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Richard Stepping Down As Kosciusko County Planning Director

Aug 08, 2022

Deb Patterson Updated: Aug 8, 2022 @ 4:58 PM

Dan Richard, who has been plan commission director for 45-plus years, is stepping down.

UPDATE: Circumstances In Walorski’s Fatal Crash Clarified

Aug 04, 2022

Deb Patterson Updated: Aug 4, 2022 @ 2:25 PM

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office has obtained updated information on the vehicle crash that took the lives of U.S. Rep. 2nd District Jackie Walorski; her two staff members, Zachery Potts, Mishawaka, and Emma Thomson, Washington, D.C.; and Edith Schmucker, Nappanee, on Wednesday, Aug. 3.

Congresswoman Walorski Among Four Killed In Traffic Accident Near Nappanee

Aug 03, 2022

Deb Patterson Updated: Aug 3, 2022 @ 11:17 PM

2nd District Indiana Congresswoman Jackie Walorski was one of four people killed in a car crash on SR 19 north of Nappanee Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 3.

Buhrt Builders Celebrating 75th Anniversary

Aug 03, 2022

Lauren Zeugner Updated: Aug 3, 2022 @ 10:30 AM

Buhrt Builders Inc. has been part of the Syracuse community for 75 years and the Buhrt family celebrated with a ribbon-cutting Friday, July 15, and a special boat cruise on the Lilly Pad for employees, subcontractors and their families Saturday, July 16.

Goodnight Joins Syracuse BZA

Jul 22, 2022

Deb Patterson Updated: Jul 22, 2022 @ 7:42 PM

Matt Goodnight, a Syracuse resident was introduced as the newest member of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals, Thursday, July 21.

Settlement Sought Against Contractor For Blatant Violations

Jul 22, 2022

Deb Patterson Updated: Jul 25, 2022 @ 7:43 AM

Syracuse Board of Zoning is seeking a $10,000 settlement from a contractor said to have “blatantly” violated rules and regulations on building a new home for Juan Zambrano on Lakeview Road in Oakwood.

Harman Continues To Educate, Just In A Different Way

Jul 21, 2022

Lauren Zeugner Updated: Jul 20, 2022 @ 10:49 AM

After being an educator for many years, Lee Harman of Warsaw continues to educate the public as president of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals.

Milford Holds Budget Workshops For 2023

Jul 20, 2022

David Hazledine Updated: Jul 20, 2022 @ 3:54 PM

Milford Town Council held special meetings July 18-19 in Town Hall to conduct workshops in preparation for the 2023 budget. Generally, the council expects a roughly 4% increase across the board to accommodate wage increases.

Bid For Water Project Shocks Syracuse Town Council

Jul 20, 2022

Lauren Zeugner Updated: Jul 20, 2022 @ 11:00 AM

The only bid for the Lakeside Drive Water Main Loop shocked both the Syracuse Town Council and Mark Aurich, public works superintendent, when it was presented during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night, July 19.

Public Hearing Held On Two Syracuse Developments

Jul 20, 2022

Lauren Zeugner Updated: Jul 20, 2022 @ 12:32 PM

The Syracuse Redevelopment Commission held a brief public hearing on the Oakwood and Allen Residential Economic Development areas during its regular meeting Tuesday night, July 19.

Milford To Continue With North Park Annexation

Jul 13, 2022

David Hazledine Updated: Jul 13, 2022 @ 1:11 PM

The Monday, July 11, monthly meeting of Milford Town Council opened with a public hearing on the proposed annexation of the east section of North Park subdivision plus an additional 20 acres of undeveloped land into the town of Milford. There was no public comment made at the hearing.

County BZA Makes Decisions In Blacks Court Cases

Jul 12, 2022

Lauren Zeugner Updated: Jul 13, 2022 @ 7:34 AM

After four months, the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals made determinations regarding two of Ryan Stuckman’s properties north of North Webster.

Sewer Project Timeline Extended In Hopes Reducing Costs

Jul 12, 2022

Deb Patterson Updated: Jul 12, 2022 @ 7:48 PM

Slight alterations in the final completion of the construction project for the Tippecanoe & Chapman Regional Sewer District were presented Monday evening, July 11, at the board’s monthly meeting.

Syracuse Park Board Sends Budget Proposal To Council

Jul 12, 2022

Lauren Zeugner Updated: Jul 13, 2022 @ 7:38 AM

The Syracuse Park Board approved sending its recommended 2023 budget to the Syracuse Town Council during its meeting Monday night, July 11.

James Marshall Announces Run For Kosciusko County Sheriff

Jul 07, 2022

Deb Patterson Updated: Jul 7, 2022 @ 4:34 PM

James Marshall has announced he has filed to run for the office of Kosciusko County Sheriff on the November ballot.

AWL’s Shelter Buddies Turning The Page For Kids, Pets

Jul 07, 2022

Lauren Zeugner Updated: Jul 7, 2022 @ 8:16 AM

By Lauren Zeugner InkFreeNews WARSAW — Recently Tonya Blanchard, executive director of the Kosciusko County Animal Welfare League, was in the shelter’s parking lot when a neighbor from across the street approached her asking about the Shelter Buddies program. She wanted to bring her grandson. Earlier this year … Read More

Thrasher Finds Her Calling In Being A CASA Volunteer

Jul 07, 2022

Lauren Zeugner Updated: Jul 7, 2022 @ 11:33 AM

Connie Thrasher of Warsaw was an elementary school teacher for eight years when she decided to “retire” from teaching and do something else.

Silver Lake Dollar General Plan Gains Approval

Jul 06, 2022

Ray Balogh Updated: Jul 6, 2022 @ 6:44 PM

While plans for a Dollar General store at the intersection of SR 15 and Dixie Drive in Silver Lake have been in discussion for several months now, the store is still struggling to find the proper approval to move forward.

Akron Celebrates The Fourth With Parade

Jul 04, 2022

Lauren Zeugner Updated: Jul 4, 2022 @ 2:12 PM

With beauty queens of all ages, political candidates, several different car clubs, antique tractors and fire trucks with their sirens blaring, Akron welcomed the Fourth of July with a parade.

Tippy Tunes Wins Lake Tippy Flotilla

Jul 02, 2022

Lauren Zeugner Updated: Jul 5, 2022 @ 10:19 AM

By Lauren Zeugner InkFreeNews LEESBURG — Lake Tippecanoe residents turned out for the annual Fourth of July Flotilla, held Saturday afternoon, July 2. This year 10 boats registered to participate. The event is sponsored by the Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association. This year’s winners were: Quinn Roe, first … Read More