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Stormy Weather Expected To Arrive Late Saturday Night

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 19, 2019 @ 10:25 AM

WARSAW — Pleasant weather will continue until late Saturday night, the National Weather Service predicts. The forecast for Thursday, Sept. 19, predicts Kosciusko County will see mostly sunny skies and a high temperature near 83. The overnight low will be about 63 Friday will be mostly sunny with … Read More

Tickets For Winona Lake Christmas Concert Now On Sale

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 17, 2019 @ 12:21 PM

WINONA LAKE — Tickets are now on sale for “Christmas in the Village: One Starry Night,” a gala choral and instrumental holiday concert featuring Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass, at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in the Winona Heritage Room in Winona Lake. “One Starry … Read More

Salvation Army To Hold Mobile Food Pantry Sept. 19

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 19, 2019 @ 8:08 AM

WARSAW — A mobile food pantry will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 19, at The Salvation Army, 501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw. The items given are on a first come, first-serve basis while supplies last. If weather conditions are adverse or there is a … Read More

Strong Opposition Voiced Against Southern US 30 Bypass

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 19, 2019 @ 5:37 AM

WARSAW — The first chance for the public to see roughed out options for a future, limited-access US 30 drew hundreds of people to the Lincoln Elementary gym Wednesday night, Sept. 18. Nearly a year since the first public meeting was held that introduced the idea of revamping … Read More

Silver Alert Declared For Missing Fort Wayne Teen

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 18, 2019 @ 6:40 PM

Fort Wayne — The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Caitlyn Marie Baker, a 17-year-old white female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 130 pounds, blonde hair with green eyes, last seen wearing a black t-shirt and grey sweatpants and driving or riding in a black 2003 … Read More

Liberty Sewing Circle Honors Eight World War II Veterans

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 18, 2019 @ 6:10 PM

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Senior Services and Liberty Sewing Circle helped recognize eight World War II veterans on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The Threads of Valor quilt presentation and luncheon was hosted by Kosciusko Community Senior Services inside the Pete Thorn Center at 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw.  Liberty … Read More

LCA Seventh-Grader Katherine Alderfer Recognized As 2020 Riley Champion

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 18, 2019 @ 3:11 PM

WINONA LAKE — Lakeland Christian Academy seventh-grader Katherine Alderfer was recognized Wednesday, Sept. 18, during a ceremony honoring her as a 2020 Riley Champion. LCA students, staff and Alderfer’s family attended the event, including her parents, Kristine and Alan Alderfer; and twin sister Caroline Alderfer. Alderfer is a … Read More

Local Attorney James Walmer Announces Retirement

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 18, 2019 @ 1:25 PM

WARSAW — After nearly 45 years of practicing law in Kosciusko County, Attorney James L. Walmer has announced his retirement. Walmer moved to Indiana and began his work as an attorney in Warsaw on Dec. 14, 1974. Walmer has been a staple in the law profession during his … Read More

WCHS Safety Concern Deemed Non-Credible

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 18, 2019 @ 2:56 PM

WARSAW — At approximately 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, officials at Warsaw Community Schools received notification of a potential safety concern at Warsaw Community High School. As per safety protocols, a precautionary lock-in was initiated to allow administrators and police to conduct an investigation. The lock-in status allows … Read More

Salvation Army To Hold Day Of Prayer Sunday For Human Trafficking

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 18, 2019 @ 12:49 PM

WARSAW — The Salvation Army will hold its Annual Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking Sunday, Sept. 22, during its morning worship service. The Annual Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking is a global day of worship, prayer and action regarding human trafficking. Every … Read More

Turkey Creek Sewer Examines Five Sewer Options For Wawasee

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 18, 2019 @ 8:00 AM

CROMWELL — The regular monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 16, of the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District was much quieter than just a month prior. With just a handful of public members, TCRSD board members and staff were able to answer questions about not only the future of the … Read More

Syracuse Town Council Holds First Budget Hearing

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 18, 2019 @ 8:28 AM

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council held a public hearing regarding the 2020 budget at the start of its meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 17. There were no comments from the public. The 2020 budget, if adopted at the October council meeting will be for $4,173,220. The council approved … Read More

Claypool Town Council Votes To Alleviate Deputy Marshal Position

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 17, 2019 @ 9:47 PM

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council voted to alleviate the deputy marshal position during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Council President Niki Miller said the reason for the position’s removal is due to the town’s need for a full-time employee in the utility and street department. “[Clerk-Treasurer] … Read More

Possible Options For Ice Skating Rink Reviewed At Warsaw Parks Board Meeting

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 17, 2019 @ 9:07 PM

WARSAW — Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer attended the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, to discuss potential locations for a skating facility. This follows an announcement made last week by K21 Health Foundation President and CEO Rich Hadadd, who said  the foundation is pledging $1million … Read More

Winona Lake’s 2020 Tax Rate Could Drop A Few Cents

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 18, 2019 @ 9:14 AM

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council held a public hearing for the proposed 2020 budget, Tuesday, Sept. 17. The proposed budget includes a 4.6 percent decrease in the total budget from $5,270,253 in 2019 to $5,029,852. The proposed budget’s general fund is expected to rise as … Read More

Solid Waste District Holds Pre-Bid Meeting For 2020 Recycling Contracts

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 17, 2019 @ 2:15 PM

WARSAW — The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District held a pre-bid meeting for 2020 recycling contract bids on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The pre-bid meeting was held after the board’s regular monthly meeting. Four corporations had representatives at the meeting, including Borden Waste-Away … Read More

Conklin Bay Boardwalk Project Expected To Begin Soon

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 17, 2019 @ 6:41 PM

  SYRACUSE  — The Conklin Bay boardwalk project is expected to begin approximately Monday, Oct. 14, the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard Monday, Sept. 16. A pre-construction meeting was conducted Monday morning at Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s office in Syracuse. At the meeting was Robert Smith, a board member, and … Read More

North Webster Chamber Distributes 2020 Ballots

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Sep 17, 2019 @ 3:36 PM

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Chamber of Commerce tackled an array of agenda items at its Monday, Sept. 16, regular monthly meeting, not the least of which was distributing the ballot for 2020 officers and directors. President Jim Smith announced his departure from the board at the end … Read More