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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.”
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,...
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.
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.”
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...
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...
Habitat for Humanity, Winnebago team up on home
ELKHART — Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a home at 1114 Middlebury St. Joining future homeowner Dyshiea Woods at the event were the city’s Director of Communications Corinne Straight, Winnebago’s Customer Service and Operations Manager Steve Eriksen, Grand Design’s Community Outreach Emily Stahley, Newmar’s Executive Assistant Chelsea ...
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...
Goshen’s First Fridays Presents Picklefest
GOSHEN — Downtown Goshen, Inc. presents an August celebration like no other. The inaugural First Fridays Picklefest, from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 2, presents the spectacle of a citywide pickleball tournament on Main Street, specialty pickled foods and treats, and live entertainment from the Miller Poultry Main Stage headlined by acclaimed South Bend rapper Heyzeus.
Marshall County Election Board Discusses Resolution for Public Question on the Ballot
The Marshall County Election Board members discussed a resolution filed by the Bremen Town Council to include a public question on the General Election ballot. The Bremen Town Council members have discussed increasing the number of council members from four to five for several years. The addition of the fifth member would relieve the burden of the clerk-treasurer to provide a tie breaking vote as it currently stands by statute.
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...
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