WARSAW — Despite the rain, the bicentennial parade went on as planned this morning at 10 a.m. Ponchos and umbrellas were a common sight among both the floats and audience members. The parade, which began at Boggs Industrial Park and ended at the fairgrounds, held a history theme. The floats were separated by signs designating different decades …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The bicentennial committee has been working hard to secure another artist for Saturday’s free concert. On Wednesday, Sept. 28, it was announced that Jason Michael Carroll’s father passed away. Carroll was the artist originally scheduled to perform. In order to mourn the passing of his father, Carroll was no longer able to perform. …read more.

[weaver_youtube EYl5rCxPsMI rel=0] KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Despite forecasted rain, the bicentennial torch relay was a success as it traveled through Kosciusko County this morning, Sept. 29. The twenty-two lucky torchbearers passed off the torch that will travel through the whole state. Modes of transportation included boats, antique cars and running on foot. Members of the Indiana Bicentennial …read more.

WARSAW — The Bicentennial Torch Relay will be starting at 10 a.m. at the Warsaw Community High School football field on Thursday, Sept. 29. Torch bearer Barb Martz will take it one lap around the track before handing it off to Jeff Shriver for Scott Bibler who will be carrying it to the entrance of …read more.

WARSAW — The current Warsaw city salary ordinance was amended Monday evening, Sept. 19, to stay in compliance with the Federal Fair Labor Standard Act. Members of the Warsaw Common Council voted unanimously to amend the ordinance.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Fire Association will be hosting a pancake breakfast as part of the Indiana Bicentennial Celebration. The event will be from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. The breakfast will be served at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. The cost is $5 for all you can eat with kids …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Indiana is celebrating its 200th birthday and Kosciusko County residents have a chance to join in the celebration with a weekend of fun. Events will take place starting on Thursday, Sept. 29 and run through the weekend. The celebrations will start on Thursday at 10 a.m. with the opening ceremony of the Bicentennial Torch …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board reviewed the department projects in the five-year master plan during its regular meeting Monday night, Sept. 12. Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson commented some projects had been added, some were taken off due to completion and others listed for potential projects they may or may not have time for.

WARSAW — The Indiana Bicentennial has extended the deadlines for the “Why I love Indiana” essay and art contests. The new submission deadline for entries is Sept. 21. The categories for the essay contest are as follows: kindergarten-third grade, three to four sentences, fourth-eighth grade, 300 words or less and ninth-twelve grade, 500 words or …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Visit Indiana has unrolled a new app all about the state’s Bicentennial Torch Relay. The app, available for Apple and Android, provides users with the latest information pertaining to the torch and the relay, which will make its way through Indiana September through October. The app contains up-to-date information about the torch, the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The second annual Indiana Conference on Citizenship will take place from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the JW Marriott, Indianapolis. This year’s event is in partnership with the Indiana Bicentennial Commission and will include the release of the Bicentennial Visioning Project’s book on 50 …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — “Beachy,” Winona Lake’s Indiana Bicentennial bison, has gone to the fair to compete for funds. Towns and cities throughout Indiana have been decorating special-edition bison sculptures to display during the state’s bicentennial celebration. Many of them, including Winona Lake, have entered theirs in the Bison-tennial Art Exhibit at the Indiana State Fair. Three area …read more.

WARSAW — The musical lineup continues to grow for Kosciusko County’s celebration of the Indiana bicentennial. Local festivities are set for Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Kosciusko County fairgrounds. Members of No Fun Intended describe themselves in the following way: “One part kazoo, one part mashups, three parts glam rock plus disco pop, two parts Lionel …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Fans can now purchase the special jerseys celebrating the state of Indiana’s 200th birthday to be worn by the Fort Wayne TinCaps.

