MILFORD — Milford Redevelopment Commission had its last public meeting of an eventful year Monday, Dec. 9. In attendance was Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO Alan Tio, who praised the commission for the work it has accomplished. “You’re ahead of the other redevelopment organizations in the county,” he stated, Tio was referring, in part, to …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.

WINONA LAKE — The town of Winona Lake is looking into getting out in front of a new money-making trend that has participants flying in under the commercial tax radar. Airbnb, an online marketplace that facilitates the renting of private residences for vacation stays, has been a subject of debate at the Indiana Statehouse. According …read more.

ELKHART — The region’s top leaders in air quality improvements were honored at the Michiana Area Council of Governments’ 2018 Partners for Clean Air Awards Luncheon in Elkhart Wednesday. “This year’s award winners represent a broad array of options for achieving both economic and environmental success,” said MACOG Executive Director James Turnwald. “Their leadership and …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The town of Winona Lake is focusing on the future and took a first step toward planning for the years to come at its regular board meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 20. The board approved a recommendation from Town Coordinator Craig Allebach to hire a firm to draft a comprehensive plan and not …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has declared tomorrow, Wednesday Aug. 3, is an Air Quality Action Day for St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties. This means meteorologists have forecasted weather conditions will be conducive to high levels of ozone pollution. These actions will help lower emissions that contribute to the formation of ozone: Bike, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Michiana Area Council of Governments has a plan and wants to make sure all those interested are involved. Wednesday evening, June 22, MACOG representatives held an open house event at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, inviting government officials, cyclist groups and area residents to find out the latest in the Active Transportation Plan. …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission tabled any decision on parking and speed limit issues on Park Ridge Drive until more information is received from a Michiana Area Council of Government traffic study. The commission met today, Wednesday, Nov. 4. Warsaw Police Lt. Kip Shuter presented photos he took where concerns were expressed by Michal …read more.

With 2015 looming ahead, the Kosciusko County Council addressed several 2015 budget topics, in addition to 2015 ordinances, during its regular meeting Sept. 11. The major adoption of the night was the 2015 budget with a 2 percent cap, which went unopposed. Council member Jon Fussle did ask whether the council had an idea what …read more.

While only briefly addressed in Wednesday’s meeting of the Warsaw Traffic Commission, problems caused by trains moving through the city will not likely see any kind of resolution anytime soon. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer has been trying to address complaints of trains traveling on the north-south Norfolk Southern rail lines that stop and block crossings …read more.