The patriotic spirit was alive and well in Winona for the Fourth of July festivities that continued despite many activities around the country being canceled.

Can we please fix our firework ordinance in the city?

Manchester University is collaborating with Manchester Community Schools and the town of North Manchester to present the 2020 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display on Saturday, July 4. 

As communities roll out belated summer plans and hold on to the few remaining major events – even as coronavirus cases continue to climb in Kosciusko County – the main word continues to be “fluid.”

SYRACUSE — Early afternoon at Lakeside Park had many trying to stay cool. With temperatures in the mid 80s and little cloud cover, kids and adults alike were enjoying the cool waters of Syracuse Lake.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Following is a list of July 4 events and celebrations in and around Kosciusko County. To add an event to this list, please email [email protected]. Akron The Miss Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker competition will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at the Akron Community Center. The Firecracker 5K starts at …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Following is a list of Independence Day events and fireworks in Kosciusko County. Leesburg Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association’s flotilla will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 7. This year’s theme is May The Fourth Be With You. The public is invited to watch the event from the shoreline at the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Following is a list of Independence Day events and fireworks in Kosciusko County. To add an event to this list, email details to [email protected] Leesburg Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association’s flotilla will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 7. This year’s theme is May The Fourth Be With You. The public …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Town Coordinator Craig Allebach told the town board and sizable audience Tuesday night, June 19, that the town is looking toward a busy couple months now that summer is in full swing. Allebach said the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Triathlon at the park is scheduled to share the stage with the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Following is a list of Independence Day weekend events and fireworks in Kosciusko County. LEESBURG The Tippecanoe Lake Flotilla will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 1. Fireworks will begin at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 1 in front of Patona Bay. NORTH WEBSTER Fireworks are scheduled for 10 p.m. on …read more.

FREMONT, CALIF. — Like many dogs (and some humans), an adorable golden retriever named Joey gets frightened by fireworks. That means July 4th was a particularly stressful day for Joey, so his owner’s mother found the perfect way to help him relax.

INDIANA — Fireworks season has arrived and the State Fire Marshal is reminding all Hoosiers to be mindful of fireworks laws when celebrating this summer. “Fireworks can be very entertaining to watch but there are laws in place that are often overlooked when it comes to their usage,” said State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson. “We …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Following is a list of July 4 events and celebrations in Kosciusko County. Barbee Lake Sunday, July 3 1:30 p.m. – Flotilla Boat Parade on Barbee Lakes Chapman Lake Saturday, July 2 1 p.m. – Flotilla Boat Parade on Chapman Lake Dusk – Fireworks over Chapman Lake Dewart Lake Monday, July 4 …read more.

WARSAW — During its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, April 12, in Warsaw, Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a petition to allow agricultural animals on the Doug Wolferman property just outside of Milford.