ALLEN COUNTY — Join the Allen County Public Library for their annual March Madness.

WARSAW — It is not unusual to look like one’s relatives, but for Mary Alice Kelly, Warsaw, the resemblance goes back at least to the Civil War era. Kelly and her family were visiting an Abraham Lincoln museum in Springfield, Ill., several years ago, when they noticed a portrait of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. …read more.

[weaver_youtube 4HnUDeXWsZQ rel=0]   WARSAW — Visits by Metcalfe Beck, an early county settler; John Pound, former owner of The Pound Store; and former sheriff James Cisney were made during the 50th annual banquet of the Kosciusko County Historical Society, Thursday evening, Oct. 22. The three visitors told about their lives in the county, people …read more.

Tracing the family tree now has roots going deep in the U.S. Genealogy, depending on which source one looks at, is considered one of the top two or three hobbies nationwide.

INDIANAPOLIS — As Indiana’s 2016 bicentennial approaches, Hoosiers can learn about and honor their pioneer ancestors for helping settle the state. Those who had ancestors in Indiana by 1840 (or a few years later in a few northern counties) or who are simply interested in state history can join The Society of Indiana Pioneers. Members …read more.

Have you started your family genealogy and aren’t sure where to go for information? Family research can be a daunting task, but well worth the effort. Here at the Warsaw Community Public Library, we have lots of books on family histories, newspaper archives, and also www.ancestry.com for your free use. One of the sections in …read more.

Thomas Jefferson is quoted as saying, “…whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government….” (as cited in Padover, 1939, pg. 89).  With national elections next month, it’s important to keep informed of the issues and learn about the candidates. It is often difficult to gain an understanding of the issues …read more.