INDIANAPOLIS — Riding FDR’s coattails while declaring herself “my own boss,” Democrat Virginia E. Jenckes unseated a 16-year incumbent in 1932 to become the first Indiana woman to serve in Congress. A native of Terre Haute, Jenckes began her political career at age 55 after getting a taste of politics – and liking it – …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — As Indiana nears its 200th “birthday,” the Kosciusko County Bicentennial Committee is getting people interested in Indiana’s Bicentennial by kicking off an Art Contest and an Essay Contest. The Art Contest is asking artists to “show us why you love Indiana.” There are four categories to enter including grades kindergarten through third grade, fourth …read more.

SYRACUSE — Dewart Lake held its annual flotilla Monday afternoon, July 4. Dark clouds in the sky held the threat of rain, but the rain held off to allow the flotilla to proceed.

[weaver_youtube JiHCTF2gx_s rel=0] WINONA LAKE — A long line of boats slowly made its way around Winona Lake this evening, Sunday, July 3, for the annual Winona Lake Boat Parade. This year’s theme was, “Indiana History,” in honor of Indiana’s Bicentennial. The boats staged at the Winona Lake Park, then slowly made their way around …read more.

WARSAW – Camille Kerlin has earned the right to be Kosciusko County’s youngest Bicentennial torchbearer.

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 2,000 Hoosiers will represent their communities during Indiana’s Bicentennial Torch Relay, set for this fall. The names were revealed today, Wednesday, June 29, during a special ceremony at the statehouse in Indianapolis. Friends, family and neighbors nominated people they felt most deserved the honor. It was then up to local committees to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County has announced 22 local residents will carry the Indiana Bicentennial Torch as part of Indiana’s Bicentennial Torch Relay. The relay will come through Kosciusko County Thursday, Sept. 29, kicking off a weekend of festivities at the fairgrounds in Warsaw. Members of the Kosciusko Count Bicentennial Committee received more than 70 torchbearer …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The 71st Annual Mermaid Festival came to an end Saturday, June 25. One of the events that took place on the last day of the festival was the main parade. The theme of the parade was Indiana Bicentennial, Celebrating Indiana. All marchers made sure to honor the state through their outfits and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — As Indiana nears its 200th “birthday,” the Kosciusko County Bicentennial Committee is asking local residents to consider volunteering at a festival booth or the day of the Bicentennial Torch Relay, set for Thursday, Sept. 29. Groups, families, individuals, service clubs, organizations, businesses and anyone interested in helping facilitate Kosciusko County’s celebration of Indiana’s …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — This year, Indiana’s 200th is celebrated in all parts of the state. The 2016 North Webster Mermaid Festival is not an exception. The 71st annual festival’s theme this summer is Indiana Bicentennial, Celebrating Indiana. Today, Wednesday, June 22, is the first day of the festival with food and merchant vendors to fill …read more.

The 2016 North Webster Mermaid Festival’s theme will be “Indiana Bicentennial, Celebrating Indiana.” Little tie-ins to the bicentennial will appear through the festival’s run, June 22-25. The most notable use of the theme will be during the cutie parade, which occurs at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22. Participants will be embracing the theme while crafting …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society’s popular Destination Indiana exhibition is now more interactive, with more of the state’s stories than ever before. As part of IHS’s Bicentennial projects, eight time-travel stations, located at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, have been overhauled to include new content and new monitors with the latest …read more.

SYRACUSE — While the weather at first threatened a soaking walk, the slight drizzle lessened and eventually ceased as about 25 walkers set off on the Next Indiana Campfires walk Thursday, June 9, along the Syracuse Lake portion of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail. The goal? To connect nature, literature and Indiana’s bicentennial.

By ANDREA NEAL During the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan took Indiana by storm. Ninety years later, Hoosiers still struggle to grasp why. The secretive brotherhood launched its Indiana recruitment efforts in Evansville in 1920. Within four years, Hoosier Klansmen numbered 250,000 and represented every corner of the state. “Members included ministers, mayors, shopkeepers and …read more.

