CLAYPOOL — For someone who “just loves to be busy,” Janet Warren was content Thursday, April 9, to stay quarantined at her Claypool home and watch the parade thrown in her honor. Her family members and friends assembled a festive vehicular caravan to celebrate her 88th birthday and slowly rolled past her house, balloons dancing …read more.

WARSAW — The American Red Cross will have three Bloodmobile stops in Warsaw in February. Opportunities to donate blood in the Bloodmobile will be offered at the following: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Parkview Warsaw YMCA, 1305 Mariners Drive, Warsaw. Sponsor code: warsawymca Noon – 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, …read more.

WARSAW — The first Winter Market of the season kicks off Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Center Lake Pavilion. The Winter Market will continue through March of 2020, occurring every third Saturday of the month beginning in December. Available for purchase will be homemade goodies including maple syrup, meat, fruit butter, …read more.

WARSAW — Dozens of local organizations and volunteers came together on Friday, Nov. 15, to host Kosciusko County’s third annual Military Veteran Stand Down event at Center Lake Pavilion. At the event, veterans received access to VA administration, employment assistance, educational opportunities, free haircuts and personal items, and a warm meal for veterans and their …read more.

From left, John Sadler, John C. Peterson Post 49 Post Commander John Mort and Thomas Kinch. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. WARSAW — VFW Post 1126 and American Legion Post 49 hosted the annual Veterans Day event at Center Lake Pavilion Monday, Nov. 11. Keynote Speaker Ken Locke. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. Salvation Army …read more.

WARSAW — The 38th annual Christmas At the Lake Craft Show will be held Nov. 2, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. This year’s show has forty vendors displaying and selling handmade products, baked goods, pottery, quilted bags, recycled, barn wood home decor, puzzles, doll and Barbie items, floral …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeland Art Center & Gallery will host the Artisans Holiday Show on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E Canal St, Warsaw. The show will feature regional artists and their art. Artwork will range from drawings, paintings, functional pottery, sculpture and many other mediums. Lakeland Art …read more.

WARSAW — Only two weekends remain for the Kosciusko County Farmers and Artisans Market’s outdoor season, which will end Oct. 26. After that date, the market will be held one Saturday a month at the Center Lake Pavilion during their winter season. The market is held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Polling locations for city/town primary elections Tuesday, May 7, will have temporary locations. Here are the polling locations for Warsaw, Winona Lake and Syracuse. Additionally information for Warsaw voters as to which common council district he/she will be voting for is included. All registered voters within the city of Warsaw will be …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to host their first prom and bridal expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Center Lake Pavilion.  Admission is free and all attendees will have a chance to win a door prize basket valued at over $300. Vendors …read more.

Pictured, from left, Ken Locke, Rhonda Rife, Karen Smith, Deb Swanson, Rex Rife, Kathy Snell, Jill Smith, Marsha Huffman and John Sadler. WARSAW — VFW Post 1126 and American Legion Post 49 hosted the annual Veterans Day event at Center Lake Pavilion Sunday, Nov. 11.  “Today the bell at the Kosciusko County courthouse will be rung …read more.

WARSAW — The Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour, the largest and longest-running professional wakeboarding competition circuit in the country, concludes its 26th season with a first-time visit to Warsaw, Aug. 4, at Center Lake Pavilion, where the overall champion will be crowned. The family-friendly event features the world’s top 16 professional male wakeboarders as they …read more.

[weaver_youtube ybAaE9PGzAI rel=0]     WARSAW — Have you forgotten what happened on this date 16 years ago? A time to remember what happened Sept. 11, 2001, was held Monday evening at Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw. Just over 100 people gathered at the Kosciusko County 9/11 Memorial Service. Major Robert Webster, Indiana State Director of …read more.

  WARSAW — Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will hold its 2017 Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at the Center Lake Pavilion. The event is for girls ages 3-12 and their chaperone. Grandfathers and other male guardians are encouraged to participate. The girls and their chaperones will enjoy an evening …read more.

WARSAW — In the midst of summer’s heat, Special Olympic coordinators’ thoughts are already turning to colder weather as they plan the 2017 Polar Plunge fundraiser. Event organizers are already seeking groups brave enough to take the plunge. According to Special Olympics Northwest Regional Manger Buzz Lail, last year’s Warsaw event drew 75 people. This year, the …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks And Recreation Department board discussed the results of a two-month survey that was released in order to help give the next Five Year Plan a community designed direction. The results were presented by Pat Brown of Sitescapes Inc., a company that has worked with the Parks department in the past …read more.

Voters Adam Churchill and Linda Whitaker cast their ballots at the Moose Lodge. WARSAW — The afternoon of Tuesday, May 3, saw an unusual number of people attending the polls to cast their vote. The Center Lake pavilion polling center had counted 420 votes at 2:30 p.m. as more people arrived. “We’ve been steady today, we’ve …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the Warsaw Kiwanis Pancake & Egg Breakfast Committee are preparing for the annual fundraiser benefiting Riley Hospital for Children and the KC Riley Kids Fund. The “All-You-Care-To-Eat” breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, April 9, at the Center Lake Pavilion. Breakfast will be served from 6:30-10:30 a.m. with all proceeds going to …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw’s annual Polar Plunge is this weekend beginning at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Center Lake. On-site registration, including walk-ups, will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Center Lake Pavilion, 117 E. Canal St., Warsaw. Sunny and 48 degrees is the forecast for Saturday. The plunge will be a live radio …read more.

