Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located at 2518 East Center St., Warsaw. One individual was injured in the accident. Multi-Township EMS, Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw Fire Department responded to the scene. … Read More
By ANDREA NEAL Although the state constitution expressly prohibited it, slavery existed in early Indiana. Two court cases filed by enslaved black women put an end to the practice. In the early 19th century, Polly Strong and Mary Clark challenged prevailing attitudes to claim their civil rights as … Read More
Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987, a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, and one of the nation’s most influential figures in higher education, the Catholic Church, and national and international affairs, died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, … Read More
Terren Michael Raphael, 24, 2441 W 250S, Warsaw, received a 15-year sentence for molesting an 11-year-old on several occasions in 2008 and 2009. Raphael was sentenced in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1. Judge David Cates accepted Raphael’s plea agreement, filed on Jan. 29, earlier this week. That agreement … Read More
Criminals responsible for an international sweepstakes scam are now impersonating the Indiana Attorney General’s Office in attempt to convince victims that their scam is legitimate. The scammers are using a forged seal of the Attorney General’s Office for its letterhead, and have forged the Attorney General’s signature. The … Read More
An addiction rehabilitation facility for women given approval by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals in January may not be located in Tippecanoe Township after all. All Things New, founded and directed by Bill Fawley, had petitioned the county BZA to build its addiction rehab facility on … Read More
The Warsaw Common Council meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, March 2, has been cancelled. According to the mayor’s office, the meeting has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next scheduled meting will be at 7 p.m Monday, March 16.
Kosciusko County officers have apprehended, Matthew Scott Boggs, 41. Boggs was a “sought-after” Warsaw man with numerous criminal charges. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the assistance of the Indiana State Police, took Boggs into custody this morning shortly before 2. The numerous charges include pending court cases — forgery, … Read More
UPDATE: Since his initial hearing Brandon Woody has filed a letter with the court asking for a public defender. Scott Lennox has been appointed. It had to take courage for Rhonda Bickel and her husband, Garry Bickel, to walk into Kosciusko County Circuit Court and see the person … Read More
During the month of April, Indiana high school and college students can put their social media skills to good use for a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship toward their college education or any secondary schooling. Last year, we granted $85,000 to student award winners! Texting and driving … Read More
Yesterday, the Indiana Department of Education released the graduation rates for the 2013-14 school year. The data shows that the schools in and around Kosciusko County ranked fairly well among Hoosier high schools. Warsaw Community High School ended up with a graduation rate of 93.8 percent. This is … Read More
The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department’s phone lines and e-mail systems have now been restored. Anyone needing to contact the department can now use these services, which had been unavailable for most of the business day today. The cause of the malfunctions are related to server rooms in the … Read More
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. According to the NWS, wind chills will dip tonight between 10 degrees and 15 degrees below zero. The NWS also notes that snow is likely late Saturday night through Sunday evening with several … Read More
By JOHN STAPLETON Office of Congressman Marlin Stutzman U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued this statement following his vote in support of H.R. 529 – To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plans sponsored by Rep. Lynn Jenkins. The bill passed 401-20. “As a father … Read More
The Indiana Department of Transportation is offering civil engineering students scholarships of up to $3,125 per semester, as well as paid employment during summer breaks and upon graduation. Applications are available at www.INDOTScholarship.in.gov and must be must be postmarked by Tuesday, March 31 for the 2015-2016 school year. … Read More
By JONI TRUEX, KLA Public Information Director Kosciusko Community Hospital hosted the Kosciusko Leadership Academy class session on health care in Kosciusko County. KCH President Steve Miller, provided an overview of the health care provided by Kosciusko Community Hospital. KCH has expanded by locating several offices throughout the … Read More
