Kosciusko County has assured that residents who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom are honored with their names on the War Memorial at the corner of Center and Lake Streets at the courthouse. 

Community Corrections Executive Director Barry Andrew came before the commissioners with a vehicle purchase request at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, July 21.

Rebecca Phend of South Whitley was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, July 7.

Major purchases by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office this year include two new K-9 units, firearms and ammunition.

Larry Hollar Sr. of Warsaw was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, June 23.

Terry Burnworth, owner of Pyramid Consulting Services out of Indianapolis, asked for the approval of Kosciusko County Commissioners to send out requests for proposals for a radio vendor as the county moves forward with the public safety broadband system project.

Garry Ringler, Syracuse, was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting June 9. 

By Lasca Randels InkFreeNews WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Corrections Executive Director Barry Andrew received permission to apply for two grants at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, May 12. Barry Andrew Commissioners gave approval for Andrew to apply for the 2021 Community Corrections grant, which averages $360,000 each year, and the 2021 Drug Court …read more.

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.

WARSAW — Commissioners approved a resolution regarding vacation extension and leave bank availability for county employees at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, April 14. County Auditor Michelle Puckett said in the last two weeks there have been issues when processing payroll in trying to keep an eye on how earned comp time is used.  …read more.

WARSAW — At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, March 31, County Attorney Chad Miner presented a prepared resolution amending the county’s closure policy that was recently proposed.  Miner said the resolution would supersede any prior policy structure addressing the closing of county offices that could extend beyond April 6.  “This resolution would kind …read more.

Ken Locke speaks as 107.3 WRSW Operations Manager Kris Lake facilitates the special broadcast on March 22. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Betts. WARSAW — Ken Locke, director of the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association led a time of prayer on local radio Sunday, March 22 in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Locke who also serves as …read more.

WARSAW – A Day of Prayer for the coronavirus pandemic is being organized in Kosciusko County. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting business and activities in Kosciusko County and around the World, the Kosciusko County Commissioners are encouraging everyone to pray Sunday, March 22, in a Countywide Day of Prayer.   The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association will …read more.

WARSAW – A Day of Prayer for the coronavirus pandemic is being organized in Kosciusko County. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting business and activities in Kosciusko County and around the World, the Kosciusko County Commissioners are encouraging everyone to pray this Sunday, March 22, in a Countywide Day of Prayer.   The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association …read more.

WARSAW —  Kosciusko County Treasurer Rhonda Helser told the county commissioners Tuesday that nearly $23,000 was collected last year from past-due taxes through a state program that allows counties to collect late taxes through garnishment of tax refunds. Helser provided the update after asking commissioners to approve two documents — the board of finance organization …read more.

WARSAW —  If Barry Andrew wants to be the new director of Community Corrections, it appears to be his choice. Kosciusko County commissioners approved Barry Andrew as executive director of Community Corrections at the commissioners meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14, providing Andrew accepts the position. The Community Corrections Advisory Board formally on Monday offered Andrew the …read more.

WARSAW – Cary Groninger is ready to launch his first campaign. The 52-year-old Kosciusko County Commissioner, who was appointed by a Republican caucus to replace Ron Truex in 2017, announced plans this week to seek election to his first full term. His appointment was the first foray into county government.  While there is a big …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Commissioners approved the following board appointments and department head appointments for 2020 at the Kosciusko County Commissioner meeting held Tuesday, Dec. 10.  Board Appointments: Alcohol Beverage Commission — Alan Alderfer Area Plan Board — Kevin McSherry Area Plan Board (Comm. member) — Bob Conley Board of Zoning Appeals — Charlie Haffner and Lee …read more.

WARSAW — Lawrence Bernard Gross, Pierceton, was honored as the Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10.  Gross was born Aug. 19, 1923, in Pierceton, to Earl and Katie. He was the fourth of seven children, which included six boys and one girl. Five of the boys went on the …read more.

  WARSAW — County Prosecutor Dan Hampton received permission from county commissioners to apply for a grant for the purpose of creating a child advocacy center. At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 29, Hampton told commissioners the grant is through the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Child advocacy centers have been around for …read more.

SYRACUSE — More than 30 people attended the dedication of the state’s 11th Safe Haven Baby Box Friday, Aug. 9, with a ceremony at Turkey Creek Fire Station 2, located at 8138 E. McClintic Road south of Syracuse. The station was chosen for its “significant level of anonymity for surrenders,” according to a Safe Haven …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Council and Commissioners will jointly meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 9 at the Kosciusko County Courthouse, third floor in the old courtroom, 100 W. Center St., Warsaw. The meeting will focus on the discussion of department heads and 2020 budget requests. The meeting is open to …read more.

