During a combined pageant, Madelyn Zimmerman, Milford, was crowned the 2020 Miss Kosciusko County Fair Queen, and Gabrielle Sigler, Syracuse, was crowned the 2020 Miss Teen Kosciusko County Fair Queen.

Needless to say, the most frustrating part about online journalism is the trolls and their nasty comments on Facebook. They can be evil at the worst moments in one’s life and are often off-point and beyond logic. But some of the strangest comments I’ve seen lately are the ones appearing on our coronavirus stories in …read more.

Five weeks before the Kosciusko Community Fair was set to begin, the inevitable became obvious on Monday night.

WARSAW – There will be no open class exhibits at the Kosciusko County Community Fair this year. The decision was announced Tuesday morning. “After much consideration, the Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers Board has decided not to move forward with plans for Open Class Exhibits” due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the announcement said. The group cited …read more.

Cardinal Services, located in Warsaw, IN, has launched a new campaign as they seek to hire more Direct Support Professionals (commonly referred to as DSPs). The driving force behind the campaign is the idea that DSPs “do good work” and get more than just a paycheck when they work for Cardinal Services.

WARSAW — For Esther Johnson, the 61st time was the charm. Johnson entered the Kosciusko County Community Fair’s open class competition as she had been doing for more than a half century. Unlike previous years, she was shocked to see a purple ribbon attached to the children’s outfit she had sewn. “One of the ladies …read more.

WARSAW – The Broken Horn Ranch rodeo took center stage Monday night at the Kosciusko County Community Fair grandstand.

WARSAW — Concessions are open at the Kosciusko County Community Fair this morning, Monday, July 8. Visitors who are hungry for lunch can get a fair lunch pass at the main gate, Gate C. They pay the adult price and get a refund if they leave by 2 p.m. The fair features 42 food concessions …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — On Feb. 4, the Kosciusko County Community Fair filed a motion to lift stay of proceedings and to set a status conference regarding the racing lawsuit. The motion states that on Sept. 4, 2018, after a status conference, an order was issued indicating that the case would be set for further status conference/case …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Fair racing case finally has a judge. Elkhart Superior Court 2 Judge Stephen Bowers accepted the appointment today, July 18. Elkhart Superior Court 2 Judge Stephen Bowers The confirmation states, “Bowers further confirms that he is not disqualified and that he accepts the appointment.” Bowers has been judge of Elkhart County Superior Court …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Fair racing case has fallen in the hands of a seventh judge. Elkhart Superior Court 2 Judge Stephen Bowers Elkhart Superior Court 4 Judge Gretchen Lund was appointed as a special judge on July 13. On Monday, July 16, she disqualified herself as special judge pursuant to the Indiana …read more.

[weaver_youtube ms-adZNCXM0 rel=0]   KOSCIUSKO — For the first time, the Kosciusko County Community Fair held pig wresting as a grandstand event last night, July 12. Fourteen teams stepped up to the plate to take on the challenge. Their goal was to pick up a pig, lift it up to touch a tire in the …read more.

  The Honor Guard led the parade with the American Flag. WARSAW —  The 18th annual Kosciusko County Community Fair parade saw beautiful weather and a large crowd today, July 8. Entries were encouraged to follow this year’s fair theme, “Barn to be Wild.” The lengthy procession began at Boggs Industrial Park, proceeded east along Center …read more.

WARSAW — The midway will bring traditional fun along with exciting rides for people of all ages and thrill levels along with irresistible carnival food and games to win prizes at the Kosciusko County Community Fair located at 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw.

WARSAW — Half a dozen of the young charges at Rainbow Child Care Center in Warsaw offered a kaleidoscope of opinions on the meaning and history behind Independence Day. The collection of young scholars included Kerrigan Presson, 6, daughter of David and Tassie Presson of Claypool; Eli Rickman, 7, son of Matt Rickman and Susan Mack, …read more.

