By far the most interesting local race this spring is for the Superior Court 3 judge in Kosciusko County where four Republican candidates – Robert Bishop, Lindsey Grossnickle, Karin McGrath and Chad Miner – are vying to fill the seat of retiring judge Joe Sutton. Unlike other typical races, judicial contests are a little different …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.

While the upcoming Warsaw City Council election (there are four with contested races) will be the main attraction at the ballot box for many on Nov. 5, lots of people at Wednesday’s GOP fish fry in Warsaw already seem focused on contests in 2020. The following are a few enticing tidbits to consider: Karin McGrath …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kimbert Crafton’s request to reduce an appeal bond of $50,000 was denied Dec. 28, by Kosciusko Superior Court 3 Judge Joe Sutton. The bond was initially requested, per state statute, following a request by Crafton’s attorney, Donald R. Shuler, Goshen, after an appeal of Crafton’s conviction was filed with the Indiana Court …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a four-part series on the Kosciusko County Courts.) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Indiana Office of Court Services provides a report each year on actions of trial courts throughout the state. This report has shown a need for more judicial officers in Kosciusko County. This need was brought before the …read more.

Kimbert Alvin Gregory Crafton WARSAW — “Give me probation, that’s better than work release,” Kimbert Alvin Gregory Crafton, 32, 609 W. Boston St., Syracuse, stated to Kosciusko Superior Court III Judge Joe Sutton, following his sentencing Wednesday morning, Oct. 18. Sutton had just sentenced Crafton to 5 ½ years in the county jail and six …read more.

WARSAW — Efforts to preserve the history of judicial service can be seen in many courthouses. Portraits of judges with plaques noting the years served on the bench can be found hanging on the walls near the courts. Such efforts have begun in Kosciusko County. Portraits of four individuals who have served as judges in …read more.

The Kosciusko County Bar Association and Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce are presenting a Judicial Candidates Forum. That event will offer all candidates seeking judicial seats an opportunity to tell the public about their qualifications and experiences. The Judicial Candidates Forum will be held in Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw from 7 p.m. to …read more.

A total of six candidates — all Republicans — are seeking two Kosciusko County Superior Court judge seats in the May 6 primary election. David Cates, Stephen Harris and Chad Miner are seeking the Superior Court 1 seat currently held by the retiring judge, Duane Huffer. Torrey Bauer, Mark Caruso and Tyler Haines are seeking …read more.

Republicans, and one Democrat, have begun filing their candidacy for various county office seats since the start of filing Jan. 8. As of Monday the list of candidates included: Judge, Kosciusko Superior Court 1 — David C. Cates and Stephen P. Harris Judge, Kosciusko Superior Court 3 — Joe V. Sutton (incumbent) Prosecuting Attorney, 54th …read more.

Joe V. Sutton is seeking a fourth term as judge of the Kosciusko Superior Court III in the May Republican primary election. Sutton currently has 17 years of judicial experience on a high volume court docket including felony crimes, protection orders, divorce, small claims and other civil litigation. Sutton is a graduate of the Indiana …read more.

Making the public aware of the problems of domestic violence that are becoming commonplace in society, a panel of experts who work in the field addressed the public Monday evening. With October noted as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office along with The Beaman Home, Ivy Tech Community College and the Northern …read more.

A panel of local officials who work in the criminal justice field, with domestic violence violence victims, and those who seek justice for victims will lead a discussion on domestic violence awareness that is open to the public. With October noted as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office along with The Beaman …read more.