MENTONE — Growing up in Mentone, Mike Yazel has felt a pull to art since he first started drawing. He enjoys trying multiple different mediums for his artwork including watercolor, oil, glass blowing, blacksmithing and wood carving.

  The Honor Guard led the parade with the American Flag. WARSAW —  The 18th annual Kosciusko County Community Fair parade saw beautiful weather and a large crowd today, July 8. Entries were encouraged to follow this year’s fair theme, “Barn to be Wild.” The lengthy procession began at Boggs Industrial Park, proceeded east along Center …read more.

Fair King Hunter Meigiera and Queen Lacey Helfers. WARSAW — It was beautiful weather for the annual Kosciusko Fair Parade to kick-off the 101st Kosciusko County Fair Sunday, July 9. The parade started at 3:30 p.m. Following last year’s route, the parade started at Bogg’s Industrial Park at Hepler Drive and Center Street, following Center …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Dean Morehouse, New Paris, a Milford native and graduate of Milford High School, has been named the 2017 Elkhart County 4-H Fair Parade grand marshal. The announcement was made by Jill Garris, 2017 Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board president Wednesday evening, April 12. Morehouse will lead off the annual parade Sunday, July …read more.

WARSAW — The parade for the Kosciusko Community Fair will be a long one this year, covering almost 20 blocks through the town of Warsaw. The parade will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 10. Lineup begins at 2 p.m. and will be at Boggs Industrial Park in the Century Link parking lot. Check …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The 71st Annual Mermaid Festival came to an end Saturday, June 25. One of the events that took place on the last day of the festival was the main parade. The theme of the parade was Indiana Bicentennial, Celebrating Indiana. All marchers made sure to honor the state through their outfits and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — This year, the grand marshal of the North Webster Mermaid Parade is Dr. Terry Frederick. The parade will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Frederick is from Southwest Allen County. As a child, he knew he was going to become a minister or a doctor. He acquired his bachelor’s degree from …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake Days Parade featured a variety of categories of marchers, vehicles and clubs Saturday, June 18. Kosciusko County town police and fire department vehicles led the parade on Main Street. This year, the theme of the parade was “Hail to the Red, White and Blue.” Following the police and fire department …read more.

Frank Rhoades, Kosciusko County fair parade organizer, recalls the humble beginnings of the fair parade that has grown into the traditional start of week of family fun. “The parade began as a way for people to see the Echo of the Past tractors on display.” Rhoades reports the number of spectators at the antique tractor …read more.

Indiana State Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz will lead the 2014 Elkhart County 4-H Fair parade on Sunday, July 20. Ritz had been an educator since 1978 until her election in 2012. Before starting as the state’s Department of Education Superintendent, Ritz was the library media specialist at Crooked Creek Elementary School in Indianapolis. …read more.