KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Safety first is a motto most families live by. Cities have begun providing communities with the information necessary to be as safe as possible. One of the largest and most popular in the area is the Warsaw Family Safety Day held in Central Park. The annual event took place Saturday, Sept. 7. The town of Pierceton also has an annual Fire Safety Day event. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.

WARSAW — Retired Warsaw–Wayne Fire Territory Accelerant Detection K9, Bailey, passed away at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2016. Bailey was born Dec. 11, 2001, originated as a Guiding Eyes K9 and at the age of one was acquired by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosive, ATF Front Royal to become an Accelerant Detection …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory met Tuesday, June 7, to discuss reports and promotions. Michael Brubaker was promoted to captain of the fire department. He began his duties June 5. Mayor Joe Thallemer said, “I’m very appreciative to see that, because I know when Mike was ready to step down as chief and …read more.

WARSAW — The potential cause of a fire that destroyed a home in Barrington Hills, Warsaw, early Tuesday, Oct. 13, has been reported by Warsaw/Wayne Fire Chief Michael Wilson.