Sheriff’s Merit Board Approves Cost-Of-Living Adjustment For Pensions
The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Merit Board approved a cost-of-living adjustment for merit officers’ pensions during a Thursday, March 13, meeting.
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Behind The Scenes: Bowen Nailed It
At 8 a.m. on a freezing Saturday morning, a crowd of shivering volunteers huddled in the Bowen Center parking lot with stacks of lumber and power tools.
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‘We Lead Kosciusko’ and ‘Community Recovery Program’ named Top KLA Projects
“We Lead Kosciusko 2.0” and “Marketing Campaign for Kosciusko Community Recovery Program” were the top two white paper projects for the 42nd Kosciusko Leadership Academy program.
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Commissioners Give OK For Grant Applications For Sheriff’s Office CRP
After getting approval from the Kosciusko County Commissioners Tuesday, Jan. 16, and the County Council Thursday, Jan. 11, the sheriff’s office will be applying for two grants for the Community Recovery Program totaling around $1 million.
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Sheriff Jim Smith 10 Months Into The Job: The Office Staff
The word “sheriff” resonates with authority and responsibility.
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Prosecutor Floats Idea Of Establishing Child Advocacy Center
WARSAW — County Prosecutor Dan Hampton received permission from county commissioners to apply for a grant for the purpose of creating a child advocacy center. At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 29, Hampton told commissioners the grant is through the Bureau of Justice Assistance. … Read More
Kosciusko Commissioners Approve Grant Request For School Bus Stop Arm Enforcement
WARSAW — Kosciusko Commissioners approved a grant request regarding school bus stop arm violations during a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The Stop Arm Violation Enforcement, or SAVE, grant focuses on a coordinated effort to improve compliance with school bus stop arms. The program’s goal is to … Read More
Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Hosts Emergency Vehicle Operations Training Simulator
KOSCIUSKO — County offices have had the opportunity to complete emergency vehicle operations training this week. The driving simulator allows for trainees to experience real-life scenarios that can actually happen while driving a motor vehicle, such as children running into the roadway or changing weather conditions. The simulator … Read More
Sheriff’s Department Promotes Gelbaugh, McKeand
KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert has announced the promotion and movement of two officers within the sheriff’s department. Kevin Gelbaugh has been promoted to the position of Detective Sergeant by Goshert. Gelbaugh began his law enforcement career with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department as a confinement … Read More
More Details On Retaliation Investigation
WARSAW — Documents were filed with the Kosciusko County Courts by Indiana State Police on March 2 which detail the purpose of the search warrant, through an affidavit. Submitted by Aaron J. Rypma, Indiana State Police, it notes the affidavit submitted was in support of an order for … Read More
Shop With A Cop Puts Smiles On Faces
Monday evening’s Shop With a Cop at Wal-Mart added to the run of success the event has had for over a decade now. The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 149 created another special night for 60 children who picked out toys at the side of a police … Read More
Shell Donates To FOP
Pak-A-Sack/Shell Food Mart’s at both Warsaw locations on Center Street and U.S. 30 again have assisted with providing a large donation toward the purchase of clothing and gifts for local families in need of assistance this holiday season. Kosciusko County F.O.P. members Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Rick … Read More