WARSAW — The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program kicks off Saturday, Dec. 6. The Salvation Army Angel Tree program will kick off in Downtown Warsaw during “First Friday,” Dec. 6, as Warsaw Rotary Club holds its 92nd Annual “Rotary Toy Day.”  Members will bring toys to their club meeting on Dec. 6 and add them …read more.

By Darla McCammon With very little time between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, you might want to get a head start on holiday baking. Did you ever think about the art in making those Christmas cookies we leave out, along with a cold glass of milk, for Santa to enjoy? The history of those cookies …read more.

WARSAW — For the better part of the evening Friday, Dec. 6, the city of Warsaw will provide a winter wonderland to Yuletide revelers, courtesy of the city’s First Friday celebration. The event, dubbed “Hometown Holly Days,” will run from 5 to 9 p.m. and will feature a variety of seasonal activities in Central Park …read more.

WABASH — The Fort Wayne Philharmonic will be performing holiday classics at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18.  The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Holiday Pops will include holiday classics “Christmas Lullaby,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Parade of The Wooden Soldiers” and “A Holly And Jolly Sing-Along” to conclude the concert. The Holiday Pops is conducted by …read more.

LEESBURG — Third graders at Leesburg Elementary School gathered for the twelfth annual Turkey Read Day on Nov. 26. Special guest readers included the coaching team of Warsaw Community Schools, with volunteers from Grace College and Combined Community Services. Students read in their pajamas throughout the day and celebrated with a Thanksgiving feast. Organizers would …read more.

Terry Howie, pictured in the middle, is seen with then-Congressman Todd Young (L) and Winona Lake Clerk-Treasurer Kent Adams. Howie died Monday, Dec. 2, at his home in Winona Lake. WINONA LAKE — Longtime Winona Lake civic leader, Terry Howie, passed away Monday evening, Dec. 2. Howie died following an accident at his home. He …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Toys for Tots will have its annual toy drive Saturday morning, Dec. 7, with WNDU 16. This year’s toy drive will be at Martin’s Supermarket on Husky Trail next to Menard’s from 7-11 a.m. A caravan of fire trucks will make its way to Martin’s from JB’s Furniture, 2101 E. Center …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw has announced the final week for loose leaf pick-up will be next week. Leaves can be raked to the curb or alley (not in the street) by 7 a.m. and the leaf crews will pick them up on your regular trash day the week of Dec. 9 through Dec. …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for its 2019 Chamber Awards. The Chamber annually honors businesses and individuals for their role in business, community and economic growth in Kosciusko County. The Chamber is currently accepting award nominations to honor said businesses. Award nominees must be current members of the Kosciusko Chamber …read more.

WARSAW — Center Street Community Theatre announces plans for a Spring 2020 production of “On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson. Performances are scheduled for Mar. 12-15 at Wagon Wheel Center For The Arts. The show will be directed by Cindy Nash, said a news release from the Center Street Community Theater. Auditions are open to …read more.

WARSAW – Sign up for the annual Toys For Tots program began today in Kosciusko County. Sign up hours are Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 2 and 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday at the old Ace Hardware Store in Warsaw, 1701 E. Center St.  Parents …read more.

WARSAW — The staff of Titus Funeral Home is preparing for their annual holiday remembrance service. The event, held by the funeral home each year on the first Saturday of December, serves as a time for those who have lost a loved one or loved ones to gather in their memory. This year, there will …read more.

WARSAW —  The Walkway of Trees auction will be held from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 11 at Miller’s Merry Manor, located at 1630 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw. This is the first year for the event, which will feature a selection of decorated Christmas trees donated by local businesses. The trees will be delivered to the …read more.

WABASH — The Wizards of Winter will perform their holiday rock opera titled “The Christmas Dream,” at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15.  The group includes former members of classic rock bands including Alice Cooper Band, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Rainbow, Blue Oyster Cult, Def Leppard, the Irish Tenors and more.  WOW will bring their musical …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Public Library is excited to help Harvest Market Pantry this holiday season. The library will be a food donation drop off location. Beginning Nov. 13, the library will have a box upstairs and a box downstairs to collect non-perishable food items. Please make sure the items are not expired. The boxes will be …read more.

