A decision to have a primary by mail could happen when the Indiana Election Commission meets April 22 to discuss the possibility, according to Kosciusko County election board members. Out of concern for the coronavirus outbreak, the state last week moved the May 5 primary to June 2, … Read More
WARSAW – For the second day in a row, Kosciusko County announced another positive test result for coronavirus. The county has now confirmed two cases and said 91 tests have been conducted in the county. The first case was announced Thursday. County Health Officer Dr. William Remington predicted … Read More
WARSAW — Several garbage collection services in the area are making modifications to their procedures in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Information about trash pickup services is listed below. Businesses not listed either could not be reached for comment, have not yet implemented changes or did not wish … Read More
WARSAW – A bloodmobile event that had been canceled due to the need for social distancing was resurrected on a limited basis Friday to accommodate those who had reservations. The blood drive by American Red Cross was one of four announced recently in the area over increased needs … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers of scammers taking advantage of the scarcity of COVID-19 tests by falsely claiming to be able to provide testing. “Consumers are at risk not only of losing money from these scams,” Attorney General Hill said, “but of getting dangerously false … Read More
By TOM BAUTERS CPA, Akron UPDATE: The House has passed the CARES Act. It is now going to Pres. Trump for his signature The Senate unanimously passed the CARES Act, a $2 trillion economic rescue plan, on Wednesday, March 25. The Act includes one-time payments to individuals, expanded … Read More
SYRACUSE — Customers at The Sleepy Owl Supper Club, SR 13, Syracuse, wanted to do something positive for those who have reduced working hours or not working at all at this time. They are giving back to others. Starting at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, The Sleepy Owl … Read More
SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corporation announces its plan for student learning from April 3-May 1, during Gov. Eric Holcomb’s mandatory closing of all Indiana schools. Parents/guardians were sent the detailed plan Friday, March 27, via ParentSquare. Wawasee schools will be on spring break April 3-10, and no … Read More
CROMWELL — Two people from Cromwell were recently arrested after allegedly stealing a woman’s debit card and using it without permission. Jacklyn Ann Eckard, 22, 11963 N. Camelot Lane East, Cromwell, is charged with fraud on a financial institution, a level 5 felony; and theft, a level 6 … Read More
WARSAW — There is a strong chance of rain for most of the weekend across much of northern Indiana, according to the National Weather Service. Friday, March 27, will remain cloudy and there is a 30% chance of showers after 3 p.m. The high will be near 56. … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 6,900 people have been tested for COVID-19 in Indiana as of Friday, March 27, according to the Indiana Department of Health. The latest posting on the ISDH website shows the number of deaths increased from 17 on Thursday to 24 on Friday morning. The … Read More
ELKHART – Elkhart County will likely lose thousands of jobs this week with the closure of RV plants operated by Thor Industries, Winnebago Industries and others. Early Monday, Winnebago announced plans to shut down most of its operations across the country, potentially idling many of its 5,500 employees in Iowa, … Read More
FORT WAYNE — Parkview Physicians Group has created designated “respiratory clinics,” focused on treating patients with signs and symptoms of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The main symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough or difficulty breathing. Patients with these symptoms are encouraged to call 1-877-PPG-TODAY (1-877-774-8632) for a free screening … Read More