MILFORD — The Indiana Bicentennial Forever stamp bearing a photograph taken near Milford is now available for purchase through the U.S. Postal Service. The occasion was marked today, Tuesday, June 7, at the Indiana Statehouse during the First-Day-of-Issue Stamp Dedication Ceremony. Former Milford resident Michael Matti was driving through the countryside outside the small town when he stopped to take …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Miss Indiana State Fair 2016, Tate Fritchley, will be a guest at the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds at 6:30 p.m. June 8, at a workshop focused on interview skills for the 2016 Kosciusko County Fair Queen contestants. Tate Fritchley is the 58th Miss Indiana State Fair, crowned this January, native of Vanderburgh County. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — This week begins the 100-day countdown to the start of the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay, when the 3,200-mile journey through Indiana’s 92 counties kicks off Sept, 9. The torch relay is the premier event of the bicentennial and will highlight Indiana’s achievements, ingenuity and influence and give generations of Hoosiers the opportunity to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society Press is planning a literary Bicentennial road trip and both Elkhart and LaGrange Counties made the short list. Nappanee’s Amish Acres and Shipshewana’s Menno-Hof are among the historic sites and landmarks recognized with the release of, “Road Trip: A Pocket History of Indiana,” by Andrea Neal. The book is a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Bicentennial Commission has announced the state’s official release of Bicentennial torchbearers has been delayed. Those who have been selected to be a torchbearer will be notified through a letter from Governor Mike Pence by the end of May and the official public release of names by the state is …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution is holding a bicentennial competition called, “Salute Indiana.” This contest encourages all Indiana residents to show their state pride by submitting a “salute” to the flag. The winning submission will be brought before the Indiana General Assembly for approval. Indiana DAR hosted a centennial celebration in …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Honor your favorite history teacher, historian or organization by nominating them for one of eight awards given out during the Indiana Historical Society’s annual Founders Day celebrations. The awards recognize individuals and organizations whose efforts have enriched the lives of others and, for the second straight year, IHS is including a bicentennial-themed honor. IHS …read more.

WINONA LAKE — An officially endorsed legacy project, the “Bison-tennial Public Art Project” aims to celebrate Indiana’s rich history in its 200th year. The Town of Winona Lake is excited to announce that a Bison has been delivered to the Town ready to be transformed into Beachy the Bison.  Steve Perry, Joy Lohse and Rick Swaim …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A Stellar Communities presentation by the mayor and parking restrictions were the main topics, after a bit of lighthearted fun, at the Winona Lake Town Council meeting, Tuesday, May 17. The meeting opened with Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer bringing a small gift for the town of Winona Lake; a 1913 postcard of …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL Although few Hoosiers know his name, James Bethel Gresham, Evansville, earned a place in the history books for his role in World War I. Corporal Gresham, of the 1st Division’s 16th Infantry, was reportedly first to die in the service of the American Expeditionary Forces. A factory worker at the time of his …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — With a variety of attractions, Kosciusko County residents do not have to go far to check several items off Visit Indiana’s “200 Bucket List.” They do not even need to leave the county. The “bucket list” is a compilation of 200 things to do, see and try throughout Indiana. The idea is to encourage …read more.

By Andrea Neal In 1916, Indiana celebrated its 100th birthday with pageants, parades and a presidential visit and gave the best gift imaginable to future generations of Hoosiers: a statewide parks system. The planning began in 1915 when lawmakers created the Indiana Historical Commission — today the Historical Bureau — to oversee centennial events and …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL In 1897, an assistant attorney general made a legal error that cost the Miami Nation of Indiana its federal recognition as a tribe. They’ve been fighting ever since to win it back. “Our people are as upset now as they were 100 years ago,” declares Chief Brian Buchanan. It’s a story that …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Humanities is launching “Next Indiana Campfires,” a series that pairs literature and nature to help Hoosiers explore Indiana’s wild places and spark conversations about conservation and stewardship. The May 4 kickoff event will feature a conversation between environmental authors Terry Tempest Williams and Scott Russell Sanders at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. It will start at 6:30 p.m.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Several additional lighted state torches are beginning to appear in the area, but according to Paula Bowman, member of the county’s bicentennial committee, Kosciusko County has a long way to go to match what other counties are embracing. Penguin Point, Warsaw, has purchased a torch that it is rotating between its locations …read more.

