Drive-Thru Test Clinic Opening In Warsaw Tuesday Morning
The Indiana State Department of Health will host a free COVID-19 drive-thru testing clinic in Warsaw for two weeks beginning Tuesday morning, July 14.
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Thallemer Expected To Return To Work After Self-Isolating
Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer said he tentatively plans to return to work on Wednesday, July 8.
Read MoreKEDCo Shares Update On Small Business Relief Fund
Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation recently approved several loans awarded through its small business relief fund, which was established to support job retention and business recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreJuly First Friday Event Cancelled, Dustin Dillon Named Interim Street Superintendent
Mayor Joe Thallemer Announces Local Reopening Plan
Mayor Joe Thallemer announced the City of Warsaw’s local plans for reopening businesses and public offices during the city’s weekly COVID-19 press conference on Wednesday, May 6.
Read MoreCity Broadcasting News Conferences, Sees Spike In Online Activity
WARSAW – Turns out, the city’s effort a few years ago to build out an extensive list of online services, including livestreaming public meetings, is coming in handy during the pandemic. A few thousand people viewed the city’s broadcast of last week’s local news conference concerning COVID-19, and a … Read More
Message From City Leaders: Stop Congregating
WARSAW – City officials are pleading with residents to stay home when possible and stop congregating in public as the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus continues to rise locally. In a news conference Friday morning, April 3, Mayor Joe Thallemer and Police Chief Scott Whitaker both made … Read More
Thallemer Says City Monitoring Coronavirus Developments
WARSAW – The city of Warsaw has issued a statement from Mayor Joe Thallemer, who said the potential pandemic spread of the coronavirus “is very real.” Thallemer’s statement continued: Common sense practices, including a thorough washing of hands, staying home when not feeling well and promptly seeking medical … Read More
Poli (Sigh): 60-Day Suspension Recommended For State AG Curtis Hill
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is now facing the potential for a 60-day suspension following a recommendation Friday in the continuing fallout from the groping allegations against the first-term state official. Hill, the former Elkhart County Prosecutor, was accused of groping women at a party in Indianapolis in … Read More
Thallemer Provides Updates On Upcoming Railroad, Street Projects
WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer provided updates on several projects related to railroad and highway safety at the Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting on Friday, Feb. 7. The two of the three projects will collectively span from late February to early November of this year, with … Read More
City Proceeds With Acquisition Of Properties For Senior Living Facility
WARSAW — The Warsaw Redevelopment Commission initiated the acquisition process of properties on Market and Center Streets for construction of a senior living facility Monday afternoon, Feb. 3. The commission passed a resolution and several appraisals to initiate the acquisition process of properties at 800 and 802 East … Read More
City Celebrates Completion Of Market Street Reconstruction (Part 2)
WARSAW – From a motorists’ standpoint, the reopening of East Market Street following a 13-month reconstruction project now provides motorists with a long smooth drive from Argonne Road to Hickory Street. City officials and bicycling enthusiasts, though, see the second phase of Market Street reconstruction as … Read More
Warsaw City Tax Rate Will Fall Nearly Ten Cents In 2020
WARSAW – The holidays came a little early for Warsaw city taxpayers on Monday, Nov. 25. That’s when Mayor Joe Thallemer informed City Council that the state had confirmed the city tax rate would drop nearly ten cents next year. The rate will drop from 1.2797 to 1.1822 … Read More
Warsaw City Council Votes To Support Residential TIF Districts
WARSAW — Warsaw City Council passed a resolution supporting establishment of two residential TIF districts during a regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. City Plan Director Jeremy Skinner presented the resolution to council members. Warsaw’s Redevelopment Commission and Plan Commission both approved the resolution in recent meetings. “It’ll … Read More
Warsaw Tigers Football Team Heads To Merrillville For Regional Battle (Photos)
WARSAW — Fans of Warsaw Community High School’s football team gave them a sendoff Friday, Nov. 15, as the team headed to Merrillville for a regional matchup The team made history last Friday when it won its first football sectional in school history with a win of Penn. … Read More
Republicans Welcome Challenges In City Council Races
WARSAW — Five months after a turbulent mayoral primary, two-term mayor Joe Thallemer appeared to be one of the happiest people at the annual GOP Fish Fry at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds Wednesday night. At a similar event earlier this year, Thallemer and a large contingent of his … Read More