WARSAW – More than 100 people in Kosciusko County have been tested for coronavirus as of Monday, March 30. The county has seen 111 total tests performed and results for 54. According to information provided by the Kosciusko County Health Department, the county has recorded four positive cases. … Read More
WARSAW – Kosciusko County has released an update on coronavirus testing. As of Tuesday, March 24, the county has received notice on 66 total tests performed, according to a statement released Wednesday afternoon, March 25. All results so far have been negative, according to a statement from the … Read More
WARSAW – The Bob Evans restaurant in Warsaw closed briefly Wednesday morning, March 11, after a video surfaced on Facebook showing a woman using a mop to clean a tabletop. The business, located at 3100 E Center St., was closed as of 9:30 a.m. while customers were still … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko County has thus far not been affected by the incipient spread of coronavirus as it moves across parts of the globe. As of Tuesday, March 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 60 cases of COVID-19 from 12 states. Twenty-two of those … Read More
WARSAW – Concern in Kosciusko County has been high regarding the Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV) after confirmation of the virus affecting horses in nearby counties. Instances of the virus have not been found in Kosciusko County, according to Kosciusko County Health Department Administrator Bob Weaver. Testing for … Read More
ELKHART COUNTY — The Elkhart County Health Department has renewed an earlier warning regarding the threat of mosquito borne illnesses. ECHD has received notice from the Indiana State Department of Health that one mosquito sample pool has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis and four horses have tested … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver. People who are becoming ill with hepatitis A can pass on the disease to others before they have any signs of illness. Symptoms begin 15 to 50 days after exposure, usually at about one month. Symptoms … Read More
MILFORD — Milford Town Council’s monthly meeting Monday, May 14, was held at Camp Alexander Mack, two miles away from its usual town hall locale. Approximately 40 people were present to hear discussion of a possible extension of Milford’s sewer to Camp Mack, which could affect residents owning 65 … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Some residents of the local lakes and river areas have felt a kinship to the Johnny Cash song “Five Feet High and Risin’” during the past week. While Goshen, Elkhart and Plymouth and parts of Warsaw received the major portion of media coverage, the rivers, … Read More
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the seventh in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — Preserving the water quality of Tippecanoe Lake is the goal of every user of the lake. It is with this thought process many feel installing a sewer system … Read More
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fifth in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — A resounding question that remains deals with the existing septic systems around the lake. Are there problems? Kosciusko County Health Department is the local agency that deals with … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Health Department completed the December Inspections. The following restaurants received violations: Burger King, 2920 Frontage Road, Warsaw, received one non-critical violation. Wawasee High School, 1 Warrior Path Building #1, received one non-critical violation. Richard’s Restaurant, 3605 S. Commerce Drive, Warsaw, received two … Read More
WARSAW — With cases of hepatitis C on the rise, Positive Resource Connection has begun offering free testing at the Kosciusko County Health Department. PRC has been offering testing in Kosciusko for over 15 years. While free HIV testing has been available, the rise in hepatitis has inspired … Read More
KOSICUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Health Department completed the November food service inspections: The following establishments received violations: Steak and Shake, 2455 Jalynn St, Warsaw, received one non-critical violation. Hephzibah House, 2277 East Pierceton Road, Warsaw, received one critical violation: risk of cross-contamination and one non-critical violation. … Read More
The Kosciusko County Health Department performed their monthly Food Service Inspections. These establishments received the following violations: Wendy’s, 3354 Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Received one non-critical violation. Wilby’s, 1200 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Receive one critical violation: ice machine. Epworth Forest Conference Center, 6512 N. 10th Trail, North … Read More
WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Health Department will hold evening immunization clinics from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, and Monday, Aug. 8. KCHD is able to serve children from birth through age 18 who have any form of Medicaid, are uninsured or have insurance that does not cover vaccines. … Read More
