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Grace College Director of Library Services Tonya Fawcett was recently selected from a community of library directors across 23 institutions to receive the PALNI Leadership in External Collaboration Award.

Grace College’s Tonya Fawcett Receives Statewide PALNI Award

WINONA LAKE, IND. – Grace College Director of Library Services Tonya Fawcett was recently selected from a community of library directors across 23 institutions to receive the PALNI Leadership in External Collaboration Award.

Family Movie Day Cancelled

The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department’s Family Movie Day event showing “Despicable Me 4” on Saturday has been cancelled to unforeseen circumstances.

TK Health Provides Healthcare Services In Kosciusko County

TK Health is now the healthcare services provider for the Kosciusko County Jail. The partnership began earlier this month, making Kosciusko the company’s third partner county in Indiana, according to a provided news release from TK Health.

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.
Sports
Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas (20) congratulates Munetaka Murakami after his two-run home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick during the fourth inning of Game 1of baseball's American League Division Series, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Can Connor Cover? Saying Goodbye To The 2026 Chicago White Sox

It’s crazy how much can change in just seven days. 

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 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)

Public Occurrences 10.16.2026

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

Public Occurrences 10.14.2026

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
Richard ‘Dick’ Moore
Richard “Dick” Moore, born July 5, 1932, in Warsaw, passed away peacefully with the devoted care of three dear friends who lovingly took shifts to be by his side in his final days.
Lana Louise Pratt
Lana Louise Pratt, 77, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectantly in LaPorte on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
Brenda Sue Craig
MENTONE – Brenda Sue Craig, 57, of Mentone, passed surrounded by family at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.
Max L. Zorn
Max L. Zorn, 81, died at 9:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Darlene K. Wagner
NORTH MANCHESTER – Darlene K. Wagner, 76, of Wabash, died Oct. 12, 2026, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.
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.

The Penalty Box: Sports “Hate” Is Different

We talk a lot about hate these days. 
Religion

Church News 10.01.2026

Church news includes a breakfast and services.

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Public Occurrences

Public Occurrences 10.13.2026

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

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:
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