State Rep. Curt Nisly, who has already alienated Republican colleagues in the General Assembly, probably won’t be buddying up for dinner with Gov. Eric Holcomb any time soon. The Milford-area lawmaker was quick to criticize Holcomb’s mandate Monday requiring bars and restaurants to close in an effort to … 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
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
Gov. Eric Holcomb will be the keynote speaker in Warsaw when Republicans host their Lincoln Day Dinner on April 16. The location has not been determined yet, according to Kosciusko County GOP Chair Mike Ragan. Holcomb’s visit will come after the end of the General Assembly session and … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) filed for re-election to continue representing Indiana’s 2nd District in Congress. “As a lifelong Hoosier, I’m grateful to be able to fight for the hardworking people of Indiana’s 2nd District,” Walorski said. “Politicians in Washington are trying to divide the country with … Read More
State Rep. Dave Wolkins conceded this week he was wrong when he said Warsaw Community Schools was moving $15 million from salaries to operational costs. The District 18 state lawmaker from Warsaw made the suggestion a week ago in this column and reiterated it in a statement he … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Health Industry Forum has named U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-2) as the group’s Legislator of the Year. Walorski has been a strong and vocal leader in the effort to repeal the Medical Device Tax and her backing for this issue has generated tremendous bipartisan … Read More
ROCHESTER — Plans for a big trial in a little courtroom are complicating things in Rochester ahead of the trial of Alyssa Shepherd. Shepherd faces five charges in the deaths of three children who died at a bus stop along SR 25 near Talma a year ago … Read More
TOWN HALL MEETINGS — It’s been six years since Indiana’s 2nd District U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski held a traditional town hall, and a Democratic Party challenger, Pat Hackett, is doing her best to keep the issue fresh. On her campaign Facebook page, Hackett called the lack of meetings … Read More
Republican mayoral candidate Ron Shoemaker received an endorsement from Elkhart Mayor Tim Neese Thursday, April 18. Neese endorsed the primary challenger to Mayor Joe Thallemer in a 16-second video posted on Shoemaker’s campaign Facebook page Thursday. In it, Neese refers to Shoemaker as a good friend but does … Read More
Hello and welcome to what we hope will become a Saturday tradition here at InkFreeNews. This column is all about politics, government, the people who help (or hinder) our local governance and a dash of other tidbits I hope you will find worthwhile. Much of my time with … Read More
MILFORD — As America prepares to honor its veterans on Sunday, one our nation’s oldest allies came to Milford to bestow one of its highest honors on a member of the greatest generation. On Monday, dozens of people crowded into the Milford Community Building to witness Dan Levernier receive … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — Rebecca Kubacki and Randy Girod, both from Syracuse, had their names added to the list of recipients of the Kosciusko County Republican Man and Woman of the Year awards. The duo was announced as the 2018 recipients at the annual Kosciusko County Republican Man and Woman … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Mike Ragan, Kosciusko County Republican chairman, announces Indiana U.S. Sen. Republican candidate Mike Braun, 2nd District Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and Indiana State Auditor Tera Klutz, have confirmed they will be joining local candidates and elected officials attending the Kosciusko County semi-annual fish fry. All three are … Read More
ELKHART/KOSCIUSKO COUNTIES — Three-term Republican U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski will face a stiff test in November’s general election for Indiana Second Congressional District, in which she will square off with Democrat Mel Hall. The district encompasses several counties in north central Indiana, including the northern and western portions … Read More
Kyle Dukes, Tyler Huffer and Chris Francis upset their Republican incumbent opponents Tuesday in the May primary. Bob Conley was the only Republican incumbents in a local race who came away with a win. The county saw a 26.16 percent total voter turnout. Dukes received the county … Read More
