KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Meeting dates for the Kosciusko County Local Emergency Planning Committee have been announced for 2017. All meetings are open to the public. Dates for 2017 will be Feb. 9, May 11, Aug. 10 and Nov. 9. Meetings begin at 3 p.m. in the Justice Building, … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County commissioners met yesterday, Tuesday, Aug. 9, to talk about making every second count. 1st Sgt Chad Hill requested funding from the commissioners for 911iNET, a program that has texting capabilities and a panic button option for smart phones. The program brings local … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — This morning, the County Commissioner’s met and discussed bids for the work release renovation project, bids for justice building repairs, and updates on grants for the Kosciusko County Emergency Management Agency. Chad Miner, county attorney, read bids from three construction companies for the work release construction … Read More
MENTONE — A failed pipeline topped discussion during the regular meeting of the Mentone Town Council Monday evening, June 6. According to James Emans, Emans Engineering, Bremen, approximately 500 feet of pipe beneath Main Street has failed. Emans and Water Superintendent Josh Shephard called on a company from Rochester to … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko Emergency Management Agency encourages residents, local businesses and schools to participate in the statewide tornado drill at 10:15 a.m. and 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, March 22. This drill will include the activation of severe weather sirens in those communities who have such systems. Should a … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — As spring approaches, so does the chance for severe weather. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and Kosciusko County Emergency Management want to make sure everyone has a chance to be safe. While weather alert radios are available for purchase, not everyone has the means … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — An Indiana Department of Homeland Security incident management team from Northern Indiana is traveling to Maryland for a seven-day deployment to assist the City of Baltimore with severe weather affecting the region. Ed Rock, Kosciusko County Emergency Management Agency, serves as a member of the IMT. The … Read More
WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday morning, Aug. 25. Matt Sandy, assistant county planner, presented the new maps, explaining they are set to go into effect Wednesday, Sept. 30 and that they are in compliance with federal regulations. Changes to the maps include … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse residents downwind of the small channel off Harkless Drive may be smelling more than just fried foods lately.
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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — During yesterday evening’s Kosciusko County Council meeting, numerous presentations were brought before the board, both to educate and to request financial support. Among these were requests from local officials and preliminary presentations by Kosciusko County non-profit organizations. Initial requests included a request from Bob Weaver … Read More
Drivers are advised to take caution when driving on Kosciusko County roads. According to Ed Rock, director of Kosciusko County Emergency Management, hard freeze conditions during the winter combined with the rapid thawing recently has left county roads very soft. Rock stated, “When you observe a spot in … Read More
The train that derailed in West Virginia at approximately 1:20 p.m. on Monday most likely traveled through northern Indiana, and possibly even Kosciusko County. The train, which was carrying crude oil, was reportedly still burning as of Tuesday night, with oil pouring from the wreckage. Members of the … Read More
As of 7:15 a.m. today Kosciusko County has lifted the emergency declaration and lowered the travel status to a watch/orange level, according to Ed Rock, Kosciusko County Emergency Management County roads remain snow covered and slick with some drifts. Motorists are asked to stay off county roads if … Read More
According to Ed Rock of the Kosciusko County Emergency Management Department, Kosciusko County will remain under the red warning/declaration through the night. A re-evaluation will take place after the county plows have had a chance to observe and report.
With up to 17.2 inches falling in areas of the county, it is no wonder that Kosciusko is currently under a travel “watch”. According to the National Weather Service in Syracuse, 17.2 inches of snow fell 7 miles east/southeast of Leesburg, 14 inches fell in Warsaw and 11.2 … Read More
[weaver_youtube N3m4SWaonwE rel=0] This morning’s storm packed a one-two punch with two lines of storms bringing severe winds that have left numerous trees and power lines down throughout the county and thousands without power. Though many have speculated about the possibility of tornado touchdowns this morning, as of this … Read More