WARSAW — Petitioners Mary Clemens, Merle Conner, Judith Conner and Chris Cummins, all of Warsaw, filed a response to the Kosciusko County Community Fair’s motions for dismissal and change of venue. On June 11, the fair filed three motions for a dismissal, a change of venue and a change of judge. The change of judge motion …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Fair has released the following statement regarding the pending legal case involving motorized racing. “On May 2, 2018, a Verified Complaint for Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunctive Relief and Permanent Injunctive Relief was filed against Kosciusko County Community Fair, Inc. The claims in the Complaint surround community activities that …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Fair has filed an appeal to the preliminary injunction ordered by Judge Michael Reed on May 16. The preliminary injunction was ordered after Mary Clemens, Merle Conner, Judith Conner and Chris Cummins, all of Warsaw, filed a complaint in Kosciusko County Circuit Court against the Kosciusko County Community Fair regarding …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — During a combined pageant, Ashley Larson, Pierceton, was crowned the 2018 Miss Kosciusko County Fair Queen and Ashley Irwin, Warsaw, was crowned the 2018 Miss Teen Kosciusko County Fair Queen. The pageant took place at the Shrine Building at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 9. Kosciusko County Fair Queen Larson is …read more.

The fair board meeting was heavily attended by race fans. KOSCIUSKO — Racing fans came out in abundance to offer ideas and support at the Kosciusko Community Fair Board meeting held last night, May 14. Board Member Randy Shepherd began the discussion of the Warsaw Motorsports complex racing by giving a review of the hearing …read more.

  WARSAW — The 2018 Kosciusko County Easter coloring contest sponsored by The Papers Inc. was a busy affair as several hundred children submitted entries at the 17 businesses who participated in the event. Judges had a tough time this year selecting winners. The contest was open to students from kindergarten through fourth grade. One …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Fair is excited to present the bike winners from the March 31 Easter egg hunt. One special egg was hidden in each age group and the lucky child to find that egg received a new bike. The winners include Chloe Carlson in the 1-2 year old division, Atticus Howard …read more.

WARSAW — As with any assemblage of savvy historians, the collective wisdom of seven students at Warsaw Christian School yielded a perspective on Thanksgiving somewhat different from the traditional version most have come to know. The scholars included Ethan Danko, 6; Owen Hoyt, 7; Jaxon Kimes, 6; Barrett Polk, 6; Lilianna Sumpter, 6; Freya Wessels, …read more.

WARSAW — Jamey Dorian Roberts, 31, who is shown with addresses at 205 E. Smith St., Milford, and 3781 N. Maple Drive, Warsaw, has been charged with possession of methamphetamine with enhancing circumstances, a level 5 felony; and possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony. Charges were filed Monday, Sept. 25, in Kosciusko Circuit …read more.

WARSAW — The annual 4-H Livestock Auction and Sale of Champions is a special time of 4-H’ers as efforts are rewarded through the sale of their 4-H animals. This year was no different as the community rose to the occasion and supported local 4-H’ers. While the highlight of the auction is the annual sale of …read more.

WARSAW – The namesake of the race, Roy Bradbury, was honored before the running of the third Roy Bradbury Classic Wednesday night at the Warsaw Motorsports Complex.

WARSAW — Scenes from the Monster Truck Bash at the Kosciusko County Community Fair Tuesday.

WARSAW — Area service organizations play a huge role in satisfying the appetites of fair-goers at the Kosciusko County Community Fair with a variety of dishes and desserts. Three Lions Clubs maintain food booths at the fair: Leesburg, Lake City and Etna Green. Leesburg Lions Club serves soft serve ice cream, vanilla and chocolate in …read more.

WARSAW — Starting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 10, the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds hosts the International Professional Rodeo Association World Championship Rodeo, produced by Broken Horn Rodeo, one of the premier stock contractors in the country. The event provides local families, and others who may be unfamiliar with this sport, a chance to witness …read more.

WARSAW — Each year the Kosciusko County Community Fair gathers entertaining free acts for its midway, which perform the whole week of the fair, July 10-15. This year’s acts are Wild World of Animals and Danny Conner’s Reptile Show. The Wild World of Animals will feature performances from a wildlife company located in Southwestern Pennsylvania. …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds grandstand will provide many of the county fair’s biggest attractions, with special events taking place almost every night of the week, July 10-15. The Kosciusko County Fair World Championship Rodeo, produced by the award-winning Broken Horn Rodeo, kicks things off at 7:30 p.m., Monday, July 10. This is …read more.

