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Art In Action: Puzzle History

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2020 @ 8:34 AM

By Darla McCammon In the last two weeks, I have taken you to the island of Kauai to occupy your time and escape this dreary January weather. This week, we’re going to talk about something else that people use to occupy their time in the often gloomy winter … Read More

Parkview Warsaw Expanding Into Full-Service Hospital

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2020 @ 3:33 PM

WARSAW — Less than four years after opening, Parkview Warsaw announced plans Wednesday to expand its existing facility to a full-service hospital. Plans include space for up to 30 inpatient beds, surgical services and additional specialty care, said a news release from Parkview Warsaw. As inpatient services become … Read More

Thursday Meeting Will Explore Idea Of Childcare Center At Claypool School

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2020 @ 10:19 AM

CLAYPOOL — Sherry Searles, LaunchPad director, addressed the Claypool Town Council on Tuesday, Jan. 21, regarding a meeting that will explore the possibility of establishing a childcare center at Claypool Elementary School. LaunchPad is the Child Care and Early Learning Coalition that was created to help solve the … Read More

North Webster Town Council Approves Purchases

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2020 @ 8:23 AM

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council started 2020 off with a swearing-in ceremony by Town Attorney Jack Birch. President Lisa Strombeck and council members David Waliczek and Dan Thystrup followed by Clerk-Treasurer Alice E. “Betsy” Luce took the oath of office to defend the United States and … Read More

Syracuse Town Council Starts The Year Off With Short Meeting

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2020 @ 5:20 PM

  Syracuse — It took the Syracuse Town Council just 16 minutes to complete it’s business Tuesday night, Jan. 21, during its first meeting of the year. Mike Noe, town manager, requested the council approve Police Chief Jim Layne to be appointed to the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission to … Read More

Turkey Creek’s Sewer Feasibility Study Still Planned For March

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2020 @ 8:33 AM

CROMWELL — After a year of growth and changes, the board at Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District is starting 2020 with the goal to continue improving. Whether it be eliminating unnecessary expenses or adding modern technologies, TCRSD is starting January with Jim Boone at the helm and a … Read More

Warsaw Park Board Will Consider Two Options For Ice Rink

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2020 @ 6:06 AM

WARSAW —  At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21, Steve Haines was elected as 2020 board president and Larry Ladd was elected as vice president.  Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer, Haines and Ladd recently met with an architect from Valparaiso regarding potential plans for an … Read More

Warsaw Schools Seeking Input On School Start, End Time

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2020 @ 2:24 PM

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is requesting input on school start and end time for the 2020-21 school year. The survey can be found in the news section at warsawschools.org or at http://bit.ly/wcsstarttime. Numerous medical research studies have shown a positive impact on student health and wellness through … Read More

Warsaw Housing Authority Says It Will Not Cease Operations

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2020 @ 8:27 AM

MILFORD — The housing authority that serves Warsaw and Goshen is pushing back against a rumor. Over the past several weeks, the North Central Indiana Housing has received multiple questions regarding whether or not it will cease operating the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program for the City … Read More

Whitley County BABE Announces Laura Tucker As New Executive Director

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2020 @ 2:02 PM

COLUMBIA CITY — Whitley County BABE, a non-profit organization that specializes in providing resources and a community for moms and families, has recently hired Laura Tucker as its new executive director. Tucker steps into this position with the experience she’s learned in the past three years as the … Read More

Transition To New Recycling Contractor Goes Smoothly, Solid Waste Director Says

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2020 @ 1:54 PM

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Recycling Depot’s transition to a new recycling contractor was described by Tom Ganser, the depot’s director, as smooth. The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District approved a 2020 recycling contract bid with Whitley Environmental, Columbia City, in October. “The … Read More

North Webster Community Center Introduces Executive Director

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2020 @ 2:00 PM

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Center Board of Directors announced Kelly Horn as its new executive director position. She is a lifelong resident of Noble and Kosciusko counties. Horn and her family reside in North Webster, and seasonally at Little Barbee Lake. Prior to joining the North … Read More

Nearly $23,000 Collected In Delinquent Taxes Through Garnishment Of Tax Refunds

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2020 @ 1:30 PM

WARSAW —  Kosciusko County Treasurer Rhonda Helser told the county commissioners Tuesday that nearly $23,000 was collected last year from past-due taxes through a state program that allows counties to collect late taxes through garnishment of tax refunds. Helser provided the update after asking commissioners to approve two … Read More

Trail Committee On The Right Path For 2020

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2020 @ 8:15 PM

SYRACUSE— Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee had its first meeting of the year Monday, Jan. 20. The board heard updates on several projects and plans for 2020. Construction is moving along for the Conklin Bay boardwalk and trail project. Construction began Oct. 13 and will be completed in the spring … Read More

Indiana Fever GM Is Keynote Speaker For ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ Luncheon

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2020 @ 5:08 PM

WARSAW — Combined Community Services will host Indiana Fever General Manager, Tamika Catchings, as it’s featured speaker for the first annual Love Thy Neighbor Luncheon, Feb. 19. The Love Thy Neighbor Luncheon will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Christ Covenant Church, 2090 East … Read More

Whitko Jr./Sr. High School Seniors Receive Whitko Valor Award

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2020 @ 8:51 AM

SOUTH WHITLEY — Two Whitko Jr./Sr High School students were inaugural recipients of the Whitko Valor Award at the Whitko School Board of Trustees meeting, Jan. 20. Matthew and William Farner, twin brothers and seniors at Whitko Jr./Sr. High School, were the inaugural recipients of the award. Whiko … Read More

Warsaw School Board Discusses 2020-21 School Start Time Survey

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2020 @ 8:18 AM

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community School Board of School Trustees discussed the corporation’s upcoming 2020-21 school start time survey during a meeting on Monday, Jan. 20. The online survey is set to open on Tuesday, Jan. 21. WCS will issue a press release with a link to the … Read More

Community Foundation Announces Big Brothers Big Sisters Scholarship Fund

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 20, 2020 @ 1:52 PM

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Bill and Vickie Morton announced the Big Brothers Big Sisters Scholarship Fund. Bill and Vicki Morton spent years volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kosciusko County and have seen firsthand the difference a “Big Brother” or “Big Sister” can make in … Read More