WARSAW — The topic of commercial solar energy system farms continued this month at the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission meeting held Wednesday, May 1.  Kosciusko County commissioners previously approved a 90-day moratorium on solar energy farms after the issue was raised at a commissioners meeting in February. The moratorium is in effect until June …read more.

WARSAW — Both legislative branches of Kosciusko County government sent a message to the planners for a new sewer district Thursday night, Nov. 8 — “Get your ducks in a row, then come back and see us.” In a joint meeting of the Kosciusko County Council and the Kosciusko County Commissioners, representatives from both panels …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Matt Sandy, assistant planning director for the county, presented two ordinance amendments at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 16. Sandy informed commissioners that the updated ordinance amendments relate to wind farms and solar power. During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission earlier this month, the APC …read more.

WARSAW — John Henry “Jack” Anglin, Clunette, was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, July 24.  Anglin was born on North Lake Street in Warsaw on Nov. 21, 1921, the youngest of eight boys and one girl born to Washington and Grace Anglin of the Millwood area, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Richard Allen Irwin, Etna Green, was honored as the June veteran of the month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, June 26. After Veteran Affairs Officer Rich Maron read Irwin’s bio, Maron and the commissioners presented Irwin with a plaque.  Irwin was born May 10, 1948, to Dale and Arlene Irwin in Warsaw. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A move to establish a regional sewer district for the Tippecanoe Lake area took a step forward at today’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, March 6. Chad Miner, county attorney, received permission to have Marsha McSherry, county administrator, prepare a resolution for additional appropriations not to exceed $145,000 to get the ball …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Attorney Chad Miner presented his recommendation regarding the sanitary sewer issue at Lake Tippecanoe during the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held this morning, Feb. 20. Miner recommended setting up an initial meeting to establish a regional sewer district in the Lake Tippecanoe area. The meeting would include attorneys, financial advisors, representatives from the county …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Compromise. That is the suggestion of the Kosciusko County Commissioners to persons involved with the Friends of Tippy Lake and the Tippecanoe Lake Sewer Initiative. The commissioners heard from both sides of a controversial sewer issue at Tippecanoe Lake at its meeting today, Jan. 9. This matter took up the majority of …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the 10th in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — The possibility of two entities attempting to have sewers installed around Tippecanoe Lakes may be known Tuesday morning following the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. The commissioners tabled a tabled decision last Tuesday, Dec. 12, on …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the eighth in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — This is not the first time attempts have been made to get a sewer around Tippy Lake. According to Jon Tyler, a member of Tippecanoe Lake Sewer Initiative, this is the first time a conservancy …read more.

WARSAW — Earl Leroy Evans, 92, Warsaw, was honored as the October veteran of the month at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 3. Evans was born in Warsaw. He grew up with his nine siblings on their family farm, four and a half miles southeast of Warsaw. Evans attended school in Claypool. In …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — On Friday, July 21, the Lakeland Regional Sewer District reached a symbolic milestone with a ribbon cutting at its completed wastewater treatment facility, 5002 E. 100 N., south of the Barbee Lake chain it serves. The ceremony marked the culmination of a nine year process to construct a sewer system providing service …read more.

WARSAW — During a meeting of the Kosciusko County Commissioners on Tuesday, April 18, Kosciusko Area Bus Service General Manager Robert Cunningham voiced concerns over the company’s struggle with a driver shortage. Cunningham stated KABS has continued to grow despite struggling with a driver shortage. Cunningham stated they are already short three drivers and soon …read more.

WARSAW — A brewery and restaurant is another step closer to moving into the Leesburg Mill after the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the Kosciusko County Commissioners approved the rezoning of the property the Leesburg Mill is on. Leesburg has dis-annexed the Leesburg Mill from the town because there were no more …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Commissioners met today, Tuesday, July 26, to discuss ordinance amendments, appointments and bonding. Scott Tilden, county highway superintendent, will be given a commitment letter from the commissioners for the Community Crossings Grant for the construction and repaving of roads. There are three road projects at approximately eight miles: County Farm …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Commissioners met today, June 14, to discuss nonprofit budgets and present awards. The first award was the Phil D. Hochestetler Memorial Scholarship, which was presented by Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine and awarded to Krystal Neeley, of Etna Green. The other recipient of the scholarship was Kyle Babb, of Syracuse. Babb was not …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Commissioners approved a grant today, Tuesday, May 17, for the Department of Corrections to keep running. Kosciusko Community Corrections Director Kurt Jones asked the commissioners to approve a $356,200 grant the Indiana Department of Corrections has granted the DoC to hire employees and the electronic monitoring equipment for home detention. …read more.

