By LIZ MCKINLEY Warsaw Parks & Recreation Director The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will kick off two brand new healthy programs in Central Park the week of May 25. Yoga In The Park Yoga In The Park will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for 15 weeks, or …read more.

This weekend men and women alike will visit the Central Park Fountain Plaza in Warsaw, pickets in hand, to support a cause they are passionate about. Unlike other causes however, those in attendance will not be disputing a point, but promoting acceptance of all. Celebrating its second year, the Warsaw Diversity Rally will be hosted …read more.

A tradition was started today at Central Park in Warsaw. In honor of Earth Day, American Legion Post 49 donated a Crimson Maple tree to the park in honor of the veterans who have served so that Americans have the freedom to celebrate Arbor Day. “There’s nothing but thanks for what you’ve done,” said Warsaw …read more.

With temperatures sitting well below freezing, the city of Warsaw has established a warming center at Center Lake Pavilion in Central Park. The center will be open form 8 a.m to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, and Friday, Jan. 9. Anyone needing to get out of cold and wind is welcome to stop in …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY Recreation Director, City of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department Celebrate the first lighting of the Central Park Holiday Light Display at 7:30 p.m. Friday Dec. 5. Walk through the festive lights and enjoy holiday performances in the park. Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride in the First Friday Twinkle Parade at 7 …read more.

Gordon L. Allen III is the newest officer with the Warsaw Police Department. Allen was sworn in during today’s Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety meeting.

By LARRY PLUMMER Superintendent Warsaw Parks and Recreation Once again the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will offer a free Holiday Light Display at Central Park. Take a stroll through the park and enjoy the lights and music. This year we will have many rope light fixtures as well as carolers, manger scene and Santa …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation’s free summer concert series is quickly coming to a close. We’ve seen the Chicago Blues of Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel, the funky folk of locals Alligator Blackbird, Kari Lynch Band’s contemporary country and, most recently, Meet the Beatles, who treated last week’s audience to the Fab Four’s classics. This week, …read more.

Liz McKinley, recreation director for Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department, shared some photos from today’s Water Play Day that was held at Central Park.

Kids ages 6-12 will not want to miss out on this WET and WILD day to play in the water! Come dressed to get wet on Thursday, Aug. 7. From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Warsaw’s Central Park, (meet at the West picnic shelter), the parks staff will offer crazy water games and activities in …read more.

Don’t miss a special Beatles tribute from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at the Central Park Plaza. Meet the Beatles recreates the look, sound and incredible energy of a live Beatles concert. Enjoy an evening full of your favorite Beatles hits and reminisce on this fun and nostalgic Friday evening! The concert …read more.

[weaver_youtube -XIxumIEYs4 rel=0] Warsaw Parks and Recreation, Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club and Penguin Point hosted the 34th annual Big Wheel Races in Warsaw Friday night as part of the Warsaw Park Department’s Family Carnival. A total of 65 kids, ages 4 years through 7 years old, registered for the races, but in the end, only six emerged the …read more.

Bring the entire family to Central Park this Friday, Aug. 1, for the Family Carnival! The fun begins at 6 p.m. and concludes at 9 p.m. The carnival in the park is for the entire family. Enjoy children’s entertainment, games, activities, face painting, a dunk tank, balloon artist, caricature artist, carnival foods, snacks and more! …read more.

Due to Friday being the July 4th holiday, Warsaw will not have a concert as part of the Central Park Concert Series. Also, because of the holiday, Warsaw will not have its First Friday event. For a complete listing of fireworks and other holiday weekend events, click HERE.

[weaver_youtube fvAdF-afnms rel=0] Yesterday, the state of Indiana’s ban on same-sex marriages was ruled unconstitutional (see related story), and the ban was lifted. Almost immediately counties throughout the Hoosier state announced they would be issuing marriage licenses to same sex couples. Kosciusko County followed suit. Warsaw saw its first same sex marriage this afternoon, just …read more.

Warsaw’s Central Park is already beginning to fill with blankets and chairs as the city prepares to welcome American rock band Blue Öyster Cult. The Classic Rock Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. with opening act Voyage. Blue Öyster Cult was originally scheduled to headline last year’s Classic Rock Concert, but had to cancel due to a …read more.

American rock band Blue Öyster Cult is headlining this year’s Classic Rock Concert in Warsaw’s Central Park. The concert is Friday, June 13. Hailing from Long Island, N.Y., the band is best known for hard rock favorites such as “Don’t Fear The Reaper,” “Godzilla,” and “Burnin’ For You.” Blue Öyster Cult has sold more than 24 …read more.

The free Central Park Concert Series will continue on Friday with blues group Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel. Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel was voted “Best Band in Indiana” in 2004 by the Slippery Noodle and is a regular performer at the Chicago House of Blues. They have also opened for the annual Blues & …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will kick off the free Central Park Concert Series on Friday with Motown rock and roll group The Infatuations. The Infatuations bring Detroit’s infectious, energetic rock and roll to every show, with a little soul and R&B mixed in. All concerts take place in Central Park Plaza from 7 p.m. …read more.

The steering committee for the first Diversity Rally met recently to finalize their plans for the upcoming event. When asked why they were involved in organizing this event, the steering committee members had a lot to say. Linda Francis stated, ”I am excited to be part of a group who supports diversity in our community! …read more.

At about 9:49 p.m. Friday, Warsaw Police responded to the area of Central Park after a male subject called 911 to report that his sister had been shot. Central Park quickly became the center of the search area where police, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies, Multi-Township EMS and a rescue unit from the Warsaw-Wayne Fire …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free Christmas Countdown event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Center Lake Pavilion. Santa will be on hand to visit with children individually. Parents should bring their own camera for photos with Santa. Hot cocoa will be served, as well as cookies …read more.

