INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Library and the Indiana Arts Commission announced today that Joshua Fisher earned the honor of being named the 2018 Poetry Out Loud Indiana state champion. Fisher will compete against representatives from all 50 states, plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for the national Poetry Out Loud title on April 23-25 in …read more.

WARSAW — In November 2015, the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department named a Sheila Wieringa as its new recreation director. Wieringa had already spent five years in an administrative assistant position, but most of her life has been spent collecting a wealth of experience that made her a good fit for the job. “I’m an …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Arts Commission is seeking a Hoosier artist to create three to five editions of a unique artwork to serve as the award for the 2015 Governor’s Arts Awards, which will be held in April 2016.

It was a busy meeting for Warsaw Public Board of Works & Safety Friday morning, July 17. A grant from the Indiana Arts Commission was accepted, a bid was awarded for the Mariner’s Drive rehabilitation, bids were opened for a new garbage truck and a last minute, immediate resignation of a town employee were among …read more.

The Indiana Arts Commission has announced that it is accepting nominations for Indiana State Poet Laureate. The Poet Laureate will represent the state of Indiana and the art of poetry through development and implementation of programming for the education community and public. The Poet Laureate will also make formal presentations at various events, pursue individual …read more.

Contracts with entertainment for the Warsaw Parks Department’s concert series and a step towards a chance to be a part of the state’s Stellar Communities Program were among approvals this morning at the Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety meeting. Contracts were approved with Duke Tumatoe and the Elwood Splinters Band for the July …read more.

[weaver_youtube F9zl7mb_i-s rel=0] The Wabash Valley Music Association will present a very special concert opportunity for area students and adults alike. The Sphinx Virtuosi chamber orchestra will perform on Thurs., Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. on the Ford Theatre stage. Admission for this rare performance is $1 per person and attendees will have the luxury …read more.