WARSAW — Randy Shepherd, fair board president, is in his second year in leadership and is excited for the changes at this year’s 101st annual Kosciusko County Community Fair. Shepherd, who joined the fair board in 2006, said the new changes are a reflection of what the community wanted. A larger track was renovated in …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw will come to life Sunday, July 9, as people cluster up on the sidewalks to catch a glimpse of the annual Kosciusko County Community Fair Parade as it weaves its way through town. Despite what the weather might be like, the parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Boggs Industrial Park …read more.

WARSAW — The midway will bring the traditional fun and exciting rides for people of all ages and thrill levels along with irresistible carnival food and games to win prizes at the Kosciusko County Community Fair located at 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw. The popular midway rides and food provided by Mid-America Rides & Food …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the public who have a knack for baking might want to break out those rolling pins and enter the 2017 pie baking contest at the Kosciusko County Community Fair. All entry forms, pies and recipes must be submitted by noon Wednesday, July 12, at the fair office. There can only be …read more.

WARSAW — There are a few days during the Kosciusko County Community Fair that offer a savings, which means that there may be a discounted admission or potential savings throughout the fair. Kiddies Day is a great day to take the family to the fair at a discounted rate for kids on Tuesday, July 11. …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Fair is right around the corner. For those who are ready to experience all the fair has to offer, there are a number of options available for admission. The fair is July 10-15 and the fairground is located at 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw. Admission is free until 1 …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Wellis Adams v. Wendy and Weston Bradley, Warsaw, $712 Money Matters Professional v. Ted A. Collins, Etna Green, $356 Robertt D. Evans, Rochester, $433 Brandon P. Maroney, LaPaz, $1,085 Elias …read more.

WARSAW — Summer is the time of year when most kids are out of school and looking for something to do. When asked why it is so important to make sure kids get outdoors and interact with nature, Sheila Wieringa, recreation director for the Warsaw Parks Department, believes it to simply be “part of the duty of the parks department.”

CLUNETTE — Clunette United Methodist Church welcomes all to its annual homemade ice cream social, set for 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Featured will be homemade ice cream, homemade pie and other desserts, beverages and more for a freewill donation. Clunette UMC is about 4 miles west of SR 15 on CR 600N. For more information, visit ClunetteChurch.org or “like” the church’s Facebook page.

WARSAW — 1st Source Bank has joined Kosciusko Community Hospital and Maple Leaf Farms Inc. as a pacesetter for the United Way campaign. 1st Source Banks will run a regional United Way pacesetter campaign. All funds raised during the United Way 2016 campaign will be used to create positive change within Kosciusko County. An Indiana Association …read more.

PALESTINE — Palestine Bible Church will host a school supply fish fry from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30. The community is invited to join Pastor Rick Stewart and the congregation for a free meal of fried fish and a variety of free school supplies for children of all ages for the upcoming …read more.

WARSAW — Kids and their furry friends had the chance to show off their obedience skills earlier today, Saturday, July 16, during the annual 4-H dog obedience show. Dogs demonstrated their ability to sit, stay, lie down, come and follow their handlers through a course. Meanwhile, kids showcased the work they have put into training their …read more.

WARSAW – The second running of the Roy Bradbury Classic was held Wednesday at the Kosciusko County Community Fair before being washed out by thunderstorms.

WARSAW — The open class, best-of-show winners for the 2016 Kosciusko County Community Fair have been announced. Winners, by category, are as follows:

WARSAW – Monster trucks roared and soared Tuesday night at the Kosciusko County Community Fair.

NEW ZEALAND — Parents who’ve struggled and failed to get their youngsters to quit thumb sucking can take heart: there may be an upside to the habit. Researchers have found thumb sucking and nail biting in young children may be protective against allergies.

