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BMV Announces Veterans Day Hours

INDIANAPOLIS – All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) branches will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

ISSMA Finals For High School Bands Set For Nov. 7

The 53rd Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) state finals for high school marching bands will be Nov. 7 in Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis.
The 2026 Warsaw MobilePack packed 1,124,712 meals for children facing hunger around the world.

Warsaw MobilePack Packs More Than 1.1 Million Meals

The Warsaw community turned “Hunger to Hope” during the 2026 Warsaw MobilePack, packing 1,124,712 meals for children facing hunger around the world while collecting four large pallets of canned food to support Warsaw School’s Together We Feed Them All initiative and local food pantries.

Indiana Health Officials Announce First Flu Death Of Season

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Health encourages Hoosiers to protect themselves against influenza (flu) after confirming the first flu-related death of the 2026-27 season.
Sports
Pictured is the Grace women’s soccer team after winning the Crossrounds League championship on Wednesday.

Champions! Grace Women’s Soccer Claims CL Title Outright

The dominant season for Grace’s women’s soccer team reached another peak on Wednesday night.
Indianapolis Colts fans wear Halloween masks during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Can Connor Cover? A Candy Bowl Of Topics For Some Halloween Spirit

I’m sitting here on a Wednesday afternoon, perhaps a bit more tired than usual, and my brain is not firing on all cylinders like it usually is. I’m trying to think of a Halloween angle for this week’s introduction, but I can’t seem to think of which way to go. Scariest losses I’ve suffered as a fan? The not-so-creative “athletes as Halloween candies”? Shoot, I thought about just abandoning sports all together and just listing some of my favorite scary movies and Halloween memories. Actually, why don’t I just do one of each? 

Warsaw Opens Postseason Against Wayne Friday

The postseason is here for Warsaw football.
Pictured is the Warsaw girls cross country team competing at Saturday’s regional.

Three Tigers Advance To State As Warsaw Teams Fall At Regional

At Saturday's IHSAA Manchester Regional, both Warsaw cross country teams delivered performances worthy of a State Finals berth. The girls missed advancing by just five points. The boys fell only seven points short. Yet amid the disappointment, the Tigers proved they belonged among the region's elite and will still be represented at Indiana's biggest stage by three outstanding individual qualifiers.

Lady Lancers Top Crimson Pride in Season Opener

Grace College’s women’s basketball team picked up a victory in their season opener on Tuesday night,

The Penalty Box: Colts On The Brink

The winds of change are blowing again in Indianapolis. 

Lancers Face 2026-27 with Added Depth and Experience

Grace College’s women’s basketball team is set to kickoff the 2026-27 season on Tuesday night with a showdown against IU Columbus.

Warsaw Volleyball Falls To Crown Point At Regional

Having won five straight sectional championships, the Warsaw volleyball team headed to Culver Community High School on Saturday afternoon looking to capture their first regional title during this stretch. Going up against a good Crown Point side, the Lady Tigers showed flashes at moments, but were never able to sustain enough to avoid a 3-0 sweep that ended their season. 

Public Occurrences 10.30.2026

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

Public Occurrences 10.29.2026

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

Church News 10.29.2026

Church news this week includes services.
Obituaries
Rev. Galen Fred Drawbaugh
Rev. Galen Fred Drawbaugh, of Warsaw, awoke in the presence of his Savior on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at the age of 87.
Carl Heminger
Carl Heminger, 81, Plymouth, died Oct. 28, 2026, at Brickyard Health Care in Laporte.
Susanne Wiggins
Susanne Wiggins, 91, Warsaw, died Oct. 29, 2026, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.
Danny Willard
Danny Willard, 64, Warsaw, died Oct. 29, 2026, in his residence.
Vera Lena Zurcher
Vera Lena Zurcher, 95, went to her heavenly home Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.
Opinion
Letters to the Editor

Plain Township Board

Editor, Times-Union: Elections that we’ve heard about in every news cycle for what seems like ages are right around the corner. Before we head to the polls in a few short days, I want to challenge everyone to be introspective and consider what we, as individuals, truly want. I hope we will all steadfastly reflect on what we believe will be the best for our families and our neighbors.

AP News

Editor, Times-Union: I believe the people who purchase the Times-Union deserve a disclaimer whenever a AP (Associated Propaganda) story is published.

Review

Editor, Times-Union: Let’s get this straight: The Republicans have Elon Musk dumping millions of dollars into their campaigns. DNI seized Georgia voting records (deemed true and valid years ago) to supposedly find fraudulent ballots. They have gerrymandered states in order to disenfranchise minority voters. They have gutted the Voting Rights Act — thanks to bought and paid for SCOTUS judges. They have posted election deniers in state and federal roles overseeing elections. They are considering placing ICE and Feds near voting places to try to intimidate voters. They are trying to confiscate voter lists through the USPS hoping people will not get ballots until the states hand over their election data. They have sidelined CISA (the agency that guards elections from foreign interference), and they have threatened election workers with prosecution.

‘No Kings’ Rally

Editor, Times-Union: I found it amusing seeing people protesting “No Kings” recently because they are too afraid to admit that it is actually a “We hate Trump” rally because if Trump were an actual king the number of protests against a King Trump would be zero, because those who did protest would go to prison.

I Remember

Editor, Times-Union: I remember when we used to teach that every life is sacred, even at conception - a new person with new DNA. I remember when everyone knew we were created in the image of God, both male and female, and God said it was very good! Forgive me, Lord, if I ever voted for a candidate that believed human life is disposable.

2nd District Congressman Rudy Yakym

Why I’ve Never Traded A Stock In Congress As Promised

It’s rare for almost the whole country to agree on anything. But Americans agree on this. D.C. politicians should not be using insider information to trade stocks and get rich.

In These Dark Times, People Need To Look To Jesus, His Light

Dr. David Jeremiah tells the story of a shepherd in Texas who had a large flock of sheep he was tending on a cold evening.

Chip Shots: Having My Cake. Eating My Cake.

A funny thing happened on the way to college football becoming a game for the highest bidder.

Exchange Traded Fund Basics

Over the last 30 years, exchange traded funds have become a popular and inexpensive way for investors to achieve their asset allocation goals. ETFs have many advantages, but also some complexities. Today we are going to discuss ETFs and the role they can play in an investment portfolio.
BYU fans storm the field after beating Notre Dame in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Can Connor Cover? Is Anybody Out There Asking For A 24-Team Playoff?

You can love it, you can hate it, but the 24-team playoff in college football is going to arrive all the same.
Religion

Church News 10.22.2026

Church news includes a truck-or-treat and fall part and benefit.

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Public Occurrences

Public Occurrences 10.28.20206

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

Public Occurrences 10.27.2026

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

Public Occurrences 10.26.2026

County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
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Are you mentally healthy? 15 signs to look for
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What 8 hours on your feet really does to your body
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Can feng shui lower stress? What the research on clutter actually shows
Closets by Design reports on feng shui's potential to reduce stress by organizing spaces for energy flow, aligning with research on clutter and well-being.