Judge Sutton’s Photo To Be Displayed In Justice Building
Jan 19, 2021 
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Updated: Former Kosciusko County Superior Court 3 Judge Joe’s Sutton’s picture is to join those of other former judges in the Justice Building.
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Poli (Sigh): Judicial Candidates Will Be Featured In Public Forum
Feb 29, 2020 
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Updated: By far the most interesting local race this spring is for the Superior Court 3 judge in Kosciusko County where four Republican candidates – Robert Bishop, Lindsey Grossnickle, Karin McGrath and Chad Miner – are vying to fill the seat of retiring judge Joe Sutton. Unlike other typical … Read More
Poli (Sigh): Sutton’s Move Was A Head Shaker
Feb 08, 2020 Updated:
Updated: What a week! Nationally – and locally – we saw a few things in recent days in politics that many would probably just as soon forget. As the nation’s eyes watched the Iowa Caucuses debacle, a reality show version of a State of the Union and an impeachment … Read More
Poli (Sigh): Local Candidates Already Setting Sights On 2020
Oct 05, 2019 Updated:
Updated: While the upcoming Warsaw City Council election (there are four with contested races) will be the main attraction at the ballot box for many on Nov. 5, lots of people at Wednesday’s GOP fish fry in Warsaw already seem focused on contests in 2020. The following are a … Read More
Crafton Denied Appeal Bond Reduction
Jan 08, 2018 
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Updated: KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kimbert Crafton’s request to reduce an appeal bond of $50,000 was denied Dec. 28, by Kosciusko Superior Court 3 Judge Joe Sutton. The bond was initially requested, per state statute, following a request by Crafton’s attorney, Donald R. Shuler, Goshen, after an appeal of Crafton’s … Read More
Is There A Need For A Fifth Court?
Dec 22, 2017 Updated:
Updated: (EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a four-part series on the Kosciusko County Courts.) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Indiana Office of Court Services provides a report each year on actions of trial courts throughout the state. This report has shown a need for more judicial officers in Kosciusko … Read More
Crafton Sentenced, But Argues With Judge
Oct 19, 2017 Updated:
Updated: WARSAW — “Give me probation, that’s better than work release,” Kimbert Alvin Gregory Crafton, 32, 609 W. Boston St., Syracuse, stated to Kosciusko Superior Court III Judge Joe Sutton, following his sentencing Wednesday morning, Oct. 18. Sutton had just sentenced Crafton to 5 ½ years in the county … Read More
Photographs Preserving Court’s History
Mar 30, 2017 Updated:
Updated: WARSAW — Efforts to preserve the history of judicial service can be seen in many courthouses. Portraits of judges with plaques noting the years served on the bench can be found hanging on the walls near the courts. Such efforts have begun in Kosciusko County. Portraits of four … Read More
Judicial Candidates To Share Qualifications, Insights
Apr 17, 2014 
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Updated: The Kosciusko County Bar Association and Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce are presenting a Judicial Candidates Forum. That event will offer all candidates seeking judicial seats an opportunity to tell the public about their qualifications and experiences. The Judicial Candidates Forum will be held in Center Lake … Read More
Six Candidates Vying For Two Judge Seats
Apr 15, 2014 
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Updated: A total of six candidates — all Republicans — are seeking two Kosciusko County Superior Court judge seats in the May 6 primary election. David Cates, Stephen Harris and Chad Miner are seeking the Superior Court 1 seat currently held by the retiring judge, Duane Huffer. Torrey Bauer, … Read More
Filing Underway For Primary Election
Jan 15, 2014 Updated:
Updated: Republicans, and one Democrat, have begun filing their candidacy for various county office seats since the start of filing Jan. 8. As of Monday the list of candidates included: Judge, Kosciusko Superior Court 1 — David C. Cates and Stephen P. Harris Judge, Kosciusko Superior Court 3 — … Read More
Sutton Seeks Re-Election As Judge
Jan 08, 2014 Updated:
Updated: Joe V. Sutton is seeking a fourth term as judge of the Kosciusko Superior Court III in the May Republican primary election. Sutton currently has 17 years of judicial experience on a high volume court docket including felony crimes, protection orders, divorce, small claims and other civil litigation. … Read More
Local Experts Discuss Domestic Violence
Oct 29, 2013 
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Updated: Making the public aware of the problems of domestic violence that are becoming commonplace in society, a panel of experts who work in the field addressed the public Monday evening. With October noted as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office along with The Beaman Home, … Read More
Panel To Discuss Domestic Violence
Oct 08, 2013 Updated:
Updated: A panel of local officials who work in the criminal justice field, with domestic violence violence victims, and those who seek justice for victims will lead a discussion on domestic violence awareness that is open to the public. With October noted as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Kosciusko … Read More