Updated: There may soon be a new form of transportation between northern Indiana, Columbus, Ohio and Chicago. More research is in the works to once again try to bring major passenger rail service through northeast Indiana. The Northeast Indiana Passenger Rail Association is leading the effort to commission a … Read More
Updated: The following individual recently paid a traffic ticket in Kosciusko County: Failure of occupant to wear safety belt ($25) — Russell Griffin, Pierceton
Read More Updated: Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko County Circuit Court: Defries — Rushell Defries, Warsaw, and Zachary Defries, Warsaw. Married: Jan. 16, 2010; Separated: July 26, 2012. There is one minor child. Susaraba — Jodi Susaraba, Warsaw, and David Susaraba, Warsaw. Married: Sept. … Read More
Updated: A U.S. Department of Agriculture crop production report is set to be released tomorrow and a Purdue Extension economist thinks the numbers will paint a “crushing” financial picture for farmers. Chris Hurt believes corn production will show a 25 percent decrease and soybeans will drop 13 percent throughout … Read More
Updated: Elkhart Mayor Dick Moore said after yesterday’s announcement of New York-based Drew Industries Inc. expanding to norther Indiana, it is clear the RV industry is continuing to rebound. However, he said the community must focus on green and high-tech jobs to fully recover from the recession. A high-tech … Read More
Updated: WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue Extension has begun a series of regional meetings throughout the state featuring expert speakers and the opportunity for producers to share ideas with each other. The meetings are designed at helping livestock and crop producers manage their way through the financial and operational … Read More
Updated: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman will present long-time Indiana farm families with Hoosier Homestead Awards today at the Indiana State Fair. The honors will go to producers who have kept their farm in their family for either 100 or 150 years. Local recipients of the award … Read More
Updated: ELKHART, Ind. — A New York-based RV manufacturer is planning to grow in northern Indiana, potentially adding 260 jobs by 2015 and investing $3.65 million as part of the expansion. Lippert Components Manufacturing, Inc. of Elkhart and Kinro Manufacturing, Inc. of Goshen, subsidaries of Drew Industries Incorporated, announced … Read More
Updated: CARMEL, Ind. — The Republican gubernatorial campaign announced today it will offer a plan to boost the agricultural sector in Indiana as Lieutenant Governor candidate Sue Ellspersmann is calling for increased trade, agricultural innovation and education opportunities. The policy proposal is on behalf of the Mike Pence for … Read More
Updated: Governor Mitch Daniels has appointed Madison Circuit Court Judge Rudy Pyle III to the Indiana Court of Appeals for the Fourth District. Pyle, who is a former prosecutor and Indiana State Police trooper, is Daniels’ third appointment to the 15-member court. “I can’t tell you what a pleasure … Read More
Updated: The Central Indiana Job Fair, a collaboration between Congressman André Carson and Ivy Tech Community College, is slated for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Illinois Fall Creek Center, 2535 N. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. Registration is not required for job-seekers. Organizers are expecting 75 employers with … Read More
Updated: SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Greg Lorch is The Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County’s new director of business growth and joins their economic development team beginning today. In his role, Lorch focuses primarily on the organization’s efforts to grow existing businesses in St. Joseph County. Lorch has … Read More
Updated: Fresh off the state’s first “Wine of the Year” medal at the annual Indy International Wine Competition, the Indiana Wine Grape Council says the industry is growing. Jeanette Merritt, marketing director of the group, explained a number of Hoosier vineyards are planting more grapes and some new wineries … Read More
Updated: Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Aug. 5, 12:20 a.m. 3687 N. Barbee Rd., North Webster. Driver: Eric Manning, 27, 16 EMS B42F Lane, Leesburg. Officers of KCSD witnessed Manning drive into the back of a park vehicle. Blood test … Read More
Updated: David Cody Lindley, 19, 4478 Sullivan Rd., Leesburg, was sentenced July 30 on one count of criminal trespass, class A misdemeanor. Lindley was ordered a fine of $166 and six days in jail. Jose Luis Santana, 47, 505 Lura Circle, Milford, was sentenced July 27 for failure to … Read More
Updated: Indiana Supreme Court Justice Brent Dickson will be officially sworn in by Governor Mitch Daniels today. Dickson, who has been serving as acting chief justice since the retirement of Justice Randall Shepherd in March, was selected to lead the state’s highest court in May by the Indiana Judicial … Read More