[weaver_youtube endgLwvVQ5c rel=0] Warsaw hosted the second annual Twinkle Parade to welcome the official start of the Christmas season. The parade included vehicles decorated with holiday lights, a dance troupe, bicyclist and walking units. The parade began at the Owen’s downtown location and traveled down Center Street to Indiana Street and into Central Park where …read more.

The Central Park holiday light display will kick off Friday, Dec. 6, with the annual Light Up The Night event hosted by Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department. The free event will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Warsaw’s Central Park. Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride in the First Friday Twinkle Parade …read more.

[weaver_youtube ZslVofbuGMw rel=0] Each year, the 9/11 Committee in Warsaw plans a memorial celebration to remember the nearly 3,000 people who perished when terrorists attacked the United States of America on Sept. 11, 2001. Wednesday night’s memorial included patriotic music by Warsaw Police Officer Brad Kellar, Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock and local …read more.

A Patriot Day ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11, in front of the pavilion at Warsaw’s Central Park. The community is invited to attend and remember those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks Sept. 11, 2001, as well as those who continue to fight.

The free concert series in Warsaw’s Central Park Plaza continues Friday, Aug. 9, with the Junk Yard Band. The band will play from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Junk Yard Band, from Fort Wayne, plays oldies and classic rock hits, specifically aimed at those who bring their dancing shoes.

By JOHN FAULKNER Staff Writer “1994, Joe Diffie comin’ out my radio/ I’m just a country boy with a farmer’s tan/ So help me girl I’ll be your Pickup Man/ How ’bout a night to remember and a fifth of Goose/ ‘Bout to bust out my honky-tonk attitude,” sings Jason Aldean in the chorus of …read more.

Joe Diffie will headline this year’s Country Music Concert hosted by Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department. This 17th annual free concert happens Friday, July 19, at the Glover Pavilion in Central Park. Country music legend Joe Diffie will headline the event, joined by special guest Josh Thompson. Thompson will open the show at 6:30 p.m. …read more.

Tonight’s concert in the Warsaw Central Park Concert Series is Parrots of the Caribbean,  a Jimmy Buffett cover band. Well-known across the Midwest, and even the country, the band takes stage for a free concert tonight at Central Park Plaza from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This group of five musicians will put you into …read more.

Kick off your weekend the right way by spending time with the family, enjoying familiar tunes and experiencing a great performance. This Friday’s much anticipated classic rock concert in Warsaw’s Central Park will feature The Spin Doctors with opening act Kyxx. Free to attend, Kyxx is set to take the stage at 6:30 p.m. with …read more.

Did you know that Mitochondrial Disease claims more lives than childhood cancer? It’s true, yet so few people are aware of it because Mitochondrial Disease is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. Four-year-old Sarah Landrigan is a happy, vibrant little girl who is just like any other child, except Sarah was born with Mitochondrial Disease. Sarah’s body …read more.

A series of 10 free concerts in Warsaw’s Central Park Plaza kicked off last Friday night. Tomorrow night, The Kari Lynch Band will be bringing country music to the park from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Kari Lynch Band lives for rocking the stage and putting on an entertaining and unforgettable show. With exceptional …read more.

A series of 10 free concerts in Warsaw’s Central Park Plaza on Friday nights kicks off tonight with The Time Travelers from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Time Travelers are a classic/ acoustic rock group who play music from the ’60s through today. If you want to rock out with songs by Beatles, ZZ …read more.

The Lakes Area Autism Network (LAAN) has announced an event, Light the Sky for Autism Awareness Month. The event is scheduled to be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Central Park in Warsaw. At the event, participants will launch lanterns designed to contrast with the evening sky and send an uplifting message …read more.

Warsaw’s Central Park will soon see 21 new trees planted and it’s due to an infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer. The city already removed 21 ash trees that were showing signs of infestation and were, according to parks superintendent Larry Plummer, headed for certain demise. The parks department, with the approval of the Warsaw …read more.

American rock band Blue Öyster Cult has been confirmed as this year’s headliner for the Classic Rock Concert in Warsaw’s Central Park. Hailing from Long Island, N.Y., the band is best known for hard rock favorites such as “Don’t Fear The Reaper,” “Godzilla,” and “Burnin’ For You.” Blue Öyster Cult has sold more than 24 …read more.

Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a couple of their reindeer will be visiting Warsaw’s Central Park this Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The visit is part of the annual Light Up The Night event hosted by Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department. The free event kicks off the first night of the Central Park Holiday …read more.

On Friday night, Dec. 7, the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate the first lighting of the holiday display at Central Park. The annual display features 200,000 lights, 28 lighted figurines and 6 lit displays. New displays this year include a penguin snowball throwing scene and lighted wreaths on Center Lake Pavilion and the park …read more.

Crews from the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department have begun stringing lights in the park in preparation of the annual Christmas display. Crews are setting up electrical outlets, testing lights and hanging them on trees today in Central Park. The display features more than 200,000 lights, 28 lighted figurines and 6 lit displays. “New this …read more.

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department has planned several events for the next week and is seeking vendors for future festivals. Cultural Vendors Sought for Culture Fest on September 22 Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host Culture Fest, a festival to explore and celebrate a variety of cultures, on Saturday, September 22 from 3:00 …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMD4vEqj5yQ] By PAUL MORALES Just because a thing is strange doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen often. So it was an odd but not unusual sight to pass Center Park in Warsaw tonight and see half of the park already filled with plastic folding chairs and camp chairs – in 85 degree heat – six …read more.