Michelle (Smith) LeDrew Hansen, owner of Glam Boutique, presented the Kosciusko County Community Foundation with a donation representing proceeds from Glam’s 2022 Fashion Gala, which was held Nov. 3, 2022, for the Smithstrong Foundation Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.
Read MoreDear Editor, In a recent campaign stop in Kosciusko County, Republican Attorney General candidate Todd Rokita stated: “We were tired of people in Lake County and even as close as Elkhart, where cases were not being prosecuted, elections being stolen by people who cheated our system.” Former Secretary … Read More
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 —The Federal Aviation Administration released the probable cause for the small plane crash the killed four members of the community in 2015. According to the report, the accident was the result of the pilot losing control of the airplane. The reasons for the loss of control could … Read More
WARSAW — The second floor at Glam, 212 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, has been renovated, not only to expand the business but to dedicate the area in memory of Charlie Smith and Scott Smith, father and brother of owner Michelle Smith LeDrew. The Gallery at Glam will feature … Read More
By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko Community Foundation Inc. KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Smithstrong Foundation Fund was recently established at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation in memory of Charlie and Scott Smith. Michelle Smith LeDrew and Ryan Smith established the fund in memory of their father, Charlie, and their brother, … Read More
WARSAW — Buffalo Street in downtown Warsaw closed today, not only to celebrate the fashions of Glam, a local women’s clothing store which recently celebrated its one year anniversary, but to honor the lives of two men deeply loved and missed by the store’s owner, Michelle LeDrew. Guests … Read More
WARSAW — A caucus to fill the vacancy of Charles Smith on Warsaw Common Council, 2nd District, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Warsaw City Council Chambers, Warsaw, City Hall.
Read MoreWARSAW — Warsaw Community Church was packed Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, as a community gathered to remember a father and son who left their mark on a community in many ways.
Read MoreThe National Transportation Safety Board has released the preliminary report on the plane crash Friday, Oct. 2, that killed Warsaw City Councilman Charlie Smith, his son and attorney Scott Smith, former Tippecanoe Valley Football Coach Scott Bibler, and retired Sprint Car driver Tony Elliott.
Read MoreWARSAW — Two white roses laid on the ledge of the city council bench, above Charlie Smith’s name plate Monday evening at the Warsaw Common Council meeting. While the meeting began as usual with the call to order and an invocation, it was different. Councilman Jeff Grose read … Read More
AKRON – There could be discussion down the road to name the Valley football field in honor of Charlie Smith and Scott Bibler.
Read MoreOCONEE COUNTY, S.C. — While the National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into the fatal plane crash that tragically killed Charlie Smith; his son, Scott Smith; former Tippecanoe Valley Football Coach Scott Bibler; and local businessman and Sprint Car driver Tony Elliott, a preliminary report as … Read More
WARSAW — Flags are at half staff around Warsaw, honoring four community men who died in a plane crash Friday afternoon, Oct. 2, en route to the Notre Dame-Clemson football game. The crash occurred near the Georgia-South Carolina border. It didn’t matter where you went over the weekend, … Read More
WARSAW – The Warsaw community mourned the loss of Charlie Smith, Scott Smith, Tony Elliott and Scott Bibler Friday night.
Read MoreKosciusko County has lost four prominent and beloved individuals – businessmen, coaches, an attorney, sportsmen and civic leaders. The communities in which all four men lived and worked are in shock and disbelief. Charles Smith, his son Scott Smith, former Tippy Valley High School Football Coach Scott Bibler, … Read More