WARSAW — It was a unanimous decision by the Warsaw Board of Works to choose a local vendor over a $6,191.32 savings on the purchase of four 2016 Chevrolet police vehicles. The decision was made Friday morning, Jan. 15, at the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. The three-member board however, didn’t jump at …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will continue its tradition with the 2016 Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance. The dance will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Center Lake Pavilion. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased at the Central Park Office, 117 E. Canal St., between 7:30 a.m. and 4 …read more.

Those looking for a tasty holiday meal this Thanksgiving look no further. The Warsaw Elks #802, with the help of area businesses, will host its annual free community meal at the Warsaw Center Lake Pavillon, Thursday, Nov. 26. The meal will begin at 11 a.m. and continue to 1 p.m. Several options will be available …read more.

WARSAW — The annual Christmas at the Lake Craft Show will be held from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Nov. 7, at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw.  This year’s show has 40 vendors displaying and selling their handmade products such as: baked goods, pottery, quilted bags, hand carved wood pieces, painted gourds, handmade rugs, …read more.

By JONI TRUEX Public Information Director, KLA WARSAW — Hosted by K-21 Health Services, Rich Haddad welcomed the Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets and guests. Rich explained the K-21 Medical Services Pavilion was the result of a KLA White Paper project. The facility is an all inclusive connected health services center. The space was developed by roundtables with the …read more.

WARSAW — Come and celebrate the Kosciusko County Historical Society’s 50 years of preserving county history at its 50th annual Dinner. The event will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw.

By KATY BERGER Communications Specialist, Kosciusko REMC WARSAW — Family Safety Day, presented by the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, and sponsored by Kosciusko REMC and Lutheran Health Network KCH, is this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Warsaw’s Central Park and Center Lake Pavilion. This year’s Family Safety Day will continue to offer free …read more.

By JARED AMBROSE Business Development, Kosciusko Community Hospital Warsaw — Kosciusko Community Hospital employees will be showing their support for community safety and health education at this year’s Family Safety Day. The event 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Central Park and Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw. Fire Chief Mike Brubaker says, “Keeping members of …read more.

Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department will unfortunately have to cancel the annual Girls Night Out event that was planned for this Tuesday, June 23, at Center Lake Pavilion. All paid registrations will be processed for refund and mailed back to each participant. If anyone has a question, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (574) 372-9554. Other …read more.

By DARCI ZOLMAN Program Administrator with the Soil and Water Conservation District Women who own or manage farmland in Kosciusko and surrounding counties are invited to participate in a free conservation discussion and field tour 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, at the Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E. Canal St. “We estimate that women now own …read more.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board approved a proposal for the construction of a new pavilion at Lakeside Park during its meeting Monday. Other items on the agenda included updates on the new utility vehicle and programming. Parks Superintendent Chad Jonsson presented members with quotes. Borkholder Building and Supplies of Nappanee offered the demolition and removal of …read more.

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary will serve its annual soup and pie luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. A variety of soups and pies will be available for $6 per person. There will also be bake sale items available for purchase. “Funds raised at …read more.

The Warsaw Elks are hosting their annual community Thanksgiving meal from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tomorrow at Center Lake Pavilion. The free meal will offer traditional Thanksgiving dishes that can be enjoyed at event or can be delivered to those who are homebound. According to Sarah Blosser, bar manager at the Elks Lodge, both …read more.

A Veterans Day ceremony will be hosted by the Warsaw American Legion and the VFW at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. The event will begin with a performance by the Warsaw Community High School band and will be followed by an honor guard. At 10:55 a.m. the ceremony will begin with the tolling of bells …read more.

Remember the days of the Soap Box Derby? Recall those exciting times at the Kosciusko County Historical Society during its 49th annual dinner meeting, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw. “History of the Soap Box Derby 1938-1963,” will be the program as guests will view Boice Films of the …read more.

United Way of Kosciusko County had its annual celebration at Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw Thursday. The agency announced its campaign results for 2013 and honored three volunteers with awards. Last year, United Way raised $1.9 million. Patricia Coy, director of United Way said, “The annual campaign is not the main goal of United Way. …read more.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer announced Friday morning that the city will be opening up Center Lake Pavilion from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Monday and Tuesday for residents needing shelter from the cold. The National Weather Service has upgraded a winter storm event to a warning for both snow and dangerously low wind chills …read more.

The annual Christmas at the Lake Craft Show will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 2, at Warsaw’s Center Lake Pavilion. This year’s show has 40 vendors displaying and selling their handmade products, such as: baked goods, pottery, quilted bags, hand carved wood pieces, handmade rugs, jewelry, baskets, candles, wreaths, …read more.

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary invites you to a soup and pie lunch at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw. The meal will include homemade soup, pie and beverages to attendees. Cost to attend is $6.

  I walked into Center Lake Pavilion Wednesday night not quite knowing what to expect. “The Gathering” is such a vague description after all. On the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, Fellowship Missions hosts what they have termed The Gathering. It is just that – a gathering. Depending on the night, there are …read more.

Members of Altrusa International Club of Warsaw and Tracie Hodson, executive director of The Beaman Home, are busy planning the third annual bingo event to benefit The Beaman Home. A wide variety of bingo and door prizes are being donated by businesses and individuals in the community. The event will be Thursday, Oct. 18, at Center Lake …read more.

On July 10, 2001, Sgt. Dan R. Starnes of the Morgan County Indiana Sheriff’s Department, lost his life as a result of gunshot wounds sustained during a line of duty gun battle with a burglary suspect four weeks earlier. To keep his memory alive his surviving spouse, Janice, organized the Sgt. Dan R. Starnes Memorial …read more.