Shoemaker Receives Chief’s Award
Ryan Shoemaker was chosen by Seward/Burket Township Fire Department Fire Chief Kevin F. McSherry as the 2022 Chief’s Award recipient.
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Harman Continues To Educate, Just In A Different Way
After being an educator for many years, Lee Harman of Warsaw continues to educate the public as president of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals.
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Seward Township-Burket Fire Department Receives New Rescue Gear
Seward Township-Burket Fire and Rescue would like to thank REMC and Kosciusko County Community Foundation for helping to purchase new ice water rescue suits, life jackets and ropes. We constantly strive to improve our service to our community,” said Kevin McSherry, fire chief. The fire department took part in water rescue training with its new gear Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Palestine Lake.
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McSherry, Yazel, Rock Among Honorees At County Fire Association Meeting
By Deb Patterson InkFreeNews WARSAW — Kevin McSherry and Mike Yazel received the 2021 honors of Firemen of the Year and Ed Rock was the recipient of the Service Award at the annual Kosciusko Fire Association Fish Fry Thursday evening, Sept. 16. McSherry was also recipient of the … Read More
Warming Temps Creating Dangerous Conditions On Lakes
Warming temps have quickly created a dangerous situation on previously frozen lakes across northern Indiana.
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Firefighters Connected By Brotherhood, Opportunity To Serve
Editor’s note: The following is the second of a two-part series. WARSAW — In August 2019, an IFN reader left a comment on a Facebook article about a house fire in Silver Lake. The reader wondered why it was necessary for firefighters from multiple departments to respond to … Read More
Volunteer Firefighter Shortage Sparks Local Concern
Editor’s note: This is the first of two stories looking at the struggles facing volunteer fire departments. WARSAW — They fight fires, assist at vehicle accidents, administer first aid and provide reinforcement in extreme weather situations and natural disasters. They carry heavy pieces of equipment, break down doors … Read More
Commissioners OK 2020 Board Appointments
KOSCIUSKO — Commissioners approved the following board appointments and department head appointments for 2020 at the Kosciusko County Commissioner meeting held Tuesday, Dec. 10. Board Appointments: Alcohol Beverage Commission — Alan Alderfer Area Plan Board — Kevin McSherry Area Plan Board (Comm. member) — Bob Conley Board of … Read More
Community Steps Up At Toys For Tots Drive In Warsaw
WARSAW – Families, students and various groups joined dozens of firefighters Saturday for the annual Toys For Tots collection drive at Martin’s Supermarket Saturday. The large-scale collection drive had lots of volunteer support under cool but cold conditions. Among them, Grace College volunteered to help collect items Warsaw … Read More
Electrical Fire Interrupts School Bus Ride
PALESTINE — Children on their way to school Friday morning, Feb. 23, had to de-bus when a short in the bus’s electrical system caused a small fire, according to Burket firefighters. Units from Seward Township Fire Department were called at approximately 8:10 a.m. Friday to respond to an … Read More
Cohagan, Hughes, Conley Honored At Fireman’s Fish Fry
WARSAW — The annual Kosciusko County Fireman’s Association Fish Fry, held every September, is an event that is anticipated each year by firefighters throughout the county. This year was no exception. Matt Cohagan, Mentone Fire Department, was named the 2017 County Fireman of the Year and Mark … Read More
Re-Plat Of Subdivision Stalled By Lack Of Votes
WARSAW — Terry Shepherd, developer of the Candlewood Estates subdivision in Wayne Township, wants to re-plat the second phase of the subdivision from six lots to three. Also changing would be the shortening of a cul-de-sac by a considerable distance and relocating a 20-foot emergency access easement to the western edge of one of the three lots.
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Warren Named Firefighter Of The Year
The annual Kosciusko County Fire Association’s fish fry was held Thursday night where the Firefighter of the Year was named and one fireman was honored for his service above and beyond the call of duty. This year, Kris Warren of Mentone Fire Department was presented with the … Read More
MTEMS Helicopter Plan Called ‘Dirty Bird’
A decision by Kosciusko Community Hospital and Multi-Township EMS to utilize one air ambulance service over another could make the difference between life or death for some Kosciusko County patients. An email distributed Wednesday by MTEMS directors Mark Pepple and Scott Sigerfoos to several emergency responders, stated MTEMS … Read More
Road Vacation Tops APC Agenda
Yet another roadway vacation near a lake was debated by the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission at its regular monthly meeting June 6 in Warsaw. And many of the same questions and concerns were dealt with. David and Vicky Metzger, who own lots 6, 7 and 12 in … Read More