Kosciusko Utilities
Electric Service: Northern Indiana Public Service Company, Kosciusko REMC, and Duke Energy are the service providers for the county. Nipsco covers most incorporated communities, while REMC covers primarily rural areas, and Duke Energy provides service to the Sidney area. Each firm offers economic development rates for new or expanding large electric users.
Natural Gas
Gas service is provided by Nipsco only.
| Nipsco Ms. Diane Thalmann Economic Development 800/262-6477 1039 E. Pennsylvania Ave. South Bend, IN 46624 |
Kosciusko REMC Mr. Steve Rhodes President/CEO 574/267-6331 370 S. 250 E. Warsaw, IN 46582 |
Duke Energy Ms. Marie-Christin Pence Econ.Development Rep. 317/ 838-1563 1000 E. Main Street Plainfield, IN 46168 |
Telephone
Telecommunications: provide state-of-the-art telecommunication services to Kosciusko County.
Century Link 574/372-2722 |
Verizon 1-800-483-4600 (Silver Lake) |
Water and Sewer
Indiana-American Water provides water service to Warsaw and Winona Lake. The city of Warsaw provides service to itself and Winona Lake. Warsaw will provide sewage service to Leesburg when system is complete in 2009. Other communities which provide water and sewer Include: Syracuse, Milford, Pierceton, Mentone, Claypool, Etna Green, and Silver Lake. The towns of North Webster and Sidney have a sewer system but no public water.
The Town of Burket has no public water or sewage system.
Transportation
Kosciusko County has access to many types of transportation. The county lies in the center of Interstate 80/90 to the north, Interstate 69 to the east, U.S. 24 to the south, and U.S. 31 to the west. Each community is within a 15-minute drive of U.S. 30 and a 45-minute drive of an interstate.
Trucking: Several contract carriers and one major trucking firm is located in
Kosciusko County.
Bre-Mat: 574/267-3484 Metzger Trucking Co: 260/352-2381
Cross Country Trucking 574/267-3527 ZB Corporation: 574/268-9862
Leiter Trucking Inc: 574/491-5074
Freight: Most major freight companies serve Kosciusko County. They include:
Air Cargo Carriers Inc.: 574/267-0600 FedEx: 800/463-3339
United Parcel Service: 574/269-7393 Trans/Air Manufacturing Corp. 574/831-4240
Air: The WarsawMunicipalAirport offers two mile-long runways, courtesy cars, and safety features as found at larger airports. With the installation of an ILS system (Instrument Landing System) in 1994, all categories of aircraft can conduct instrument landings at the WarsawAirport with weather minimums of a 200-foot ceiling and ¾ mile visibility. The ILS provides better and safer access to Warsaw and is an economic development attraction for future businesses wishing to locate or expand in our community.
The largest orthopedic companies in the world are based in Warsaw, Indiana, and they all depend on Warsaw Municipal Airport for their operations. The facility also offers flight instruction, aircraft rental, and charter is available. We are making every effort to improve and maintain our gateway to the community, and to promote and educate the general public and local government about the importance of general aviation. We are growing and are proud of our facilities.
Runway 18/36: 4,000 feet, 75 feet wide, asphalt surface
Runway 9/27: 5,500 feet, 100 feet wide, asphalt surface
*Hanger Availability
Commercial air service is within one hour’s drive from anywhere in
Kosciusko County at either South Bend or Fort Wayne
Rail: Rail service is provided by CSX and Norfolk Southern.
Three railroad lines run east/west and one line runs north/south through Kosciusko County.
Distance from Major Cities:
Fort Wayne, IN 42 miles Chicago, IL 118 miles
South Bend, IN 46 miles Indianapolis, IN 120 miles
Toledo, OH 163 miles Detroit, MI 209 miles
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