The Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department will close Mantis Skate Park for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The park will be closed on Friday, July 3; Saturday, July 4; and Sunday July 5. The Skate Park will re-open for normal daily hours, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday July 6. The Skate Parks normal Summer hours …read more.

The town of Milford offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July.

In observance of Independence Day, the city of Warsaw offices will be closed Friday, July 3. Friday’s trash route will be picked up Thursday, July 2. All other routes will remain the same.

With Independence Day quickly approaching, many are beginning to plan their Fourth of July celebrations. As barbecues are planned and fireworks purchased, excitement for the holiday can sometimes take precedence over safety concerns. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2011, fireworks caused an estimated 17,800 reported fires. This included a total of 1,200 …read more.

With the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaching, officials at The Medical Foundation have issued a reminder to the community of the need for donated blood due to the sharp increase in injuries requiring medical attention. According to the National Safety Council (NCS), the Fourth of July weekend is the deadliest holiday of the year, …read more.

All Nappanee municipal buildings will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence day. Trash collection for the week of June 29, will be on a normal schedule.

With the Fourth of July fast approaching, holiday celebrations are being held throughout the county. On Friday, July 3, the Old Jail Museum will join in the celebrations during Warsaw’s First Friday. The celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. with a short video on the U.S. founders’ struggle for independence from Great Britain and will continue …read more.

In observance of Independence Day, the offices of The City of Warsaw will be closed Friday, July 4. Friday’s trash route will be picked up on Thursday, July 3. All other routes remain the same. As a reminder, all trash needs to be out by 7 a.m., bagged and placed in a container no larger …read more.

To help ensure the safety of all motorists during this heavily traveled holiday, Indiana State Police will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) from Wednesday, July 3 through Sunday, July 7. Operation C.A.R.E. is a federally funded program and will allow more than 100 additional troopers to patrol area roadways in an attempt …read more.

A free shuttle is being offered from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, July 5, from Winona Lake’s holiday festivities to Warsaw, where First Friday will be in full swing (see related). Drop off and pick up points will be located at the post offices in Winona Lake and Warsaw. The shuttle will leave from Winona …read more.

Please note the following holiday closings and trash collection adjustments: Warsaw Please note that in observance of Independence Day, the City of Warsaw offices will be closed Thursday, July 4. Thursday’s trash pick-up will be on Friday, July 5. All other routes will remain the same Winona Lake  Please note that in observance of Independence …read more.

Please note that in observance of Independence Day, the Winona Lake town offices will be closed Thursday, July 4. Trash collection for Tuesday, July 2, will follow its regular pick up schedule. Trash collection for Thursday, July 4, will be picked up on Friday, July 5.

It’s almost time for the Fourth of July Celebration at Manchester University. The party kicks off at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, on the east side of the North Manchester campus with the Manchester Civic Band and other patriotic presentations. Free, kid-friendly activities, including glow sticks, kites and face paint, will help the whole family …read more.

Please note that in observance of Independence Day, the City of Warsaw offices will be closed Thursday, July 4. Thursday’s trash pick-up will be on Friday, July 5. All other routes will remain the same.

Looking for events to enjoy on the July 4th holiday weekend? We’ve compiled a list of events happening throughout Kosciusko County. Syracuse Syracuse will host the annual Flotilla Road Race at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 4. Registration will begin for the event at 8 a.m. at Lakeside Park. The Road Race features a 3.3 mile …read more.

Dick Tillman’s No. 22 E-Scow provided early fireworks on Lake Wawasee Sunday morning, taking second place in the first race of the Independence Day Regatta then winning the second round. The Wawasee Yacht Club veteran crew on Tillman’s E-Scow gave way to a great sail from Rick Lemberg Jr.’s crew on the No. 200 E-Scow …read more.