Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews that relies on files from the Kosciusko County Historical Society Aug. 22, 1979 — In 10 months or less, residents of the city of Warsaw will need to dial only 911 in case … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — It’s been a half century since nearby Huntington became the first city in the country to give residents only three digits to call in an emergency. Prior to March 1, 1968, calling for help required dialing emergency services the old-fashioned way. Indiana Treasurer Kelly Mitchell marked … Read More
WARSAW — Have you forgotten what happened on this date 16 years ago? A time to remember what happened Sept. 11, 2001, was held Monday evening at Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw. Just over 100 people gathered at the Kosciusko County 9/11 Memorial Service. Major Robert Webster, … Read More
WARSAW — The annual Patriot Day remembrance ceremony is planned for 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, inside the Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E Canal St., Warsaw, This year will mark the 16th event. Major Robert Webster will be the main speaker. Webster is the Indiana Commander of the … Read More
By CAPT. JAMES BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department GOSHEN — Earlier this morning at approximately 10:30am, the Public Safety Communications Center experienced technical difficulties, causing 911 calls to police and fire departments within Elkhart County to be diverted to the County’s 911 backup center. During the switch to … Read More
MARYVILLE, TENN. — A photo of a firefighter in full gear is going viral for all of the right reasons.
Read MoreWARSAW — Kosciusko County residents gathered together on Sunday to remember and honor the 15th anniversary of 9/11. The ceremony, organized the Kosciusko County 9/11 Remembrance Planning Committee, was held at 2:30 p.m. in front of the 9/11 memorial in Central Park, Warsaw. Joe Wilkey started the remembrance … Read More
WARSAW — A ceremony and parade will be held to remember the events taken place on 9-11. The ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 at the 9-11 memorial in front the Center Lake Pavilion. The ceremony is titled, “The Day America Cried.” The ceremony … Read More
CYPRESS, TEXAS — In September 2001, amid the twisted pile of steel beams, concrete and ash where the World Trade Center once stood, 300 or so search dogs worked long hours and used their powerful noses to try to find survivors.
Read MoreBy SHERIFF CHRIS SAILORS FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ROCHESTER — Fulton County 911 received a call of a man down near or about the address of 3781 W. 500 N., Rochester, at 4:25 p.m. Saturday, April 9. The nature of the call, a man was hit by a … Read More
SOUTH BEND — A 3,000 pound piece of U.S. history traveled through South Bend on Thursday evening.
Read MoreSHANKSVILLE, PA.— The Flight 93 National Memorial opened the doors to their new $26 million visitor center complex on Thursday, one day before the annual 9/11 observances in Pennsylvania, New York, and Washington.
Read MoreKOSCIUSKO COUNTY — At least three services remembering Sept. 11, 2001, will be held in the county, with the public invited to attend the service of his choice.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff Friday, Sept. 11 in honor of Patriot Day. Flags should be lowered at sunrise and remain at half-staff until sunset on Friday, Sept. 11.
Read MoreWARSAW — With the 14th anniversary of 9/11 quickly approaching, many in Kosciusko County are feeling the weight and solemnity of the event. Few are more dedicated, however, to the remembrance of the disaster, than co-chairman of the 9/11 Memorial Remembrance Committee, Mike Cox.
Read MoreGOSHEN — One of the special features at the 2015 Elkhart County 4-H Fair is the 9/11 Never Forget Exhibit. The Siller family started the Stephan Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation to honor the memory of their brother, Stephen, a New York firefighter who lost his life Sept. 11, … Read More