WARSAW — Approximately 30 individuals attended a public meeting of the Kosciusko County Bicentennial Committee Wednesday evening, March 16, to hear plans and needs for a county celebration of the state’s birthday. Diane Wulliman, chairwoman, along with Paula Bowman, Mike Loher and Deb Wright, committee members, shared the formation of the group, what plans have …read more.

HARRISON COUNTY — The Indiana Supreme Court will travel to Corydon in Harrison County on April 20 to hold an oral argument in the original Supreme Court Courtroom. The premier event for the judicial branch to celebrate the state bicentennial will include a modern day argument in the original location of state government.

INDIANA — The Indiana Bicentennial Committee has compiled a list of the top 10 Bicentennial barns in the state. According to an article on Inside Indiana Business, approximately 200 barns were submitted for what has been dubbed an official Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project. According to the project’s website, a panel of agriculturalists, preservationists and artists …read more.

SYRACUSE — Chamber Assistant Director Kristi Martin shared the bicentennial committee’s progress during the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s regular board meeting Wednesday, March 2. “I think we’ve officially changed the route so it (the torch) will go through Syracuse,” Martin said, noting the torch would pass through Thursday, Sept. 29. Torchbearers have been narrowed down …read more.

By MELODIE KOHER Warsaw Public Arts Commission WARSAW — Coming to Warsaw, from June 3 to September 29, is the “All New” Walk-n-Wander 2016.

SOUTH BEND — An unusual delivery is expected to arrive at 3 p.m. Monday, February 22 at LOGAN Center in South Bend—a 5-foot-tall fiberglass bison.

WARSAW — Though plans are still underway for the Indiana Bicentennial celebration, both on the state and county level, area residents can experience a fun “sign” of things to come. Indiana’s 2016 Bicentennial celebration aims to honor our state’s 200 years of history, and to do so in a modern way that engages all 6.5 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Celebrates Indiana’s Bicentennial Committee wishes to thank all of those who nominated someone to be a Bicentennial Torch Bearer.

SYRACUSE — While bison were largely gone from Indiana by the time it entered statehood in 1816, the state still plans to include the animal predominately featured on its seal in the bicentennial celebration. It is doing so with fiberglass bison statues, which communities will then paint.

By PAULA BOWMAN Warsaw First Fridays Organizer WARSAW — Have you heard that 2016 is Indiana’s bicentennial birthday? To celebrate that once-in-a-lifetime event, First Friday is all about the “decades of change” of the past 200 years. We are kicking off our year with our fifth annual “Fire and Ice” celebration Friday night, Feb. 5. …read more.

WARSAW — The Bison-tennial Public Art Project is coming to Kosciusko County as part of Indiana’s Bicentennial Celebration in 2016. Kosciusko County Community Foundation will be the project lead for the public art project, officially endorsed by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission. The Bison-tennial Public Art Project is facilitated by Indiana Association of United Ways, whose …read more.

LA PORTE — The Hoosier State is 200 years old this year and the La Porte County Historical Society Museum is celebrating in a big way. After many months of planning, the Bicentennial Display, “Prominent People of La Porte County,” is up and ready to be viewed. The exhibit, which was sanctioned by the State …read more.

INDIANA — Discover the hidden treasures of Indiana’s state parks as they celebrate their centennial year by taking part in the SPR GO game. The game is similar to bingo. Players must find game codes at designated locations on the properties and record them on their game card in the appropriate space. Completing five spaces …read more.

By JAMES P. FADELY, PH.D. President, The Society Of Indiana Pioneers INDIANAPOLIS — To promote outstanding scholarship, research, and writing about Hoosier history, The Society of Indiana Pioneers will award a $5,000 first prize and two other prizes of lesser amounts to individuals who publish the most significant contributions to the state’s pioneer history. These must …read more.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Up in Buffalo, people there woke up to ice covered car windows from rain that changed to snow overnight.

