Ragan: “Girod’s Passing Is A Tragic Loss For Our Community”
Randy Girod, a respected community member and politician, died suddenly on Friday, Sept. 22 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
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Kosciusko County Election Board Amends Vote Center Plan
The Kosciusko County Election Board made amendments to the vote center plan for the upcoming election at its Monday, Feb. 13, meeting.
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Public Forum Held For Wawasee School Board Candidates
Five Turkey Creek Township residents hoping to serve on the Wawasee School Board gathered for a public forum Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, in the lecture room of Wawasee Middle School. The five applied for a soon to be vacancy on the board when Mary Lou Dixon retires effective Oct. 31.
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Wawasee School Corporation Announces Board Applicants
Wawasee Community School Corporation recently announced the five applicants for the school board vacancy that will be created at the end of October due to Mary Lou Dixon’s departure. All five candidates live in Turkey Creek Township.
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County Attorney Pay
I read with great interest the article describing the discussion at your August 26 meeting about the County Attorney’s legal services. I am pleased that the County Council deferred approval of increased legal fees. I urge you to reject the proposed increase in the budget for legal services.
Read MoreFederal Funding For Pandemic
Dear Editor, I received my copy of the Wawasee Community School Corporation REPORTER on Saturday. This newspaper contains useful information about the school corporation and the individual schools. The lead article states, “Utilizing CARES Act funds, we will be providing many additional instructional interventions to not only address … Read More
Poli (Sigh): Is Pence Laying Groundwork For Presidential Run?
Could the 2024 GOP presidential primary boil down to Mike Pence versus Donald Trump?
Read MoreTerry Bartley’s Comments
Dear Editor I am responding to Terry Bartley’s statements in an article about the candidates for the county party positions. I have been the Vice-Chair of the Kosciusko County Democrats for the past four years, but have never seen Mr. Bartley at any meetings (in person or virtual), … Read More
Morton, Bartley Seek To Lead Local Democratic Party
Vicki Morton, Syracuse, and Terry Bartley, Warsaw, are seeking the position of Kosciusko County Democratic Central Committee party chairman during the county party’s reorganization caucus.
Read MorePoli (Sigh): Look Who’s Alleging An Unfair Election Process
While Republicans nationally are facing a fractured party following the Jan. 6 insurrection, Democrats on the local level are having their own skirmish.
Read MoreState Lawmakers Let Us Down
Dear Editor, This is directed to Ryan Mishler, Curt Nisly, Dave Wolkins, and all State Legislators, Last week, the Administration of Cardinal Services of Warsaw, Indiana, made the once unthinkable decision to call the State and let them know that they no longer had sufficient staff to care … Read More
Poll Worker Incident
Dear Editor, I have just read the reporting by the Warsaw Times-Union and InkFreeNews regarding a serious incident that happened at one of the polling locations on Tuesday. A white male inspector made a demeaning comment regarding a black female poll worker. At the time, the other poll … Read More
Community Foundation Announces Big Brothers Big Sisters Scholarship Fund
WARSAW — Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Bill and Vickie Morton announced the Big Brothers Big Sisters Scholarship Fund. Bill and Vicki Morton spent years volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kosciusko County and have seen firsthand the difference a “Big Brother” or “Big Sister” can make in … Read More
Democrats Offering Rides To Warsaw Polling Center
WARSAW — Members of the Democratic Party are offering rides to voters in Warsaw today. The offer was made by the vice-chair of the Kosciusko Democratic Party, Vicki Morton, according to a news release from city council candidate Sara McNeal Strahan-Lenfestey. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to … Read More
Enthusiasm High At Democrat Dinner
NORTH WEBSTER — Enthusiasm and excitement were high at Saturday night’s Kosciusko County Democrat salute to service dinner. The evening also saw the largest crowd attending a Democrat dinner in years. The event was held at The Owl’s Nest, North Webster. The evening focused on a salute … Read More
Brian Smith Is The New Chair Of Kosciusko County Democrats
LEESBURG — “I started getting involved (in politics) in 2012 on Joe Donnelly’s first run,” said Brian Smith of Leesburg. Smith is the chairman of the Kosciusko County Democrats. His interest in politics was peaked when he saw how Senator Richard Lugar was treated when he ran … Read More