Dear Editor, Unfortunately, last Tuesday, Primary Election Day, a black female poll worker was subjected to an appalling and degrading racist comment from the white male Republican Inspector. We thank Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Mike Ragan for strongly condemning the inspector’s comment and for pledging to prohibit him … Read More
Dear Editor, I have just read the reporting by the Warsaw Times-Union and InkFreeNews regarding a serious incident that happened at one of the polling locations on Tuesday. A white male inspector made a demeaning comment regarding a black female poll worker. At the time, the other poll … Read More
Dear Editor, I know that “token” is intended to be a derogatory statement, but I see it differently.
Read MoreA Republican Party election worker won’t be returning for future elections after he referred to a fellow poll worker, who is an African American, as a “token black.”
Read MoreI’m not sure how Democrats would have handled a similar situation, but from what I saw Thursday night at the GOP dinner in North Webster, conservatives are not big fans of wearing masks. The dinner attracted 130 guests and continued for more than three hours but only about … Read More
In a four-way Republican race for Indiana Attorney General, incumbent Curtis Hill found himself under attack Thursday night, May 28, by former Congressman Todd Rokita.
Read MorePossibly the most interesting collection of candidates at Thursday night’s Lincoln Day dinner in North Webster won’t even be on the ballot in next Tuesday’s Primary.
Read MoreSIDNEY – Lisa Parrett was named clerk-treasurer for the town of Sidney in an appointment by the Republican Party Tuesday, May 26, and becomes the fourth person to hold that position this year. It’s the latest change in the town’s leadership that also includes an all-new lineup on … Read More
News Release WARSAW – The Kosciusko County Republican Party’s annual Spring fish fry has been cancelled. The GOP’s Central Committee unanimously agreed to cancel the Spring Fish Fry which had been scheduled for May 6. “It was a difficult decision that we have labored over for several weeks,” … Read More
Kosciusko County election officials are scurrying to prepare for an in-person primary on June 2. The county election board, consisting of Republican Randy Girod, Democrat Bill Morton and County Clerk Ann Torpy, were joined by chairmen from both political parties on Friday to hash out preliminary plans for … Read More
A decision to have a primary by mail could happen when the Indiana Election Commission meets April 22 to discuss the possibility, according to Kosciusko County election board members. Out of concern for the coronavirus outbreak, the state last week moved the May 5 primary to June 2, … Read More
State Rep. Curt Nisly, who has already alienated Republican colleagues in the General Assembly, probably won’t be buddying up for dinner with Gov. Eric Holcomb any time soon. The Milford-area lawmaker was quick to criticize Holcomb’s mandate Monday requiring bars and restaurants to close in an effort to … Read More
SIDNEY – Parking issues and abandoned vehicles. Substandard housing and maybe even a deserted homeless camp along the railroad tracks. The town of Sidney is like a microcosm of many other small towns that face similar issues, but with a population of less than 100, it has fewer … Read More
What a week! Nationally – and locally – we saw a few things in recent days in politics that many would probably just as soon forget. As the nation’s eyes watched the Iowa Caucuses debacle, a reality show version of a State of the Union and an impeachment … Read More
Gov. Eric Holcomb will be the keynote speaker in Warsaw when Republicans host their Lincoln Day Dinner on April 16. The location has not been determined yet, according to Kosciusko County GOP Chair Mike Ragan. Holcomb’s visit will come after the end of the General Assembly session and … Read More
SIDNEY – Three positions in Sidney town government and a vacancy in Jackson Township’s Advisory Board were filled through political appointments Thursday night, Jan. 23. Swift action by Democrats and Republicans ended a ten-day period in which Sidney’s town government had been left with just one elected official … Read More