WARSAW — The major topic of the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting today, Monday, May 2, was the request to move forward with a collaboration agreement with OrthoWorx Incorporated to establish and operate Accelinx. Sheryl Conley, president and CEO of OrthoWorx, a nonprofit 501 (c)(6) organization, requested $1 million in funding to develop and operate AcceLinx …read more.

WARSAW — Byron Hunter, of Warsaw, was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting today, Monday, May 2. Hunter was born March 18, 1924, in Miami County, where he lived and attended school. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1943, and went to Great Lakes Training Station for basic training. …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Commissioners signed a proclamation making the month of May Motorcycle Awareness Month. Ty Marshall, Kosciusko American Bikers Aimed Toward Education treasurer, was in attendance at the meeting to sign the proclamation. ABATE is a non-profit safety, educational, charitable and advocacy motorcyclist organization. It aims to promote safety, protect rights and help …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — There is a question on the mind of taxpayers in Kosciusko County. Will the taxpayers be responsible for paying the bill for Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine’s defense on charges brought against him by a grand jury? The question may remain unanswered until the wheels of judicial system are complete. Some believe the …read more.

From left: Jeremy Noland and Crista Noland, Ohio, Tyler Rothhaar and Chriss Willavize, Warsaw (Photo by Michelle Reed) WARSAW — Two men were honored today, Tuesday, March 22, at the Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting for their actions that possibly saved the lives of an Ohio couple, who were involved in a four-vehicle crash March 11. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Government officials honored two men today for their potentially “lifesaving” actions this month at a fiery four-vehicle crash. Tyler Rothhaar and Chriss Willavize were honored this morning at the Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting for their quick response on March 11, after witnessing a multiple vehicle crash at the intersection of …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Commissioners met today, March 8, to discuss the mating habits of the gypsy moth. The moths are causing problems in the Atwood and Pierceton areas. Eric Biddinger, nursing inspector and compliance officer for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources; division of entomology and plant pathology, came before the commissioners to talk …read more.

WARSAW —  County commissioners met at 9 a.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 23, and the first order of business was to discuss the county’s sign ordinance. Dan Richard, area planning director, discussed the sign ordinance concerning off-premise real estate and directional real estate signs and the effect of a recent Supreme Court decision that gave a definition …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioner and Vice-President Brad Jackson WARSAW – The County Commissioners meeting started off with an announcement regarding an error made in roles of elected officials. Since the current vice president, Bob Conley, was president last term he cannot hold the vice-presidency this term. Conley stepped down and nominated Brad Jackson for the position. …read more.

WARSAW — Though many have grumbled over the wheel tax, according to Kosciusko County Commissioner Ron Truex, the funds raised from the wheel tax are paving a brighter future for the county’s highway department. Faced with ever decreasing funding from the state for highway repairs, the county highway department has made numerous cutbacks over the …read more.

WARSAW — On Aug. 25, Kosciusko County Commissioners adopted the revised flood insurance rate maps, flood insurance study and flood control ordinance, all of which became effective Sept. 30.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday morning, Aug. 25. Matt Sandy, assistant county planner, presented the new maps, explaining they are set to go into effect Wednesday, Sept. 30 and that they are in compliance with federal regulations. Changes to the maps include several properties that are no longer considered …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Commissioners voted to allow certain individuals to pay a $25 fee to have their names removed from the county Global Information System maps. The decision came during their regular meeting Tuesday morning, July 28. The option will be open to law enforcement officers, government officials and victims of domestic violence and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — During the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting, the public took a moment to salute the veteran of the month, Charlie Morton, Syracuse. The following biography was read before the commissioners: Charlie was born in 1925 and grew up on a farm near Lebanon. Because his older brother passed away at a young age, Charlie …read more.

At its June 16 meeting, approved requests from Area Plan Commission, Kosciusko County Highway Department and several other items on the agenda. Early in the meeting, Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock made a statement regarding the recent storms and ensuing floods. “There’s a bunch of water that’s come down,” he said. “There’s a …read more.

