WARSAW — Warsaw city officials will face some tough decisions if a future freeway ends up following the path of US 30. Seven counties are working to assemble a long-term plan for a limited access freeway that would stretch from the Ohio state line to Valparaiso and replace … Read More
WARSAW — A review of circumstances by Indiana State Police involving a reckless driver investigation by Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker has been completed. A press release from Sgt. Ted Bohner, ISP public information officer, states, “The Indiana State Police has reviewed all information available and spoken to several … Read More
WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer has asked Indiana State Police to review an alleged incident involving Police Chief Scott Whitaker and a man. The allegation came to light as a result of a report by ABC 57, a South Bend TV station, which contends Whitaker confronted a unnamed … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer announced this morning that he will seek a third term as mayor in the 2019 municipal election. Thallemer, in his seventh year as mayor, was first elected in 2011. Prior to that, he was a three-term councilman, serving at-large from 2000 to … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory held its open house today, Oct. 20, for its newest fire station. Station 3, located at 620 W. CR 200S, Warsaw, has been operational since mid-September and is manned 24 hours a day. The new station houses a Lutheran EMS ambulance and is … Read More
WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Historical Society’s 53rd annual banquet was held at the Center Lake Pavilion Wednesday, Oct. 17. “The Ambrose Bierce Story” was presented by Edgewood Middle School students Jason Benyousky, Keller Bailey and Ryun Hoffert, winners of the coveted Civil War prize at the National … Read More
WARSAW — A ribbon cutting event was held at Beyer Brady Trail Thursday, Oct. 11, to celebrate the completion of the construction phase of the stormwater quality project. In 2016, Stormwater Utility was directed to the Beyer Brady Trail to inspect erosion issues. Following the inspection, Stormwater Utility … Read More
FRENCH LICK — Accelerate Indiana Municipalities announced that Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer will serve as 2nd Vice President for the association. He will take office Jan. 1, 2019. Huntingburg Mayor Denny Spinner was elected to succeed Nashville’s Brenda Young in 2019 as the association’s president. Gary Mayor Karen … Read More
WARSAW — The city of Warsaw approved a fiscal plan at its regular meeting of the Common Council on Tuesday, Sept. 4, for the annexation of a parcel of farm ground that city leaders hope will eventually help to bolster the town’s need for more housing. The city … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting held Wednesday, July 11, began with discussion about the bike lane proposal. Assistant City Planner Justin Taylor was unable to attend today’s meeting, so Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer provided information. “I went to the public meeting and talked to a … Read More
WARSAW — Business at this month’s Board of Aviation Commissioners held Tuesday, July 10, focused on the future with discussion of the Warsaw Municipal Airport’s 2019 budget. Airport Manager Nick King presented an outline of the proposed budget to board members. The Warsaw City Council will approve the … Read More
WARSAW — Veterans of the war in Vietnam are being honored in Warsaw this weekend as the traveling memorial wall of that war arrived in town Thursday and a roll call for Vietnam veterans on Friday night during Warsaw’s monthly First Friday celebration June 1. Noted Vietnam veteran … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Crash statistics and citizens’ concerns were the main topics of discussion last night, May 24, during the first public meeting on the US 30 freeway project. Approximately 100 Kosciusko County residents attended the meeting at the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center to meet with elected … Read More
WARSAW — McAlister’s Deli in Warsaw held its grand opening this morning, April 23. The restaurant, located at 1130 Lake City Highway, is the 25th McAlister’s location in Indiana. Approximately 70 people lined up before 10:30 a.m., with a line already forming before 10 a.m. The first 50 … Read More
WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer started his State of the City address on March 6 at Lincoln Elementary School with a conversation he had with Governor Eric Holcomb. The main topics of that discussion included safety concerns with US 30, workforce issues, and the opioid crisis. “As we … Read More
WARSAW — Join the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce at the new Lincoln Elementary School gymnasium on March 6 for the 2018 State of the City Address with Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer. Admission is free but lunch is $20 per person and will be catered by Ruby Tuesday. Lunch … Read More
