WARSAW – As the two-pronged lawsuit against the Kosciusko County Fair Board continues into its second year, officials say their finances are very limited. The board, on Monday, March 11, focused on a list of upcoming fundraisers and other programs as it prepared for a second consecutive 4-H … Read More
WARSAW – After living near Des Moines, Iowa, most of her life and in Shanghai, China for a two-year stint, Roxanne Coffelt said transitioning to a life in Warsaw took some getting used to. She and her family moved to Warsaw nearly 15 years ago and she recalls … Read More
To suggest fallout from Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker’s situation has become hyper-politicized might be an understatement. Consider the following events as city officials dealt with criticism of the chief’s handling of a confusing set of circumstances on Jan. 25 and two officers who were each suspended Friday in connection with … Read More
WARSAW – Concerns over the anticipated lack of parking for homeowners near a community football field along Market Street were voiced Thursday night at a public meeting. Phase two of the East Market Street reconstruction project is set to begin Monday, March 11, and the design will mirror … Read More
WARSAW — Information that came to light in Friday’s disciplinary recommending two Warsaw Police officers be suspended outlines numerous alleged efforts by them to obtain and share body cam video they apparently believed put Police Chief Scott Whitaker in a bad light. Officers Jason Dobbins and Ross Minear … Read More
WARSAW — Two Warsaw Police Department officers each face 10-day suspensions without pay for a list of violations in connections to the sharing of body cam video involving Police Chief Scott Whitaker’s investigation of an apparent reckless driving incident on Jan. 25. The city Board of Works and Safety … Read More
Kosciusko County Officers with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 7:26 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, North SR 15, south of Lyon Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Tyler D. Syndram, 25, East CR 400S, Warsaw; Thomas L. Waikel, 53, West Main Street, Warsaw. Both vehicles were traveling side by … Read More
WARSAW – The city’s long-awaited development at the north end of North Buffalo Street and along Center Lake is about to begin in earnest, with the developer predicting new homes could be ready for occupation by the end of the year. Dave Matthews, founder of Matthews LLC, gathered with … Read More
WARSAW – Disciplinary action involving Warsaw Police officers will be considered Friday morning. The city of Warsaw announced Wednesday, March 6, that the Board of Works and Safety would meet at 8:15 a.m. Friday in a special session at City Hall for what is described as “the presentation … Read More
WARSAW — Plans for the city council to meet in an executive session Tuesday, March 5, have been canceled, according to a notice from city hall. Council had planned to meet at 5 p.m. today, March 5, to discuss police matters in a closed meeting. The move to … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw City Council became the latest to sign off on the Kosciusko County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, during the meeting held last night, March 4. But what does that mean exactly? The plan has been assembled by Ed Rock, the county’s emergency management agency director, with the … Read More
WARSAW — Plans for the city council to discuss concerns over the police department in an executive session were thrown into chaos Monday night, March 4. The executive session was scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, but City Councilman Ron Shoemaker questioned the legality of the meeting … Read More
WARSAW – West Center Street, which has been chewed up since late last year for two utility projects, will be resurfaced this spring, according to Jeff Beeler, public works superintendent. Beeler described work on the west end of Center as “an evolving project” that included the city’s ongoing … Read More
WINONA LAKE — The Beaman Home will host its third annual Angels of Hope luncheon April 17. The event, at Christ’s Covenant Church, 2090 E. Pierceton Road, Winona Lake, coincides with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m., and the program begins at noon, according to information provided by … Read More
WARSAW – New audio that appeared on the Warsaw city website Saturday, March 2, sheds new light from the perspective of an elderly couple caught up in the middle of an investigation by Police Chief Scott Whitaker who had been off duty at the time and later apologized … Read More
Three Indiana State Senators whose districts include parts of Kosciusko County voted last week to support legislation that opens the door for consumers to be charged much higher interest rates when seeking payday loans. Republican Sens. Blake Doriot, Randy Head and Ryan Mishler supported Senate Bill 613, which would … Read More