Richard Dobbs was honored as the Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners’ June 16 meeting. Dobbs was drafted into the US Army in May 1951. He went through basic training at Fort Chaffee in Arkansas. He was shipped to Korea in November 1951 attached to the 64th Tank Battalion, Third Infantry Division. …read more.

Over the past several months, Kosciusko County officials have been considering involvement in the state’s Regional Cities Initiative – which hopes to encourage population growth by inspiring regional development, encouraging regional partnerships and fostering financial partnerships. As has been discussed at previous county and city government meetings, Kosciusko County’s geographical situation between South Bend and …read more.

At the Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting on June 2, the commissioner heard budget presentations from area non-profits. Among the organizations present were the Kosciusko County Historical Society, the Kosciusko County 4-H Council, Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation, Cardinal Center, Home Care and Hospice, Beaman Home, the Council on Aging, Animal Welfare League, Bowen Center and …read more.

The Kosciusko County Commissioners had a number of items to address at its May 19 meeting. County Administrator Ron Robinson brought a few issues before the commissioners. He reported that the one of the domestic water boilers in the justice building was down and another will need replacing in the near future. Robinson presented a …read more.

D.J. Harris received the honor of Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners May 19 meeting.

Mark Dobson, president and CEO of Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, approached the Kosciusko County Commissioners during its April 21 meeting regarding Kosciusko County’s participation in the Regional Cities Initiative. Gov. Mike Pence signed the initiative into law last year. It was originally proposed to fund $84 million of two years, but has since been reduced …read more.

“We are celebrating 100 years for Kiwanis International,” Renea Salyer, president of the local Kiwanis Club, told the Kosciusko County Commissioners at the April 7 meeting. Salyer, along with Joni Truex, came before the commissioners to request the proclamation of Kiwanis Club Day in Kosciusko County. The day will be recognized on April 21. Salyer …read more.

At a meeting this morning, the Kosciusko County Commissioners honor George Plew as the Veteran of the Month. Plew, who worked as a teacher for Warsaw and North Webster Schools after serving his country, seemed to have impacted many of the meetings attendees. Commissioner Ron Truex was one of his students. “It was wonderful to …read more.

At its March 24 meeting, the Kosciusko County Commissioners heard a number of Area Plan Commission items, namely a vacation of a public right of way in the Indian Hill neighborhood near Syracuse Lake in Syracuse. A related matter came before the commission in May of 2011. At the time, the commission opted for a …read more.

Business was slow for the Kosciusko County Commissioners at the bi-monthly meeting this morning. The commissioners appointed Parke Smith as their representative on the Lake Regional Sewer District board. Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock brought two grants before the commissioners. Both were reimbursement grants, one for training and the other to cover wages …read more.

“I think we’ve got a great candidate this month,” said Kosciusko County Veterans Affair Officer Rich Maron. The veteran of the month, honored at the March 10 Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting, was Jerry Howard McCartney. McCartney was born in 1932. He was the captain of his football team in high school and the first recipient …read more.

“We’re moving into the 21st century,” joked Commissioner Ron Truex during the Kosciusko Commissioners Feb. 24 meeting. The commissioners approved to requests for high tech payment options for the Kosciusko County Court Clerk and the Kosciusko County Treasurer. County Clerk Ann Torpy requested that the clerk’s office use Doxpop to offer an online payment option …read more.

Bob Conley presents 911 Director David Rosenberry with Certificates of Recognition for three dispatchers. At the Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting on the morning of Feb. 24, three emergency dispatchers were recognized for the diligence and dedication during the snow storm that affected much of Kosciusko and surrounding counties on Valentine’s Day. On Feb. 14, 2015, …read more.

The Kosciusko County Commissioners and Kosciusko County Emergency Management have issued a “Red” Warning Level regarding roadway travel. This is the highest level of local travel advisory. Travel is restricted to emergency management workers only. It is recommended that everyone should refrain from any travel. Additionally, the National Weather Services has put Kosciusko County us …read more.

At its Feb. 10 meeting, the Kosciusko County Commissioners approved an ordinance that instates a registration fee for violent offenders and sex offenders. The ordinance was requested by Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine at the commissioner’s Jan. 13 meeting. With the acceptance of the ordinance, sex offenders and violent offenders will have to pay a …read more.

“I’m very honored and humbled that I would be selected for this,” said Larry Burkhart, The Kosciusko County Commissioners Veteran of the Month for February. “I was able to do a lot of things in the service that a lot of people never got the chance to do.” Burkhart enlisted in the United States Air …read more.

