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.

WARSAW — Silver Lake resident Terry Baker was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Feb. 4. Baker was born in Warsaw on Feb. 7, 1950, to Wilbur and Cora Baker.  He enlisted in the army immediately following his graduation from Warsaw High School in 1968. Once Baker received …read more.

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 — The battle over sewers around Tippecanoe has just gotten bigger. Scott Reust, attorney for Friends of Tippy, asked the Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning, Tuesday, Dec. 12, to implement a study to determine the necessity and feasibility of a regional sewer district at Tippecanoe Lake. The commissioners tabled any action until further information …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting was heavily attended this morning, Oct. 17, as residents came to express their opinions regarding the potential rezoning of a residential area near East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. While not specifically stated by the engineer, the land will be used to build a new Dollar General store. The Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine approached the commissioners at today’s commissioner meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 20, to clarify a request he made at the previous meeting for an automated phone system due to non-emergency, after hour phone calls being answered by 911 dispatch. The sheriff clarified that he was referring to non-law enforcement agencies. He asked …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO — James Smith was honored as veteran of the month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting yesterday, Tuesday, Dec. 13. Smith was born and raised in Warsaw. He graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 2000. Smith enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves as a senior in high school. He decided to enlist …read more.

WARSAW — The focus of a brief county commissioners meeting this morning was on Ron Robinson. Wednesday, Nov. 30 will officially be Robinson’s last day as the Kosciusko County Administrator. He has held that position since 1994. Robinson is a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. Prior to working as the county administrator, he was in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The day is near to cast your vote for president, senator, state leadership, local officials and school board officials. The general election for 2016 is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

WARSAW — Robert Bishop with the Child Support division of the Prosecutor’s Office advised the board to accept an application for a prosecutor grant worth $25,000. Bishop first presented the grant at the Oct. 13, Kosciusko County Council meeting. He advised that it is a technical fix to a state computer problem. When special prosecutors …read more.

WARSAW — The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) and Nationwide presented a $500 check, half of the total winnings, to the 2016 Indiana College Scholarship winner at today’s commissioners meeting. David Bottorff with AIC and Jennifer Brown with Nationwide presented Ms. Amy Irwin a $500 check for her son, Jacob Semonis, Warsaw. The scholarship winner …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Commissioners met for a short meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6. The first order of business was presented by County Auditor Michelle Puckett regarding the retirement line item for the fiscal budget for 2017. In the original approved Council budget, there was a reduction in retirement benefits for the Sheriff’s department. After …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — This morning, the County Commissioner’s met and discussed bids for the work release renovation project, bids for justice building repairs, and updates on grants for the Kosciusko County Emergency Management Agency. Chad Miner, county attorney, read bids from three construction companies for the work release construction project. Robinson Construction placed a bid for …read more.

WARSAW —  County commissioners met at 9 a.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 23, and the first order of business was to discuss the county’s sign ordinance. Dan Richard, area planning director, discussed the sign ordinance concerning off-premise real estate and directional real estate signs and the effect of a recent Supreme Court decision that gave a definition …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Candidacy filing began today, Wednesday, Jan. 6, for individuals seeking offices in the 2016 election. The filing deadline ends at noon, Friday, Feb. 5. Individuals seeking county offices along precinct committeemen and state convention delegates will file with the Kosciusko County Clerk’s Office. Filing for state and federal offices will occur with …read more.

WARSAW — The Dec. 22 Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting covered the community collaboration plan, as well as plans to buy new equipment for police cars.

WARSAW — Donald Shively was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Tuesday, Dec. 1, Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting in Warsaw. Rich Maron, veteran’s affairs officer, presented the award.

WARSAW — Major topics during the Nov. 17 Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting included reimbursable grants, three local TIFs and a new speed limit on certain roads. County Highway Superintendent Scott Tilden presented a new ordinance changing the speed limit on CR 300E between CR 1300N and CR 1000N and between CR 900N and CR 750N from 50 to 55 …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting was held at 9 a.m. Oct. 20. During the meeting, the commissioners dealt with a community corrections budget, the recent field fires and two area plans for Kosciusko County. Barry Andrew, director of Community Corrections attended the meeting to propose the application and budget for the 2016 fiscal …read more.

WARSAW — An eventful meeting took place Tuesday, Oct. 6, as the Kosciusko County Commissioners saw the awarding of veteran of the month, handled another road reconstruction project and were presented with a service agreement for off-site storage of permanent court files. Veteran Affairs Officer, Rich Maron, introduced the October veteran of the month, Walter Gerald …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Rezoning land, honoring a communication director and a vacation cleanup all dominated what was a fairly eventful Kosciusko County commissioner’s meeting.

WARSAW — Teddy Allen Carr was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Sept. 8 County Commissioner’s meeting in Warsaw. Rich Maron was there to present the award to the navy veteran.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Commissioner’s Meeting scheduled for Sept. 8 involved the Veteran of the Month, court remodeling, and plans for new road closures.

Lewis Eugene Collier of Warsaw was just announced Veteran of the Month at today’s Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting. County Veterans Affair Officer Rich Maron was there to present the award.

[weaver_youtube JnBx__Qj3r4 rel=0] Huntington county commissioners will launch an investigation into what caused a 600 pound piece of limestone to fall from the west end of the courthouse on Jefferson Street early Sunday morning. According to police reports, delivery drivers for the Herald Press were nearby and heard a loud crashing noise, causing them to call …read more.

County commissioners approved a resolution at their Tuesday meeting to assist the state’s veterans affairs. Specifically, the resolution supports those who have traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. There are 5,200 veterans in Kosciusko County, many who suffer from brain injuries and frequent suicides. Commissioner Bob Conley read the resolution. The state spends $36,000 …read more.

Jeremy Young wants to have two tracts of ground totaling slightly more than 30 acres rezoned from agricultural to commercial. After the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission today in Warsaw, he is one step closer to his objective. The property is located along the west side of SR 13, south of …read more.

Repairs are needed for the water utility system of the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District and it will take nearly $2 million to pay for the improvements. During this morning’s county commissioners meeting, a water utility preliminary engineering study report was presented by Brian Houghton and Jeff Hersha of Jones and Henry Engineers. Houghton noted the …read more.