Tag Archives: Scott Whitaker
Thallemer Encourages Continued Use Of Masks
Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer spoke about the improvement in COVID-19 numbers across the state during the City of Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety meeting Friday, June 19.
Read MorePolice, Prosecutor Establish Child Advocacy Center
Local law enforcement officials have established a new advocacy group for children that will work to ensure young people being interviewed in connection with abuse cases can do so in a safe and supportive environment.
Read MoreMayor Touts Highlights, Ongoing Challenges For Warsaw
WARSAW – When it comes to State of the City speeches by mayors of any size town, they tend to be lengthy and detailed as the top elected official seeks to account for successes while focusing on future challenges. For Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, who delivered his ninth … Read More
Warsaw Traffic Commission OKs Speed Limit Signs On East CR 200N In City Limits
WARSAW — The Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission discussed posting speed limit signs on East CR 200N at its meeting Wednesday afternoon, March 4. The commission passed a motion to post signs designating the 30 miles per hour speed limit on the section of East CR 200N that falls … Read More
Warsaw Council OKs $10,000 For Jail’s JCAP Program
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
Accidents Along US 30 In Warsaw Rose in 2019
WARSAW — The increase in traffic and accidents in Warsaw along US 30 dominated discussion at the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting, Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 5. Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker presented the commission with the department’s annual traffic report. According to the report, a total of 1,088 … Read More
Man Who Threatened Police Chief Facing More Charges
WARSAW — A Rennselaer man accused of threatening Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker is facing additional charges after allegedly violating a no-contact order. William Burn Howard, 49, 621 South College Avenue, Rensselear, was originally charged with two counts of intimidation, a level 6 felony. According to court paperwork, … Read More
Here’s A Dozen Stories That Made An Impact In 2019
Below is a list of stories from 2019 that stood out as important in Kosciusko County 1. Judge rules against Kosciusko County Fair Board in race track dispute A two-year court battle is still being appealed as the fair board claims racing revenues are vital IMPACT: Motorized … Read More
Poli (Sigh): How Did Things Sighs Up In 2019?
First off, let me assure you that that headline above represents the final horrible pun of the year from me. I promise. * * * In a city that is overwhelmingly Republican, officials found themselves awash in political strife early in 2019 that exposed some internal tensions. Here’s … Read More
WPD Hires Two More Officers, Seeking To Fill Two More Positions
WARSAW – The city is getting closer to having a fully-staffed police force and is doing so in part by hiring two women. On Friday, Dec. 6, a probationary officer was sworn in during the city Board of Works and Safety meeting and it was then announced the … Read More
Warsaw Looking Into Two Possible Trail Projects
WARSAW — The city of Warsaw is looking to develop two new trails. One would be along part of Country Club Road on the west side of Winona Lake. The other would be a loop in a privately-owned wetland area between Marketplace of Warsaw and Lake Village Shopping … Read More
Poli (Sigh): Five Years After Vote, Some Voters Asking About Hen Ordinance
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
Warsaw’s Additional Assessed Value Tops $150 Million
WARSAW — The city’s assessed value — the basis for determining property tax rates — is expected to rise by a whopping $151 million dollars next year. The overall 16 percent increase is due to several annexations, including the airport industrial park, and a large amount of pent … Read More
Poli (Sigh): Thallemer Criticizes Police Chief, Hopes To Knock on 1,300 Doors In Re-Election Bid
Two-term mayor Joe Thallemer is not taking his re-election for granted. Eight years ago, Thallemer was one of four Republicans running for mayor. Four years ago, he was unopposed in his re-election bid. But this year, he’s facing a challenge from the upstart first-term Councilman Ron Shoemaker. Last … Read More
Police Report Details Jan. 25 Incident Involving Police Chief
WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department has released a detailed narrative of the incident involving Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker that is now being reviewed by Indiana State Police. The reckless driving police report, nearly two pages long, details Whitaker’s version of what happened after he began following a motorist … Read More