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Zimmer Biomet could relocate headquarters following safety battle with state
Warsaw, Ind.-based Zimmer Biomet, the largest employer in Kosciusko County, is threatening to exit the region if the state does not modernize a 155-mile stretch of nearby highway, according to a July 18 report from Inside Indiana Business. "We want to be in Warsaw, Indiana, for the next 100 years,...
U.S. 30’s Future May Depend On Indiana’s Next Governor
Whoever the next governor of Indiana is, current Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said it’s crucial that they get on board with the U.S. 30 freeway project. “I think it’s critically important that 30 comes to fruition, and it’s an immensely important corridor that speaks to not just the potential but the demand for growth in an area like this,” he said. “I mentioned how special this community is. The same can be said going across the northern part of our state. It’s beautiful, it’s safe, it’s high-quality of life, and businesses increasingly are wanting to grow where people want to live. And so, it’s really a win-win-win when we get done with all the due diligence on 30 and get busy finishing it.”
Bowen Center now offers 24/7 crisis service in Pierceton
WARSAW — Bowen Center unveiled its new crisis receiving and stabilization unit in Pierceton on Thursday. The facility is now part of the existing psychiatric hospital and provides 24/7 access to people facing a mental health or substance abuse crisis. The services were funded by a $4.4 million grant...
City Continues Cleanup After Tuesday’s Storm
WARSAW — City of Warsaw employees are still cleaning up after early Tuesday morning’s storm, July 16, but they’re making headway, Public Works Superintendent Dustin Dillon told the Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday, July 19. Mayor Jeff Grose thanked Dillon, his department and other...
Allebach honored by governor, says he’s dealing with health issues
WINONA LAKE — While many community leaders receive the state Sagamore of the Wabash award, not everyone receives it directly from the governor. But that was the case in a surprise gathering Thursday at the Heritage Room when a large gathering of friends, family and longtime colleagues watched as Gov. Eric Holcomb honored Winona Lake Town Manager Craig Allebach with what is considered the biggest state honor for citizens.
Area leaders call for improvements to U.S. 30
Several state representatives, mayors, city officials and business leaders gathered Wednesday in Warsaw to discuss the safety and economic implications of not modernizing the 155-mile stretch of U.S. 30 between Fort Wayne and Valparaiso. The U.S. 30 Summit was organized by members of the U.S. 30 Coalition, an advocacy group...
4-H domestic, barn and rescue cats earn champion awards
HUNTINGTON COUNTY — It came down to a domestic, barn and rescue cat vying for championship wins at the Huntington County 4-H Cat Show Monday evening. “I’m a teacher, so I get to educate the kids,” said cat judge, Alyssa Hammel of Syracuse, Ind., before the show. “It’s hard to judge here because the kids are really knowledgeable about their cats.”
Committee will focus on Miller Sunset Pavilion programming
WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake took another step this week with the final approval of a committee that will oversee what’s happening at the Miller Sunset Pavilion. Town council finalized the list of committee members on Tuesday. Those include. Town Council members Austin Reynolds and Ashley McGinnis, Town...
League Of Women Voters Working To Get People Registered To Vote
Along with pony rides, line dancing and a host of other activities at the Western-themed Third Friday downtown Warsaw last night was a booth for the League of Women Voters for people to get registered to vote. Citizen John Warren said League of Women Voters “is a nonpartisan group founded...
Sweeney Helping With ‘Coordinated Effort’ As Main Street Warsaw Development Director
WARSAW — Terry Sweeney says he’s working to make sure downtown Warsaw’s development is a “coordinated effort” as Main Street Warsaw’s downtown development director. He was hired in May for the new position, having worked at the Kosciusko Economic Development Corp. since August 2022...
Syracuse Redevelopment Commission Sells Last Lot In Technology Park
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Redevelopment Commission agreed to accept a formal bid for $22,000 for Lot 7 in the, technology park, located north of town during its regular meeting Tuesday night, July 16. Lot 7 is the last lot to be sold in the park. While there has been...
Warsaw Parks’ Events ‘About People,’ Says Schaefer
WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department’s events are “about the people,” said the department’s Recreation Director Stephanie Schaefer. “It’s all about the people, making sure that our community has free and low-cost events to do and to see people walk out of our programs or our events, happy, smiling,” said Schaefer.
Warsaw Community Public Library — Summer Reading Update
WARSAW — As we near the end of another exciting summer reading program at Warsaw Community Public Library, excitement is building. With under two weeks left, our readers have already made this year memorable. As of Monday, July 15, we’ve had 1,019 children, 408 teens, 700 adults and 22...
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