County BZA Approves Saving Century Old Cottage
The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals made quick work of its agenda during its regular meeting Tuesday morning, Feb. 13.
Read MoreThe Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals made quick work of its agenda during its regular meeting Tuesday morning, Feb. 13.
Read MoreLee Harman, president of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning, set the pace during the board’s regular meeting Tuesday morning, Sept. 12, by not allowing emotions stall the petitions to be heard.
Read MoreA number of remonstrators made sure the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals heard their concerns over a number of cases during the BZA’s regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Read MoreRyan Shoemaker was chosen by Seward/Burket Township Fire Department Fire Chief Kevin F. McSherry as the 2022 Chief’s Award recipient.
Read MoreAfter being an educator for many years, Lee Harman of Warsaw continues to educate the public as president of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals.
Read MoreSeward Township-Burket Fire and Rescue would like to thank REMC and Kosciusko County Community Foundation for helping to purchase new ice water rescue suits, life jackets and ropes. We constantly strive to improve our service to our community,” said Kevin McSherry, fire chief. The fire department took part in water rescue training with its new gear Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Palestine Lake.
Read MoreBy Deb Patterson InkFreeNews WARSAW — Kevin McSherry and Mike Yazel received the 2021 honors of Firemen of the Year and Ed Rock was the recipient of the Service Award at the annual Kosciusko Fire Association Fish Fry Thursday evening, Sept. 16. McSherry was also recipient of the … Read More
Warming temps have quickly created a dangerous situation on previously frozen lakes across northern Indiana.
Read MoreEditor’s note: The following is the second of a two-part series. WARSAW — In August 2019, an IFN reader left a comment on a Facebook article about a house fire in Silver Lake. The reader wondered why it was necessary for firefighters from multiple departments to respond to … Read More
Editor’s note: This is the first of two stories looking at the struggles facing volunteer fire departments. WARSAW — They fight fires, assist at vehicle accidents, administer first aid and provide reinforcement in extreme weather situations and natural disasters. They carry heavy pieces of equipment, break down doors … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Commissioners approved the following board appointments and department head appointments for 2020 at the Kosciusko County Commissioner meeting held Tuesday, Dec. 10. Board Appointments: Alcohol Beverage Commission — Alan Alderfer Area Plan Board — Kevin McSherry Area Plan Board (Comm. member) — Bob Conley Board of … Read More
WARSAW – Families, students and various groups joined dozens of firefighters Saturday for the annual Toys For Tots collection drive at Martin’s Supermarket Saturday. The large-scale collection drive had lots of volunteer support under cool but cold conditions. Among them, Grace College volunteered to help collect items Warsaw … Read More
PALESTINE — Children on their way to school Friday morning, Feb. 23, had to de-bus when a short in the bus’s electrical system caused a small fire, according to Burket firefighters. Units from Seward Township Fire Department were called at approximately 8:10 a.m. Friday to respond to an … Read More
WARSAW — The annual Kosciusko County Fireman’s Association Fish Fry, held every September, is an event that is anticipated each year by firefighters throughout the county. This year was no exception. Matt Cohagan, Mentone Fire Department, was named the 2017 County Fireman of the Year and Mark … Read More
WARSAW — Terry Shepherd, developer of the Candlewood Estates subdivision in Wayne Township, wants to re-plat the second phase of the subdivision from six lots to three. Also changing would be the shortening of a cul-de-sac by a considerable distance and relocating a 20-foot emergency access easement to the western edge of one of the three lots.
Read MoreThe annual Kosciusko County Fire Association’s fish fry was held Thursday night where the Firefighter of the Year was named and one fireman was honored for his service above and beyond the call of duty. This year, Kris Warren of Mentone Fire Department was presented with the … Read More