As trick-or-treaters prepare to don their costumes throughout Kosciusko County this evening, parents may also want to grab a coat and umbrella. The National Weather Service is predicting both rain and showers today with a high near 42 degrees. According to the NWS, rain or snow showers are likely before 10 p.m., then scatter snow …read more.

The good news is that I hit on every pick last week, a perfect 7-0. The bad news is that many of my picks went against local teams. So, it was a relatively bad week for the local athletes. The best news, however, is that I was successful in beating Ink Free’s very own Mike …read more.

A complete list of Halloween/Fall events can be found here. Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Kosciusko County Fairgrounds Soul Taker’s Acres – 8-11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, and 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation Triton Junior Senior High School held a Monster-Mash Dance for junior high school students during Halloween week. There was a costume contest held at the dance and three winners were chosen. First place was Marquita Overmyer. Second place was Robert Arndt and third plae was Kaitlin …read more.

BY MAGGIE KENWORTHY Crosson Mill Park in Syracuse has received its annual change in scenery. The park has been eerily transformed into its very own haunted thrill, a Halloween themed experience. The Syracuse Parks Department and Wawasee High School Choir joined together to make this event possible. The Haunted Thrill in Crosson Mill is constructed …read more.

[weaver_youtube hTIU5wTrTNA rel=0] Downtown Warsaw was packed with ghosts, ghouls and princesses alike during the 2014 annual Spooktacular celebration Friday night. Hundreds of families filled downtown Warsaw along Center, Lake, Indiana and Buffalo streets to gather treats from local businesses from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Though trick-or-treating was the main draw of the event, costumed …read more.

A complete list of Halloween/Fall events can be found here. Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Kosciusko County Fairgrounds Soul Taker’s Acres – 8-11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, and 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, …read more.

By SUSIE RICHTER Curator, La Porte County Historical Society Museum It’s the time of the season for spooky adventures. Scary happenings are coming to the La Porte County Historical Society Museum. Join us Saturday, Oct. 25, for a hair-raising time as we learn about real experiences from our own back yard in La Porte County. …read more.

By MARY KITTRELL Executive Director, Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau October is the perfect month for good old fashioned ghost stories. Join us Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Visitor Center at 111 Capital Dr. in Warsaw to learn about the Spirits of Warsaw Tour. This tour is a walking tour of downtown Warsaw where …read more.

American Legion Post 253 in North Webster is having a costume Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 31. Entertainment will be offered by Gunslinger starting at 9 p.m.. There is no cover charge and it is open to the Public. On Saturday, Nov. 1, they will have their 18th annual Chili Cook-off. There will also be a kids …read more.

Oct. 31 is our Light’s Out at the Library program. This year’s theme is “Reading is Monsterous Fun.” Get in your costume, come to the library, and see some of our favorite monster stories come to life. Light’s Out is fun for all ages, and kids in costumes leave the library with a treat. See …read more.

By ALYSSA SCHMUCKER EMT-A North Webster Emergency Medical Services Director North Webster Fire station will be joining the festivities in North Webster on Halloween. During trick or treat hours, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., cookies, candy, coffee and apple cider will be available to the public. A costume contest will also be held at the …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Trick-or-Treat Times Thursday, Oct. 30 Nappanee – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Akron – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Argos – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Atwood – …read more.

North Webster’s newest hotel, The Zombie Hotel, is creaking open for haunts 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17. Constructed and staffed by the local Lions Club and Boy Scout zombies this eerie hotel can be found on the Mermaid Festival Grounds just two blocks west of the downtown stoplight on Washington and Blaine streets. Unlike many …read more.

Friday evening prepare for a night filled with fright and fun as Soul Taker’s Acres comes back from the afterlife for 10 grueling nights of fear. Kosciusko County Fairgrounds will fill with sounds of terror every Friday and Saturday in October as the Soul Taker, also known as “Wanetaqua” or “taker of life,” retakes his hold …read more.

