By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary A mock interview event for Grace College juniors and seniors was hosted earlier this week by Grace’s Center for Career Connections. Employers from all across Kosciusko County gathered on Tuesday, March 31, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center to give over 75 students the opportunity to …read more.

Pictured from left, front row: Tammy Stackhouse, Magical Meadows, Tina Rice, Lizzie Rice, John Warren, Old National Bank, and Sandra Parra, Old National Bank; back row: Carl Adams, Adam Reed, John Rhodes, Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, Wendell Bontrager, Old National Bank, and Molly Hickle, Old National Bank.   Late last year, Old National Bank hosted …read more.

Emails containing important documents or communications being bounced back to the sender, or disappearing all together, as well as no administrative control over email accounts, were just a few of the issues Staci Young, assistant to the major, presented to the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety Friday morning. Those issues prompted a search …read more.

Have you traveled down East Market Street in Warsaw during the past week? You couldn’t help but notice things look a little different. City officials have been hearing a lot of comments in objection to trees, which have been cut down between Argonne Road and Sherman Street. These objections are being heard not from the …read more.

Bottlenecked traffic at Parker and Lake City Highway was voiced by resident Mike Ragan during Tuesday evenings Warsaw Common Council meeting. Ragan stated the bottleneck occurs several times a day with traffic backed up to Center Street and on Husky Trail. He asked if timing on the lights be extended. “With all that is going …read more.

Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Protection Territory advisory board members took the oath of office Monday in the board’s first meeting of the year. Sworn in for another year’s term were Sheila Burner,  Joseph Streeter and Diane Quance. Gordon Nash was absent and will be sworn in at the February meeting. Shirley Fetrow was also appointed recording …read more.

“It is important to me to have individuals serve who are willing and dedicated,” stated Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer after swearing in the six members of the City of Warsaw Redevelopment Commission. “All of you are returning and have the best interest of the city (in mind). You have made tremendous progress.” Thallemer swore in …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.

Gordon L. Allen III is the newest officer with the Warsaw Police Department. Allen was sworn in during today’s Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety meeting.

[weaver_youtube rPpCF1a7_Yo rel=0] A special tasting was held today of the final four burgers featured in the Kosciusko County Burger Wars. Five community judges were asked to sample the final four to choose their favorites from two burger brackets. The B-Mac Burger, from B-Mac’s on Buffalo in Warsaw, was named the victor against The Hoe Burger, from …read more.

One year ago, the Warsaw Police Department’s request to the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety to apply for grant funds to purchase new bulletproof vests was approved. On Wednesday, WPD Lt. Kip Shuter announced the grant money had finally been awarded. The Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded $3,246.59 to the department. Per the …read more.

“Dirt work” will soon begin on the site of what will be Warsaw Fire Station No. 3, located on CR 200 South, just west of Warsaw Community Church. (Photo by Alyssa Richardson) An $11,200 contract for engineering services was approved this morning, paving the way for Warsaw Fire Station No. 3 to become a reality. …read more.

Lacy Francis, Jr. Mayor Joe Thallemer and the Warsaw Police Department this morning have released information noting formal charges of theft, corruption and providing false information to a government entity will be filed against former street superintendent Lacy Francis Jr. Francis was arrested on eight felonies early this morning. In a press release, Thallemer stated …read more.

Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar called the Indiana General Assembly’s action to reduce the business personal property tax “a positive move” for the state, but for communities like Warsaw, it is those taxes that largely support public services and schools. The package approved by lawmakers allows for a 4.9 percent reduction …read more.

The first of what will be several public meetings focusing on the city of Warsaw’s comprehensive plan was held in city council chambers Wednesday. Common council members, the Warsaw Planning Commission, city planners and the mayor sat down in a work session to begin fine-tuning the 74-page draft. Referred to as the “road map for …read more.

