While the bid for the demolition of the Jomac buildings was awarded at Friday’s Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, the asbestos abatement work on the buildings will have to be rebid.

This Sunday marks 41 years since the abduction and murder of Darlene Hulse, from her rural Argos home in Marshall County.

The Warsaw Noon Optimist Club recently made a $500 donation to Combined Community Services.

BURKET – Burket Town Council talked Thursday about several projects.

Those fighting cancer will never fight alone is a mission of Beaver Dam Community Church, the group that has been raising funds to help those with cancer in Kosciusko and Fulton counties for over 20 years.

SOUTH BEND – Late Wednesday, Gary Schmucker, 47, Warsaw, was found guilty after a two-day jury trial presided over by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty, announced Acting United States Attorney M. Scott Proctor.

The quarterly Public Defender Board meeting Thursday was an overview of the ups and downs of the new Kosciusko County Public Defender Agency office since its opening July 1.

Kosciusko County Sheriff Jim Smith told the Merit Board Thursday that he’s still fighting for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for his staff.

What separates a house from a home is the people that live in it, said John Teevan.

A number of township trustees attended the Kosciusko County Council meeting Thursday evening to heed a warning about the effects of Indiana Senate Bill 1 (SB1) and House Bill 1461 (HB1461).

Following an emotional victim impact statement from the teenage victim and a lengthy statement from the defendant, Kirk Zuber, Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Matt Buehler handed down a three-year sentence in the Kosciusko County Jail, with two years suspended to be on probation.

Those fighting cancer will never fight alone is a mission of Beaver Dam Community Church, the group that has been raising funds to help those with cancer in Kosciusko and Fulton counties for over 20 years.

SOUTH BEND – Late Wednesday, Gary Schmucker, 47, Warsaw, was found guilty after a two-day jury trial presided over by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty, announced Acting United States Attorney M. Scott Proctor.

MARSHALL COUNTY - Lt. Det. Les McFarland, of the Marshall County Sheriff's Department, announced his filing of an exploratory committee for the 2026 Republican primary for Marshall County Sheriff.

A new fund was recently established at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation by the Warsaw Rotary Club to support the city of Warsaw in developing a dog park on the west side of town.

LARWILL – Mikel VanDevender is Whitko Community Schools’ school resource officer (SRO) starting with the 2025-26 school year.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana announced an initiative to enhance support and services for its veteran community.

Whether you’re a fan of classic or custom cars or trucks, downtown Warsaw will be the place to be this Friday.

Four of the seven area school districts achieved at least a 90% proficiency on the 2024-25 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment taken by third-graders.

ETNA GREEN – The Etna Green Town Council approved the hiring of a clerk-treasurer and heard an update on a new tornado siren during a council meeting Tuesday.

A truck was traveling east Wednesday morning on Armstrong Road, west of CR 450N, when it went off the roadway to the right for unknown reason, came back onto the roadway and went off the roadway to the left, coming to a stop on its side, according to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Sgt. Doug Light. One person was extricated. No other information was available Wednesday.

FORT WAYNE - The late Pope Francis designated the 2025 Holy Year as a time to renew as “Pilgrims of Hope.”

Warsaw School Board heard about a resolution regarding litigation against social media companies during its meeting Tuesday.

It’s good to save money and the Board of Aviation Commissioners was made aware of some savings recently on Warsaw Municipal Airport projects.

SYRACUSE - This year, Wawasee Community School Corporation is excited to launch a brand-new initiative: the Wawasee Schools Community Alliance, a hands-on, behind-the-scenes experience designed to connect community members with the heartbeat of their schools.