By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews PIERCETON – Free pizza on a Sunday afternoon? Why not? Pierceton Presbyterian Church on 1st Street had 210 pizzas to give away Sunday afternoon. The distribution was supposed to begin at 4 p.m., but neighbors as close as the house next door started showing up a few minutes before. The …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Meals, whether it was cheese pizza; roast beef, green beans and mashed potatoes; or ham and green beans, were handed out Saturday afternoon by two groups in North Webster. Both started before 4 p.m. and by 5 p.m. nothing was left. “Thank you so much” was heard repeatedly by those waiting in …read more.

WARSAW — Titus Funeral Home has announced they are hosting a pizza and pre-planning event where members of the community are invited to come and learn about funeral pre-planning while enjoying free pizza. The event, intentionally casual and informal, is open to anyone who has questions about funeral planning. The staff of Titus will present …read more.

MAMANUCA ISLANDS, FIJI — If you fancy a slice of paradise served up with your pizza, this Fiji restaurant could be the ideal eatery.

INDIANAPOLIS — A new Hoosier State train began service at 6 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, between Indianapolis and Chicago. The Indiana Department of Transportation signed a long-term passenger rail agreement with Amtrak, Iowa Pacific Holdings and on-line communities for the Hoosier State line, which will operate four days a week. The four days weekly Hoosier …read more.

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making a stop at Martin’s Super Market in Plymouth from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 17. The store is located at 865 E. Jefferson St. Those who wish to stop and see the iconic car will have a chance to get their picture taken with it and …read more.

  In Chicago author Richard Rose’s novel, “The Lazarus Conspiracies,” murder, mystery and one man’s quest for justice all lead back to one location: North Webster. Now, the Hoosier-born Rose has begun a sequel, which will be set almost entirely in the local area. In “The Lazarus Conspiracies,” Rose, tells of a Chicago police officer …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.

With the potential for severe weather approaching, travel plans may be affected for those planning to drive or fly today. O’Hare International Airport in Chicago has canceled more than 150 flights today as a “proactive” precaution. These cancellations have affected local airports as well, primarily flights traveling into Chicago. According to South Bend Regional Airport, …read more.

The Kosciusko County Pizza Wars has kicked off and your vote is needed to select the most delectable pie in the county. The competition recently began with the qualifier round, which features 13 local pizzas. The round will end at midnight on Wednesday, April 29. The top eight pizzas will then be split into brackets …read more.