Four months into a worldwide pandemic, local officials are urging people to uses masks when out in public and are getting the word out with an online video by Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.

You’ve heard the claims, read the memes and probably even wondered if the conspiracy over pandemic testing is true.

Staff Report INDIANAPOLIS – The rivalry between Attorney General Curtis Hill and Gov. Eric Holcomb expanded on Wednesday, July 22, when Hill announced his opposition to the way Holcomb introduced a new statewide mask mandate. Hours after Holcomb announced the mandate, which begins Monday, Hill released an opinion saying it’s not constitutional. Hill issued an …read more.

Gov. Eric Holcomb on Tuesday signed an executive Order 2 extending the prohibition on evictions, foreclosures, and the disconnection of utility services.

Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today, Wednesday, June 24, announced the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program, which will use $25 million in federal CARES Act funding to help Hoosiers struggling to pay rent due to the impact of COVID-19.

GOSHEN — Elkhart County government and health officials are requesting the state delay Elkhart County moving to Stage 4 by a week. Although novel coronavirus cases are increasing in Elkhart County faster than much of the state, the county’s two hospitals are not inundated with patients. “That’s a good sign,” Elkhart County Commissioner Mike Yoder …read more.

Gov. Eric Holcomb called for a statewide coalition to address racial disparities following a fourth continuous day of demonstrations across the Hoosier state but offered no concrete examples of change.

I’m not sure how Democrats would have handled a similar situation, but from what I saw Thursday night at the GOP dinner in North Webster, conservatives are not big fans of wearing masks. The dinner attracted 130 guests and continued for more than three hours but only about half a dozen or so people were …read more.

The race for the wide-open Kosciusko County Superior Court 3 contest for judge has been an expensive one. In fact, one could argue that this might be the most expensive race for judge in Kosciusko County ever, but that would be next to impossible to confirm. According to individual campaign finance reports, the amount of …read more.

Kosciusko County doesn’t get much more conservative than what was seen on Thursday night. While the city of Warsaw and state of Indiana have pitched in more than $300,000 for an emergency relief fund for small businesses – a program created by Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation – the county itself doesn’t seem that interested …read more.

Red yard signs seem to be the color of choice for at least five local candidates in the upcoming June 2 primary, but two of those are emanating from the same household.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA has extended its freeze of high school athletics until July 1 to match the state’s reopening policy.

So does today feel any different? I imagine many Hoosiers are waking up today feeling like there is now a glimmer of hope with the restoration of some kind of normalcy on the horizon as our city, our country and our world continue to try to climb out of this life-altering pandemic. Gov. Eric Holcomb’s …read more.

By Dan Spalding and Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW – Robin Watters, owner of Rex’s Rendezvous in downtown Warsaw, already had his seats at the bar spaced out for social distancing and was hoping the state would lift restrictions quickly, so he was disappointed with Friday’s decision. Another 11 days, he said. That’s what Gov. Eric …read more.

By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana will begin lifting some restrictions beginning Monday, May 4, except for Marion, Lake and Cass counties, which have been hardest hit by COVID-19. Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Friday, May 1, that Indiana will take a sector-by-sector approach in five stages that will hopefully conclude by July 4. Beginning …read more.

  By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – Local leaders are awaiting word from Gov. Eric Holcomb about lifting some statewide restrictions Friday, May 1, but think he will move cautiously in that direction. Holcomb’s pandemic-induced stay-at-home directive expires Friday and everyone from government leaders to business owners to workers stuck at home are eager to …read more.

News Release INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Tuesday that OptumServe Health Services, powered by Logistics Health, Inc., will open sites across Indiana in the next seven days to begin large-scale testing of Hoosiers. “Launching this partnership with Optum further expands Indiana’s COVID-19 testing capacity,” said Holcomb. “These free tests will be available in locations …read more.

News Release INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today signed an executive order to speed up the review of unemployment insurance claim appeals during the fight against COVID-19.  The executive order 20-23 allows the Department of Workforce Development to hire additional staff to review the appeals.    The executive order also waives paperwork requirements to help …read more.

By Kory Betts InkFreeNews INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb extended his stay-at-home order for the State of Indiana until Friday, May 1. The stay at home order was originally set to expire at 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 20. Holcomb said tweaks to the stay at home may be announced on Monday. The extension is a …read more.

Gov. Eric Holcomb’s new enforcement effort aimed at limiting business operations to those deemed essential during the ongoing pandemic was apparently not a big hit in Syracuse Friday. While representatives of Polywood or the state could not be reached for comment Saturday, two people, including a Kosciusko County Commissioner, confirmed authorities with the state met …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb unveiled the #INthistogether social media campaign during a briefing from the statehouse Wednesday afternoon, April 1. The intent of the campaign drives home the importance of social distancing. The campaign launches ahead of the state’s anticipated surge in positive cases of COVID-19. The campaign features prominent figures in the state …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb on Tuesday signed an executive order and detailed Indiana’s plan for the anticipated spike in COVID-19 cases. “We see a surge coming and we’re calling in the reinforcements, bolstering Indiana’s capacity to provide additional health care services during this emergency,” Holcomb said. “By eliminating licensing barriers and tapping in to …read more.

