WARSAW — State Representative Dave Wolkins was presented with a plaque recognizing his 32 years of service during the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, March 17. Commissioner President Brad Jackson and Vice-President Bob Conley each said a few words about Wolkins. Jackson described Wolkins as “always accessible” and … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — Artwork by a local artist will soon be displayed at the Statehouse, according to State Rep. David Wolkins (R-Warsaw). Penny French-Deal of North Manchester was selected to have her artwork decorate the Statehouse as part of Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Treasurer Kelly Mitchell’s Hoosier Women … Read More
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill realized twice this week how painfully little support he has from his own party. The Republican (and former Elkhart County prosecutor) has seen his first term as Attorney General become marred in a groping scandal that began in the summer of 2018. Hill … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — Members of the Indiana House of Representatives at the Statehouse honored State. Rep. Dave Wolkins (R-Warsaw) for his 32 years of serving House District 18, Tuesday, Feb. 25. “Being a good husband and father are my greatest achievements, and being a public servant has been one … Read More
Numerous people who watched the Warsaw mayoral race last year wondered out loud about the close connection between Republican challenger Ron Shoemaker and the Kosciusko County Fair Board since some fair board members seemed to be supporting Shoemaker and adamantly against incumbent Mayor Joe Thallemer. The fair board … Read More
WARSAW – Education issues were front and center Friday at the legislative “Third House” in Warsaw as two Republican state lawmakers defended the state’s efforts to provide more support for teachers. State lawmakers are more than halfway done with this year’s short legislative session. Attempts to consider legislation … Read More
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is now facing the potential for a 60-day suspension following a recommendation Friday in the continuing fallout from the groping allegations against the first-term state official. Hill, the former Elkhart County Prosecutor, was accused of groping women at a party in Indianapolis in … Read More
What a week! Nationally – and locally – we saw a few things in recent days in politics that many would probably just as soon forget. As the nation’s eyes watched the Iowa Caucuses debacle, a reality show version of a State of the Union and an impeachment … Read More
WABASH — Wabash County Democratic Party Chairman Chad Harris recently entered the race for the seat of outgoing District 18 State Rep. Dave Wolkins. Harris, 40, has been the Wabash County Democratic Chair for four years. He currently resides in Wabash. He is a 1998 graduate of Northfield … Read More
Watching the Indiana House District 18 race initially unfold, I’m guessing this is not how the Republican Party in Kosciusko County would like to see the transfer of power begin for one of the longest-serving local lawmakers in Indiana, State Rep. Dave Wolkins. While there are apparently numerous … Read More
WABASH – Russell “Russ” Reahard formally announced his candidacy for the Indiana House State District 18 seat Friday, Jan. 10. Reahard, who ran unsuccessfully for the seat two years ago has filed to run again in a bid to replace Dave Wolkins, who announced he would not seek … Read More
WINONA LAKE —One week after declaring plans to run, Alan Alderfer announced Tuesday, Jan. 7, that he is suspending his campaign for the Indiana House of Representatives District 18 seat in the May 2020 Republican primary election. Alderfer announced his plans last week on the same day that … Read More
Indiana’s Third District U.S. Rep. Jim Banks is getting more and more face time on Fox News these days. He appeared on the network earlier in the week and then returned Friday night on the Lou Dobbs show to discuss the airstrike in Iraq that killed a leading … Read More
WARSAW – State Rep. Dave Wolkins announced Monday he will not seek re-election in 2020 and is supporting a bid by businessman Alan Alderfer for the District 18 seat. Wolkins, who has represented the 18th District in the Indiana General Assembly since 1988, has struggled with health issues … Read More
I’m going to make a bold, end-of-the-year prediction. Those summers when motorized racing at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds was a regular weekend tradition for decades are now gone forever. Enjoy the memories. Savor the fun. But most of all, please admit that the racing tradition is over. The … Read More
WINONA LAKE — Longtime Winona Lake civic leader, Terry Howie, passed away Monday evening, Dec. 2. Howie died following an accident at his home. He was 73. Howie was born in Johnstown, Pa. He moved to Winona Lake in 1964 to began his studies at Grace College & … Read More