SYRACUSE — “Several hundred” Christmastime revelers braved the elements to enjoy a variety of Yuletide festivities offered by Chautauqua Wawasee Saturday, Nov. 30, at Oakwood Park. For the most part, the rain held off. The cold and blustery winds did not. The temperature hovered just above freezing and a blustery 16-mph wind off Lake Wawasee …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Dozens of Winona Lake residents attended The Village at Winona’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 30. Parents and children stayed warm with hot chocolate while also giving back to the community by donating new and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. While enjoying music from Christmas carolers and a …read more.

  By Denise Keller, adult programming administrator  WARSAW _ The following programs are set to take place in December: WorkOne computer and resume/interviewing classes. Contact the library for details.  The 12th Annual Photography Contest runs through Dec. 14. Official rules may be found at warsawlibrary.org or by visiting the library. Entries may be submitted beginning …read more.

SYRACUSE — The end of the year can be filled with many back-to-back activities. The Syracuse Library has some relaxing, social times early in the month. Laura Kaufman is talking about the process of avoiding probate and making the transfer of possessions easy after one’s death. She is presenting an overview of documents that communicate our …read more.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley announced a fundraiser to help support the Shriver family.

PIERCETON — Katey Wilks Zemen has resigned from her position as executive director of the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. According to AWL Board President Beth Harrison, Zemen resigned from the position about four weeks ago. The interview process for a new executive director is currently underway. A reason for Zemen’s resignation was not …read more.

Amish Acres will be auctioned on Feb. 5, 2020. NAPPANEE — Amish Acres, a longtime tourist attraction in Nappanee, is set to be auctioned at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. After 50 years in operation, Amish Acres, 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee, will be closing this year after its Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve …read more.

SYRACUSE — For those looking for a unique fun-filled Christmas family activity, Chautauqua-Wawasee plans to celebrate an Old Fashioned Christmas at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. The celebration, rain or snow, is open to the public, free of charge, no registration is required. The event will be held …read more.

  PIERCETON — After graduating from Indiana University Bloomington, Hilary Stouder began the search for a teaching position. She applied at Whitko and began her career as a second grade teacher. She has been with the Whitko school system for 18 years. She later transitioned to a full-time instructional coach for teachers. In this position, …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Lions Club will be hosting Bingo for Kids at the clubhouse located at 108 N. Harrison St. in Silver Lake. The free event will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Parents must stay with their child for the entire event. Snacks, drinks and prizes will be provided. …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month. This month is dedicated to finding loving homes for older pets. Katie Katie is an outgoing lady who greets all visitors with a cheerful bark …read more.

WARSAW – Basketball was played in several unique venues in generation’s past.

WARSAW — Marci Franks, director of food services, and instructor Chef Mark Bragg organized an all-day event in the Warsaw Area Career Center Blue Apron that invited students to engage with three accomplished chefs: Patricia Davids, Srinivas Ramachandran, and Scott Tope. Students in the WACC Culinary Program sampled possible future menu items as Warsaw Community …read more.

Todd Deaton Retires After 42 Years In The Textile Rental Industry WARSAW – Todd Deaton, executive vice president at Wildman has retired after 42 years in the industry this year, according to a news release from Wildman Business Group. His valuable contributions, continued loyalty and dedicated leadership played an integral role in the business and …read more.

WARSAW — A second-grade class from Harrison Elementary School brought donated food items from the school’s annual food drive to Combined Community Services on Tuesday, Nov. 26. In total, the elementary school donated more than 3,200 food items and raised $748.70 for CCS. Mrs. Pam Brail’s class was the overall winner with the most donations …read more.

WARSAW — All local government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29, in observance of Thanksgiving, but how does that affect local trash pickup? InkFreenews checked with Warsaw and ten towns in Kosciusko County and below are their plans for trash pickup: Claypool – Trash pickup will not be affected. Etna Green – …read more.

SYRACUSE — Teams 574C and 574D earned the tourney championship trophy, each finishing qualifying rounds at 7-0-0. Team 574C was robot skills champion with a team best 85. The Iron Pride had a great tournament on its home turf at Syracuse Elementary School Saturday, Nov. 23. All teams competed successfully in the qualification rounds and …read more.

WARSAW — A high wind warning is in effect for Kosciusko County from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27. Southwest winds will be 30-40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected, according to the National Weather Service. The warning extends across northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio. Damaging winds may …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees passed a resolution supporting the establishment of two residential Tax Increment Finance districts during a special board meeting Monday, Nov. 25. Todd Samuelson, Baker Tilly; City Plan Director Jeremy Skinner; and Mayor Joe Thallemer presented information regarding TIFs, as well as the proposed resolution, which has already …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council President Lisa Strombeck said, “It felt like a Hallmark movie. I want to thank the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce and the local businesses that participated on behalf of the town council. Also thanks to the street department for hanging the lights and banners. What a great …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees will hold a meeting at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, regarding the potential impact of residential TIFs on WCS and the Warsaw area. During its Nov. 12 meeting, the school board discussed a meeting they planned to have with Mayor Joe Thallemer, Plan Director Jeremy Skinner …read more.

