PIERCETON — Human remains were reportedly found in Washington Township near Pierceton, Thursday afternoon, April 2, according to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly after 3 p.m., the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office 911 Communication Center received a call regarding potential human remains located on a property west of SR13, south of Old Road 30, said …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s coroner will have his own facility up and running this summer. Traditionally, Coroner Tony Ciriello and previous office holders have depended largely on funeral homes and the local hospital to help coordinate services. Funeral homes have provided space to do autopsies on a moment’s notice and an area hospital has provided …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —You always hear people say it doesn’t happen here. But the opioid epidemic, with overdoses and deaths, is happening here, just as it is nationally. And it is a concern of local health and public safety officials. Kosciusko County Coroner Tony Ciriello reported there have been 18 overdose deaths directly related to opioids …read more.

MILFORD — Anthony W. Ciriello, Kosciusko County Coroner, declares his intention to seek re-election to the Office of Kosciusko County Coroner. “I was elected in September 2015 by a caucus of precinct committee chairs to fulfill the remainder of the term of the former coroner. The term expires at the end of 2016; therefore I …read more.

(Photo provided by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department) One individual is in custody and a second is dead after an early morning pursuit in Pierceton. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and the Pierceton Police Department are currently investigating a pursuit and shooting incident that occurred this morning on the west side of the Town of Pierceton. …read more.

A 58-year-old man collapsed outside the Warsaw Community Public Library this morning and was pronounced dead at the scene. Bruce Ruisard was salting the sidewalks outside of the library when, a short time later a library employee discovered him lying face down on the sidewalk. At about 8:37 a.m. first responders of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire …read more.

In support of the public safety with our citizens who live, work and play in Kosciusko County, the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office is in support of the following press release, as we celebrate the upcoming holiday of Halloween, we encourage everyone to enjoy the event, but to enjoy it safely!  Here are some safety reminders …read more.

The Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office has provided updated information from what was initially believed to have been a murder-suicide in Warsaw. Results from the Northeast Indiana Forensic Center autopsy of James Kinzer, 47, and his wife, Jane Kinzer, 46, found that James Kinzer died from a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the neck. Jane also …read more.

Warsaw Police and the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office continue to investigate the death of a toddler that happened Monday afternoon at his babysitter’s home. At 1:39 p.m. yesterday, medics and police were called to the 900 block of South Union Street after receiving a 911 call of an unresponsive two-year-old boy. CPR was reportedly in …read more.

In support of the public safety with our citizens who live, work and play in Kosciusko County, The Kosciusko County Coroner’s office is in support of the following press release in reference to the extremely dry weather. County fire departments, along with the coroner’s staff, are extremely concerned about accidental fire causes. The Indiana Department …read more.

By STACEY PAGE Editor [email protected] As primary election day nears, Michael Wilson is hoping that his years of service to the community, his career, and his compassion for people will earn him the title of Kosciusko County Coroner. Since 1994, Wilson has served as a deputy coroner under former coroner Larry Ladd and current coroner …read more.