By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Nappanee Public Library news and events this week: Quilt Guild The Nappanee Quilt Guild, a club for those interested in new quilting techniques, meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Nappanee Public Library.  Members will meet at the library next from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Syracuse Public Library news and events this week: Schedule Starts the School Year More than 300 youth actively participated in the reading programs at the Syracuse Library this summer. Many other children and families were able to attend 45 weekly programs. No children’s programs are …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — At 9 a.m. Aug. 22 Peabody Retirement Community will host a once-in-a-lifetime live auction of more than 300 lots of fine antiques—from classic copper weathervanes, to original Hummel figurines dating back to the 1930s, to impressive pieces of classic furniture and crystal—to support endowments at the community.

By ANNA JACKSON Information Services Librarian, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — Summer – the time for garage sales, flea markets, farmer’s stands, tent sales, yard sales, and auctions. There is nothing quite like standing out in the hot sun, pawing through piles of other people’s stuff, hunting for the bargain that just can’t be …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library An Idea Place Are you stuck in a reading rut? Wilma Kitson is a new “reading advisor” at the Syracuse Public Library. She was found waiting in a corner of the library and is now silently offering reading suggestions — after all, a bust can only say …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Milford Public Library news and events this week: Closed for Inservice The library will close early at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, for a staff in-service. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. Be sure to come in before 3:30 p.m. to check out or renew materials. We will reopen …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Library North Webster Public Library news and events this week: Keep your mind and body fit by learning T’ai Chi. Leah Gamble will be teaching an eight-week course in this ancient Chinese tradition that uses slow, flowing movements and precise breathing to strengthen the body and mind. …read more.

By MISSY CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library Anyone who is familiar with the literary world knows there’s been a lot of controversy surrounding the publication of “Go Set a Watchman”, which has been commonly recognized as the first draft of what would become Harper Lee’s brilliant “To Kill a Mockingbird”. “Watchman”, written several …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library events this week: Summer Reading Activities Finale The week of Monday, July 27, is the end of summer reading activities, with Friday, July 31, the last day to collect summer reading prizes. The prizes and programs this summer have been provided by a number …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting NAPPANEE — The board of trustees at the Nappanee Public Library will meet in regular session at 7 a.m. Thursday, July 23, at 157 N. Main St. The public is invited to attend. The Science of Superman Watch in amazement as Professor Steve …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF Science of Superman It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Superman! Wait! No, it’s Professor Steve. Watch in amazement as he does everything that Superman can do and learn the science behind it all. Plan to attend this entertaining program at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at the Milford Community Building. …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Experience the magic of reading when magician Jim Merrills performs at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 22. Merrills will dazzle and amaze the audience with magic tricks as he challenges children to catch the magic of reading in a fun, interactive show the whole …read more.

By STEPHANIE FAROH MA, RD, CD Extension Educator, Health and Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Fair season is upon us and I can’t wait to get started. I have always loved going to fairs for many reasons – the animals, the amazing projects, the games, the learning experiences, and especially the food. Do you …read more.

Multi-Township EMS tend to a child who has been struck by a car, in the area of 508 W. Main St., Warsaw. The condition of the child is unknown at this time. The child has been transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Warsaw Police and Warsaw/Wayne Township are also at the scene.

The 2015 Kosciusko County Community Fair Children’s Pageants will be held this weekend at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. The pageant, which is themed “Christmas in July,” will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with the registration for the toddler, preschool and little divisions. The first pageant will begin at 6 p.m. with each registration held approximately …read more.