[weaver_youtube ncZt1TUoaqQ rel=0] Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory had a reason to celebrate today as the newest recruit was sworn in by mayor Joe Thallemer. Drew Shilling, accompanied by his fellow firefighters and his wife, attended the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety this morning and took the official oath of the Warsaw Fire Department. …read more.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer gave his annual State of the City Address last night noting “revenue sources” may be the biggest challenge the city faces amid a sluggish economy and proposed legislation to eliminate property tax. Recapping 2013, the mayor outlined the city’s six strategic goals he described as “somewhat of a blueprint to our …read more.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer will give his annual “State of the City” report at tonight’s regular meeting of the Warsaw Common Council. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the council room in city hall, located at the corner of Buffalo and Center streets in downtown Warsaw. Meetings are open to the public. Also on …read more.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer plans to give his annual “State of the City” report at the next regular meeting of the Warsaw Common Council. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18. This is a day later than the normal meeting date and has been moved due to the closing of city …read more.

By Joe Thallemer Warsaw Mayor Yesterday afternoon, I was included in a group of seven mayors who were called to the office of Governor Mike Pence. The purpose of the visit was for him to announce his being “open” to state replacement revenue to offset the impact of Senate Bill 1. That bill would eliminate …read more.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer is asking all residents and motorists to be extremely careful as city street employees continue to dig out from this week’s snowstorm. Snow piles can obscure sightlines, especially at intersections. Roads are very slippery because of the extreme cold and dense packed snow. The city is experiencing a shortage of salt …read more.

Blast after blast of winter weather has had a serious affect on the city of Warsaw’s salt supply, which is in real danger of running out. Because of that, Mayor Joe Thallemer is urging motorists to use extra caution in town. Thallemer says the city has enough salt to last “maybe a couple days,” but …read more.

Warsaw city offices and Syracuse town offices are closed today, with only emergency and essential employees on duty. Both Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer and Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia say street department workers are tending to plowing and that is the top priority of the day. Trash routes are a secondary concern and will be …read more.

As Gov. Mike Pence puts it, his proposal to eliminate the business personal property tax is to “improve economic opportunities for Hoosiers.” But as Warsaw city leaders see it, it would mean higher taxes for homeowners and workers already hit hard by rising cost of living expenses. If lawmakers move forward with the governor’s plan …read more.

At 3:30 p.m. Monday, Warsaw Street Department Superintendent Lacy Francis resigned his position after 22 years. The resignation followed an investigation that unveiled approximately $150,000 in billing irregularities. According to Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, the city received a tip back in December that a contractor had been billing the city for repairs to aging storm …read more.

Wendy Kimpel of Warsaw provided us with a photo of city employees working diligently in the subzero temperatures. In a recent Warsaw Common Council meeting, kudos to the employees was also given by Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer and councilwoman Diane Quance who publicly recognized their hard work during the recent snowfalls and arctic temperatures.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer is headed to Indianapolis today with mayors from around the state to discuss a plan by Gov. Mike Pence to phase out the personal property tax on businesses. Pence said the plan is a key part of his agenda this legislative session, but Thallemer told the Warsaw Common Council Monday night, “It …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners voted this morning to give $10,000 to a high-speed rail service study. High-speed rail service is being proposed and the passenger service would travel through Warsaw. (See related) The county needs to raise $67,000 for their portion of the study and the state must raise more than half a million. The tier-one …read more.

An apartment fire last week in Warsaw not only displaced five families, it revealed a billing error that will ultimately cost the building’s owner more than $6,000. It was because of the Nov. 29 fire at 423 E. Arthur St. that the Warsaw Wastewater billing office learned that the building had 5 apartments, but was …read more.

In keeping with efforts to promote the city’s growing system of bicycle paths and making the downtown area more user friendly, the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety today agreed to a $35,000 expense to have gateway and wayfinding signs erected throughout the city. Assistant city planner Tim Dombrosky presented to the B.O.W. this …read more.