WARSAW — The engineering and technology departments of Edgewood Middle School, Lakeview Middle School, and Warsaw Area Career Center recently announced plans to jointly host the Warsaw Robotics Blended VEX VRC State Qualifier tournament. The Tower Takeover event will take place on Jan. 18. Doors will open for the event at 7:30 a.m., with registration …read more.

From the files of Kosciusko County Historical Society: Editor’s note: This is column will appear a few times a month on Monday mornings. Nov. 25, 1969 —The owners of farms that have been in their families for a century or more to a certain degree live closer to the past. If they also live in the …read more.

WARSAW— A new program that provides foster parent training and support is coming to Warsaw courtesy of Pleasant View Bible Church. Kosciusko County residents considering foster or adoptive parenting are invited to an informational meeting about the new arrangement at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, at Pleasant View Bible Church, 2782 W. CR 200N …read more.

SYRACUSE — How popular has the Wawasee Middle School PTO Christmas Craft Bazaar become? This year’s bazaar is the 30th and now there is a waiting list for vendors to have a booth. “We completely sold out,” said Bobbi Beer of the PTO. There will be 260 booths filled with vendors from 8 a.m. to …read more.

SYRACUSE — “A Christmas Carol” based on the novel by Charles Dickens is clearly a Christmas classic and would likely be one of the most produced high school plays across the United States. Wawasee High School will present “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Cub Scout Pack 3828 held its annual cake auction Monday, Nov. 18, at the Syracuse Community Center. Medieval was the theme for this year’s cake auction. With minimal parental help, the Cub Scouts baked and decorated cakes that reflected the medieval theme. Each cake was auctioned off to the highest bidder. The …read more.

WARSAW — Law enforcement agencies throughout Kosciusko County have partnered to raise funds for Christmas with a Cop, in addition to sponsoring a local family. Christmas with a Cop, hosted by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 149, is intended to foster the relationship between the youth of the community and law enforcement while providing …read more.

WARSAW — For nearly 40 years, Heartline Pregnancy Center has offered crisis pregnancy services to Warsaw and the surrounding community. From free pregnancy confirmation to emergency assistance with diapers and formula, Heartline works to provide early support and education for women facing unexpected pregnancy so they can have healthy pregnancies and deliveries. But after an …read more.

MILFORD —Housing Opportunities of Warsaw, a local not-for-profit organization that assists in improving the housing conditions of low-income households in Kosciusko County, has issued a reminder about tax credits for its Neighborhood Assistance Program. Those interested in these credits for their 2019 Indiana state taxes must purchase the credits by Dec. 31. All credits purchased …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse/Wawasee Trails Committee announces the hiring of a new executive director. Erlene Yentes will be starting her duties Dec. 2. Yentes has experience in working with not for profits and grant writing and is an avid user of trails. With the planning and now construction of the Conklin Bay trail segment underway the …read more.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army recently held its annual bell ringing drawing at Cox Studio in Warsaw for the 98th campaign to raise funds to serve others. This year, bells will be rung by clubs who have supported the Army for many years, including Warsaw Rotary, Warsaw Morning Optimist, Kosciusko County Shrine, and Warsaw Lions. …read more.

WARSAW — The Downtown Christmas Countdown & Ornament Smash Kick-off event will take place from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Courthouse Square in Warsaw. Participating merchants will be open from 4-7 p.m. to start the countdown —  25 days until Christmas —  and light the 20’ tree at 7:30 p.m.  Santa will arrive …read more.

WARSAW — Family and traditions are important to Reily Frankum and her husband Chris, and they are working toward passing those important traits to their sons, Barrett, 5 and Clayton, 2 ½. “We’re family oriented and that includes our close friends.” Every night it’s dinner as a family and an evening spent watching movies or …read more.

