Every crisis has new heroes. During the 9/11 attacks, they were the first responders running into burning and crumbling buildings as others ran out.  Now, during the Coronavirus pandemic, the most visible heroes are the health care professionals, who are saving others and risking their own lives while doing so.

WARSAW — High school students planning to attend college can apply for the American Legion’s oratorical contest for the chance to win a scholarship. Each year, student competitors from around the country prepare speeches on an aspect of the U.S. Constitution. The goal is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the document, as …read more.

WARSAW — June 6 is the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Kosciusko County Jail Museum is celebrating with an incredible display. Curator Sally Hogan started putting the exhibit together in January and it was ready to open in April. Hogan became curator last June and was starting to go through the Jail Museum’s collection to …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the John C. Peterson American Legion Post 49 and James W. Sittler Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1126 conducted the annual Memorial Day service May 27 at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw. The service began with a performance of patriotic songs by the Kosciusko County Extension Choir. After the Pledge of Allegiance …read more.

WARSAW — The American Legion started its centennial year in August 2018. Post 49 of Warsaw is not far behind. Next year the post will celebrate both the national organization’s and its own 100th birthday. Post 49 was established in 1919 and has made its home since 1950 in the sprawling two-story brick building on the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — On Oct. 14, the American Legion Sons of the American Legion Squadron #49 donated $500 to the Kosciusko County Shrine Club Turkey Shoot to benefit the Shrine Children’s Hospitals. The funds will be directly donated to assist approximately 125 children in Kosciusko County who are patients, treated free of charge, under the care …read more.

WARSAW — When it comes to fun food, county fairs are venues of extravagance. Most fairgoers are familiar with the traditional eats: cotton candy, fried Twinkies, corn dogs and the like. The Kosciusko County Community Fair deliberately goes the extra delicious mile.

WARSAW — Warsaw’s American Legion Post, which is as old as the military-oriented fraternal organization itself, has announced it will leave its home of nearly seven decades to serve its current membership and to prepare for future growth as a community resource. Leadership of the John C. Peterson Post No. 49 in Warsaw officially announced that …read more.

MENTONE — American Legion Post 36 visited Mentone Elementary to do a presentation on the American Flag Monday morning, Nov. 27. Students learned a great deal about the United States Flag from its history to how to respect it. Post 36 performed the folding of the flag and read what each fold meant. Students watched …read more.

The members of John C Peterson Post 49 honor those who served but never returned with a 21 Salute and Taps. WARSAW — “Veterans put others first. Today is Veterans Day. Today is a day that we put Veterans first,” said John C. Peterson Post 49 Commander Bruce Knouff at the American Legion Post 49 …read more.

WARSAW — Teresa Cosgrove, Warsaw, is the third person to file their candidacy for the Kosciusko County Commissioner-Middle District seat. She filed with Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan Tuesday, Oct. 24. The caucus of all Republican precinct committeemen in the county will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the …read more.

  WARSAW — At the Oakwood Cemetery Board meeting held Thursday, April 6,  Josie Ryan, a representative from the American Legion Post 49, Warsaw, was present to discuss the annual Memorial Day ceremony that will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Ryan said they received complaints after last year’s event regarding the sound system. Ryan feels …read more.

Once a week during the school year, local middle and high school students assemble at the Tippecanoe Township Building, 102 S. Morton St., North Webster. Some of them attend class, study a 44-page handbook and take quizzes. Others, having passed the obligatory final exam, take their positions in the large meeting room and practice target …read more.

    WARSAW — Members of the American Legion, as well as a small crowd of community members, were in attendance at a brief Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony this morning. The ceremony was held at the corner of Lake and Center streets, near the memorial by the courthouse, at 11 a.m. Today, Dec. 7, 2016, …read more.

WARSAW — American Legion Post 49 will hold its annual Pearl Harbor Day ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Wednesday marks the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor bombing. The ceremony will be held at the corner of Lake and Center streets in Warsaw, near the memorial at the courthouse, and will include a 21-gun salute. …read more.

WARSAW — American Legion Post 49 held its annual Veterans Day program at the Center Lake Pavilion starting at 10:30 a.m. today, Friday, Nov. 11. Honored at the program were veterans Lenora Stump and Russell Bauer. Stump was honored with the Order of Kosciuszko award. The award, given annually since 2004, recognizes a resident of …read more.

