WARSAW — Kind, soft-spoken and honest are just some of the words that locals close to Cassius Alan “Al” Rovenstine have used to describe the former longtime sheriff and fire chief. An Atwood resident, Rovenstine passed away on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the age of 81. Rovenstine served … Read More
WARSAW — Craig Allebach and Tony Ciriello will likely always remember the date — June 29, 1994 — when David Swearingen killed Det. Sergeant Phil Hochstetler and Swearingen’s own two young children. They will also recall the excruciating 45 hours that followed, as a massive manhunt for the … Read More
WARSAW — Humility and teamwork were the main topics of the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy banquet and graduation held Wednesday evening, May 1. Thirty-two high school students from five area schools graduated from the program. During their time in KYLA, students interacted with several guest speakers and focused … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s coroner will have his own facility up and running this summer. Traditionally, Coroner Tony Ciriello and previous office holders have depended largely on funeral homes and the local hospital to help coordinate services. Funeral homes have provided space to do autopsies on a moment’s … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Lakeview Middle School hosted the third part of a public discussion in the “Opioid Crisis: A Community Call To Action” series Monday, May 14. These discussions allow Kosciusko County residents to learn about actions they can take to spread awareness about the growing opioid epidemic. Monday’s … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — It is not the only race on the Republican ballot May 8, but the race for the nomination for Kosciusko County Sheriff is perhaps the most popular and contested race. Four men, all with backgrounds in law enforcement, have thrown their names into the public … Read More
WARSAW — Questions submitted prior to the evening’s event were chosen to ask the four people vying for the Kosciusko County Sheriff Republican nomination Tuesday evening, April 17, at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters, Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce and a local media … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko County Coroner Tony Ciriello confirmed Tuesday, Feb. 6, that the death of a 5-year-old boy late last year was the result of influenza. In a press release issued today, Ciriello confirmed Quinten Price, 5, died Dec. 27, 2017 after falling ill. “The final autopsy report … Read More
LEESBURG — “Experience Matters” is the slogan Tony Ciriello, Milford, will be using in his campaign for the nomination of Kosciusko County Sheriff on the Republican ballot. Ciriello officially kicked off his campaign with a gathering of supporters Thursday evening at Tippy Creek Winery. More than 70 supporters … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —You always hear people say it doesn’t happen here. But the opioid epidemic, with overdoses and deaths, is happening here, just as it is nationally. And it is a concern of local health and public safety officials. Kosciusko County Coroner Tony Ciriello reported there have been … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Having served the Kosciusko County area for many years in a number of different capacities, Joshua Spangle is seeking the sheriff position at the June 21 Republican caucus. He is the second individual to declare his candidacy for the position.
Read MoreKOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Coroner Tony Ciriello has been appointed as a coroner representative to the Vincennes University Funeral Services Education Board. The College of Health Sciences and Human Performance at Vincennes University run the School of Funeral Services. Faculty Chair Russell Ort and Adjunct Professor Katie … Read More
By JOHN SADLER President, McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels WARSAW — McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels in Warsaw and Pierceton announces the addition of Tony Ciriello to its staff as a prearrangement specialist. Ciriello comes to the business after a 34-year-career in law enforcement where he served the citizens of Kosciusko County. … Read More
SYRACUSE – It was a bittersweet moment during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 15. Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello gave his last report to the council as he retires next month.
Read MoreKOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Tony Ciriello, Syracuse, is among two people seeking the Republican nomination Wednesday evening, Sept. 16, for the position of county coroner. Kosciusko County Republican Precinct Committeemen will gather at 7 p.m., in the old county courtroom, to cast their votes. The position became vacant with … Read More
SYRACUSE — “I was told years ago, you would know when it is time to retire,” said Tony Ciriello, “I know it is time.” Ciriello’s resignation as Syracuse Police Chief is also a retirement from law enforcement after 34 years wearing a badge. Ciriello hand delivered his letter … Read More
