WARSAW — The first votes from today’s primary began the tabulation after Wayne 1 was the first to deliver votes to the Justice Building. Precinct officials arrived at 6:35 p.m. and 15 minutes later the remainder of Wayne Precincts arrived. Results thus far, including early voting, are: Republican Ballot Warsaw Mayor Ron Shoemaker — 153 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — This year’s May primary focuses on town/city elections in Warsaw, Nappanee, Syracuse and Winona Lake. Registered voters residing within the boundaries of these towns and cities will have candidates running for office on both the Republican and Democrat ballots. However, the contested races are within the Republican party. Warsaw Contested Races Warsaw …read more.

SOUTH BEND — On Thursday, Jan. 5, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg officially entered the race to become the next national chairman of the Democratic Party.

HAMMOND — Lake County Sheriff John Buncich and Portage Mayor James Snyder were indicted today on public corruption charges.

Ted Denton is Rochester’s new mayor, its chief executive, its municipal head honcho. But you can call him “Ted.” In fact, he insists on it. “It’s just Ted, not Mr. Mayor,” said the 64-year old Rochester native. “Nothing has changed except that I have a new assignment.” Elected in November to his first term at …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.

BATESVILLE — The mayor of Batesville, IN, has been arrested for patronizing a prostitute. According to Indiana State Police, Richard Fledderman paid for sex with Randy Wigle-Stevens of Indianapolis in June. Wigle-Stevens has also been arrested, he is charged with prostitution and failing to disclose his HIV status to Fledderman. ISP officials stated that Wigle-Stevens …read more.

By JOE THALLEMER Mayor of Warsaw On behalf of our citizens, businesses, employers, and industry partners, it has been both a privilege and a blessing to lead our community as your mayor. It has also been an honor to lead a very dedicated staff of city employees. The past three years I have worked within …read more.

Michelle Bormet has served the mayor for the city of Warsaw for nearly 23 years. She has served three mayors in that time, has become an accomplished author and maintained an active role in the community in general. On Friday, Aug. 29, an open house/retirement party is being held for Bormet from 1 p.m. to …read more.

At the meeting of the Warsaw Park Board on May 20, Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer stopped by to get input on a revitalization project in the downtown area. “We’re just exploring right now what kind of development might work on Buffalo Street,” said Thallemer, referring to a project that would link the downtown area with …read more.

Elkhart Mayor Dick Moore said after yesterday’s announcement of New York-based Drew Industries Inc. expanding to norther Indiana, it is clear the RV industry is continuing to rebound. However, he said the community must focus on green and high-tech jobs to fully recover from the recession. A high-tech industrial park is in the city’s future, …read more.