KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Candidates began their filings this morning, Wednesday, Jan. 10, for nominations in the May Primary. Within the first 15 minutes of the courthouse officially opening, four individuals, all incumbents, had filed. Sheriff Rocky Goshert was the first to arrive and filed his candidacy for the sheriff’s nomination. He was accompanied by several …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — Time is winding down on whether or not there will be a sewer conservancy for Tippecanoe Lake. Currently the Kosciusko County Auditor’s Office is in the process of verifying signatures. However, some questions have arisen …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Commissioners met for a short meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6. The first order of business was presented by County Auditor Michelle Puckett regarding the retirement line item for the fiscal budget for 2017. In the original approved Council budget, there was a reduction in retirement benefits for the Sheriff’s department. After …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.

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 — During yesterday’s Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission meeting, Michelle Puckett, Kosciusko County Auditor, approached the board with updates on two tif districts. According to Puckett, excess funds have been amassed from both the Van Buren Tif, which is near Maple Leaf, as well as the Dreyfus Tif. Puckett explained these tifs have paid …read more.

“The county auditors office is the hub of county government,” said Indiana State Auditor Suzanne Crouch during a visit Kosciusko County Auditor Michelle Puckett on Wednesday, June 14. “Just like the state auditor is the hub of state government. County government only performs as well as the auditor’s office.” Crouch is currently on a statewide …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.