Kosciusko Superior Court Judge Duane Huffer today granted Ian Rolland free reign to seek a buyer for the stagnate Oakwood Inn property. In today’s hearings in Warsaw, Huffer asked that receiver Rolland continue to put forth efforts to find a buyer that will continue with the original religious … Read More
The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and 911 Communications Center today announced it is now using Nixle to send important and timely public safety information to residents. Nixle Connect allows the department to communicate with the public via text/SMS, e-mail, and Internet posts at no cost. Nixle will be … Read More
Three North Manchester men are in custody after admitting to their involvement in an April gas station robbery in Kosciusko County. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives solved the robbery that occurred at a Silver Lake gas station, as well as an auto theft from North Manchester that occurred … Read More
Update: as of 5-22-12 Victim of bar fight still serious A fight outside of Rex’s Rendezvous has left a 28-year-old man in serious condition. According to Warsaw Police, Nicholas S. Phillips of Warsaw suffered facial and head injuries after being struck by Joe Garrett Swanson, 28, also of … Read More
Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in this crash that sent a Syracuse man to the hospital with leg and pelvic injuries. And now, police say one person has been arrested. Jamison L. Moseman, 23, of 5 EMS D7 Ln., Syracuse, was flown to Parkview Hospital … Read More
Community members are encouraged to provide feedback for Warsaw’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan through a public survey. The community’s response is a critical part of creating an alternative transportation system that meets citizens’ needs. The survey is located online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/warsawbikeandped. The survey can also be accessed on … Read More
A ribbon-cutting was recently held at a new consignment store in Warsaw. Miss Thrifty, 955 N. Lake St., is now celebrating the opening of the new business. A grand opening is being planned for June 9. Miss Thrifty is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and … Read More
A new group, the Partnership to Eliminate Child Abuse, today announced a comprehensive educational and awareness campaign to work toward eliminating child abuse in Indiana and Kentucky. At this morning’s announcement, made in a packed lobby at Kosair Children’s Hospital in downtown Louisville, the group said it planned … Read More
The United Way of Kosciusko County has begun planning for the 2012 Day of Caring. The event is set to take place on Aug. 15, in six communities around the county: Mentone, Etna Green, Leesburg, Milford, Warsaw central and Warsaw west. Based on discussions with Pam Kennedy, executive … Read More
By JODI MAGALLANES Staff Writer [email protected] Lack of maintenance at a handful of residential properties occupied the dominant portion of a regular meeting of the Milford Town Council Monday evening. Prior to an update by building inspector Ken Brower on the state of several questionable residences, council members heard … Read More
Swiss Perfection went before the Syracuse Town Council Monday night to seek rezoning approval for a new business. Company representatives asked that a building, located at South Huntington Street just south of the railroad tracks, be rezoned from light industrial to commercial. Council members saw no issues … Read More
“Creatures of the Deep vs Super Heroes,” is the theme for the 2012 Mermaid Festival slated for June 13-16. Entry deadlines to participate in the Queen of Lakes Pageant and the Cutie Pageant are quickly approaching. The deadline for the Queen’s pageant is June 2, with a discounted entry … Read More
More out-of-state scammers who profited off of Hoosiers desperate to keep their homes now face lawsuits by Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller. Five lawsuits were recently filed against Freedom Equity Savings of Ohio, Integrity Mortgage and Credit Solutions of Florida, Provident Law Group Inc. of California, Nationwide Mediation … Read More
By STACE PAGE Editor [email protected] North Webster, Syracuse and Leesburg Fire departments responded to a house fire at 6838 E. 600 N. in North Webster today. According North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens, the home was fully engulfed in flames when fire fighters arrived. All occupants did escape … Read More
Work on the Syracuse Youth Athletic Complex is moving along at a faster pace than park superintendent Chad Jonsson expected. He gave the Syracuse Park Board an update during the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday night. The Walk-a-Thon, which was held Saturday, raised about $2,000 in pledges. Overall, … Read More
By REBEKAH WHIRLEDGE Staff Writer [email protected] The Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board met for their regular monthly meeting Monday evening at Fire Station 2. The most discussed item on the agenda involved the proposed renovations to Syracuse’s Fire Station 1, 402 N. Huntington St. (SR 13). Proposed plans … Read More
