Kosciusko County’s JCAP initiative – considered a model across the state in helping inmates with drug histories as they prepare for release – is getting a new infusion of cash from the city of Warsaw. The in-house rehabilitation program for inmates who will soon be released was the … Read More
WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office announced that Pastor Jarod Osborne has been appointed the official Jail Chaplain of the Kosciusko County Jail and will help launch a new jail ministry program. Osborne assumed the position of Jail Chaplain effective Jan. 1, according to a news release … Read More
WARSAW — Public figures in Kosciusko County emphasized the importance of community in battling addictions during “The Opioid Epidemic: Our Community Speaks” Wednesday evening, Jan. 15. The event at Center Lake Pavilion was hosted by the Bowen Center, moderated by Mayor Joe Thallemer and funded with a $5,000 … Read More
WARSAW — Five merit deputies, as well as four reserve deputies and several corrections staff, were sworn in to their new positions during the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office employee swearing-in ceremony on Monday, Dec. 16. Merit and reserve deputies were each sworn in separately by Judge David Cates. … Read More
WARSAW — Deputies at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office were recently treated to a special delivery — pizza, courtesy of an 11-year-old Warsaw boy. Haiden Hastings, a sixth grader at Washington Elementary School, did chores to earn money to purchase several pizzas for the deputies. Kosciusko Sheriff Kyle … Read More
It’s been five years since Warsaw City Council shot down an ordinance that would have allowed residents to have a few hens in their backyards, but according to two candidates, the issue is still on the minds of voters. Josh Finch and Chris Plack, both vying for the … Read More
Remember those recruiting videos the city unveiled earlier this year in hopes of luring police and fire applicants? Turns out the city got some impressive results. The newest round of openings for the police department attracted 108 applicants, including ones from Oklahoma and Texas, according to Jennifer Whitaker, … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s second group of female Jail Chemical Addiction Program graduates were recognized Friday, May 24, at a special ceremony held in the basement of the Kosciusko County Jail. The program addresses substance abuse issues by providing treatment and education for jail inmates. Seven women were … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Power outages throughout Kosciusko County are affecting local residents, including much of downtown Warsaw. The storm passed through Kosciusko County and surrounding areas shortly before 5 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Kosciusko County Sheriff Kyle Dukes said Milford, including Beer Road and Lapoint Drive, … Read More
In all of my years in daily journalism, including more than ten covering local elections, I’ve never seen a mayoral candidate shun the media the way Republican mayoral candidate Ron Shoemaker has chosen to do so in Warsaw. Shoemaker, a city councilman who faces fellow Republican Mayor Joe … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Commissioners approved Sheriff Kyle Dukes’ request for weekend medical staff at the Kosciusko County Jail during the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, March 5. After thanking county commissioners and members of the county council for attending last week’s JCAP graduation, Dukes asked commissioners to approve … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the hiring of Travis C. Marsh as captain. Marsh is currently the police chief for the town of Milford. Marsh started his law enforcement career with the Pierceton Police Department in 1994. In 1997, Marsh was hired … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Tomorrow begins a new chapter for former Indiana State Trooper Kyle Dukes as he takes on a new role as Sheriff of Kosciusko County. Dukes is a native of Kendallville and a 1995 graduate of East Noble High School. He attended Ivy Tech earning an associate’s degree … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Although Kyle Patrick Dukes will not officially take over duties as Kosciusko County sheriff until Jan. 1, 2019, a ceremony was held Tuesday, Dec. 18, to swear in Dukes and other elected officials. Brad Jackson, who will serve as the 2019 vice president of the Kosciusko Commissioners, … Read More
WARSAW — Half a dozen Kosciusko County elected officials are running unopposed in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 6. The officials, all Republican, are Michael W. Reed, circuit court judge; Daniel H. Hampton, prosecuting attorney; Michelle L. Puckett, auditor; Joetta Mitchell, recorder; Kyle P. Dukes, sheriff; and Susan D. … 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
