WARSAW — What does a Stellar Community finalist mean for the Warsaw Community? The community has an opportunity to develop blueprints of projects and submit those projects in the competition to become a Stellar Community. Being chosen as a finalist is a step closer to becoming a Stellar Community Designee. As a designee the community …read more.

WARSAW — The Park Board meeting, held Tuesday, Oct. 20, reported the completion of multiple projects, including a new disc golf course, an installed playground and the Kiwanis garden. The meeting also covered the resignation of Director Liz McKinley.

MERRILLVILLE — Thanks to a joint effort between Northern Indiana Public Service Company and several area environmental organizations, nearly 1,630 acres of land will be preserved and restored for public education and enjoyment, with an additional focus on improving the biodiversity and habitats for many of the region’s plant and animal life.

WARSAW — Review of proposed budgets for 2016 are complete. Now the Warsaw City Council needs to act on the proposals before the Sept. 19 deadline to advertise that budget.

By ELIZABETH MCKINLEY Recreation Director WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the Family Carnival, an event for the entire family, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday Aug. 7,  in Central Park. Enjoy children’s entertainment, games, activities, face painting, a dunk tank and more! Also, sign-up the kids for the Penguin …read more.

By PHIL BLOOM DNR Communications Entrance and recreation fees at Indiana State Parks and State Forests will change in 2015 in response to increasing operating costs. Entrance to most state parks and three state forest recreation areas will increase from $5 per in-state vehicle to $7. DNR officials, however, said visiting a state park or …read more.

The Indiana Dunes State Park has made USA Today’s list of the nation’s 10 Best State Parks. The list started with a panel of experts nominating 20 state parks for consideration, then the public was encouraged to vote during the month of March for their favorites. Indiana Dunes State Park finished seventh in the rankings, …read more.