[weaver_youtube qc6aUhjoT18 rel=0] (Video and photos by Deb Patterson) LEESBURG — An Illinois man and a Cromwell teen are in critical condition following a two-vehicle accident at CR 700N and CR 200E. The accident occurred around 2:56 p.m. Emergency personnel arrived and extracted five individuals from two separate vehicles. Benito Lozano, 34, Auroa, Ill., was …read more.

WARSAW — A firefighter who has gone through the probationary period was sworn in as a regular firefighter with the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Trent Stamper was given the oath of office by Mayor Joe Thallemer at Friday morning’s Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.

A view of the scene WARSAW — The investigation into the cause of the fire that destroyed the Warsaw Community Schools Bus Garage early Thursday, Jan. 7, is on hold. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Township Fire Chief Michael Wilson reports the investigation is on hold until manufacturers of products, in the area where the fire is believed …read more.

Replacement of the tornado siren at Warsaw-Wane Township Fire Station 2, and replacement of the roof at that same station, was approved by members of the WWTF Protection Territory board Tuesday evening, Aug. 4.

WARSAW — Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer introduced his new appointment for fire chief of the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Protection Territory at its monthly meeting today, Tuesday, Aug. 4. Mike Wilson was appointed to succeed Mike Brubaker as chief. Wilson previously served on the Warsaw Fire Department for almost 21 years as assistant chief and fire …read more.

By TONY DOYLE Operations Divisions Chief, Multi-Township EMS This December, Multi-Township EMS recognized all first responders and dispatchers that assisted MTEMS on out of hospital cardiac arrest calls that survived. Claypool Fire, Mentone EMS, and Warsaw/Wayne Township Fire Territory along with four dispatchers at the Kosciusko County Central Dispatch were all given the awards. In 2014 MTEMS …read more.

The first meeting of 2015 for the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety was short and to the point Monday morning. The three member board: Charles Smith, Jeff Grose and Mayor Joe Thallemer approved: Release of a mortgage with Warsaw Housing Authority executed by Susan and Jerry Holloway. Agreements with Pike Lake, Center Lake …read more.

A desire to deliver equal service to all residents of Warsaw and Wayne Township is becoming a reality. The Warsaw/Wayne Fire Territory was formed in 2009 and all residents serviced by the fire territory are paying the same tax rate. But response time to the southern part of the township can take up to nine …read more.

Voting locations for the Tuesday, Nov. 4, general elections have been
 announced by Kosciusko County Auditor Marsha McSherry. The county commissioners designated the following locations: Clay Township Claypool Lions Building, 205 W. Calhoun St. Etna Township Heritage Park Building, 338 S. Walnut St., Etna Green Franklin Township Bell Memorial Library, 101 W. Main St., Mentone …read more.

B.O.W. contracts with G&G Hauling & Excavating to have ground readied by winter G&G Hauling & Excavating of Warsaw has been contracted for site work at Warsaw’s new south side fire station. The contract, written by city engineer James Emans, was approved by the city Board of Public Works and Safety this morning. The first …read more.

The Install. Inspect. Protect. Campaign is part of the U.S. Fire Administration’s effort to reduce fire deaths and injuries across the nation by urging residents to install smoke alarms in their homes and inspect and maintain them on a regular basis. Working smoke alarms and sprinklers save lives. Statistics show that, each year in the U.S., about …read more.

The caucus for the Wayne Township Advisory Board will be held at 7:30 p.m. this evening in the old Kosciusko Circuit Courtroom in the Kosciusko County Courthouse. There are two candidates for vying for the position. They are James L. Breading, 420 W. Kincaide St., Warsaw; and Erin N. Rowland Jones, 2632 W. 260 S., …read more.

A 14-year-old boy was airlifted from the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds at about 1 p.m. today after he suffered head injuries in a skateboarding accident. The teenager was skateboarding behind Lakeview Middle School when he reportedly fell down stairs and struck his head several times. The boy allegedly lost consciousness for a time and when …read more.

It’s a kids dream come true! With bucket truck and zip line rides, face painting, police dog demonstrations, and a host of other fun and free activities, Play It Safe Family Safety Day, presented by the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, and sponsored by Kosciusko REMC, has become a well-loved local favorite for kids and grown-ups of …read more.

[weaver_youtube GAGu8H3F7jc rel=0] Jason Neher was sworn in today as Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory’s newest full-time fire fighter. Neher has been on the department for just over a year and, upon successful completion of his probationary period, was officially sworn in during the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting by Warsaw Mayor Joe …read more.

  Five members of the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory were among approximately 35 firefighters who responded Sunday afternoon when a private jet crashed into three South Bend homes. Aaron Bolinger is a battalion chief with WWTFT. He is also a member of the Indiana Technical Rescue Team which was called to help with search and …read more.