WARSAW — An open house will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, for the newest fire station of Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. The open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a dedication ceremony at noon. The event will include a flag raising, dedication … Read More
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club is holding a food drive this month for food pantries in Syracuse and North Webster. Winter is quickly approaching, and the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club wants to make sure that no one in the community goes without food. Drop-off locations for food donations … Read More
WINONA LAKE — A young man with quick instincts was praised Tuesday night, Oct. 16 by the Winona Lake Police Department and the town board. Remington Swanson, 18, received a Certificate of Recognition during the regular monthly meeting of the Winona Lake Town Board as a result of … Read More
WINONA LAKE — Nicole L. Croy, photographer and visual artist from Churubusco, will present her exhibit “Exploring The World of Handmade Pinhole Cameras” on Friday, Oct. 26, at an opening reception in the Mount Memorial Hall Art Gallery, 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake. Croy will give an artist … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved the 2019 budget of $4,069,580 during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 16. Also approved were appropriations of $2,000 from the general police fund for confidential funds and $107,000 from local road and street for engineering purposes. The council also approved … Read More
WARSAW — Employees of Warsaw Community Schools may soon be experiencing fewer issues when clocking in and out for work. The school corporation’s chief technology officer told the Board of School Trustees at its monthly work session on Tuesday, Oct. 16, that a computer program by a company … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is preparing to launch a program that will give parents additional peace of mind regarding student safety. WCS Transportation Director Mark Fick told the school corporation’s board of trustees on Tuesday, Oct. 16, that a tracking system will be launched soon that should … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County property tax bills are due Nov. 13, for 2017 payable 2018 fall tax payments. Only one tax bill is mailed each year which includes both the spring and fall installment coupons. If you have a mortgage escrow to pay taxes you should have received … Read More
CROMWELL — Tense. Terse. Trying. Just a few ways to describe several months of public meetings held by the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District. Monday night, Oct. 15, felt no different. The standard group of frustrated residents showed up, one toting a video camera for documentation. Since July, … Read More
WARSAW — The Kosciusko Solid Waste Management District discussed the future use of funds during its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Currently, the district has approximately $270,000 in its checking account. The district spent the majority of the meeting discussing how to use more of the funds to … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy recently welcomed students to learn more about social services offered throughout the county during an event held at Combined Community Services, Warsaw. Stephen Possell, executive director of Combined Community Services, welcomed students and provided an introduction on CCS’s mission and the many … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Town Council meeting started in an emotional way with a moment of silence for the late Jon Sroufe, council president. Lisa Strombeck, acting president, paid tribute to Sroufe along with Council Member David Waliczek and Clerk-Treasurer Betsy Luce. Strombeck then welcomed newest … Read More
WARSAW — Business at this month’s Board of Aviation Commissioners meeting held Monday, Oct. 15, focused on discussing an upcoming project regarding the movement of power lines at the airport. Ken Ross of NGC Aviation Consultants said the cost estimate for the power line project through AEP is … Read More
WARSAW — The board of directors for Warsaw Community Public Library recognized one of their own, adopted next year’s budget and accepted bids for a new elevator at the regular monthly board meeting Monday, Oct. 15. “Bruce Hively is here with Jeff Kumfer, who is our project manager … Read More
WARSAW — Northern Indiana Passenger Rail Association is scheduling four public meetings throughout northern Indiana and northwest Ohio to discuss recent work completed and the next steps in securing funding for a Chicago-Fort Wayne-Columbus passenger rail line. The meetings are scheduled at the following dates and times: Wednesday, Oct. … Read More
SYRACUSE — A majority of the Monday, Oct. 15, Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting centered on discussing the Conklin Bay project. Among the topics discussed included Conklin Bay naming rights and donor recognition. Among the options are a donor wall, plaques and bricks. Executive Director Megan McClellan will send … Read More
