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2nd Chance Indiana Has Been Given The Opportunity To Help Young People With Criminal Record

INDIANAPOLIS – A grant from the Department of Labor has tapped 2nd Chance Indiana to assist young adults with a criminal background to find quality, high-paying jobs that lead to careers. The effort is focused on those who work, live, or receive services in Howard, Tipton, Kosciusko, DeKalb, Noble,...

Kosciusko County, IN · 1d
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County Council Declines Having Their Own Attorney, For Now

Ed Ormsby serves as the attorney for the county, but the Kosciusko County Council discussed Thursday night whether they need to have their own as he’s the commissioners’ attorney if ever there is a conflict between the two elected boards. No action or motions were taken. In introducing...

Kosciusko County, IN · 16h
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Health Leaders Report More Measles Cases in Indiana

SHIPSHEWANA, Ind. — The number of people with measles in Indiana has gone up by nine since the last report came out just days ago from the Indiana Dept. of Health. That number is now 162. There were ten people reported with measles in all of last year. LaGrange County still has the most people […]

Indiana · 4h

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County Commissioners Respond To Anonymous Letters About Highway Dept. Employees

Kosciusko County Commissioners responded Monday to two recent anonymous letters making accusations against Kosciusko County Highway Department (KCHD) employees, saying the accusations were investigated but no credible evidence was found regarding vehicle or fuel misuse. Both letters were anonymously mailed out to people and organizations, including the Times-Union, with the...

Kosciusko County, IN · 3d
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AUDIO: INDOT Provides Update on SR 8/West Seventh St. Project in Auburn

If you’ve been to Auburn, Indiana in the last few months, chances are you’ve seen lengthy traffic tie ups and major construction on State Road 8 and West Seventh Street east of Interstate 69. INDOT Spokesperson Hunter Petroviak shares an update on what you can expect as work on the project continues…

Auburn, IN · 1d

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Food Bank Distributing Free Turkeys This Week

SOUTH BEND – The Food Bank of Northern Indiana has scheduled times for its 2026 Turkeys on the Table distributions. – Noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Plymouth Parks Department (by the pool), 1660 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. This distribution will serve 150 households. Kosciusko County.

Marshall County, IN · 3d

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Whitko Begins Season With 90-62 Win Over Central Noble

SOUTH WHITLEY – Fresh off of two straight semi-state appearances and retaining most of the talent on the teams that made those runs, the Whitko girls basketball team began a season of lofty goals and expectations at home on Wednesday night against Central Noble. The Lady ‘Cats got off to a fast start, took their foot off the gas at moments, but finished incredibly strong to begin 1-0 with a 92-62 victory.

South Whitley, IN · 1d

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Our Favorite Six Indiana Delis Pile Corned Beef High Enough To Share

Some sandwiches are lunch, and some sandwiches are a group project. Across Indiana, a handful of delis stack corned beef so high that splitting one with a friend starts to look like a smart plan instead of a polite gesture. This list covers six spots, from a longtime Indianapolis cafeteria...

Indianapolis, IN · 3d

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Elkhart man shares his road to recovery, future plans for rehabilitation housing

ELKHART, Ind. -- For Elkhart resident, Douglas Rice, his 57 years of life have been a whirlwind. A whirlwind filled with temptation, addiction, and darkness, that many recovering addicts can empathize with. "It's been about 33 years ago when I started doing meth and it just hijacked me," Rice said.

Elkhart, IN · 16h

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Kosciusko BZA Approves Exception For New Building At Nappanee-Based Business

WARSAW – The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved an exception for a Nappanee-based business and required them to rezone to an Industrial-2 district during a Tuesday, Nov. 10, meeting. At the board’s October meeting, Ryan Miller, president and CEO of PWI, requested an exception to allow the...

