Fun for all ages at the 24th ‘A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County
Chilly April weather didn’t keep visitors away from the 2025 “A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County” tonight, Tuesday, April 15. It truly was a family affair.
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Woman Who Complained About Animal Control Officer Enters Diversion Agreement
A Warsaw woman who complained about the county’s former animal control officer for shooting and killing her dog has entered into a pre-trial diversion agreement for an animal cruelty misdemeanor charge.
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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
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
County Animal Control Officer Jerry Clase Resigns
WARSAW — Longtime Kosciusko County Animal Control Officer Jerry Clase has resigned. County Administrator Marsha McSherry confirmed on Tuesday that Friday, Oct. 11, was Clase’s last day in that role. Clase served as the animal control officer for about 30 years and during that time was the subject … Read More
Koser Booked Into Jail, Bail Money Reportedly Raised Via Online Fundraiser
ETNA GREEN — Sherry Koser was booked at the Kosciusko County Jail earlier this week on a charge of cruelty to an animal, a class A misdemeanor. The charge was filed several months after Koser complained about the killing of her 14-year-old boxer, Daisy, by Kosciusko County Animal … Read More
Daisy’s Owner Responds To Animal Abuse Charge: ‘I’m Not An Animal Abuser’
ETNA GREEN — In a recent turn of events, a warrant was issued last week for the arrest of former Etna Green resident Sherry Koser after a charge of cruelty to an animal, a class A misdemeanor, was filed. This comes after Koser complained about the killing of … Read More
Woman Who Complained About Animal Control Officer Faces Animal Cruelty Charge
ETNA GREEN — An arrest warrant has been issued for an Etna Green woman who claimed Kosciusko County Animal Control Officer Jerry Clase improperly shot and killed her dog without her permission. Sherry L. Koser, 45, 115 N. Walnut St., Etna Green, is charged with cruelty to an … Read More
Poli (Sigh): Public Meetings, Racism And Deadly Highways
TOWN HALL MEETINGS — It’s been six years since Indiana’s 2nd District U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski held a traditional town hall, and a Democratic Party challenger, Pat Hackett, is doing her best to keep the issue fresh. On her campaign Facebook page, Hackett called the lack of meetings … Read More
Another Kosciusko County Animal Control Officer Protest Being Planned
WARSAW — Protesters calling for Jerry Clase to be removed from his position as county animal control officer apparently weren’t kidding when they told Kosciusko commissioners earlier this month that the protests will not stop. According to Phaedra Chaney, who organized the protest in front of the county … Read More
Protesters Dissatisfied With Clase’s Five-Day Suspension
KOSCIUSKO — Protesters who want Jerry Clase removed from his position as county animal control officer told Kosciusko commissioners Tuesday, July 23, at the commissioners meeting that the protests will not stop. The commissioners unanimously agreed on Tuesday to suspend Clase for five days without pay for his … Read More
Clase Suspended For Five Days Over Killing Of Dog
WARSAW — Kosciusko County Animal Control Officer Jerry Clase has been suspended for five days without pay following an incident in which a woman said he killed her dog without her knowledge. The county commissioners took the action Tuesday morning. Clase took the ill dog after being called … Read More
Poli (Sigh): There Are Two Sides To The Animal Control Controversy
There are a lot of jobs I would not want and animal control officer might be at the top of the list. Animal control officers have a really tough role. In almost all situations, the officer faces a potentially dangerous circumstance. Many of the animals they work with … Read More
Protest Planned Ahead Of County Discussion About Animal Control Officer
WARSAW — More rumblings related to the recent incident involving Kosciusko Animal Control Officer Jerry Clase are taking place. A protest is being planned for 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, on the courthouse lawn, prior to the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting when they are expected to review circumstances involving an … Read More
July 9 Executive Session Will Review Actions By Animal Control Officer
KOSCIUSKO — An executive session will be held following the regular Kosciusko County commissioners meeting Tuesday, July 9, to discuss a recent situation involving Kosciusko Animal Control Officer Jerry Clase. Commissioner Brad Jackson announced plans Friday for the executive session. An Etna Green resident, Sherry Koser, said Clase … Read More
Kosciusko County Animal Control Officer Faces Backlash After Allegedly Shooting Dog
KOSCIUSKO — Petitions are circulating online calling for the removal of Jerry Clase as the Kosciusko County animal control officer after an Etna Green resident claimed Clase shot and killed her dog. Sherry Koser said she was at work Wednesday, June 19, when her landlord allowed Clase to … Read More