The Kosciusko County Commissioners had a number of items requiring approval on the agenda for the Jan. 27 meeting. First, Sue Ann Mitchell came before the commissioners representing the county’s Board of Finance. Commissioner Ron Truex, who was uncharacteristically absent from the meeting, was reappointed to the board. Then Mitchell summarized the board’s investment for …read more.

The resolution establishing the proposed North Central Co-Op TIF District received final approval from the Kosciusko County Commissioners at the Jan. 13 meeting. The resolution has been making the rounds through local government. It passed the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission at its meeting last week. With the commissioners approval today, the TIF District in the …read more.

At the Dec. 11 Kosciusko County Council meeting, Kosciusko County Commissioner Ron Truex came before the council to request the establishment of a temporary assistant county administrator position, which was ultimately approved. The current county administrator, Ron Robinson, is preparing for retirement, and the commissioners and council felt that an interim assistant administrator would help …read more.

At a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, the Kosciusko County Commissioners approved a number of board and department head appointments for 2015. Those appointments are as follows: [table id=2 /] Additionally, Kosciusko Emergency Management Director Ed Rock appointed Ron Truex to the Emergency Management Advisory Council. All of the above appointments were approved with a …read more.

Last week, out-going Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert, along with a number of other past and current Hoosier sheriffs, was honored by Indiana Sheriff Association Executive Director Stephen Luce at a state-wide ISA conference. According to a press release from Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Chad Hill, The ISA was quoted saying, “The Indiana Sheriff’s …read more.

At its Dec. 11 meeting, the Kosciusko County Council granted Warsaw orthopedic manufacturing company Alpha Manufacturing a tax abatement. The abatement was requested at the council’s November meeting. “We’re going to triple the workforce with this tax abatement,” said Alpha’s representative Richard Helm. Alpha Manufacturing is planning a significant expansion project. A planned $5.62 million …read more.

Kosciusko native, and World War II veteran, Duane Gable was honored by the Kosciusko County Commissioners as the December Veteran of the Month. “He’s a Kosciusko County kid,” said Kosciusko County Veteran’s Affairs Officer Rich Maron. “Born in Sidney on a farm.” Gable graduated for Warsaw High School in 1939 and was drafted to the …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners heard a road vacation petition at Tuesday’s meeting. A vacation for Allan Clough was tabled until a compromise can be worked out. The road vacation request was recommended for denial by the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Nov. 5. The road is located in the first addition of Brower Estates at Kuhn …read more.

North Central Cooperative Inc. announced today that it would expanding its operations to Kosciusko County. According to a press release, the company will invest $8.27 million renovate to equip two buildings on a 78-acre crop service center in Mentone, adding more than 18,000 square-feet of production and office space. “Indiana knows agriculture. To cultivate agricultural …read more.

A Milford man was named November’s Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Monday. The meeting was Monday due to Election Day Tuesday. Michael Minnick Sr., a U.S. Navy Seabee, spent 22 years in the military. Minnick was in the Navy for three years and nine months. He joined the Navy in …read more.

To better assist veterans in the county, the Magical Meadows is starting a new program for veterans, Kosciusko County Commissioners heard Tuesday. Tammy Stackhouse, founder of Magical Meadows, said the new program, called Warrior Round-Up, kicks off this week. Magical Meadows offers therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with special needs. Stackhouse said horseback …read more.

An Army Ranger was named October’s Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday. Chuck Dippon of Warsaw was in the U.S. Army for 10 years. He joined the Army in March 1991. After basic training at Fort Knox, Ky., he was stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas. He also was stationed in …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners awarded a bid on a bridge project in Syracuse. There were four bids presented and the lowest bid, $404,278.71 from Northern Indiana Construction Co., Mishawaka, was approved. The bid was under the engineer’s estimate. The bridge is located on Front Street, north of Medusa Street. A rezoning for Devon Hochstetler was approved. …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners gave the green light Tuesday for the establishment of a new community corrections program. The new program will be for non-violent offenders. The county will receive a $356,000 grant from the state to start the new program. The two-year grant will allow the county to hire more personnel. The program will not …read more.

An inter-local agreement between Elkhart and Kosciusko counties was approved at Tuesday’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting in Warsaw. The agreement is for a highway safety improvement program. The program will be used for signage and $800,000 will come from federal funds through Indiana Department of Transportation. The money will be allocated accordingly for both counties. …read more.