Kosciusko The following accidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department: 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, North CR 150W, north of West CR 300N, Warsaw. Driver: Kimberly D. Thomas, 45, West CR 900N, Milford. Thomas was northbound on CR 150W, when a southbound vehicle entered her lane of travel, and collided with her vehicle …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:08 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, North CR 100E, south of East CR 250N, Warsaw. Driver: Alyssa A. Hatfield, 28, Highlander Drive, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $1,000. 1:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, East Van Buren Street and South Pearl Street, Leesburg. Driver: …read more.

By NICK MEYER NIPSCO Communications MERRIVILLE — Electric service has been affected by a combination of freezing rain, low temperatures and high winds throughout the day. More than 10,000 NIPSCO customers scattered across northern Indiana are affected. Mainly, weather conditions have resulted in downed power lines being weighed down by ice and slick roadways causing …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service has extended the freezing rain advisory until 7 p.m. this evening, Monday, Dec. 28. According to the NWS, warmer air lifting northward has changed most of the precipitation to rain. However, slick spots on roads remain possible through early evening. Ice accumulations on elevated surfaces such as power …read more.

By JYLIAN VIGAR Public Relations and Marketing Intern, Indiana Bicentennial Commission INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence appointed Fort Wayne native Brenda Gerber Vincent to the Indiana Bicentennial Commission. “Brenda Gerber Vincent has a true servant’s heart and a passion for Indiana,” said Pence. “As our state prepares to celebrate Hoosier heritage over the next year, …read more.

By JERRY GOSHERT Chairman , Northern Indiana Dairy Trail NEW PARIS — Long before the days of milk mustaches and the “Got Milk?” slogan, people thirsted for something cool and nutritious to drink. In the early part of the 20th century, milkmen were heroes. As the Northern Indiana Dairy Trail prepares to host thousands of …read more.

MILFORD — As Indiana prepares to celebrate its bicentennial, a scene from rural Kosciusko County has been chosen to represent the state on a new postage stamp. The Indiana Bicentennial stamp, a “forever” stamp set to release in 2016, features a sunset over a farm field outside Milford. Photographer Michael Matti was a Milford resident …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake held a special celebration to kick off the state’s bicentennial celebration today. Town Council President Chad Miner signed a proclamation for the event, and cake was provided for any one stopping by the town hall. The state’s bicentennial flag was raised during a brief ceremony by Miner, Town Marshal Craig …read more.

By JAKE OAKMAN Indiana Department of Tourism INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence, First Lady Karen Pence and Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann unveiled a functional prototype of the torch today, Friday, Dec. 11, that will be used throughout the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. The unveiling occurred in front of an audience of 400 Indiana fourth-graders as …read more.

WARSAW — Preserving local history takes a lot of time and resources. According to Kosciusko County Historical Society Museum Director Sally Hogan, donations of time, funds and historical items are always appreciated. The Kosciusko County Historical Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the same year Indiana celebrates its bicentennial. According to Hogan, there are …read more.

[weaver_youtube vtG54RyKnpE rel=0]   WARSAW — There was no special ceremony or speeches, but a group of individuals gathered around the flag pole at the southeast corner of the courthouse for the official raising of the state’s bicentennial flag. Other cities and towns across the state took part in similar actions at noon today, including …read more.

INDIANA — Another book relating the history of Indiana is freshly published. This one gives vignettes about 400 people and businesses that formed the state and is readable in 10-minute increments. It starts with the mound builders, Fort Ouiatenon, George Rogers Clark, William Henry Harrison and Chief Little Turtle and goes through two major wars, a dozen minor wars, the Archer Gang, Orlie Scott, Zimmerman Manufacturing, Albert Beveridge and on to Sandy Allen and Edna Parker, the tallest and oldest people in the world.

