An interesting dynamic is lining up ahead of Warsaw City Council’s plan to hire its own attorney. Mayor Joe Thallemer is doing his best to stay out of the way as council moves toward hiring a city council attorney. While Thallemer says there are alternative sources of legal … Read More
WARSAW — Republican dominance on City Council just got another four-year extension. Despite the biggest challenge in two decades, Republicans on city council rolled to victory in Tuesday’s election. Mayor Joe Thallemer, unopposed in Tuesday’s election, will begin his third term in office alongside six returning Republican councilmembers. … Read More
WARSAW — Have any extra candy around the house you want to get rid of? Girl Scout Troop #10380 is organizing a candy drive for unwanted candy to give to organizations with kids who can use it. All of this effort is going toward earning their Girl Scout Silver … Read More
WARSAW — With Republican incumbents Mayor Joe Thallemer and Clerk-Treasurer Lynne Christiansen heading to election day unopposed, all of the contested races in the city involve City Council. Three Republican City Council incumbents, Cindy Dobbins, Jack Wilhite (both at-large) and Jerry Frush (District 4), are unopposed in their … Read More
The most competitive campaign for city council that Warsaw has seen in a long, long time will end Tuesday with what looks like a whimper. The all-Republican council will get its biggest test in decades on Tuesday, but as is often the case when there is not a … Read More
Developer David Matthews recently shared with me a breakdown of price points for his three types of homes that will be part of the Buffalo Street project. The first phase of townhouses is already under construction. The next step will be a series of mews, smaller homes that … Read More
WARSAW — Only two weekends remain for the Kosciusko County Farmers and Artisans Market’s outdoor season, which will end Oct. 26. After that date, the market will be held one Saturday a month at the Center Lake Pavilion during their winter season. The market is held on Saturdays … 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
WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s first Jail Chemical Addiction Program class made up of men celebrated its success with a ceremony Friday, Sept. 27. The ceremony took place in the multi-purpose room in the downstairs area of the Kosciusko Justice Building. Following a buffet lunch, Sheldon Albright, Leyon Gilliam … Read More
WARSAW — The first chance for the public to see roughed out options for a future, limited-access US 30 drew hundreds of people to the Lincoln Elementary gym Wednesday night, Sept. 18. Nearly a year since the first public meeting was held that introduced the idea of revamping … Read More
Progress on the North Buffalo Street development continues to slowly gain momentum. Construction of the first townhouses is progressing. The existing work involves three townhouses, one of which will serve as a model. The other two will remain as shells so that floorplans can be firmed up with … Read More
WARSAW — The unveiling of three alternative routes to US 30 will be unveiled to the public on Sept. 18 at Lincoln Elementary, Mayor Joe Thallemer announced Monday night, Aug. 19. The meeting is the first opportunity for residents to see three tentative options for rerouting US 30 … Read More
WARSAW — The city’s assessed value — the basis for determining property tax rates — is expected to rise by a whopping $151 million dollars next year. The overall 16 percent increase is due to several annexations, including the airport industrial park, and a large amount of pent … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 7, focused almost entirely on school safety. Husky Trail, where Harrison Elementary School is located, has been the chief area of concern in recent months, following the death of 8-year-old Gidieon Cook, who was struck by a … Read More
The potential size and scope of the North Buffalo Street redevelopment project in Warsaw are slowly coming into focus. The first phase of construction by Matthews LLC is well underway with construction of townhouses on the west side of the street. The soon-to-be three-story structure will stand out … Read More
There are a lot of jobs I would not want and animal control officer might be at the top of the list. Animal control officers have a really tough role. In almost all situations, the officer faces a potentially dangerous circumstance. Many of the animals they work with … Read More
