Waste Management District meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 21, focused on the results of the free three-month television amnesty program. In July, the last month of the amnesty period, the Kosciusko County Recycling Depot received 950 televisions. On average, that’s approximately 43 televisions a day. In May, 378 televisions were collected …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.

WARSAW — Business at the Kosciusko Solid Waste Management District board meeting Tuesday, July 24, focused on the 2019 budget and the television amnesty program. During the budget discussion, Auditor Michelle Puckett said that in the 2019 budget plan, wages for employees have been adjusted in order to mirror other county boards. The board approved …read more.

WARSAW — A severed business pact between the state of Indiana and a multi-state recycling firm will likely end up costing the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District thousands in rising costs of recycling electronics. Tom Ganser, KCSWMD director told the district’s board of directors Tuesday, March 20, that Advanced Technology Recycling based in Pontiac, …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert told the Kosciusko County Council on Thursday, Feb. 8 that rehabilitation for jail inmates addicted to drugs or alcohol is high on his priority list. During his monthly report to the council, Goshert announced his intentions to seek grants from several sources that could enable the adoption of …read more.