WARSAW — The county fair is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The first Kosciusko County Community Fair first was held 100 years ago, in 1916. The fair was in downtown Warsaw in the beginning. “It was more like a circus,” said Steve Trump, a former fair board member and past president. “There was more animals and …read more.

WARSAW — Needing information for admission and parking at the Kosciusko County Community Fair, July 10-16? The fairgrounds is located at 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw. There is free admission daily until 1 p.m. After that, adults are $5, children ages 6-12 are $3 and those 5 and under are admitted free. Seniors, who are …read more.

SYRACUSE — Information on Saturday’s Tour des Parks and the Tour des Lakes.

GOSHEN — A 3-year-old child was struck by a car driven by Brenda Miller, 36, Bourbon, in an collision at 4:47 p.m. Tuesday, June 21. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Officers report Miller was traveling southwest on SR 119, west of CR 13, in a 2008 Ford Expedition, when 3-year-old Colette Stump, ran out into the roadway. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — On Saturday, June 18, the Kosciusko County Community Fair held its annual Miss Kosciusko County Fair Queen and Miss Teen Kosciusko County Fair Queen Pageant. Four different Kosciusko County women competed for the titles. The queens were selected based how they scored through the different activities of the evening. Before the pageant, each contestant …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Create a colorful work of art with sidewalk chalk outside the Nappanee Public Library at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Free kids’ crafts and activities are held on the second Saturday of each month in conjunction with Nappanee’s city-wide Second Saturday events.  For more …read more.

Warsaw Christian School has released its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2015-2016 school year, as follows: All A Honors Grade 1: Delylah Ashenfelter, Zander Bail, Kya Borkholder, Jonah Harman, Lila Harman, Matthew King, Ellie Martinez, Anna Martinez, Gabriella Miller, Zaiden Miller, Greyson Wonderly, Mazie Wessels Grade 2: Jackson Barros, Harper Woods, Julia Blessing, Rylie Burns, …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran EMS and the Leesburg Fire Department responded to an accident on North Greenwood Drive, Warsaw, between a child and a mail truck. The child has been transported to Parkview Hospital with head injuries of a non-critical nature, according to police on the scene.

BOURBON — Students in Cindy Stichter’s algebra II honors class at Triton Jr.-Sr, High School recently completed a trigonometry activity. The students used homemade clinometers and trigonometry to estimate heights of trees, buildings, and signs.

WINONA LAKE — The Fat & Skinny Tire Festival has been a core part of summer activities in Winona Lake for 13 years, bringing community members and tourists together in the pursuit of a shared love of biking and the outdoors. The 2016 festival, which began Friday, May 20, and continues through Sunday, got off …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana celebrates Arbor Day on April 29 this year, and the holiday is a chance to encourage responsible tree planting and recognize the Hoosier communities that excel at urban forestry. This year’s Arbor Day coincides with the 40th anniversary of the National Tree City USA program. Tree City USA is a program through …read more.

By BECKY BOWERS Communications Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming events and programs at Syracuse Public Library. Art At The Library Should you judge a book by its cover? A book jacket is the first place to decide whether a book looks interesting. The Syracuse Library is going to offer ideas and artistic help for …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Library club meetings, workshops, tours and even a bus trip are occuring at Nappanee Public Library. Lego Club The library Lego Club will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 17, the third Thursday of every month during the school year. Kids are invited to take …read more.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter designated one week in March as Women’s History Week. By 1986, with the help of Congress, the entire month of March was designated Women’s History Month. In honor of this, and since we are a library, I thought I would …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Get a sneak preview of spring fashions at the Big Deal Reveal Fashion Show sponsored by the library at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 13. The event will take place in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall where Gypsy Jacks Fashions will …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library will be hosting various activities during the next week: Preschool Winter Story Time Don’t let your children miss out on the last week of winter story time. Join staff as we read and talk about favorite children’s author, Mo Willems, at 10:15 a.m. or 1:30 …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Various types of club meetings, classes, kids events and even a recipe swap are being planned at the Nappanee Public Library. Quilt Guild The quilt guild, a club for adults interested in new quilting techniques, meets at the library on the second Thursday of each …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Nappanee Public Library will host a knitting group and Pinterest night for interested individuals. Knitting Group Meets After several successful classes on beginner knitting skills in the Nappanee Public Library’s makerspace, instructor, Rebecca Haney, is coordinating an ongoing knitters’ group at the Library. Those interested …read more.

By SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Library MENTONE: Upcoming events and programs at Bell Memorial Library are as follows: Painted Easter Bunny Sign Paint a bunny on wood and decorate with a bow, butterfly, and a bushy tail, great for your Easter decor. Cost for this program is $4 and you must sign up. Check out our …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Celebrate marshmallow madness during March at the Milford library. Beginning Saturday, March 5, vote for your favorite “peep” version of several classic children’s books, including Good Night Peeps, from “Good Night Moon” or Green Eggs and Peep, from “Green Eggs and Ham.” The peep displays will be numbered …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Get your kicks on Route 66 as Jay and Brenda Rigdon present a PowerPoint presentation of their trip driving the length of this historic highway at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Established in 1926, Route 66 was one of the original highways …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Programming Coordinator, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW —Upcoming events and programs at Warsaw Community Public Library: Drop in Zone meets from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, for grades 6-12 only. Drop in to play video games and board games, watch a movie, and enjoy snacks. Off the Shelf Reading Group meets …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Programs, story time, club meetings are among offerings occurring next week at Milford Public Library. Balance and Stability Program Join us this Monday, Feb. 29, for a Balance and Stability Program presented by Tami Pavel, certified personal trainer at Lakeside Fitness, as part of our adult reading program. …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Upcoming programs and events at the Nappanee Public Library will include: Book Bracket Challenge March Madness isn’t just a basketball sensation. Stop in at the library and help determine the champion in this year’s book bracket challenge. Each day in March, two opposing picture books …read more.

By STEPHANIE HERSHBERGER Children’s Services, Warsaw Community Public Library Did you ever consider reading a Caldecott picture book for something new and different to your child? Why did these great books in our collection win the gold medal honor? Why does Warsaw Community Public Library have a stand-alone award collection? What makes these picture books …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Do you have a departed loved one or know of an interesting person interred in the North Webster Cemetery? Memorialize that person by entering the North Webster Cemetery Walk Essay Contest. Write a short essay about that person, giving a brief history …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming events and programs at Syracuse Public Library: Downton Abbey High Tea and Season Review “Downton Abbey” has had six seasons as a popular BBC combination of soap-opera, historic documentary and social commentary. The library, along with the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum and the Syracuse Community …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — News and upcoming events from Milford Public Library: Winter Preschool Story Time This week’s preschool story time theme is penguins and polar bears. Join staff at 10:15 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, or 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Preschool story time is for children ages 3-6. …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Since Wawasee school students get a day off school on Monday, Feb. 22, let them celebrate with Family Bingo at 1 p.m. that day. Always a popular event, Family Bingo is fun for all ages with lots of chances to win. Everyone …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library is hosting a variety of programs and events: Winter Preschool Story Time This week’s preschool story time theme is Eskimos. Join staff at 10:15 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, or 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Preschool story time is for ages 3-6. Staff …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — The following events are taking place at North Webster Public Library: School Age Preschoolers are having “Fun with Food” during the winter session of preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday morning through April 6. The children learn …read more.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — You have long known that the Warsaw Community Public Library is the place to be for books, music, video games, audio books, newspapers and more. You also know how great the reference librarians are for finding information for you or directing you to the …read more.

By THE MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library will be offering various programs and events: 2015 In Review Here is some interesting information about 2015 at the Milford Library: Our total circulation was 54,240 with 22,321 being in the children’s department. 3,243 eBooks were circulated using eIndiana Digital Consortium. There are 30,277 …read more.

By SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Memorial Public Library MENTONE — Upcoming programs an events at Bell Memorial Public Library: Valentines Crafts for February We have two valentine crafts planned for February. On Tuesday, Feb. 9, we will be making valentine cards. There are two designs and cost will be .50 per card. At 6 p.m. Thursday, …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming programs and events at Syracuse Public Library include: Be a Library Lover this February The library is offering the checkout of books on one of two Kindle Paperwhites. The books are loaded and ready to enjoy. Just for this year are Indiana State Park …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Tickets are now on sale for the library’s “Under the Big Top” Mystery Dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday March 5. The library will be transformed into a 1952 Circus with a murder mystery to solve. Participants are assigned a character to play …read more.

WARSAW – Auto racing will return to the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds this May, as well as an overview of racing around the area.

By MELISSA CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — My video review this week is on the film “The Visit.” As I read all the negative reviews I thought “Oh no not another M. Night Shyamalan let down!” With Shyamalan it’s been a lot of hits and misses. “Six Sense,” “Unbreakable” and “Signs” …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Friends of the Library The next Friends meeting is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the library meeting room. Everyone is invited to join them. Stop by the adult circulation desk to pick up a brochure about the Friends. Membership dues are very reasonable and the organization supports the …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Take Your Child to the Library Saturday, Feb. 6, is the day that libraries throughout the country are encouraging children to come to see the many things that their local library has to offer. Saturday is a day with splendid activities for families who come to the …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library High School Equivalency Diploma Program Success is at your fingertips when you enroll in the High School Equivalency program offered by Horizon Education Alliance. HEA Adult Education helps prepare students to take their high school equivalency (HSE; formerly known as GED) exam at the Nappanee Public Library. …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Programming Coordinator, Warsaw Community Public Library February Programming Cookbook Club meets from 10-11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, for the “Pressure Cooker Class”. Taste a dish at this meeting. Friends of the library meet from 1-2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1. Learn how to balance your pH level and keep your body well …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library We start off this week with Lose It @ The Library at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31. Come in and get your weight registered by one of the program’s qualified nurses, and we will help keep you accountable with your New Year’s resolution. The Beginning …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Creative Activities at the Library This week is a great week to be a toddler at the Syracuse Library. Art for Preschoolers is introducing the sophisticated concept of “Cookies and Canvas.” Young children will sample delectable sweets while experiencing the joy of watercolor painting. The group is …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Events and programs at the Nappanee Public Library: Board of Trustees The board of trustees of the library will meet in regular session at 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at 157 N. Main St., Nappanee. The public is invited to attend. Pinterest Night Learn to …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — News and events at Milford Public Library: Library Program lets you “check-out” state parks In 2016, Hoosiers can visit state parks free by checking out an entrance pass from a public library. Every public library in Indiana has a pass available to their patrons to use. The State …read more.

By AMY MANN Warsaw Community Public Library Children’s Services WARSAW — Our community is filled with talented young people. A trip to a middle school or high school play or a trip to a Wagon Wheel, Jr. production would add credence to this observation. Homeschoolers occasionally present a theatrical offering, and local churches see young …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — No matter how old we are, we still enjoy coloring. Join us at the North Webster Community Public Library for a time of adult coloring at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. Release your inner artist and immerse yourself in a simpler, carefree …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Upcoming programs and events at Milford Public Library: Knitting Club Knitting Club meets from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, in the teen area of the library. Bring a knitting project and get help from experienced knitters. Learn how to knit or continue working on a current project. Adult …read more.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library By the time the holidays were over this year, I would have to say I was “crafted out.” But here it is, just past Christmas, and I am crocheting again. Here at the Warsaw Community Public Library, we would like to help you with your hobbies, …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Winter is the time for the annual snowman decorating contest for children at the Syracuse Library. The children’s department wants to have some bright decorations and to offer prizes for the most interesting snowman in a variety of age categories. Snowmen can be decorated using supplies at …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library The North Webster Community Public Library invites you to chase the winter blues away at our January Bash at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19. It will be a free evening of comedy entertainment and refreshments along with a re-cap of the library’s past year and …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Do you have unpaid fines for overdue library materials? Next week is your chance to redeem those fines and help out the North Webster Food Pantry at the same time. Jan. 11-16 is Food for Fines week for the North Webster Community …read more.