WARSAW — Over 1,000 shooters participated and more than $10,000 was raised during the annual two-day Shrine Turkey Shoot. Family entertainment was had by all at the event, including parents, children and grandchildren. During the event, Curtis Drake won a .410 youth shotgun and Darrell Moore won a Marlin 1894 .44 rifle. The Shrine Club …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. November is also National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, which is dedicated to finding older pets a loving home to live out their golden years. Tangee Tangee is a 14-year-old, neutered, male Domestic …read more.

WARSAW — A free program on senior living options titled “Home Is Where You Make It” will be presented at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, by a panel of local senior care professionals at the Center for Healthy Living inside the YMCA. According to a press release, this free session on options for senior living …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council continued a discussion on parking issues during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19. During the council’s regular October meeting, resident Jamie Archer addressed council members on parking issues on Main Street. Archer said four parking spaces at the end of the street had no signage that stated no general …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A tradition is being revived in North Webster. Due to popular demand, the town tree lighting ceremony has been brought back after a brief absence. Organized by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce, the event will once again herald the arrival of the holiday season Saturday evening, Nov. 23, on Pilcher …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Teachers from Kosciusko County school corporations made the trip Tuesday, Nov. 19, to the Indiana Statehouse where they joined over 15,000 teachers for the Red for Ed Action Day, organized by the Indiana State Teachers Association. The rally was created to show support for teacher demands as lawmakers gathered to prepare for the …read more.

By Darla McCammon We have discussed art surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday for many years now as the season approaches. One artist we have not introduced to you is Jean Leon Gerome Ferris. There was another artist in those days with the name Jean Leon Gerome for whom our subject today was named. Gerome was greatly …read more.

MILFORD —The loss of Jeroldine Rae “Jeri” Seely on Sunday, Nov. 17, has left a void not only in the lives of her husband and brother, in-laws, and nephews but those who knew her as a Lion, a co-worker and a friend. Jeri grew up in Milford, daughter of Jerry and Kathryn Bushong, and graduated …read more.

WARSAW — City Council continued a conversation about hiring its own attorney for legal counsel during its Nov. 18 meeting. Discussion on hiring an attorney specifically for city council first surfaced in March after several council members expressed concern with an incident involving Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker. Supporters of the plan, though, say they …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw City Council passed a resolution supporting establishment of two residential TIF districts during a regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. City Plan Director Jeremy Skinner presented the resolution to council members. Warsaw’s Redevelopment Commission and Plan Commission both approved the resolution in recent meetings. “It’ll go to the school board for a …read more.

  MENTONE — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation accepted over $39,000 in various grants and donations during the school board meeting held tonight, Nov. 18. The board accepted a $24,000 donation from Bib’s Billfold, made up of family and friends of the late Scott Bibler. Bibler was a 1982 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School, …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees approved the library’s annual Internet acceptable use policy during its meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. The board held a public hearing regarding the policy before its regular session. During the hearing, Board Vice-President Jill Beehler asked those present about the library’s Internet hotspots that are …read more.

SYRACUSE — Watch more than 80 high school, middle school, and elementary school robotics teams from around the state compete head to head for a spot in the VEX Robotics Indiana State Championships. The Iron Pride fall qualifier is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Syracuse Elementary School. In the VRC division …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Free Methodist Church invites the public to Wednesday evening fellowship. Fellowship begins at 5 p.m. for Wednesday Evening Prayer Service, with a 6 p.m. Wednesday night supper. At 7 p.m., the church hosts Be Bold for fourth, fifth and sixth-graders; reality youth group for junior and senior high school students; …read more.

WARSAW — The U.S. Postal Service is ready to deliver more than 28 million packages per day between Dec. 16 to 21, and will average 20.5 million packages per day through the remainder of the year. With a projected 800 million package deliveries between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the Postal Service delivers more packages …read more.

WARSAW — Heartline Pregnancy Center recently announced an opportunity for donors to double the impact of their financial support through the end of 2019. Due to the generosity of several donors, all gifts of $100 or more will be matched dollar for dollar until donations have reached $44,000. With the matching funds, Heartline will receive …read more.

BOURBON — Triton School Corporation sixth-graders, FFA members and the Senior Squad members recently packed mini pack meals for under-resourced children around the world. According to a press release, in just two hours, 130 Triton Scholars packed 336 boxes that totaled 72,576 meals that will feed 198 children for a year.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Fire Association will be delivering toys  for Toys for Tots collected from all county fire departments on Saturday, Dec. 7. All participating departments will meet at JB Furniture, 2101 E. Center St., Warsaw, at 8:30 a.m. and then proceed to Martin’s Supermarket, 1150 Husky Trail, Warsaw, to drop off collected …read more.

