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.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department and Warsaw Police Department were called to the scene of an accident on SR 15 around 11:10 a.m. this morning, Thursday, Oct. 22. The accident is causing multiple lanes on SR 15 to be blocked.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department and Lutheran EMS are responding to a car vs. pedestrian accident that happened near the intersection of Colfax Street and Center Street.

WARSAW — Leesburg Fire Department and Lutheran EMS Kosciusko, along with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Warsaw Police, are responding to a car vs. motorcycle accident.

WARSAW — Downtown Warsaw is preparing for another fun filled first Friday. September’s event, titled “United on the Porsche,” will offer guests a variety of entertainment for all ages. As usual, first Friday will be held from 5-9 p.m. in downtown Warsaw. The event, held on Sept. 4, will welcome the Michiana Porsche Club, who …read more.

WARSAW — Engines will be revving up for Warsaw’s August First Friday. “Monkeyin’ Around With The Cruisers” will offer something for both young and old as the annual Baker Youth Club car show and silent auction takes place around the courthouse square. The silent auction items are numerous and sure to have something to tempt …read more.

Nappanee Missionary Church’s Men’s Ministry is hosting the 5th Annual Classic Car & Cycle Cruise-In from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Heritage Pavilion, located in the northwest corner of the church’s property. Vehicle registration begins at 5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in various categories. Hamburgers, hot dogs and more …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 Syracuse-Wawasee Tour des Lakes Bike Ride will roll into Kosciusko County Saturday, July 11. The annual event includes gently rolling hills and a leisure ride to be traveled at your own pace. The event allows riders to appreciate the scenery around Kosciusko’s lakes. The tour travels around eight lakes, beginning with Syracuse Lake, then …read more.

AKRON – The Sgt. Nicholas Patterson Memorial Ride is set for June 14. Benefits from the fifth annual ride go to the Nicholas Patterson Memorial Fund. The fund honors the memory of Sgt. Nicholas Patterson of Rochester, who was killed while serving in Iraq in 2007. The Nicholas Patterson Memorial Fund, which was started in …read more.

[weaver_youtube n7DW9xIU1jo rel=0] The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club hosted the sixth annual City of Lakes Cruise-In today in downtown Warsaw. The Main and Market street intersection was closed down to allow for numerous cars, motorcycles and even emergency and army vehicles to be displayed for public enjoyment. The event featured cars from the 1920’s to 2015 …read more.

Friday afternoon, Diane and Dave Granger of Syracuse stood beside their silver 1959 Corvette and wondered what to do on Saturday. “We’re planning on bringing a 1957 if it doesn’t rain,” said Diane. Despite some morning showers, the Grangers took a chance, and the green 1957 Corvette collected Best Of Show and Police Chief’s Choice …read more.

The 27th Annual Cruisin’ Cuse Car Show kicks off Friday, May 15 with the Cruise In On Main St. in downtown Syracuse at 5 p.m. Cars, vendors and music will be on display until 8 p.m. Dubbed “The Biggest Little Show In Indiana”, Cruisin’ Cuse competitive events commence at 8 a.m.,  Saturday, May 16, with …read more.

Were you one of those who participated in the recent Hero’s 5K to benefit Beaman Home, Court Appointed Special Advocates and Prosecutor’s Victim’s Assistance? Were you one wearing a costume? There is a possibility your photograph could have been taken during the event. Hero’s 5K photos, taken April 25, are now available on our Area …read more.

  No injuries were reported at the scene of a vehicle vs. semi Wednesday evening at Lake City Highway and North Parker Street, Warsaw. The accident occurred at 7:22 p.m. However, the driver of the vehicle was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital following the accident. The injuries are unknown. Warsaw Police report Brittany N. Sherman, …read more.

Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is sponsoring it’s sixth annual City of Lakes Cruise-in from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17, in downtown Warsaw. Cars from the 1920’s to 2015 will be in attendance along with motorcycles and antique fire trucks. There will be five classes for cars and one for motorcycles. Special cars …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Wagon Wheel Theatre The Stories of Scheherazade – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. General admission costs $12. Visit www.wagonwheeltheatre.org for tickets. Barbee Landing Free …read more.

More events have been added on our Area Photos posts on InkFreeNews.com. The number of photos appearing in Area Photos, which debuted on InkFreeNews.com in early March, is continuing to grow. Photos from the 2015 Quiz Bowl have been added with World Compassion Day 2015 soon to be added. Additional photos from 2014 events have …read more.

A community cruise-in will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at Ivy Tech Community College, 2545 Silveus Crossing, Warsaw. All collectibles on wheels are welcome. Dash plaques will be given to the first 50 cars. There will also be food vendors, entertainment and games for the whole family to enjoy. Magician …read more.

Nappanee Missionary Church’s men’s ministry group will host its fourth annual classic car and cycle cruise-in from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Heritage Pavilion, located in the northwest corner of the church’s property. Vehicle registration begins at 5 p.m. If you would like to pre-register a classic car or cycle to bring …read more.

Labor Day weekend will see the return of the annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival to Plymouth. A full weekend of food, entertainment, crafts, carnival rides, fireworks and more has been planned. Of course, blueberries will be the centerpiece of the festival. Festival-goers should expect blueberry pies (and pie-eating contest), cakes, donuts ice cream – blueberry …read more.

  UPDATE: Zackary Bradley, 25, of Warsaw, escaped serious injury Sunday when a car pulled into the path of his motorcycle in Warsaw. It happened at 4:18 p.m. at North Harrison and East Fort Wayne streets near the Warsaw Police Department. According to the WPD accident report, Bradley was southbound on Harrison when a car, …read more.

Farel Ndango, Water for Good director in the war-torn country of Central African Republic, will give a first-hand eyewitness report on his country’s situation at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 22, in the worship center of Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church, 1200 Kings Highway, Winona Lake. The program is free and open to the public and …read more.

Get ready for Milford Fest next weekend. The festival, sponsored by Milford Lions Club and local area businesses, is from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 24. An all-day event, Milford Fest will feature free carnival rides for children, a car and motorcycle show, a cutie contest, and the king and queen coronation. There …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. We have a listing of all the local Memorial Day Events here. Warsaw Warsaw Community High …read more.

Due to bad weather, the Pierceton Days Festival’s annual car show was rained out on Aug 2, but has been rescheduled to take place this Saturday. Saturday’s car show will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. by the old train depot in Pierceton. There will also be a deejay, elephant ears and more. …read more.

Members of Brownie Girl Scout Troop No. 00148 came before the Syracuse Park Board to make a request via a skit during the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday night. The girls told the park board they would like to use the money they raise from selling Girl Scout Cookies to purchase a wheelchair swing. Board …read more.

New Life Christian Church in Warsaw is hosting the 4th Annual Russ Spangle Ride and Car Show this Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Heartline Pregnancy Center Inc., Warsaw. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at New Life Christian Church, 744 S. 325 E., Warsaw. Entry fees are  $12 per …read more.