More than 1.8 billion people lack decent shelter, this touches every corner of the globe including Kosciusko County. Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County was pleased to host Kendal Stewart, International Donor Relations coordinator, and Patricia de Arcia, volunteer coordinator, from Habitat para la Humanidad El Salvador earlier this week for an informational lunch at …read more.

[weaver_youtube cA6k2Ogf1KA rel=0] Students, faculty and guests from near and far gathered Friday for the inauguration of Grace College’s sixth president, Dr. William J. Katip. The inauguration is the first for Grace in nearly 10-years, with the last presidential inauguration being held in 1994 when former president Dr. Ronald E. Manahan assumed the role. The inauguration …read more.

Don’t expect to see the garland and Christmas decorations hanging from the traffic lights in downtown Warsaw anymore. Mayor Joe Thallemer explained that the weight of the decorations, coupled by sometimes high winds, have put “a tremendous force on the poles” which has resulted in bowing and, in some cases, even cracking at the base …read more.

The city plans to collect all past due fees for two apartment complexes that were not charged for wastewater services. The total owed to the city is more than $30,000. Mary Lou Plummer of the Warsaw Wastewater office, came before the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety this morning to explain the situations. Eastgate …read more.

A study completed in 2002 led to this artist’s rendition of what Buffalo Street in downtown Warsaw could look like in the future. In 2002, under the rule of then Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins, a committee of 10 business men and women worked with economic enhancement consultants HyettPalma to create an action plan for downtown …read more.

[weaver_youtube l_4IWwMg2_I rel=0] Magical Meadows, a therapeutic horseback riding center for children and adults with special needs, held a ribbon cutting ceremony as well as a Business After Hours open house Wednesday at its new location at 3386 E. 525 N., Warsaw. The event featured tours of the new activity center and indoor riding arena, rider …read more.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer answers questions from StaceyPageOnline.com readers. Have a question? Email is to [email protected] and the mayor will answer them in this monthly column: Q: Although the comprehensive plan is still being completed, what types of things have thus far been showing up as a “common denominator” among the groups that are contributing …read more.

The public presentation on passenger train service for Warsaw that was scheduled for Sept. 10, has been cancelled. The meeting was to be held at the Kosciusko County Democrat Headquarters with Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer as the guest speaker. However, instead of Thallemer being the lone speaker, the Northeast Indiana Passenger Rail Association will be …read more.

Imagine high speed passenger rail service between Columbus, Ohio and Chicago and the opportunities for our community and local economy. Growing our businesses, taking that getaway trip or visiting family, high speed rail service does this efficiently by maximizing infrastructure investment. The public is invited to learn more about the possibility of high speed passenger …read more.

Two new police cars for the Warsaw Police Department will be coming from a Fort Wayne dealer after a vote by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety taken today. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer first voted in today’s meeting against purchasing a new mower for the Warsaw Parks Department because the bid was not …read more.

The cost to move the downtown tornado siren from the old city hall building to Warsaw Fire Station 1 was given the nod of approval by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety today, but not after a good discussion, and the decision is not final. After the city moved its headquarters to the …read more.

Safety upgrades have been approved for three railroad crossings in Warsaw and the Indiana Department of Transportation and Norfolk-Southern are footing the bill. Just under $1 million have been appropriated for the improvements, which will include the addition of crossing gates at the Market Street, Winona Avenue and Pope Street crossings. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer …read more.

Warsaw’s parking rules are changing as outlined in this map. The only change to the original plan is noted in red. Tower Bank has requested the angled parking north of the building be left at 2-hour parking to accommodate its customers. During Monday night’s meeting of the Warsaw Common Council, an amendment discussed during the …read more.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer has agreed to answer questions from readers of StaceyPageOnline.com. To have the mayor answer your question, email them to [email protected]. Here are most recent questions we received, and Mayor Thallemer’s responses: Q: OrthoWorx and the city have recently signed an agreement that will allow OrthoWorx to utilize the third floor of …read more.