MENTONE — Members of the American Legion Post 36 in Fulton County recently taught Mentone Elementary fourth graders a lesson in American flag history and proper care. On Wednesday, Monica Clennon, Harry Migonis, and Jon Lybarger presented two videos to students, and then demonstrated to them the correct way to fold an American flag. The lesson was …read more.

Pictured from left are veterans Gerald Romine, RJ Hill and Bill Boardman in front of the restored cannon. MENTONE — The M.M. Howitzer cannon that once sat in front of the Mentone American Legion is back in prime condition after a local resident decided to restore it. “The cannon actually belongs to the army,” said Tim …read more.

WARSAW — The American Legion is operating a fundraiser which will benefit one lucky supporter and one lucky teacher in Kosciusko County. “What we have going on right now here at the American Legion, we have a drawing that’s open to the public. We’re selling 200 pencils that are each individually numbered. they are $5 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Braving warm temperatures under nearly cloudless skies, many people lined the parade route in Syracuse to enjoy the 2016 edition of the annual parade. Led by a processional of police vehicles, numerous floats, marchers and vehicles entertained the gathered crowd.

Residents of Milford lined the streets of town Monday morning to witness the annual Memorial Day parade.

Stepping off from the corner of Main and Emeline streets, the parade route continued north on Main Street to the delight of those anxiously awaiting the procession.

WARSAW — Members of the John C. Peterson Post 49 and the James W. Sittler VFW Post 1126 conducted the annual Memorial Day service at Oakwood Cemetery on Monday, May 30. The service started with performances by the Warsaw Community High School Band and the post of colors by the combined Color Guards. After the Pledge …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw-Concord softball game this Friday will feature a fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Allen L. “Al” Streby, 77, of North Webster, IN passed away at 8:48 p.m., Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born Oct. 17, 1938 in Warsaw, to Hubert L. “Lewis” & Dorothy Gertrude (Burns-McBride) Streby.

NORTH WEBSTER — A failed attempt to break into an ATM machine has landed a North Webster resident in the Kosciusko County Jail. David Allen Baker was booked under the address of 221 S. Brook St., Mishawaka, at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. His age was listed as unknown. According to court documents filed Wednesday, …read more.

LaVern M. Graves, 84, of rural Columbia City, died at 3:42 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at the Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born June 12, 1931, in Allen County, a daughter of the late Elmer and Adella (Scheumann) Thompson. Her formative years were spent in Hoagland where she graduated from Hoagland High School. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster American Legion was presented an American Flag during the Veterans Day celebration. ATC Christopher Dixon, Chief Aviation Electronics Technician and active service man presented the flag to Post Commander Jeff Spickelmier.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster American Legion Post 253 spent Nov. 11 honoring all veterans. The Legion Color Guard led by Elyse Hardin and Post 253 Commander Jeff Spickelmier conducted ceremonies at several local cemeteries to remember the fallen military service men and women. The Post provided approximately 300 free lunches of ham and beans with …read more.

Providing transportation for veterans to medical appointments just became a bit easier for the American Legion Post #253 thanks to a $30,000 grant from K21 Health Foundation. The grant was used to assist with the purchase a new van that volunteers use to take veterans from Kosciusko County to various medical appointments. According to Commander …read more.

Rain or shine, for the last three years, Millersburg American Legion 484 Legion Riders have raised thousands of dollars to help Special Olympics of Elkhart County participate in swimming and track events. This year’s ride left Millersburg at 11 a.m. and visited the Nappanee Legion, Pie-Eyed Petey’s and Syracuse Legion before returning around 4 p.m. …read more.

Few details are available on a vehicle accident on SR 13 in North Webster, the accident was around 8 p.m. in front of the American Legion. North Webster Fire Department and North Webster Paramedics responded, along with North Webster, Kosciusko County and Indiana State Police.

By TRINA HOY Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kosciusko County American Legion Post 253 recently held a match event for the community based Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kosciusko County at their facility in North Webster. The event was a huge success, and tons of fun, and included 10 community based “Little” and their “Bigs” …read more.

Tuesday, Nov. 4, Election Day, the National Commander of the American Legion will have a luncheon at the North Webster American Legion Post 253 tentatively between 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.

