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Ivy Tech Kosciusko County To Host Web Of Opportunities Transfer And Career Expo Oct. 28

Ivy Tech Community College Kosciusko County will host its Web of Opportunities Transfer and Career Expo Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2545 Silveus Crossing, Warsaw.
Triton Elementary Student Council raised $1,000 for Operation Quiet Comfort through Penny Wars.

Triton Elementary Student Council Raises $1,000 For Operation Quiet Comfort Through Penny Wars

BOURBON — Triton Elementary School students turned spare change into a meaningful contribution to a worthy cause this week as the Triton Elementary Student Council hosted its annual Penny Wars fundraiser to support Operation Quiet Comfort.

Pedestrian Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle In Warsaw

A Warsaw woman was injured after being hit by a vehicle Thursday night while walking at the intersection of Center Street and Prosperity Drive.
Andrew R. Haddock (L), senior vice president and chief investment officer at Lake City Bank, and Kosciusko County Sheiff’s Office Merit Board member Shari Benyousky (C) listen as Board member Alan Alderfer (R) asks Haddock a question.

Kosciusko Sheriff’s Merit Board Hears Updates On Police Pensions

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Merit Board heard updates about the Kosciusko County Police Retirement and Police Benefit Plans from Lake City Bank in a meeting Thursday, Oct. 8.
Sports
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Can Connor Cover? It’s Soxtober And Ben Johnson Has The Bears Buzzing

A few weeks ago, I wrote a very angry column about the Chicago White Sox having fallen out of first place in the AL Central. I said they had choked, claimed that even if they made the playoffs, I didn’t see anything coming out of it, and even called out a couple of guys by name that had been struggling down the stretch. 
Warsaw senior Jonah Caughell prepares to take a shot-on-goal during the first half of Wednesday night's sectional against Fort Wayne Wayne...Nieter

Warsaw Downs Wayne, Advances To Sectional Semis

Beginning sectional play at Huntington North on Wednesday night, the Warsaw boys soccer team gave up an early goal and found themselves playing from behind early. It didn’t last long though, as the Tigers went on to score the next five goals en route to a 5-1 victory to continue their season.

Local High School Football Previews For Week 8

Warsaw (7-0, 5-0 NLC) at Concord (3-4, 2-3 NLC), John Glenn (1-6, 0-4 INSC) at Tippecanoe Valley (6-1, 3-0 INSC), Wawasee (1-6, 1-4 NLC) at Plymouth (1-6, 0-5), Manchester (3-4, 2-3 TRC) at Maconaquah (7-0, 5-0 TRC), Pioneer (7-0, 5-0) at Triton (1-6, 1-4)

The Penalty Box: Sports “Hate” Is Different

We talk a lot about hate these days. 

Warsaw Distance Runners Represent at All Levels

The strength of Warsaw's distance-running community was on full display this past week, with standout performances ranging from elementary school championships to NCAA Division I competition and state championship racing.

Lady Tigers Open Sectional Play With Dominant 4-0 Win

Traveling to South Side High School to begin sectional play on Monday night, the Warsaw girls soccer team began its second season in a very business-like fashion, as they jumped out to an early lead against Huntington North and never looked back on their way to a 4-0 victory. 

Chip Shots: When a Rivalry Stops Feeling Like a Rivalry

There are rivalries, and then there are annual appointments with reality.

Warsaw Runs All Over Plymouth 49-0 In Home Finale

The Warsaw football team headed into its final home game of the regular season on Friday night boasting a 6-0 record, 4-0 in the Northern Lakes Conference. Looking to keep it rolling against longtime rival Plymouth, the Tigers got right down to business, pouncing on their opponent early and often on their way to a 49-0 victory to remain atop the conference, setting a school record with 564 rushing yards in the process.

Public Occurrences 10.09.2026

County Jail Booking The following person was arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Public Occurrences 10.08.2026

County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Church News 10.08.2026

Church news this week includes a 125th anniversary and a performance.
Obituaries
Herman Darrell Smith
AKRON – Herman Darrell Smith, 62, Warsaw, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne.
Rosemary Piper
Rosemary Piper, formerly of Winona Lake, died Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Sarasota, Fla.
Marvallene Lapp
Marvallene “Marv” Lapp, 76, Warsaw, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at her residence.
Gregory A. Blanton Sr.
MENTONE – Gregory A. Blanton Sr., 69, Mentone, died Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at his residence.
James Britton ‘Britt’ Myers
BOURBON – James Britton “Britt” Myers, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and servant of God, passed peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at the age of 89.
Opinion
Letters to the Editor

Price Blaming

Editor, Times-Union: I find it amazing that someone is trying to blame one person for the ills of the country, and failing on a level that borders with obsession, and lunacy. Are prices going up? Sure. Are things more expensive? Sure. But the level of TDS to claim that he is the only cause for everything being worse is like saying Edwin Smith is the reason the Titanic sank.

Bird Seed Donations

Editor, Times-Union: I would like to give a big thank you to Etna Elevator, Runnings, TSC Paws and Claws for donating bird seed for Mason’s Health Care.

Accountability

Editor, Times-Union: Over the past few weeks, Kosciusko County officials have taken several important steps involving the county’s Flock camera program. The cameras have come down. The County Council stopped future funding. The commissioners declared the Flock contract invalid and dissolved the Flock Donation Fund.

Blessed Fulton Sheen

Editor, Times-Union: Last month, the Catholic Church beatified Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. For those unaware, Beatification is the next step in the process of becoming a saint which gives him the title “Blessed” and allows for limited veneration. Many Catholics view Sheen as a hero and have been waiting for this day for a long time.

Passing The Blame

Editor, Times-Union: We know that the elephant is the symbol of the Republican Party. Maybe the symbol of the Democrat Party should be the wandering Alzheimer’s patient because Joe Biden seemed like one when he was president. Also, Democrats remember what didn't happen and forget the bad that they are responsible for. Also, their vision seems to stop in front of their face.

Tire Swing Has Become A Focal Point To Remember To Pray

With anticipation, I keep looking out our kitchen window to our backyard where there are two maple trees, waiting for their leaves to turn.

Avoiding Common Investment Traps Along Life’s Path

Planning for retirement should really start as soon as you get your first real job, but it should continue through each stage of life. Each has its own challenges and common mistakes to avoid.
Iowa wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2) celebrates his 16-yard touchdown reception against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Can Connor Cover? The Bigger The Villain, The Better The Fall

As long as storytelling has existed, so has the concept of good guys and bad guys. 

The Penalty Box: Tailgater Week

We have several things to discuss, so we will put them on our plates like we would at a tailgate party at a football game—with heaping portions.

Chip Shots: NFL: So, What If We’re Wrong Every Week?

Two weeks into the 2026 NFL season, and we already know three things. September overreactions already have some of us walking around with sheepish looks on our faces. Somebody's preseason darling is already gearing up to be the next visual aid in a “Disappointments, All of You!” meme. Third, the Kansas City Chiefs aren’t just turning around things with moxy, they have a bully at running back that makes Travis Kelce feel like he’s getting better at getting open. 
Religion

Church News 10.01.2026

Church news includes a breakfast and services.

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Public Occurrences

Public Occurrences 10.07.2026

County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Public Occurrences 10.06.2026

County Jail Booking The following person was arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Public Occurrences 10.05.2026

County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
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