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
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Voters in residing in U.S. Congressional 2nd District will have choices to make for the U.S. Representative nominations on May 8. Republicans will have the choice of Rep. Jackie Walorski, incumbent, or Mark Summe. The Democrats will be choosing between Douglas Carpenter, Pat Hackett, Mel … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved two economic development agreements for the purchase of seven lots in the Syracuse Technology Park during its monthly meeting Tuesday night, May 16. “It was really easy working with each other,” said Dustin Johns, owner of Innovation Inc. and Travel Lite … Read More
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.
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) Tuesday, June 7, joined Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (WI-01) and several of their colleagues to unveil a set of policy proposals aimed at reforming anti-poverty programs and expanding opportunity. They visited House of Help City of Hope in … Read More
Dear editor, I have a great love of children, born and pre-born. I have three sweet little boys who keep me on my toes and a precious daughter who now resides with Jesus. Jackie Walorski also claims to love children. In 2015, after watching the Planned Parenthood videos, … Read More
Dear Editor: As a member of the pro-life movement I am all for the defunding of Planned Parenthood and stopping all taxpayer funding of abortion. That’s why I think it’s important for people to know the truth about Jackie Walorski’s record. She has been endorsed by National Right to … Read More