American Legion Post 253 in North Webster is having a costume Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 31. Entertainment will be offered by Gunslinger starting at 9 p.m.. There is no cover charge and it is open to the Public. On Saturday, Nov. 1, they will have their 18th annual Chili Cook-off. There will also be a kids …read more.

This coming Saturday, Sept. 13, the Indiana Business Opportunity Partners group is having a Quarter Auction at the American Legion in downtown Warsaw. Doors open at 1 p.m., and the auction begins promptly at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 each. There will be over 100 items that will be won for one to four quarters …read more.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 49, 301 N Buffalo Street, Warsaw, Ind., are hosting an indoor/outdoor yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23. Multiple Vendors will also be onsite including Scency, Pampered Chef, Lemongrass, It Works and more. Shop until you drop. Cheap prices, below bargain prices. Presale open from 3 p.m. …read more.

Approximately 50 people attended the dedication ceremony of a Blue Star Memorial in Veteran’s Memorial at Crosson Mill Park Sunday afternoon. Members of the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club have worked for months, filling out application forms and fundraising to have a memorial honoring all who have served in the armed services. Members of American Legion Post …read more.

A big weekend is being planned by the North Webster American Legion Post 253 to raise funds for Kosciusko Cancer Care Fund in the memory of Kay Kyler. Kyler was a long-time, active member of the North Webster American Legion Auxiliary Unit 253 and was the wife of former Legion commander Harry Kyler. She passed …read more.

Some have been closely following the delectable competition that is the Burger Wars. In May, a competition was held locally to find the best burger in Kosciusko County. The votes came in, and the North Webster American Legion Post 253 was voted the tops. We’ve received reports that North Webster Legion is currently neck-and-neck with …read more.

At 7 p.m. Saturday, June 21, a “Summer Solstice Celebration” will be held at the American Legion in North Webster. Join in the fun on the first night of summer with “The Fiddler.” If you have a fiddle, bring it to join in on the music and fun. A bonfire, brats and beer will be …read more.

Kosciusko County Farmers Market is opening its mid-week night market tomorrow, June 4. The market will be open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. each Wednesday in the city hall plaza on Center Street in downtown Warsaw. The mid-week market will feature many of the same vendors who take part in the Saturday morning KCFM and …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following letter was provided by the American Legion National Headquarters in honor of Memorial Day.) Myles Eckert was excited when he found a $20 bill in the parking lot of an Ohio Cracker Barrel recently. The 8-year-old boy planned to buy a Lego video game with his unexpected windfall. But fate took …read more.

As New Year’s Eve quickly approaches and party goers begin to formulate their holiday plans, Fast Cab owner David Cesaretti urges drivers who may be drinking to leave their keys at home and opt for a safe and free option his business will be offering. Fast Cab, which has provided free transportation to many Warsaw locations …read more.

Veterans Day is on Monday, but the Marine Corps is celebrating its 238 anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 10. In honor of that, the American Legion Post 253 in North Webster will be hosting an party. “As a younger veteran I look to the older guys, and I thought we needed to celebrate them more,” says …read more.

The students at Jefferson Elementary School in Winona Lake were the recent beneficiaries of the generosity of the American Legion Auxiliary. The Auxiliary dropped off school supplies such as folders, crayons, paper, pencils and pencil boxes for students who may need them.

Veterans Day is a day when we pause as a nation to reflect and give thanks to the service members who have served in all branches of the armed forces, in the name of freedom. Sunday morning, thanks was given in the form of a service held by the American Legion John C. Peterson Post …read more.

Today, we exercise our right to vote. Over the next few days, we show thanks to those who served protecting that right. Various Veterans Day services will be held around the area. Here are a few events scheduled. All events are free and both the public and Veterans are welcome to attend: Lakeview Middle School …read more.

Herbert Kuhn American Legion Post 253 of North Webster is celebrating its 25th year at the post’s present location on SR 13 this month. The current building, that once housed the M & M Restaurant, began operations in late June 1987. Post 253 proudly bills itself as “The Biggest Little Post in Indiana.” When Post …read more.

James Hackworth and Brody Andrews, a  pair of former Tippecanoe Valley High School baseball standouts, helped Pymouth Post 27 reach the semifinals of its own Patriot Classic American Legion tournament which finished Sunday. The host Diamond Spyders, whose roster includes players from across the area, lost 3-0 to Highland Post 180 in the semifinals of …read more.