A voter registration ordinance was requested but not approved by Kosciusko County Commissioners today. Kosciusko Clerk of the Circuit Court Ann Torpy proposed an ordinance amending charges for certain information from the clerk’s office. The ordinance deals with computer records, voter history and certain information, including the lists of voters. Also, it deals with any other …read more.

Irrigation water shooting onto roads is a problem needing to be addressed, commissioner Brad Jackson said at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting this morning. Jackson suggested drafting a letter to area farmers asking them to refrain from getting water from irrigation systems across county roadways. “We don’t want an ordinance or fines,” said Jackson. Commissioner …read more.

Bridges and rezonings took up most of today’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. One of the biggest bridge projects is in Warsaw, located on CR 300 North over the Tippecanoe River. It was discussed that an environmental impact study must be conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Division because of mussels in the river. The city …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning approved the adoption of an ordinance increasing the rate of the Cumulative Capital Development fund. The fund will not exceed $0.0333 per $100 of assessed valuation. The new tax rate, which is the maximum allowed by the state, will be levied beginning with taxes due and payable in 2015. The …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners discussed re-establishing, and possibly doubling, the cumulative capital development tax rate to help maintain the county’s roads. On June 3, they introduced an ordinance that may double the cumulative capital development tax rate. Commissioners are proposing to re-establish the CCD rate to $0.0333 per $100 of assessed value of real and personal …read more.

The county approved a two-year contract for a new 911 service at this morning’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. The fee for Smart 911 is $3,000 up front with a two-year contract of $12,000 a year. Smart 911 was first proposed at the last commissioner’s meeting, however, the board wanted to obtain more information before making a …read more.

Non-profit budget presentations were made at Tuesday’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. The presentations are made yearly and nine non-profits requested funding from the county for 2015. In years past, the non-profit agencies have requested funding from the county to help meet its budgetary needs. As with most agencies, funding from the county is critical now …read more.

At the joint Kosciusko County Council/Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting, held Thursday night, it was reported that the disbursements of the county’s operating funds have exceeded annual receipts. Earlier today, we reported that enactment of a wheel tax will most likely be voted on at the Kosciusko County Council’s Thursday, June 12, meeting. The new tax would …read more.

At the Kosciusko County Council meeting on Thursday, May 8, Kosciusko County Commissioner Ron Truex came before the council to express that Kosciusko County was in dire straits financially. Umbaugh, a financial advisory firm out of Indianapolis, has been working with the county to identify problem areas in the budget and recommend strategies to rectify …read more.

In an effort to better serve the public, Kosciusko County Commissioners heard of a new 911 service Tuesday. Called Smart 911, the service is a national database providing more information than a regular 911 call. The cost of the service is $12,000 a year, with a $3,000 implementation fee the first year. David Rosenberry, director …read more.

At the Kosciusko County Council meeting on the evening of May 8, Kosciusko County Commissioner Ron Truex presented the council with some disturbing data. “I’m once again coming to you guys to ask for money for the highway department,” he told the council. “We’ve got enough money to do about a third of what we …read more.

Several 911 dispatchers were honored at Monday’s county commissioners meeting. The dispatchers were honored for their work when numerous school buses collided in North Webster in May 2013. Pictured, from left, are 911 Director David Rosenberry, Dispatcher Trina Gard, Dispatcher Jessica Scheil and Assistant 911 Director Sarah Lancaster. Not Pictured is Dispatcher Tina Cook. Several …read more.

A Leesburg man is walking historic Lincoln Highway starting Friday, Kosciusko County Commissioners heard Tuesday. Jeff Blair, president of the Indiana Lincoln Highway Association, will walk the 150-mile route in 11 days from April 25 to May 5. Blair will walk through Warsaw May 1. The walk will follow the 1928 alignment of the historic …read more.

Kosciusko County Councilman and candidate for Kosciusko County Commissioner Jon Fussle is hosting a “County-Wide Cleanup Campaign” on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22. Fussle is taking a non-traditional approach as he campaigns this election season by hosting a clean-up day and is encouraging the public’s support and participation. Fussle began the “Clean-up Campaign” when running …read more.

Dear Editor, If there’s one thing we should stand up for today in politics, it’s transparency. Transparency equals accountability, and accountability equals action. That’s why I’m voting for Jon Fussle for County Commissioner. My husband and I have known Jon and Kayte for a few years, since meeting them through mutual friends at our church. …read more.