Nappanee, IN · 2d

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Kosciusko County Parks And Recreation Board Talks About North Webster Trail

WARSAW – The Kosciusko County Parks and Recreation Board talked about the North Webster and Syracuse-Wawasee trail system on Thursday, Nov. 12. Board Member Rob Bishop reported after going to the County Commissioners meeting with Board President Troy Turley to let them know the board would be unable to secure the funds for the Indiana Department of Transportation grant for the gap between North Webster and Syracuse, and did not make a request to move forward with it.

Kosciusko County, IN · 22h

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Elkhart County planning commission approves data center ordinance

GOSHEN, Ind. (WNDU) - The Elkhart County Planning Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to pass an ordinance setting rules for data centers. The proposal now goes to county commissioners for final approval. The ordinance sets land-use rules for data centers, including where they can be built and how they operate.

Elkhart County, IN · 19h

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Winona Lake Bike Park Opens Saturday, Nov. 14

WINONA LAKE – Koscusko County Velo Cycling will host a preview event for the new Winona Lake Bike Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The bike park is located next to the Winona Lake Trails Hauth Trailhead at 900 East Pierceton Road, Winona Lake. The...

Winona Lake, IN · 1d

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Kosciusko BZA Approves Requests For Residents, Organizations

WARSAW – The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved multiple petitions for area residents and organizations during a Tuesday, Nov. 10, meeting. Milford Food Bank Board President Joe Shetler attended the meeting on the food bank’s behalf with two petitions for variances, one for 112 E. Emeline St. and the other at 111 S. James St. Shetler asked for a cooler to remain as placed three feet from the right-of-way at the Emeline Street location and for coolers to be installed on the north side of the James Street building. The Town of Milford also gave the BZA a favorable recommendation for both of Shetler’s requests.

Kosciusko County, IN · 2d

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Kosciusko Public Defender Board Hears Update On Staffing Changes

WARSAW – The Kosciusko County Public Defender Board heard updates on changes within the county’s pool of public defenders during a Thursday, Nov. 12, meeting. Chief Public Defender Jack Birch said William Kirkwood and Derek Faulkner are serving as part-time public defenders to fill the void left by Kirkwood stepping down as a full-time public defender. A few months ago, Kirkwood stepped down to return to private practice with his brother in Nappanee. Birch said he spoke with Faulkner about working full-time but that Faulkner wants to maintain his private practice. He also mentioned Nicholas Jacobs will be fully stepping down as a public defender at the end of 2026.

Kosciusko County, IN · 21h

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Free Thanksgiving Meals Planned In South Whitley, Pierceton

PIERCETON AND SOUTH WHITLEY – Residents in South Whitley and Pierceton will have opportunities to enjoy free community meals in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Both events are open to the public. Pierceton’s St. Francis Xavier Church will offer a free community dinner, with a drive-thru-only event beginning...

South Whitley, IN · 22h

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Return of measles prompts vaccination effort in Elkhart County

More Elkhart County residents are getting vaccinated against measles, after the county has seen its first recorded cases in decades. Elkhart County Health Officer Melanie Sizemore says the count of measles cases was at five, as of Thursday morning. "We had not seen it in quite some time," Sizemore explained. "Our records go back to 2018, shows nothing, and then we have other records that we have looked at that go back to 1991, and we’re not finding anything."

Elkhart County, IN · 20h

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Friends And Family Continue Support Of Jimmy Baker Memorial Diabetes Fund

Friends and family of Jimmy Baker recently presented the Kosciusko County Community Foundation with a check for $4,320 from the proceeds of their 20th Annual Jimmy Baker Memorial Diabetes Fund golf scramble. With 64 golfers participating, the outing marked the final year of the event and continued a tradition of...

Kosciusko County, IN · 18h

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Elkhart Community Schools teacher contract negotiations expected to miss deadline; state mediator would intervene

ELKHART, Ind. -- A mediator expected to intervene in the contract negotiations between Elkhart Community Schools and the Elkhart Teacher's Association union. In an email obtained by ABC57 News and confirmed by multiple sources, ETA leaders say the union and the district will not meet the state deadline to finalize a final master contract due to disagreements. Officials say a state-appointed mediator will work with both sides to reach a deal.

Elkhart, IN · 2d