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State prepares for SNAP ban on sugary drinks, candy to take...
Beginning Jan. 1, more than half a million low-income Indiana residents won’t be able to use government food assistance to buy sugary drinks or candy. And state officials are preparing retailers and participants for the changes.
Former Kosciusko County sheriff Ron Robinson dies at age 78
Former Kosciusko County Sheriff Ron Robinson, who went on to become the first county administrator — and remained in that position for nearly two decades — has died.
Group backing independent candidates wants Indiana to end straight-ticket voting
Leaders of an Indiana group aimed at supporting independent political candidates say the state’s time in the national congressional redistricting spotlight gives them hope that the Legislature will advance election reforms.
Mentone, North Webster and Claypool recipients in newest round of Community Crossings...
Three towns in Kosciusko County — Mentone, North Webster and Claypool — will receive more than $600,000 (combined) in the latest round of Community Crossings money announced recently.
Titiksha Gorhe, Ian Parrott recipients of full-ride Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships
The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients: Titiksha Gorhe and Ian Parrott.
Indiana Attorney General sues pornographic websites
Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing about 50 sexually explicit websites, alleging they have violated Indiana’s age-verification law.
Questions linger about statehouse fallout following redistricting debate
President Donald Trump’s failed push for an Indiana congressional redistricting exposed divisions among Republicans who dominate the state Legislature and with Gov. Mike Braun.
Wagon Wheel year-end fundraiser tops $33,000
Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts ignited the community’s generosity last night, raising $33,058 in just one evening during its second annual year-end gala, Great Performances, Greater Purpose.
Forecast: Temps could climb into the 40s by Thursday
After a weekend of snow and extreme cold, northern Indiana is about to experience a dramatic swing in temperatures.
Kosciusko County Council GOP caucus set for Jan. 6
Details of a Republican caucus needed to fill a vacancy on Kociusko County Council have been announced.
Jackson changes gears, will run for county council seat vacated ...
Former Kosciusko County Commissioner Brad Jackson — eager to get back into political governance — has found a quicker way to join county council.
Collision in Marshall County leaves one dead, three injured
One person died and three others were injured in a fiery collision on US 30 Thursday night in Marshall County.
Geiger resigns from Kosciuko County Council
DeLynn Geiger, who was elected to the Kosciusko County Council in November 2024 as an at-large member, resigned after Thursday’s council meeting, effective Friday.
FOP Lodge 149 brightens Christmas for nearly 140 children
Approximately 138 kids from throughout the county got to go shopping at Meijer Thursday evening with law enforcement during the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 149’s annual “Christmas with A Cop.”
Senate Republicans reject Trump’s plea for gerrymandered maps
By Tom Davies and Casey Smith
Indiana Capital Chronicle
The Republican-dominated Indiana Senate voted 19-31 on Thursday against redrawing the state’s congressional districts — spurning months of...
Supporter of downtown Warsaw festivals questions need for new study
A downtown Warsaw business owner who has been heavily invested in downtown activities is speaking out against a $30,000 study that will look more closely at the idea of a festival street.
Crucial vote expected today in Indianapolis on redistricting
A congressional redistricting proposal that has split Indiana’s Senate Republicans advanced to its final stage Wednesday after lawmakers quickly dispatched three Democratic amendments and positioned the high-stakes bill for a decisive vote on Thursday.
Joe’s Kids announces new renovation plans with support from United Way
Joe’s Kids, a nonprofit pediatric therapy clinic serving children with physical, occupational, speech and Dyslexia therapy needs across Northeast Indiana has announced plans for a transformative facilities improvement.
Ratepayer advocates recommend energy bill ‘relief plan’
Indiana utility customer advocacy groups on Tuesday released a slate of ambitious reforms they say would promote affordability for struggling residential and small-business ratepayers.
Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts fundraiser Thursday night
Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts will host its second annual year-end gala, Great Performances, Greater Purpose, on Thursday night.
Facade grant awarded to Kensington Digital Media for extensive renovations
Main Street Warsaw has seen a handful of facade grant celebrations in recent days, including one on Monday for Kensington Digital Media, which owns and operates three local radio stations, WRSW, Willie 103.5 and News Now Warsaw.
State Senate committee supports redistricting, but bill’s future remains murky
Indiana senators advanced a controversial congressional redistricting bill in a 6-3 vote Monday — but multiple Republican lawmakers signaled they remain open to voting no when it reaches the chamber floor.
Washington STEM Academy establishes community pantry
Washington STEM Academy has announced the official opening of its new community pantry, a year-round resource designed to support students, families and neighbors.
As Indiana Senate begins redistricting work, some Republicans keep mum
About a quarter of Indiana Republican senators have not yet said how they’ll vote on a sweeping partisan redraw of the state’s congressional maps, teeing up an uncertain week for the proposal’s future.
Indiana’s ban on cellphones in the classroom may get stricter
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By Aleksandra Appleton
Chalkbeat
Since Indiana’s school cellphone ban went into effect...
Warsaw Performing Arts Center announces December holiday lineup
The holiday season is officially here, and the Warsaw Performing Arts Center is excited to welcome the community to five festive events highlighting the incredible talent of Warsaw Community Schools students.
GOP seeks to fill vacancy for Clay Township
Kosciusko County Republicans have an elected seat to fill after Clay Township Trustee Stephanie Stutzman announced her resignation, effective Dec. 31.
Fort Wayne casino pitch arrives at the Statehouse
The bill before Indiana House members Thursday might have been about creating a new casino license for Fort Wayne, but the discussion was far more complicated.
Manufacturing showcase will spotlight region and role of orthopedic capital
Medtech experts and the public are invited to a meeting later this month that will showcase area manufacturing with a focus on orthopedics.



