Last night, while poor weather had the rest of Kosciusko County scrambling to reschedule or relocate events, Milford’s Halloween went off without a hitch. “Halloween evening was a huge success in Milford,” says Milford Town Clerk Joellen Free. According to Free, Milford was the only town in the county that did not postpone its festivities …read more.

Ghosts and ghouls won’t be the only things keeping people indoors today. According to the National Weather Service there is a chance of thunderstorms that will increase early this evening as a cold front approaches from the west. Though there is a small possibility that storms could be severe, the National Weather service reports damaging …read more.

The Indiana State Police would like to remind parents of a few safety tips to observe during the Halloween holiday. Parents and children will be out in full force next week trick-or-treating and the Indiana State Police would like to remind parents that observing just a few rules will help can make the evening both …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The threat of severe weather has some communities postponing trick-or-treating until Friday night. We will continue to update this list as information is received.) Trick-or-Treat Times Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Thursday, Oct. 31 Milford ― 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (not being postponed) Nappanee – 5 p.m. to 7 …read more.

Kosciusko Cares, an organization committed to youth and teen leadership and opportunities in the community, will be hosting a social media Halloween Photo Contest. Anyone 18 and Under may submit one photo of themselves in their Halloween costume by tweeting @kosciuskocares or posting to the Kosciusko Cares Facebook page. Prizes include items from Pizza King, …read more.

Article by Melissa Kelley, WCPL Cataloging Supervisor As Halloween approaches, scary themed items will be everywhere. If you’re thinking about entertaining guests with a good old spookfest, I suggest you come into the Warsaw Community Public Library and check out our Halloween material. To set the mood, we have CDs with scary sounds and music, …read more.

From the left are Chris Francis, fire captain; LeAnne Francis, Mutual Bank; and Jeremy Likens, fire chief. (Photo by Martha Stoelting) Mutual Bank is coming to the aid of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Department by donating all of the candy for the party. The annual trick-or-treating Halloween event is held annually by the fire …read more.

Looking to enjoy the spookier side of the fall season? Look no further than the North Webster Lions Fairgrounds for the “A-MAZ-ING Haunted House Freak Show. Ghouls of all shapes and sizes will be lurking in the shadows, ready to give you a fright on from Oct. 25-26, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1-2. Doors will …read more.

For the eighth and final year, Gov. Mitch Daniels and First Lady Cheri Daniels will host trick-or-treaters at the Governor’s residence from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Halloween night, Oct. 31. The governor and first lady will pass out assorted candy provided by five Indiana businesses. Donations include chocolate bars from DeBrand Fine Chocolates …read more.

With a little help from the Fairy Godmothers, the Syracuse Public Library invites kids, teens and adults of all ages to join them on Halloween night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a fun adventure through favorite family classics. A dash of magic brings the pages of the stories to real life: Meet Peter …read more.

Trick-or-Treat Times Trick-or-treating will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Atwood— 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Burket— 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Claypool— 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Etna Green ―5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Leesburg― 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mentone ― 5:30 p.m. to …read more.

Ghosts, cowboys, princesses and aliens will scare up some treats in the residence halls of Manchester University on Halloween night, Wednesday, Oct. 31. Trick-or-treat activities overtake the North Manchester campus from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., when youngsters can roam the hallways for candy and stop by the lounges for events especially for them. It’s …read more.

Trick-or-Treat Times Trick-or-treating will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Atwood— 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Etna Green ―5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Leesburg― 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.* Mentone ― 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Milford ― 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.* North Webster ― …read more.

Children’s Storytime is back at Syracuse Public Library. Come at 10:30 a.m. either Mondays or Tuesdays for stories, songs, play and fun. Please call the children’s department with any questions. Halloween Program On Halloween night the books come to life at SPL! All ages are welcome to come to the library’s Halloween program, “A Night …read more.

North Webster Town Council handled important business at its meeting Tuesday evening at the North Webster Community Center, but a bit of levity popped up over the issue of stump removal. The stumps are in the town’s right-of-way in an alley. Rick Monroe, of North Center Street, had asked if the council had any problems …read more.