PIERCETON — The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County is at max capacity for cats and is seeking the public’s assistance with cat adoption. “This is the season for cat breeding, so there’s overpopulation in epic proportions,” said AWL Executive Director Katey Wilks Zemen. “We have absolutely … Read More
WARSAW — A tree near the Pete Thorn building was destroyed after being struck by lightning around 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20. The lightning strike obliterated the tree, with parts of the tree reportedly being blown up to 30 yards away. The Pete Thorn Center, located at 800 … Read More
WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council spent nearly two and one-half hours on Monday, Aug. 20, hearing from department heads as each supervisor spelled out their budget requests for 2019. The council heard from approximately 25 department heads and elected officials regarding 76 line items. The council’s total … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko commissioners approved five rezoning requests as well as a road vacation request at their meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 21. Indiana University Foundation petitioned to rezone 5.5 acres from agricultural to residential. The land, which is the old Arnolt property, is owned by the IU Foundation … Read More
SYRACUSE — Students were safely able to walk to school along a portion of the new Syracuse-Webster Road Trail last week. The Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard the news at the meeting Monday, Aug. 20. “It’s getting used,” said Dr. Tom Edington, who said most of the users are high … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Common Council spent almost two hours discussing the budgets of nine different departments during the meeting held last night, Aug. 20. Department heads were present to explain their budgets to the council. Some departments only had one budget while others had as many as seven. … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Twelve teens were sworn in as Kosciusko Cares Teen Court members during a ceremony held Monday, Aug. 20. Teen Court is a restorative justice program for juveniles involved in first time offenses. The program allows for participants to take responsibility for their actions and work to … Read More
WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be launching the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, a national program to help those at risk for type 2 diabetes make healthy changes to prevent the onset of this epidemic disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 million … Read More
WARSAW — The newly-formed Warsaw Evening Optimist Club is a volunteer club created by women, friendly and welcoming to all, and formed to benefit the children of our communities as we encourage, enrich and empower women to succeed in a diverse world. “As a long-time Optimist member, I … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Candidates interested in filing for seat on area school boards have just a few days to file candidacies with the Kosciusko County Clerk. The deadline for filing is noon Friday, Aug. 24. Tippecanoe Valley, Triton, Wa-Nee, Wawasee, Warsaw and Whitko school corporations all have seats … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — Tom and Holly Tuttle, Syracuse, were presented the co-Chief Award Sunday, Aug. 19, at the Wawasee Property Owners Association annual meeting. The annual meeting, attended by close to 70 people, was held at The Owl’s Nest, North Webster. The Chief Award has been presented each … Read More
WARSAW — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Beaman Home on Parker Street in Warsaw Friday, Aug. 17, to celebrate the completion of the parking lot. “This was the final step in our construction journey,” said Beaman Home Executive Director Tracie Hodson. “The parking lot was … Read More
MILFORD — Lizards Bar and Grill, 132 S. Main St., celebrated its grand opening under new ownership with a well-attended ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday afternoon, Aug. 18. Owners Rich Miotto Jr. and Tracy Miotto assumed ownership of the restaurant on July 1. Milford is a venue that suited … Read More
WARSAW — Per the Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department, the concert in Central Park scheduled for tonight featuring Jared Knox has been canceled. … Read More
WARSAW — The City of Warsaw boasts three new members of the town’s team of firefighters. On Friday, Aug. 17, Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer swore in Tony Shilling, Lucas Ellsworth and Zachary Rumsyre as city firefighters during the regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety. … Read More
*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — A Leesburg man was arrested after inappropriately touching a female. Jeffery James Oswalt, 38, 5219 E. CR 500N 3, Leesburg, is being charged with sexual battery, a level 6 felony; and contributing … Read More
