I hope this letter finds you and your family save and healthy. The historic times we’re living shut down the Hoosier State Press Association for a bit, which delayed my writing of thank you letters to legislators.

There are two things I will never understand:

Craig Snow entered the primary late, had virtually no name recognition and was hampered – like every other candidate — by the pandemic.

A state legislative leader said Thursday he believes significant spending cuts might be needed to address Indiana’s financial stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Lasca Randels InkFreeNews WARSAW — A good portion of the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, April 28, involved discussion about the eventual reopening of county offices. On March 31, a motion was approved to extend the county offices’ closure for two weeks, provided that it was not greater than Gov. Eric Holcomb’s extension, and …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.

Numerous people who watched the Warsaw mayoral race last year wondered out loud about the close connection between  Republican challenger Ron Shoemaker and the Kosciusko County Fair Board since some fair board members seemed to be supporting Shoemaker and adamantly against incumbent Mayor Joe Thallemer. The fair board scheduled two events at the Shrine Building …read more.

WARSAW – Education issues were front and center Friday at the legislative “Third House” in Warsaw as two Republican state lawmakers defended the state’s efforts to provide more support for teachers. State lawmakers are more than halfway done with this year’s short legislative session. Attempts to consider legislation to boost teacher pay this year died …read more.

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is now facing the potential for a 60-day suspension following a recommendation Friday in the continuing fallout from the groping allegations against the first-term state official. Hill, the former Elkhart County Prosecutor, was accused of groping women at a party in Indianapolis in March of 2018. While a special prosecutor …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) welcomed seven students to the Indiana Statehouse as Senate pages in January. The following students served as pages: Anna and Ella Denham, Warsaw, home-schooled; Ryan Gadziola, Plymouth, St. Michael Catholic School; Katherine Josellis, Warsaw, Warsaw Community High School; Jacob Kissling, Warsaw, Warsaw Community High School; and Sutton and …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Republican State Senator Ryan Mishler announced his filing to seek another term in the Indiana State Senate Representing District 9. The district is composed of portions of Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall, and St. Joseph counties, said a news release from Mishler’s office. First elected to the State Senate in 2004, Mishler serves as chairman …read more.

Three Indiana State Senators whose districts include parts of Kosciusko County voted last week to support legislation that opens the door for consumers to be charged much higher interest rates when seeking payday loans. Republican Sens. Blake Doriot, Randy Head and Ryan Mishler supported Senate Bill 613, which would allow payday and subprime lenders to charge interest …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Community Foundation CEO Suzie Light was honored with Indiana’s highest distinction, the Sagamore of the Wabash, during the KCCF annual celebration held today, Nov. 14. The award was presented by Indiana Senator Ryan Mishler on behalf of Governor Eric Holcomb. This year marked Light’s 25th anniversary with the foundation and the 50th …read more.