WARSAW — Warsaw Common Council members took its first step in budget cuts Monday evening, Nov. 2, during its regular meeting. Line one reductions from the 2015 budget, totaling $389,300 were approved. Council members were given proposed line one cuts to review and take action once the Department of Local Government Finance issues its budget …read more.

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.

By MADISSON HEINL Center For Lakes & Streams, Grace College Approximately 325,000 gallons of water used to contain the Warsaw Chemical Co., Inc. fire carried chemicals downhill into Winona Lake on Feb. 6. The Center for Lakes & Streams responded to the spill immediately and collected several samples from Winona Lake at the scene as well …read more.

By MAYOR JOE THALLEMER City of Warsaw An investigation by local and state fire investigators into the Feb. 6 fire at Warsaw Chemical, has been completed. Inspectors have determined that the fire, which originated in the center of the structure, was accidental. (Related: Fire At Warsaw Chemical, Warsaw Police Issues Statement On Warsaw Chemical Fire, …read more.

Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Protection Territory approved an ordinance Tuesday afternoon to establish a Hazardous Material Response Fund and schedule of charges for services provided. Mike Brubaker, fire chief, stated he has worked with the clerk-treasurer’s office for 2 1/2 years to create a fund to use in the purchase of replacement materials used in a …read more.

By LT. KIP SHUTER Warsaw Police Department At approximately 10:55 a.m. this morning, a Warsaw patrol officer noticed smoke coming from a building behind Warsaw Chemical, located at 390 South Argonne Road, on the east side of Warsaw. Fire units arrived and found a working fire in a storage building where multiple containers of chemicals …read more.