WARSAW – Mayor Joe Thallemer has declared a public health emergency within Warsaw city limits. The move, following similar moves by President Donald Trump and Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, will allow the city to respond better to the coronavirus outbreak. The executive order is in effect immediately and shall remain in effect until the health …read more.

State Rep. Curt Nisly, who has already alienated Republican colleagues in the General Assembly, probably won’t be buddying up for dinner with Gov. Eric Holcomb any time soon. The Milford-area lawmaker was quick to criticize Holcomb’s mandate Monday requiring bars and restaurants to close in an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Nisly, …read more.

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill realized twice this week how painfully little support he has from his own party. The Republican (and former Elkhart County prosecutor) has seen his first term as Attorney General become marred in a groping scandal that began in the summer of 2018. Hill is accused of inappropriately touching four women …read more.

What a week! Nationally – and locally – we saw a few things in recent days in politics that many would probably just as soon forget. As the nation’s eyes watched the Iowa Caucuses debacle, a reality show version of a State of the Union and an impeachment vote that acquitted President Donald Trump (followed …read more.

Gov. Eric Holcomb will be the keynote speaker in Warsaw when Republicans host their Lincoln Day Dinner on April 16. The location has not been determined yet, according to Kosciusko County GOP Chair Mike Ragan. Holcomb’s visit will come after the end of the General Assembly session and three weeks before Primary Day.  *  *  …read more.

Just a few short years ago, Curtis Hill, the former Elkhart County Prosecutor, was a rising star in Indiana Republican politics, but allegations of a drunken groping incident nearly three years ago appear to have diminished his standing. The race for attorney general appears to be shaping into a wide-open race with challengers from both …read more.

Watching the Indiana House District 18 race initially unfold, I’m guessing this is not how the Republican Party in Kosciusko County would like to see the transfer of power begin for one of the longest-serving local lawmakers in Indiana, State Rep. Dave Wolkins. While there are apparently numerous people in the Warsaw area interested in …read more.

State Rep. Dave Wolkins conceded this week he was wrong when he said Warsaw Community Schools was moving $15 million from salaries to operational costs. The District 18 state lawmaker from Warsaw made the suggestion a week ago in this column and reiterated it in a statement he issued. He was reacting in response to …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has declared the week of Oct. 13 be recognized as Indiana Move Over Week. In 1999, Indiana was the first state in the nation to pass such a law requiring motorists to move to an adjacent traffic lane, or reduce their speed by 10 miles per hour below the …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.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Indiana Governor Mike Pence and Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb will join the Kosciusko County Republicans for their annual Spring Kosciusko Republican Fish Fry. The event is set for 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, 1400 East Smith Street, Warsaw. Also in attendance will be Rafael Cruz, the father of Republican …read more.

By EMILY DUNCAN Public Relations Director, Office of Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb, in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging, announced nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Golden Hoosier Awards. The award, which began in 2008, annually honors Hoosier senior citizens for their lifetime …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Ted McKinney presented 46 families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture. The awards were presented Monday, March 28, at the Statehouse. Among the families honored were the following: Noble County: The Robinson-Miller Family Homestead received …read more.

By ANDY OBER Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business FORT WAYNE — Walmart’s public relations director says the retail giant chose Indiana for its first milk processing plant in North America because of its location and “progressive farmer and dairy community.” Kevin Thompson says Fort Wayne beat out several locations in surrounding states for the facility expected …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Eric Holcomb was sworn in today, March 3, as the 51st lieutenant governor of Indiana in a ceremony in the south atrium of the Indiana Statehouse. Holcomb was sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Mark Massa, and both Holcomb and Gov. Mike Pence offered remarks. Lt. Gov. Holcomb took his oath on …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence announced his intention to nominate Eric J. Holcomb as the 51st lieutenant governor for the state. The announcement was made during a press conference early this afternoon, Feb. 9. Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann will be submitting her resignation in the months to come as she pursues the presidency of Ivy …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Eric Holcomb is dropping out of the race for U.S. Senator. He filed his withdrawal today with the Secretary of State’s office. In a statement released today, Monday, Feb. 8, Holcomb said: “Today I withdrew my name as a candidate for the United States Senate as Janet and I believe we have been called …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Monday, Nov. 9, the campaign of U.S. Senate candidate Eric Holcomb announced that it has secured the minimum threshold of voter petition signatures in each of Indiana’s nine congressional districts to quality for ballot access in the May 2016 primary. The Holcomb campaign is the first to reach this important milestone.

  The campaign season for 2016 has officially started before the 2015 municipal election is complete. That was evident at the annual Kosciusko County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner Wednesday evening. The announcement by U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman to seek Indiana’s U.S. Senate seat in the 2016 election, has resulted in an outpouring of candidate announcements …read more.

Eric Holcomb, a former advisor to Governor Mitch Daniels and U.S. Senator Dan Coats, former Indiana Republican Party chairman and United States Navy veteran, announced today his candidacy for the United States Senate in 2016. Holcomb, who until recently served as Senator Coats’ state chief of staff, was joined during the announcement by his wife, …read more.

Steve Foster, treasurer for the Kosciusko County Republican Party, received the Indiana Republican State Chairman’s Award, the highest honor for the state’s party. The award was presented Thursday evening, at the annual Kosciusko County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner, held in Warsaw. State Chairman Eric Holcomb is presenting the award to one individual from each county …read more.