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South Whitley Introduces Wastewater Rate Ordinance

SOUTH WHITLEY – At Tuesday night's meeting, the South Whitley Town Council heard from Jeff Rowe, of Baker Tilly, who completed a rate study of the town's utilities, following an introduction of a wastewater rate ordinance.
The Pierceton Town Council heard about the ribbon-cutting at the Pierceton-Washington Township Park. Pictured (L to R) are town attorney Tammy Keirn, Town Clerk-Treasurer Myra Mast, Council President Glenn Hall, Council Vice President Matt Brubaker, Council member Chauncey Smith and Town Manager and Marshal Phil Hawks.

Pierceton Town Council Congratulates Park Committee On Ribbon-Cutting

PIERCETON - Pierceton Town Council gave congratulations for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Pierceton-Washington Township Community Park and heard from a liaison with the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) during a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Pictured (L to R) are Chris Harrison, Commonwealth Engineers; Etna Green town attorney Nick Jacobs; and Etna Green Council President Heath Roberts.

Etna Green Council Hears From Fiber Optic Company; Provides Update On Heritage Park

ETNA GREEN - The Etna Green Town Council spoke with representatives for Metro Communications Company about boring fiber optic lines and provided an update on the Heritage Park project during a Tuesday, Oct. 13, meeting.
Representatives for Telamon address the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during a Tuesday, Oct. 13, meeting. Pictured (L to R) are Gina Dalton, Warren Bloss, Kosciusko BZA members John Beer and Kevin McSherry; Kosciusko County Area Plan Director Matt Sandy; BZA Chairman Lee Harman, BZA Hearing Officer Randy Cox and BZA member Dan Richard.

Kosciusko BZA Approves Petitions For Local Residents, Businesses

Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved 15 petitions for local residents and businesses during a Tuesday, Oct. 13, meeting.
Sports

The Penalty Box: Confidence

I was watching sporting events this weekend, as I often do, and a common word kept coming up during the broadcasts. 
Warsaw sophomore goalie Averyanna Forrester reaches out to make a save as sophomore teammate Mollie Palladino looks on...Nieter

Homestead Scores Early, Defeats Warsaw For Sectional Title

With a sectional championship on the line, the Warsaw girls soccer team took the field Saturday afternoon looking to continue its season by avenging an early season loss to unbeaten Homestead. It wasn’t in the cards for the Lady Tigers on this day, as their opponent scored the first goal early and never let up, going on to end the orange and black’s season with a 5-2 win. 

Chip Shots: Don’t Leave Competitive Balance Up To Nerds Like Me

The Indiana High School Athletic Association is reportedly studying additional competitive balance measures for football, borrowing ideas that look a lot like what our neighbors in Ohio have already implemented.
Warsaw senior Grady Nelson takes off to the end zone after snatching a ricochetted punt attempt by Concord in the second quarter...Nieter

Warsaw Survives Concord 37-29, Remains Unbeaten

Sitting at 7-0 and heading to the new Jake Field for the first time to take on Concord, the Warsaw football team had its hands full with the Minutemen on Friday night, despite getting out to a 21-0 lead. The home side was able to get within a touchdown multiple times, but each time, the Tigers were able to come up with an answer, hanging on for a 37-29 win. 

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 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. 

Public Occurrences 10.14.2026

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

Public Occurrences 10.13.2026

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
Robert Hamilton
MILFORD – Robert Hamilton, 58, Milford, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at Parkview Health, Goshen.
Norma Rose DeBolt
Norma Rose DeBolt, of Syracuse, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, surrounded by her family at the age of 92.
Dian Cartwright
Dian Cartwright, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, with her daughter Amy and son-in-law Tim Goon by her side.
Colleen Craigen
Colleen Craigen went home to be with her Savior after an almost 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s at 9:07 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2026, at Peabody’s Retirement home in North Manchester at the age of 78.
Gerald L. Conner Jr.
NORTH WEBSTER – Gerald L. Conner Jr., 86, Winona Lake, died Oct. 9, 2026, at Grace Village in Winona Lake.
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.

Admitting Mistakes

Editor, Times-Union: Admitting you're wrong about something is not a weakness but a strength. I have been wrong about various things and admit it.

Nothing’s Ever Really Free

Editor, Times-Union: As I was reading a book last night by Bear Grylls, “The Greatest Story Ever Told,” (highly recommend it), I was reading the account of the betrayal of Jesus. As the religious leaders who wanted him gone were inciting the crowd to yell “Crucify him!” and chanting louder for Pontius Pilate to do their bidding, I wondered, “Where are the people? The common folks whom He touched and healed, and fed, and taught, and loved? Where are they? Why aren’t their voices heard?”

Help! I’m 55 And I Haven’t Saved A Dime

We hear all the time from folks who wake up one morning and realize that they are 55 and haven’t anything saved for retirement. It happens more often than you might think.

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.

Chip Shots: When a Rivalry Stops Feeling Like a Rivalry

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

Church News 10.01.2026

Church news includes a breakfast and services.

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Public Occurrences

Court News 10.10.2026

The following people have filed for marriage licenses with Kosciusko County Clerk Melissa Boggs:

Public Occurrences 10.10.2026

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

Public Occurrences 10.09.2026

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