A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the renovated Amphitheater at Lucerne Park in Warsaw Wednesday, June 24. 

The race for the wide-open Kosciusko County Superior Court 3 contest for judge has been an expensive one. In fact, one could argue that this might be the most expensive race for judge in Kosciusko County ever, but that would be next to impossible to confirm. According to individual campaign finance reports, the amount of …read more.

WARSAW – Sounds of optimism were voiced Wednesday by Kosciusko County’s top health official over efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus. County Health Officer Dr. William Remington said Wednesday, April 15, during a news conference at Warsaw City Hall that the peak is still two or three weeks away and compared it to being …read more.

WARSAW – Turns out, the city’s effort a few years ago to build out an extensive list of online services, including livestreaming public meetings, is coming in handy during the pandemic. A few thousand people viewed the city’s broadcast of last week’s local news conference concerning COVID-19, and a city spokesperson said they are seeing more …read more.

WARSAW – Kosciusko County’s biggest employer is shutting down almost all operations for two weeks. Zimmer Biomet informed employees Wednesday, April 8, that the company will temporarily reduce operations in all North America plants for two weeks starting April 13. Only critical lines will continue to run, the company said. During this time, affected team …read more.

WARSAW – Trying to figure out which local restaurants are offering takeout? Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce has the answer. Less than two days after Indiana’s governor mandated bars and restaurants close their doors (except for carryout and takeout) over concerns for the coronavirus, the chamber created a Facebook page titled To Go Kosciusko that allows …read more.

By far the most interesting local race this spring is for the Superior Court 3 judge in Kosciusko County where four Republican candidates – Robert Bishop, Lindsey Grossnickle, Karin McGrath and Chad Miner – are vying to fill the seat of retiring judge Joe Sutton. Unlike other typical races, judicial contests are a little different …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce congratulated its member, GetFit 24 on its recent ribbon cutting and grand opening. GetFit 24, Warsaw’s only locally-owned 24-hour gym, provides a premium experience, with convenient access only provided by a 24-hour gym, said a news release from Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.  GetFit 24 is located at 523 Anchorage …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The demand for more affordable childcare is moving beyond the idea of finding enough good babysitters. In a Wednesday, Nov. 13 gathering that celebrated the one-year anniversary of LaunchPad, a coalition that was assembled by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce to improve childcare services in Kosciusko County, attendees heard a series of …read more.

WARSAW — Live Well Kosciusko will be hosting a Community Health Well-being and Engagement Awards event at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Winona Heritage Room, located at 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake. Rob Parker, president and CEO of Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, will be Master of Ceremonies. Jennifer Pferrer, executive director of Wellness …read more.

WARSAW — Scanning the website for Patronicity’s projects across Indiana, one can find dozens of projects that communities have opted into in a trendy way to finance small projects that bring people together. Among the proposals funded through Patronicity in Indiana and other states are splash pads, murals, gardens, dog parks, plazas and artwork. The …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Rob Parker, president and CEO of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce was selected to participate in the third cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce with resources, access to experts, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — On Jan. 31, Kosciusko County announced its designation as an Indiana Healthy Community at the 107th Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce annual chamber awards dinner. This recognized them as a community that is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of its citizens through the Wellness Council of Indiana’s Indiana Healthy Community …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory held its open house today, Oct. 20, for its newest fire station. Station 3, located at 620 W. CR 200S, Warsaw, has been operational since mid-September and is manned 24 hours a day. The new station houses a Lutheran EMS ambulance and is also near Warsaw Community Church and Eisenhower …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community School Corporation made it official — the school best known for the black and orange colors of its mascot tiger is going green. Thanks to a $9.3 million loan secured earlier this year, representatives of the school corporation, along with key partners in the project, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Excitement is brewing for the members of Lake City Toastmasters and Warsaw Noon Toastmasters Club as they make preparations for their free Open House from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m Thursday, March 22. If you’ve ever thought about improving your public speaking and leadership skills or wondered what happens at a Toastmasters meeting, then please …read more.

WARSAW — Approximately 200 members of the community gathered early Tuesday morning, March 6, to have a hearty breakfast and hear reports from two experts in conservation at the Fourth Annual Barn and Business Breakfast, held at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center in Winona Lake. The event was coordinated by the Kosciusko Community Foundation and …read more.

WARSAW — On March 22, the Lake City Toastmasters club will host an open house, inviting the public to come and experience what a Toastmaster meeting is all about. Rob Parker, President of Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, will be the keynote speaker, followed by club members demonstrating each of the roles of a regular meeting, …read more.

  WARSAW — For anyone who has ever hired an employee who “just didn’t work out,” one organization connected to local school corporations is trying to do something to build a better core of job candidates to keep the substandard workers to a minimum. The Warsaw Area Career Center, housed in Warsaw Community High School …read more.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Rob Parker, President & CEO, of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed his first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at the University of Wisconsin …read more.

WARSAW — Parkview Health System’s new Warsaw location celebrated yet another milestone Wednesday afternoon, April 13, when the ribbon was cut to signify the opening of the new emergency room. The ER officially opens at 7 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, April 14. Hospital representatives, employees and town dignitaries gathered under a clear, blue sky to cut the …read more.

By AMANDA BANKS Director of Public Relations, Grace College WINONA LAKE — Grace College hosted its fifth annual mock interview event for upperclassmen on Thursday, March 31. The evening included two sets of interviews and an intermission for continued conversation between students and local employers. According to Denise Terry, director of the Center for Career …read more.