WARSAW – Any thought of an independent review of circumstances surrounding Police Chief Scott Whitaker’s actions on Jan. 25 — and the related suspensions of two officers — appeared to die Monday night, March 18, after an emotional debate during the regular meeting of the city council. City … Read More
WARSAW – The final OK toward the future installation of a baby box at Fire Station No. 2 came today, March 15, by the city Board of Works and Safety. After months of consideration and some tweaks by city leaders, the board approved an installation and service agreement … 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
WARSAW — Jeff Grose, Republican, has filed for re-election as the Warsaw Common Council member for district 1. He is currently serving his fifth term and hopes to serve a sixth time if re-elected. “Serving in this community as a District One Warsaw City Councilman has been a … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Senior Services and Liberty Sewing Circle have teamed up again to offer thanks and show appreciation to local veterans. The Threads of Valor quilt presentation was held Wednesday, Nov.21, at the Kosciusko County Senior Center, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw. Liberty Sewing Circle … Read More
WARSAW—Business was booming at the Feb. 16 Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. Citizens who want to attend these meetings but are busy themselves will now have the opportunity to watch them via video livestream. The board approved an agreement with BoxCast, a video streaming service … Read More
WARSAW — “I wouldn’t be for it if it was to vacate (the alley). The agreement is full of protection for the city … I do feel bad that the council members here are not for it … My own brother thought it was a good idea,” said George Clemens.
Read MoreWARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools continue to move forward academically and technologically. At the board’s regular work session, held Tuesday evening, March 8, Warsaw Community High Schol social studies teacher Jeff Grose updated the board on the new high school social studies curriculum. The school has chosen Pearson, largely … Read More
WARSAW — To complete the 2015 election process members of the Warsaw Common Council, mayor and clerk-treasurer were sworn in at the first meeting of the council Monday evening, Jan. 4. City attorney Mike Valentine administered the oath of office to each elected official. Failure to administer the … Read More
WARSAW — The city of Warsaw will be having an election of its city officials Tuesday, Nov. 3. While the offices of mayor, clerk-treasurer and common council district 3, 4 and 5 seats are uncontested, there is a contested race for the two City Common Council At-Large seats. … Read More
WARSAW — Two white roses laid on the ledge of the city council bench, above Charlie Smith’s name plate Monday evening at the Warsaw Common Council meeting. While the meeting began as usual with the call to order and an invocation, it was different. Councilman Jeff Grose read … Read More
Candidates have filed and ballots are being printed for the May 5 primary election. This primary focuses on municipal election in Nappanee and Warsaw. Only voters within the city limits of Warsaw and the town limits of Nappanee, which is in Kosciusko County, and those living in the … Read More
A public meeting for Warsaw City residents to review a draft ordinance regarding neighborhood preservation/rental registration ordinance Monday evening was attended by mostly owners of rental property. There were approximately 40 filling the council chamber room. Many of the rental property owners focused on the state statue which … Read More
Should the raising of hens be allowed in the city limits of Warsaw? The Warsaw Common Council voted down the proposed ordinance last month, but with two members absent, the topic is being discussed again on Monday. The council will meet at 7 p.m. in the city hall … Read More
One year ago, the Warsaw Police Department’s request to the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety to apply for grant funds to purchase new bulletproof vests was approved. On Wednesday, WPD Lt. Kip Shuter announced the grant money had finally been awarded. The Bureau of Justice Assistance … Read More
Another disputed wastewater bill was presented to the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety today, but this time the arrearage will not be forgiven. Birch Realty of Troy, Mich., has owned Green Acres Mobile Park in Warsaw for the past six years. In May 2012, the park … Read More