SILVER LAKE — K21 Health Foundation CEO and President Rich Haddad attended the Silver Lake Town Council meeting Wednesday, Nov. 13, to discuss a grant being offered to the town by the Foundation.  Haddad explained that the Board of K21 Health Foundation extended grants to nine communities in Kosciusko County. According to Haddad, the K21 …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees discussed school bus stop arm violations during its monthly work session on Tuesday, Nov. 12. At the session, WCS Board Member Randy Polston asked those at the meeting about a pedestrian crossing at Lakeview Middle School. “Do we have or are we going to get stop signs …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Jagger He is shooting for the stars because it feels right and he is aiming for your heart. If you feel like it, take him away and adopt him today. He swears he’ll …read more.

WARSAW — Edgewood Middle School eighth-grader Haley Rodewald was recognized Wednesday, Nov. 13, for winning a $500 Patriot’s Pen scholarship. The scholarship was presented by Robert Dockery, representing the VFW James W. Sittler Post 1126. “I was surprised to hear that I won,” said Rodewald. “This was such a great opportunity. My essay was about …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees approved a resolution to close Gateway Education Center during a meeting session on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The facility at 201 N. Union St., Warsaw, formerly served as Madison Elementary School until 2010, but has been used in recent years for alternative education classes and adult …read more.

PIERCETON — All good things must come to an end — including labors of love. During her tenure as director of the Pierceton and Washington Township Carnegie Public Library, Pamela Myers has plied the job she loves, greeting patrons with a friendly smile, helping children discover the wonder of reading and engaging in neighborly back-fence …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools issued a statement thanking the Warsaw Police, Indiana State Police and the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office “for their diligence in investigating and prosecuting the party responsible for the threats made against the high school on Sept. 18 and 27.” Mark A. Schultz, 46, Silver Lake, made bomb threat calls directly …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Thirteen veterans of the United States military and members of the North Webster Herbert Kuhn American Legion Post 253 received Quilts of Valor made by members of the Lakeland Quilt Club, which meets twice each month at the Tippecanoe Township Building, North Webster. In a moving ceremony conducted by Lana Dowell, from …read more.

By Darla McCammon Many different things spring to mind right away with a title like “The Saturday Evening Girls.” From 1899 to 1969 this organization, sometimes called a “club”, came upon the scene. It began when a young woman named Edith Guerrier took a letter of introduction penned by her uncle, William Garrison, in order …read more.

WARSAW — Susie McEntire will be returning to Warsaw for her Christmas Tour at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Lakeview Middle School auditorium. This is a free show; however, concertgoers are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped gift to benefit Warsaw’s Toys for Tots program. To date, this event has collected over $30,000 …read more.

WARSAW — Communities across Northern Indiana saw as much as 10.6 inches of snowfall throughout Monday, Nov. 11. Here’s a breakdown of snow accumulations in and around Kosciusko County, according to the National Weather Service: In Kosciusko County, North Webster reported 7.6 inches. Winona Lake received 4.0 inches of snowfall. In Elkhart County, Goshen received …read more.

WARSAW — It’s been 10 years since Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Jeffery B. Shaw passed away. On Nov. 12, 2009, Shaw was responding to a call when his patrol vehicle was struck by a large truck that had crossed the centerline of the roadway on SR 14, west of CR 100E. He was employed …read more.

WARSAW — A small business event will be held from 12-1:30 p.m. Dec. 3, at the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce training room, located at 523 South Buffalo St., Warsaw. Guest Speakers include David Crowell CPA, CGMA, CPIM, Vectar OnSite CPAs and Roxanne Coffelt CPA CVA, Roxanne Coffelt CPA, LLC. Who should attend?  Anyone thinking of …read more.

WARSAW — A pet food drive for Combined Community Services will be held at Tractor Supply Company, Warsaw, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. Dog food, cat food or monetary donations of any kind are most welcome. Funds will be used to buy pet food, according to a a news release from …read more.

WARSAW – Regional tickets and sectional championship T-shirts will be on sale in the Warsaw athletic office this week.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School theater department will be performing Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella from Nov. 22 to 24. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23; and a matinee at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. Tickets are on sale weekdays at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center at …read more.

LEESBURG —  Town Council approved a golf cart ordinance at its meeting held Monday, Nov. 11. Section two of the ordinance, which describes “operation of golf carts,” states that golf carts may be operated on the streets and highways within the town of Leesburg. It stipulates that golf carts operated on the streets and highways …read more.

