Kosciusko County BZA Grants Several Petition Approvals
Oct 12, 2021 
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Updated: On Tuesday morning, Oct. 12, the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals held its regular monthly meeting in the Justice Building in Warsaw.
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Area Lawmakers Vote To Override Governor’s Veto
May 11, 2021 
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Updated: Indiana lawmakers have overridden another veto issued by Gov. Eric Holcomb, this time, transferring local decision-making for public emergencies from health officials to elected officials.
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Lawmakers Revel In Bipartisan Budget Vote
Apr 24, 2021 Updated:
Updated: The 2021 version of the Indiana General Assembly is shaping up as one of the more unique in recent memory with a rare bipartisan vote on the two-year budget.
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Lawmakers Address School Funding, Highway Bill
Mar 27, 2021 Updated:
Updated: Despite a large amount of organized opposition to legislation that would direct more money away from public schools, none of four state lawmakers suggested they will vote against the proposed policies.
Read MoreDoriot Clarifies Wetlands Legislation
Feb 27, 2021 Updated:
Updated: State Sen. Blake Doriot sought to clarify issues with a major wetlands bill in the General Assembly on Friday, Feb. 26.
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Poli (Sigh): Five Area Lawmakers Decline To Say Biden’s Win Was Legit
Feb 27, 2021 Updated:
Updated: In a move that would have been hard to imagine just a few years ago, a handful of area lawmakers (all Republicans) declined Friday to admit Joe Biden was the legitimate winner in the 2020 presidential election.
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Local Races For Statehouse Seats Contested
Oct 07, 2020 
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Updated: Every Hoosier is represented by one state senator, of which there are 50 across the state, and one state representative, of which there are 100 across the state.
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Doriot Thanked For Considering Question
Jul 25, 2020 
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Updated: I hope this letter finds you and your family save and healthy. The historic times we’re living shut down the Hoosier State Press Association for a bit, which delayed my writing of thank you letters to legislators.
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Guest Column: Clarifying Elkhart County’s Face Covering Mandate
Jul 14, 2020 
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Updated: The Elkhart County Health Department has issued a mandate requiring individuals to wear a face covering in all indoor areas open to the public, all outdoor areas open to the public where a distance of six feet from individuals outside of their household cannot be maintained, and all private indoor or outdoor areas where a distance of six feet from individuals outside of their household cannot be maintained.
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Poli (Sigh): State Enforcement Makes ‘Essential’ Visit To Polywood
Apr 12, 2020 Updated:
Updated: Gov. Eric Holcomb’s new enforcement effort aimed at limiting business operations to those deemed essential during the ongoing pandemic was apparently not a big hit in Syracuse Friday. While representatives of Polywood or the state could not be reached for comment Saturday, two people, including a Kosciusko County … Read More
Candidate Filing Deadline Arrives; Here’s Who Is Running
Feb 07, 2020 Updated:
Updated: WARSAW – Below is a list of candidates who filed before Friday’s deadline for the May 5 primary. The list is based on information provided by the Kosciusko County Clerk and the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office’s election website for county races and legislative districts that include Kosciusko … Read More
Poli (Sigh): Hard Feelings Over Rovenstine Trial Linger As Whitaker Issue Plays Out
Mar 16, 2019 Updated:
Updated: As Warsaw Police Department’s controversy festers, State Rep. Dave Wolkins is saying what many on both sides of the issue are thinking. Residual anger from the Aaron Rovenstine scandal a few years ago continues to linger and has complicated some people’s impressions of the uproar over Warsaw Police Chief … Read More
Area State Senators Support Expanding Payday Loan Rates
Mar 02, 2019 Updated:
Updated: Three Indiana State Senators whose districts include parts of Kosciusko County voted last week to support legislation that opens the door for consumers to be charged much higher interest rates when seeking payday loans. Republican Sens. Blake Doriot, Randy Head and Ryan Mishler supported Senate Bill 613, which would … Read More
Flood Control Device Main Topic of SLA Meeting
Aug 04, 2018 Updated:
Updated: SYRACUSE —Repairs and improvements to the Syracuse Flood Control Structure and an update on projects by Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams, were two topics of importance brought before those attending the annual Syracuse Lake Association breakfast meeting Saturday morning. Henry DeJulia, Syracuse Town Manager, presented the … Read More
What Is On Your Ballot Nov. 8
Nov 07, 2016 Updated:
Updated: KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The day is near to cast your vote for president, senator, state leadership, local officials and school board officials. The general election for 2016 is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.
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Get To Know The District 12 and 9 State Senator Candidates
Oct 19, 2016 
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Updated: It’s that time again, with state senate elections taking place Nov. 8.
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