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Roberts, Lewis Hired As WPD Probationary Patrol Officers

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 21, 2018 @ 3:24 PM

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department has received approval to hire Jordan E. Roberts and Justin A. Lewis as probationary patrol officers.  Roberts is a graduate of Leo High School and attended IPFW where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in public affairs. He is a 2013 graduate … Read More

New York Times Best-Selling Author To Lecture At Grace College

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 21, 2018 @ 9:33 AM

WINONA LAKE — Grace College is pleased to announce that poet, educator and New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander will visit Grace on Oct. 3 as part of his “Swing” book tour. “Swing” is the newest of 28 books authored by Alexander; others include Newbery medal-winning “The … Read More

Body Scanner Demonstration Held At Kosciusko County Jail

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 21, 2018 @ 7:59 AM

WARSAW —  Law enforcement officials from Kosciusko, Case and Fulton counties had the opportunity to attend a demonstration of the new B Scan body scanner at the Kosciusko County Jail Thursday, Sept. 20.  Kosciusko County Sheriff William “Rocky” Goshert addressed the Kosciusko County Council in February about the … Read More

USS Indiana To Be Commissioned In September

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 20, 2018 @ 3:16 PM

By Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs INDIANA — The Navy’s newest fast-attack submarine, USS Indiana (SSN 789), will be commissioned at the Navy Port at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Port Canaveral, Fla., Sept. 29. It will be the sixteenth Virginia-class submarine to join the fleet.  Indiana … Read More

New NIPSCO Natural Gas Rates To Take Effect Beginning In October

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 20, 2018 @ 12:45 PM

INDIANA — Indiana’s lowest-cost natural gas provider, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC, received a decision from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to modify its natural gas rates effective Oct. 1. “Maintaining affordable energy costs for customers is essential,” said NIPSCO president Violet Sistovaris. “This balanced outcome allows … Read More

Local Recycling Depot Faces Global Challenges

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 20, 2018 @ 10:58 AM

WARSAW — The recent announcement by Kroger it was phasing out plastic bags by 2025 put recycling back in the headlines; however, for Tom Ganser and the other employees of the Kosciusko County Recycling Depot, there have been other developments in the world, which may require people to … Read More

Bethel College To Become Bethel University

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 20, 2018 @ 10:18 AM

MISHAWAKA — Bethel College President Gregg A. Chenoweth, Ph.D., announced that on May 6, 2019, the institution will begin operating under a new name, Bethel University. The decision for the name change was made by Bethel’s Board of Trustees at their spring 2018 meeting. Randy Lehman, Chairman of … Read More

Grace College To Honor Alumni, Celebrate At 2018 Homecoming

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 19, 2018 @ 1:56 PM

WINONA LAKE — Grace College Homecoming will take place on Oct. 5 and 6. The weekend is designed for alumni, students and families to reconnect with friends, tour campus, enjoy entertainment, competition and more. For the complete event schedule and to register, visit the Grace College website. “The … Read More

Topics At Warsaw Parks Board Meeting Include Lightning Detection System, Playground Equipment

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 19, 2018 @ 4:49 PM

WARSAW — At the Warsaw Parks and Recreation board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 18, Warsaw Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer informed board members that the iStrike Lightning Detection System should arrive sometime within the next week. At the June board meeting, Plummer announced that the parks department received a grant in … Read More

Claypool Town Council Discusses Lagoon Treatment System, Officer Body Cameras

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 19, 2018 @ 1:01 PM

CLAYPOOL — Business at the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 18, focused on a water treatment system and new in-car and body cameras for Claypool police officers. Jeff Hersha, associate and project manager for Jones and Henry Engineers, Ltd., Fort Wayne, was present at the meeting. The … Read More

Council Approves Several Public Works Projects

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 19, 2018 @ 11:29 AM

  SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved spending $59,463 for a new chlorine system to be installed at the wastewater plant during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 18. The cost includes new computer, software, electrical wiring and purchasing chlorine bleach. Installation is to be completed by the … Read More

New Officers Introduced To Syracuse Town Council

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 19, 2018 @ 11:16 AM

SYRACUSE — Ken Troutman and Cody Leer were introduced to the Syracuse Town Council at the start of its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 18. Troutman is the new ordinance enforcement officer. He has 30 years experience in construction and has done several mission trips involving building projects … Read More

Winona Lake Clerk-Treasurer, Fire Chief, Clash Over Budget Issue

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 19, 2018 @ 10:56 AM

WINONA LAKE — As the town board of Winona Lake considered the 2019 proposed budget one month prior to final adoption, one department found itself at odds with the town’s main holder of the purse strings over the subject of fund transfers. Paige Sansone of Umbaugh & Associates … Read More

Kosciusko County Seeking Funds For Courthouse Lawn Plaza

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 19, 2018 @ 2:45 PM

KOSCIUSKO — Last year, the city of Warsaw ran an immensely successful crowdfunding campaign for the Warsaw Alley. Its goal was $50,000 in order to receive a $50,000 matching grant from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. Well, not only did it meet its goal – it exceeded … Read More

Public Continues to Question Intent of Turkey Creek Sewer

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 19, 2018 @ 9:29 AM

CROMWELL — Following several heated discussions between members of the public and board representatives, the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board began Monday evening’s meeting with an outline of rules. Last month, one public member presented Indiana code allowing the public comments to continue indefinitely without advance notice … Read More

School Board Approves Resolutions For Projects

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SYRACUSE — Only about a month into the school year next summer’s school renovation projects are already being planned. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board Tuesday evening, Sept. 18, in Syracuse, the board approved resolutions for projects to proceed in three different categories. Those … Read More

Solid Waste Management District Discusses Sticker System, Educator’s Report

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 19, 2018 @ 8:54 AM

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Solid Waste Management District discussed a sticker system and student education during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18. The district approved a sticker system that will be used for televisions and appliances left next to trash bins for pick-up. The stickers will be placed … Read More

North Webster Council Hears From Local Group And Resident

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 19, 2018 @ 9:37 AM

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council was visited by three people asking questions about a variety of town issues. Representing the North Webster American Legion Post 253 were the Legion’s CFO Don Coverstone and Tracey Sleighter, general manager. Local resident Larry Kinsey was following up on issues … Read More