SYRACUSE — Team 574D brought home the Build Award Saturday, Nov. 9, an award given to a team that has built a well-crafted and constructed robot that also shows a clear dedication to safety and attention to detail. Speedway Tower Takeover 2019 was a great experience for the Wawasee Iron Pride Robotics team. Wawasee spent …read more.

WARSAW — Main on Main Comedy Improv Troupe will return again for a show at Wire & Steam Coffee Company in Warsaw at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. The show is free and family friendly. Main on Main will perform improvised scenes and games made up “on the spot” in front of the audience. Improv …read more.

PIERCETON — It’s once again time for the 11th Annual Heritage Gathering Primitives Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7, at Pierceton Elementary School in Pierceton.  This year vendors are preparing for the best show yet. They will be bringing handmade primitives as well as primitive antiques such as bears, dolls, wooden bowls, crocks, …read more.

WARSAW — In Warsaw, there are dozens of restaurants to dine at for a quick, casual lunch or an exquisite dinner. However, a unique lunch experience all prepared by local high school students has recently opened to the public for the 2019-20 school year. Located in the Warsaw Area Career Center, the Blue Apron Restaurant …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Learn how to keep yourself, your family and your community safe in a program at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at North Webster Community Public Library. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office personnel will present a program on public safety, offering tips and advice for personal safety as well as what citizens can do …read more.

WARSAW — Chonda Pierce, a Christian comedian, performed at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts on Nov. 1 and presented a $1,500 check to support assistance to veterans. The Salvation Army serves veterans and their families in Kosciusko County through its Operation V.A.L.O.R. program.  

By Ann Zydek Library Director In 2020, the Warsaw Community Public Library will develop a new five-year strategic plan. Current library focus areas are access to the Internet, technology, special equipment and information; resources to enrich reading and leisure activities and stimulate imagination — collections, community connections and programs; and visit comfortable, safe, physical and …read more.

LEESBURG — On Friday, Oct. 4, Leesburg Elementary School hosted its fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration. Leesburg families with Hispanic roots brought in a wide variety of traditional foods, drinks and desserts to share together in a lively convivio (fellowship) in the school cafeteria to celebrate their heritage with other parents, students and staff members. …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation has hired two new employees, Cheryl Lacheta and Reily Frankum, to their team.   Cheryl Lacheta serves as the administrative assistant. Her role focuses on scheduling for the CEO and development director, planning special events and connecting guests with the appropriate staff member to best assist them. Prior …read more.

WARSAW — On Oct. 17 and 18, Warsaw Community High School trained 58 peer leaders and 28 adult advisors to continue the implementation of the social-emotional wellness initiative “Sources of Strength.” This initiative started during the 2018-19 school year and continues to grow. Sources of Strength is an evidence-based suicide prevention program that harnesses the …read more.

WARSAW—Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, located at the corner of State Road 15 and CR 200S, will be having their annual Holiday Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. Over 20 vendors selling decorated gourds, bird houses, handmade jewelry, dog accessories, home décor, Christmas ornaments and décor, photo note cards, handbags, Honey, …read more.

WARSAW — Sixth grade students at Jefferson Elementary School recently completed a six-week sustainable gardening unit using tower gardens generously donated by local Warsaw company Da-Lite/Legrand. Students had the opportunity to grow arugula, gourmet lettuce, bibb lettuce, chard and basil. Throughout this unit, students experimented with water conditions, light conditions and a variety of seed …read more.

From left, are Dan Woods, Alan Alderfer, and Elim Smith. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Shepherd. WARSAW — The operator of a topless bar in North Webster cleared one hurdle Thursday, Nov. 7, but is facing another. The Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission on Thursday approved an alcoholic beverage permit for Nightshift Gentleman’s Club, North …read more.

WARSAW — A dozen Kosciusko County military veterans were honored with handmade quilts during a Threads of Valor luncheon at the Pete Thorn Center, Warsaw on Thursday, Nov. 7. The event took place ahead of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11. With the upcoming holiday in mind, Ken Locke, Administrator of Salvation Army of Warsaw, …read more.

SYRACUSE — The tragic deaths of two Syracuse teens and a young Syracuse woman, 31 years apart, brought a sister and a mother of the victims together to continue keeping their loved ones memories alive. The first of what is hoped to be many donations was presented to the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Wednesday, Nov. …read more.

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