KOSCIUSKO — At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Jan. 8, Director of Kosciusko County Community Corrections Anna Bailey requested permission to apply for an Indiana Department of Corrections Community Supervision grant in the amount of $541,000. “We are also requesting two additional officers — a drug court … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko commissioners heard information related to a program designed to shorten response time in active shooter situations at their meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 2. Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert and Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock presented the information. According to Rock, the program is … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Tom Van Meter, owner of the Old Post Office building in the historic district of downtown Warsaw and founder of Forte Residential, Inc., present tenant of the OPO, attended the Kosciusko County commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 7, to request the verbal support of commissioners in … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Thursday, May 3, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation hosted a free community outreach seminar about flooding. Attendees were encouraged to bring a copy of their elevation certificate as well as a copy of their current flood insurance declaration page. Tyler Ardron, vice-president of Risk Reduction Plus, … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s Emergency Management Director Ed Rock is reminding people who’ve experienced damage due to rising water levels to contact the state, while representatives from the state fire marshal’s office are on site to assess the extent of the damage countywide. According to Rock, three representatives … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold its meetings for the year 2018 at 3 p.m. in the Justice Building on the following dates: Feb. 8, May 10, Aug. 9 and Nov. 8 and at such other times as shall be duly authorized … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko’s hazard mitigation plan is in the process of being updated. Last updated in 2009, FEMA requires hazard mitigation plans to be reviewed every five years. The Nov. 2 meeting, the third of four, was meant to be a public meeting to hear public questions and concerns, … Read More
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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