On July 1 the Warsaw Common Council will hear proposed resolutions to downtown parking problems that have plagued the city for years. Today, the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission approved a proposal that would establish fewer 2-hour parking spaces and establish designated parking spaces for downtown residents. (See larger map) “After many months of deliberations, data …read more.

Although a discussion on dilapidated properties was not on Warsaw Common Council’s agenda, the matter of a property on Ranch Road was addressed during Monday night’s meeting. City resident Michael Alspaugh attended the meeting to inquire about one specific property at 1405 Ranch Rd. “Do we have a criteria for when a property becomes dilapidated …read more.

With the final approval of the Warsaw Board of Works and Public Safety this morning, OrthoWorx will soon be occupying the third floor of the new city hall building. (See story) The B.O.W., consisting of Mayor Joe Thallemer and Warsaw Common Councilmen Charlie Smith and Jeff Grose, unanimously approved the agreement between OrthoWorx and the …read more.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Rozella Ford Golf Course, which is celebrating its re-opening under new management at 1700 Rozella Rd., Warsaw. The all new Rozella Ford Golf Club and Lounge opened Friday with its full menu. The new lounge décor includes bright colors, friendly service and food prepared by a chef and …read more.

The last time Warsaw completed a comprehensive plan that would help guide city leaders to future development was in 1998. Calling it “the bible” of the city’s future, the Warsaw Plan Commission discussed updating the plan. City planner Jeremy Skinner presented to the WPC Monday night a lengthy proposal on what the comprehensive plan will …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgwzquwkkM4]   Diane Jones and her young son, Keatrine, were on hand this afternoon for a groundbreaking ceremony for the inaugural Women Build of Kosciusko County. The home is being built by Habitat for Humanity and will largely consist of women volunteers. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at 549 E. Market St., Warsaw. The …read more.

In today’s Warsaw Traffic Commission meeting, the topic of possibly banning on-street parking for most of Market Street topped the discussion, but only one member of the public was in attendance to voice a concern. Diane Wulliman said, that while off-street parking is not an issue for her, it is for others who reside on …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki7p8ocBUWs]   The regular monthly meeting of the Warsaw Common Council began Monday with the recognition of two long-time volunteers of the Warsaw Community Development Corporation. Mark Dobson, executive director of the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce, presented plaques to Jean Ann Dennie and Stephanie Salyer for their years of volunteerism and dedication to …read more.

Residents and motorists on the north side of Warsaw are becoming frustrated with what they perceive to be unnecessary stops by trains that block the crossing for hours. Norfolk-Southern Railroad owns the north-south tracks through Warsaw. On Friday, Stacey Page Online received an email from a resident near Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park on Levi …read more.

Passenger rail service could be coming to Warsaw as soon as 2018. That is according to Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mark Dobson. Dobson was asked by Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer to give the Warsaw Common Council an update Monday night on a conference Dobson attended. The workshop was hosted by Northeast Indiana …read more.

True to their word, the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety agreed to issue local resident Alisha Clayson a permit for her seasonal shaved ice business. Clayson has been asking the city for over a month to review its itinerant merchant fees to make it more feasible for local residents to do business within …read more.

Despite a perpetual drought that has left most of Indiana and other parts of the country in record dry conditions, Indiana American Water Operation Superintendent Chris Harrison says Warsaw’s water supply is still operating below capacity. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer invited Harrison to attend Monday night’s regular meeting of the Warsaw City Council  and provide …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugrLoWbVYyo] Warsaw Police Officer Trenton Shively was sworn in today as the newest member of the police force. The event took place during the Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety meeting. Shively served as an officer with the Plymouth Police Department for four years prior to coming to Warsaw one year ago. Today’s …read more.

An event to raise funds for Combined Community Services is getting some support by local celebrity chefs. The Blue Jeans & BBQ Gala is planned for Saturday, June 23. Celebrity chefs Dane Miller of Biomet, John Tucker of Maple Leaf Farms, Scott Woods of Noa Noa and Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer will be barbecuing the …read more.