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Locals Keep Cool At Country Concert Featuring Montgomery Gentry

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 19, 2019 @ 9:18 PM

WARSAW — Even with an Excessive Heat Warning in place, a large crowd of locals attended the “Montgomery Gentry” country concert at Warsaw’s Central Park tonight, July 19. To beat the heat, there were several options for concert-goers to stay cool, including a misting tent from Kozon Plumbing … Read More

Two File For Seward Township Advisory Board Member Vacancy

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 19, 2019 @ 4:24 PM

KOSCIUSKO — Two people have filed declarations of candidacy for the vacant Seward Township Advisory Board member seat. Paul A. Onstott, Burket; and Matthew Smith, Akron, have both filed for the position. Efforts to reach both candidates on Friday were unsuccessful. Declarations of candidacy and statements of economic … Read More

Honeywell Center Announces Art Competition Winners

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 19, 2019 @ 9:37 AM

WABASH — The annual themed art competition is on display in the Honeywell Center’s Clark Gallery. The 2019 theme is Seasons and will be on display through Aug. 19. Sponsorship for the competition is provided by the City of Wabash. The competition features any medium including paintings, photos, … Read More

Market Street Project Faces Unexpected Underground Repairs, Costs

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 19, 2019 @ 1:08 PM

WARSAW — Unexpected costs for stormwater pipe repairs and replacement under East Market Street will drive the cost of the overall project up by about $250,000. The city Board of Public Works and Safety approved a handful of change orders, paperwork needed when pubic works projects are adjusted … Read More

Collier’s Seeking Local Nominations For ‘Feel The Love’ Program

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 19, 2019 @ 9:45 AM

WARSAW — Collier’s Heating and Air Conditioning in Warsaw is participating in a special Lennox community event called ‘Feel The Love” in which Lennox is donating a new HVAC system for Collier’s to install free of charge to a household in the service area. Lennox’s Feel The Love … Read More

Rozella Ford Arose From Humble Beginnings

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 19, 2019 @ 10:01 AM

The following is the second of a three-part series on Rozella Ford Golf Club, which celebrates 60 years of golf this year. WARSAW — Tucked atop of a small hill near the green of hole number eight and the tee box for hole number nine, a small, family … Read More

Warsaw P.D. Announces 2019 Citizen’s Academy

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 19, 2019 @ 10:29 AM

The Warsaw Police Department is accepting applications for the 2019 Citizen’s Police Academy. The Citizen’s Police Academy meets on Thursdays, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 5 through Nov. 7. Topics of discussion include recruitment, police training, emergency vehicle operations, physical tactics and use of force, central … Read More

BREAKING: Blown Transformer Darkens Syracuse

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 18, 2019 @ 12:59 PM

SYRACUSE — A transformer that blew on West High Street, between Mill and Huntington streets, Syracuse, has left most of the town in the dark. Syracuse Fire Department received the report of a transformer fire at approximately 12:42 p.m. Central dispatch also received reports of the traffic light … Read More

Rozella Ford Golf Club Arose From Farmland 60 Years Ago

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 18, 2019 @ 12:41 PM

The following is the first of a three-part series on Rozella Ford Golf Club, which celebrates 60 years of golf this year. WARSAW — On a clear and warm summer day, the closely-manicured fairways and greens of Warsaw’s Rozella Ford Golf Club meander and undulate, artistically engaging in … Read More

Claypool Town Council Approves Sign, Shed At Mobile Home Park

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 17, 2019 @ 1:34 PM

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council approved installations of an entrance sign and a storage shed at Claypool Mobile Home Park during its meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Joe Nelson, an owner of the mobile home park, was present at the meeting to discuss the installations with the … Read More

County GOP Announces Franklin Twp. Caucus

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 17, 2019 @ 10:56 AM

MENTONE — A caucus has been announced in Mentone to fill the vacancy left by the death of Franklin Township Advisory Board Member Buni R. Leininger July 7. Michael L. Ragan, chairman of the Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee announced the caucus and said the event will be … Read More

Indiana District Governor Addresses Local Kiwanians

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 17, 2019 @ 10:35 AM

WARSAW — During the recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Warsaw, Indiana District Governor Jud Rouch spoke about “Being a Kiwanian” and the camaradery shared among fellow Kiwanians. While traveling for his job, Rouch has tried to visit other Kiwanis Clubs or attend fundraising events to learn about … Read More

Fines Looming In Turkey Creek Sewer District

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 17, 2019 @ 9:10 AM

SYRACUSE — When the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District sends out the certified letter of requirement to connect, it will be exactly three years after TCRSD patrons were first warned that penalties would ensue. With a new direction, additional facilities, and a new attorney on their team, the … Read More

Wawasee School Corporation Hires New Principal

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 17, 2019 @ 10:08 AM

SYRACUSE — At a special meeting Tuesday, July 16, the Wawasee Community School Corp. board approved the hiring of John Snyder to serve as an assistant principal at Wawasee High School. His two-year contract begins today, Wednesday, July 17. Snyder, recommended by Dr. Tom Edington, the corporation’s superintendent, … Read More

Syracuse Town Council Commits To $250,000 For Flood Control Device

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 17, 2019 @ 7:47 AM

SYRACUSE — Syracuse resident Doug Schrock waited patiently for the Syracuse Town Council to get to “old business” during its regular meeting Tuesday night, July 16. Up for discussion was approving funds to aid in the repairing of the flood control structure located in Crosson Mill Park. Once … Read More

Winona Lake Welcomes Gelbaugh As New Fire Chief

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 16, 2019 @ 7:59 PM

WINONA LAKE — Kevin Gelbaugh was welcomed to the table during Winona Lake Town Council’s monthly meeting Tuesday, July 16, after being announced as the new fire chief. Gelbaugh will fill the position previously held by Mitch Titus, who died in May as a result of a workplace … Read More

Bricklaying Begins At Future Warsaw Rotary Park Monument

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 16, 2019 @ 2:56 PM

WARSAW — Warsaw Rotary Club members and local residents helped lay approximately 350 square feet of bricks at the cog monument at the Warsaw Rotary Park on Tuesday, July 16. The park, set in a triangular space located at the corner of West Market and West Center Streets, … Read More

Conklin Bay Project To Begin Soon, Trail Committee Heard

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 16, 2019 @ 3:11 PM

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee heard an update on the Conklin Bay project at its meeting Monday, July 15. The group also discussed plans for this weekend’s Tour des Lakes. Most of the meeting centered on the new Conklin Bay project. Construction on the project is set to … Read More