[weaver_youtube 76PKz_BVMVM rel=0] By BENJAMIN KENNEY Indiana Department of Administration INDIANAPOLIS — In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Indiana’s statehood, the Indiana Department of Administration, in conjunction with the Indiana Arts Commission, announced the winning bids for centerpiece sculptures for the Indiana Bicentennial Plaza. The projects calls for the installation of two art pieces within …read more.

INDIANA — Kosciusko County will be among other counties in the state raising the official bicentennial flag at noon Friday. A brief ceremony will take place on the southeast corner of the courthouse lawn. Activities are slated to kick off this week to celebrate the state’s bicentennial and the Association of Indiana Counties is encouraging …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Committee to Celebrate Indiana’s Bicentennial wants each community in the county to have a torch to display at events throughout 2016. The idea is to show state pride throughout the year celebrating Indiana’s 200th anniversary of statehood. Then, in the fall, the torches will be on display at the courthouse in Warsaw during a festival …read more.

By VALERI BEAMER Indiana Bicentennial Commission Communications Coordinator INDIANAPOLIS — The official Indiana Bicentennial flag will be available to every city and town across the state through a sponsorship from commission member and philanthropist P.E. MacAllister, MacAllister Machinery and the Association of Indiana Counties. “It is tremendously important that we take time to honor Indiana’s past and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Dates, tentative ideas and planning, by a group of three individuals, has been underway to plan the county’s celebration for the state’s 200th birthday next year. Diana Wulliman, Paula Bowman, and Deb Wright have been meeting regularly to try and put things together. Wulliman is the chairwoman for Kosciusko County Celebrates Indiana’s …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Indiana Department of Transportation crews began preparing for the winter months with pre-winter inspections this week. By the end of October, INDOT inspectors will have travelled to each of the Fort Wayne District’s 14 units to perform the annual inspection of snow and ice equipment

ETNA GREEN — With the end of the year approaching quickly, the Etna Green town council had the task of approving the 2016 budget at last night’s, Tuesday, Oct. 13, meeting. The budget, along with a parking dilemma and the town hall roof were among subjects discussed at the meeting.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, Indiana Office of Tourism Development and Kosciusko County Nominating Committee announced in May the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay had begun accepting torchbearer nominations from the public.

INDIANAPOLIS — As the state looks forward to celebrating its Bicentennial next year, the Indiana Historical Society will introduce “You Are There 1816: Indiana Joins the Nation.” The interactive exhibition, which opens Sept. 19, and runs through Jan. 21, 2017, recreates the Corydon meeting house where delegates met to draft Indiana’s first state constitution. The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, home of IHS and its Indiana Experience, is located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is set to pay at least $55 million to celebrate Indiana’s bicentennial next year. The Indianapolis Star reports that state lawmakers have passed legislation to pay for the festivities by leasing out over 300 underused cellphone towers, but the $55 million bill doesn’t include more than 430 locally-funded events. Taxpayers are also …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — As Indiana’s 2016 bicentennial approaches, Hoosiers can learn about and honor their pioneer ancestors for helping settle the state. Those who had ancestors in Indiana by 1840 (or a few years later in a few northern counties) or who are simply interested in state history can join The Society of Indiana Pioneers. Members …read more.

The Sidney/Jackson Volunteer Fire Department, located on SR 13, will celebrate 100 years of service with an open house and ice cream social on Saturday, June 27. “We invite the public to come and celebrate our centennial and to support this local volunteer fire department,” says Don Ellison, a senior fire fighter with the department. …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office of Indiana Governor Mike Pence Gov. Mike Pence is inviting amateur and professional photographers across Indiana to submit their favorite images of the state for possible inclusion in a coffee table book commemorating Indiana’s 200 years of statehood. The deadline to submit photos is Friday, May 15. “As Hoosiers, we all …read more.

Events were the focus of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s board meeting April 1. The 27th annual Syracuse Cruise-In will occur May 15. Chamber Executive Director Tammy Cotton stated food vendors will once again be set up in the upper parking along Main Street and both the chamber office and Grace Lutheran Church will have …read more.