WINONA LAKE — The town of Winona Lake has received a huge benefit from the efforts of three Boy Scouts who used their initiative and vision — not to mention hard work — to earn the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout. Jeffrey Naundorf-Miller, 15, Connor Joy, 18 and Meraley Fugate, 18, all headed up projects …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The verdict is in for terms of the success of Winona Lake’s inaugural Family Festival, held in the town July 7. The town-wide event was discussed at the monthly meeting of the Winona Lake Town Council Tuesday, July 17. “I wanted to recognize the people in particular who really were responsible for the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — “Summer time and the living is easy,” so says the song. Well, not if you’re a town’s park and recreation director. Summer is usually pretty busy and Holly Hummitch, director of the Winona Lake Parks and Recreation Department and Senior Center, wouldn’t have it any other way. “Just the mass chaos is …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Changes have come to Winona Lake park this summer. Concessions for patrons are now available at the Winona Lake Park office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The tennis courts and the basketball courts are also being redone. While there are no hot food items, plenty other treats will …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A date has been set for the Winona Lake Limitless Park community build event and all are invited to participate. According to Winona Lake Park Department Director Holly Hummitch, site preparation begins at 11 a.m. Friday, April 22. This will include digging foundation holes, unwrapping equipment pieces and other pre-construction necessities. A brief volunteer meeting is set …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Limitless Park’s accessible playground has arrived and, in just a few short months, will be ready for all kids to enjoy. A local company, Metzger Trucking, Silver Lake, sent vehicles and drivers to Alabama Tuesday morning to pick up the equipment and deliver it to Winona Lake. Ken Knisly offered assistance unloading it. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — With Thanksgiving quickly approaching this week, many Christmas fanatics are excitedly beginning to “deck the halls,” create shopping lists and even put up the family Christmas tree. For those too excited to wait till Christmas day, Winona Lake Parks and Recreation Department is offering an opportunity to enjoy the season’s cheer. From …read more.

WINONA LAKE — With Thanksgiving quickly approaching this week, many Christmas fanatics are excitedly beginning to “deck the halls,” create shopping lists and even put up the family Christmas tree. For those too excited to wait till Christmas day, Winona Lake Parks and Recreation Department is offering an opportunity to enjoy the season’s cheer. From …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Though the weather was cold and drizzly, the Village at Winona did not let the weather dampen the Winona Lake Octoberfest celebration. Festivities for those of all ages marched on throughout the morning and afternoon celebrating Germany’s longest running celebration. The event began at 10 a.m. with a cruise-in along the canal featuring …read more.

Dear Editor, Celebrating the Fourth of July in Winona Lake is, well, nearly storybook material. We all enjoy the lake whether or not we have access to a boat. The lamp post planters and banners welcome visitors and residents alike. We have our activities which involve so many and generate a feeling, a buzz, of …read more.

Every year, for the past several years, the Harrison Elementary first-graders have gone to the Winona Lake Park for their year-end field trip. The field trip was the idea of Harrison Elementary first-grade teacher, Renae Garber. Garber lost a 6-month battle to melanoma on March 21, 2014. Winona Lake Parks Director Holly Hummitch approached Rebekah Allebach …read more.

Kosciusko FIT 2012 came to its conclusion last Thursday evening with the final opportunity for participants to weigh-in and potentially claim their remaining winnings. The participants were required to maintain their percentage of weight loss from June in order to receive their prize. Pictured are the last men and women standing along with some very …read more.