Liz Shepherd

CLAYPOOL - The Claypool Town Council discussed grants and tax increment financing (TIF) monies for upcoming projects during a council meeting Tuesday. Kosciusko County Community Coordinator Amy Roe attended the meeting and said she and Clerk-Treasurer Pat Warner submitted a $5,500 grant request to The Dekko Foundation, with the town matching 20% of that amount. If awarded, the grant will be used for creating a concept as a visual tool to pursue additional grants for the creation of a park.

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Uppercut Prime Meats and Grilling Supplies in Warsaw on Friday. The new business, owned by couple Steve and Tina Hughes, specializes in meat and grill products. It is located in The Center Centre shopping plaza at 3163 E. Center St. Tina said their business plan started when Steve started competing in Steak Cookoff Association events in 2019. Shortly after Steve began participating in SCA events, Tina followed suit.

By Liz Adkins InkFreeNews WARSAW — A Milford man with three prior operating while intoxicated convictions will serve a 2 1/2 year sentence locally for driving under the influence. Dylan Forest Hanna, 33, 10515 N. Grove Road, Milford, was charged with battery against a public safety official, a level 6 felony; operating a vehicle while intoxicated and violation of driving conditions, both class C misdemeanors; and OWI with a prior conviction resulting in serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony.