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.

WARSAW — Jon Garber was chosen as the Kosciusko County Council president for 2020 at the council meeting Thursday, Jan. 9.  Ernie Wiggins, although not in attendance, was voted to serve as the vice president. County Attorney Chad Miner and Ken Jones, president and chief executive officer with Jones Petrie Rafinski, Elkhart, told council members …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council could not reach a consensus on what the county’s annual wheel tax will look like and agreed to reconvene at 7 p.m. July 23, to give it another go. The road strip that punctured the panel’s progress involved trailers, particularly those with a carrying capacity of more than 7,000 …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council will soon have a new face in its ranks following the  mid-term elections held nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Republican Michael Long ran unopposed in District 2 for the seat being vacated by Tom Anglin. He joins Republican incumbent Doug Heinisch from District 1 as two candidates running without …read more.

WARSAW — The sitting Kosciusko County Council members who are up for re-election are both seeking new terms, but will face challengers in the November election if they hope to serve new terms. Republicans Ernie Wiggins of District 3 and Jon Garber of District 4 will be challenged on Nov. 6 by Democrats Gary L. …read more.

WARSAW — Former Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins and fellow Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation Board Member Dan Robinson were sworn in Wednesday, Feb. 7, to the Warsaw Economic Development Commission in the Warsaw City Council Chambers. The two men were sworn into office by Warsaw City Attorney Mike Valentine. Wiggins and Robinson will join commissioner Tom …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana awarded the Charles D. Smith Award to Ernie Wiggins during the 4th Annual BIG Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Winona Heritage Room.  Established in 2015 and named in honor of its inaugural recipient, this special accolade recognizes an individual or individuals who demonstrate passionate …read more.

[weaver_youtube oz6GXujzmGg rel=0]   WARSAW — Ernie Wiggins, Warsaw, was elected Tuesday evening, Aug. 30, at the Republican caucus of Kosciusko County Third District County Council Precinct Committeemen. There were 13 of the 19 eligible precinct committeemen present to cast ballots. He was opposed for the position by Joshua Finch, Warsaw. Kosciusko County Republican Chairman …read more.

WARSAW — Previous mayor of Warsaw, Ernie Wiggins, has applied to fill the vacant seat in the District 3 Kosciusko County Council seat. Wiggins acknowledges Brad Tandy’s recent resignation from the Council, leaving an open spot for Wiggins to fill, will be leaving the Council with, “A little bit of a void,” said Wiggins. However, Wiggins …read more.

Yesterday evening the Warsaw Common Council met for its regular monthly meeting to discuss numerous topics including the establishment of the Warsaw Redevelopment Authority, approval of additional land appropriation for the Warsaw Municipal Airport and several vacation requests. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer explained ordinance 2015-04-01 would establish a redevelopment authority with the purpose of financing, …read more.