By KELLY L. HECKAMAN Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Do you have the best chili recipe around? If you do, then you need to enter it in the third annual chili cook-off contest. The cook-off is a part of the “A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County: A Family Affair,” being held from 5 …read more.

The results are in for the Kosciusko County 4-H Livestock Auction, which was held Friday. The sale total was $433,216.69 with an additional $5,330 from the buyers support group for a grand total of $438,547.29. This year’s sale had 16 more lots than last year, and saw an increase of $53,506.85 from the 2013 sale. …read more.

[weaver_youtube wLA7wBm7X6Q rel=0] The Kosciusko County Community Fair was going full throttle last week, but yesterday fair week came to a close. Despite a rainy morning, the fair went out with the roaring engines of the truck and tractor pulls and the spark show at the grandstand. All sorts of festivities have been going on …read more.

The 12th Annual Sale of Champions saw 17 4-H champion and reserve champion animals go up on the auction block as well as the 4-H king and queen kisses tonight. Several younger 4-Hers looked a little unsure about whether they wanted to auction their animals off during the bidding process. Representatives of Milford 4-H Clubs …read more.

[weaver_youtube JvB0roaEOVE rel=0] Many sounds have been emanating from the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds this week. Most of those sounds have been roaring engines, livestock and carnival rides, but on Wednesday night it was the sweet sound of country music coming out of the grandstand. Up-and-coming country artist Levi Riggs, the only marquee musical performer at …read more.

As the Kosciusko County Community Fair continues through Saturday, tonight’s grandstand event will bring the KOI drag races. Gates opening at 6 p.m. and the races get underway at 7:30 p.m. The always popular demolition derby is slated for Friday night. This will be the second year for the Shaggy Memorial Demolition Derby. Gates open at …read more.

Extension Homemakers of Kosciusko County awarded the following Best of Show and Champion Winner awards in the crafts, fine arts, sewing, foods, needlework, flowers, herbs, agriculture and food preservation departments. Crafts and their awards may be viewed at the Home and Family Arts Building at the Kosciusko County fairgrounds. Food preservation best of show and champion …read more.

As always, Sunday will mark the official start of the Kosciusko County Community Fair with a parade and free admission. This year’s fair theme is “Community Get Together: Meet Me at the Fair” and it is expected to bring the usual array of 4-H project displays and competitions as well as entertainment and, of course, …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy will be offering several contests at the Kosciusko County Community Fair, which begins July 7 and runs through July 12. In addition to free popcorn for everyone and periodic drawings for LCA items, Lakeland will be offering two grand prizes. One of the prizes will be a half-off tuition for a current LCA student, …read more.

Awards were given Tuesday evening at the Kosciusko County Purdue Extension building in Warsaw. Categories included wearable arts, junior fashion revue, senior fashion revue, beginner consumer clothing, intermediate consumer clothing, advanced consumer clothing and various others. Wearable Arts Champion level A, Guinevere Garr; reserve champion level A, Arrington Krull; champion level B, Augusta Garr; reserve …read more.

[weaver_youtube 3oEz_hA0KB0 rel=0] The Kosciusko County Community Fair children’s pageants were held Saturday evening in the Shrine Building. In the toddler pageant for children ages 2 years old, Arriyanna McCrum of Winona Lake was crowned queen and Jensen Sands of Warsaw was king. First runner-up in the king pageant was Azariah Blue. The preschool pageant for …read more.

Dear Editor, In over 50 years of going to county fairs from a kid on up, I never went to any fair that gave back to its community and guest like you did last year. Of course we had to pay to get in, but what made me feel so good and proud, you gave …read more.

The 6th Annual Day at the Lake, starring Lee Brice, takes place this Sunday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. Warsaw Autoplex is sponsoring the charity event and will also be the title sponsor of the Parking Lot Party beforehand. The 6th Annual Day at the Lake is held at the Kosciusko County Community Fair grounds, …read more.

By Leigh Groninger 4-H is a time intensive commitment lasting an entire year and culminating in the Kosciusko County Community Fair. The members of the many 4-H groups around the area work laboriously all year and then compete against each other, in the ring and elsewhere, for top honors. When asked about their 4-H experience …read more.

A motocross participant was initially said to be in critical condition after missing a jump and crashing during a show at the Kosciusko County Community Fair. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department report, Harold Strauss, 36, of Collbran, Colo., was attempting to make a jump and was airborne when he lost control of his …read more.

[weaver_youtube LaDvloCjeZg rel=0] Multi-Township EMS is continuing to provide its One Heart “Hands Helping Hearts” Program to improve sudden cardiac arrest survival rates in our community. Medics are stationing themselves at the Kosciusko County Community Fair all week to help gain awareness of how easy the process to save a life really is. The One …read more.

[weaver_youtube ExncXp849uY rel=0] Months of speculation came down to one big announcement Monday night when the top two talents of the Kosciusko’s Got Talent contest were announced during the open ceremony of the Kosciusko County Community Fair. Over 35 entries were received in our talent contest, but only two emerged on top as voted on by …read more.

In just a few hours, the names of Kosciusko County’s most talented will be revealed and someone will go home with $1,000. A runner-up will receive $400. Voting for Kosciusko’s Got Talent contest – hosted by StaceyPageOnline.com and made possible by Pay Pro Media, Kuert Concrete, Bishop Farms, Eagle Creek Firearms & Archery, Tom Farms, …read more.

By STEPHANIE LONEY Staff Writer Twenty years ago, on July 10, 1993, the first Kosciusko 4-H Memorial Garden dedication took place. The ceremony was one full of emotion as it served to honor the memory of two active 4-H’ers who died shortly after the conclusion of the 1992 fair, Jeremiah Anglin and Mike Bishop. The …read more.

The Kosciusko County 4-H Fair begins Monday, July 8. Each day, the Kosciusko County 4-H Fair will honor a particular group or sponsor. These days often mean discounted admission or themed activities. Although the official opening day of the 97th-annual fair isn’t until July 8, gates will open on July 7 for Family Day. Families …read more.

After weeks of anticipation, the top ten contestants in the StaceyPageOnline.com Kosciusko’s Got Talent Contest have been determined. The top ten Kosciusko’s Got Talent contestants, as voted on by readers, are (in no particular order): Mike Beezley, Guy Franklin Band, Ivory West, Makera Newsome, Plaxton & The Void, Brianna McCarrick, David Beliles, Heather Clemons, Anna …read more.

The hours are quickly ticking by for your chance to be named Kosciusko’s most talented and win a cool $1,000. The Kosciusko’s Got Talent Contest hosted by StaceyPageOnline.com is now in the final days of accepting entries. Video submissions of talents will only be accepted until midnight, June 30. The current contest features 32 entries …read more.

Many have noticed the resurgence of the Kosciusko County Community Fair over the last several years. Themes and more musical and other acts have increased attendance at the already popular event held each July at the scenic fairgrounds beside Winona Lake, 1400 E. Smith St. Warsaw. Current president of the fair board Mike Loher has …read more.

Nine youth are vying for this year’s top honors as Kosciusko County 4-H King and Queen. Last Thursday, their official interviews were held. Queen Candidates Ashley Helfers is a seven-year member of the Milford Helping Hands and 4-H Junior Leaders Club where she has held offices as treasurer and recreation leader. She has participated in …read more.

By STEPHANIE LONEY Staff Writer With all of the excitement over rides, games and traditional fair food, it can be easy to forget about the entertainment happening in the Kosciusko County Community Fair’s Event Center. But the Event Center promises to provide something for all ages and interests. And all attractions at the Event Center …read more.

Family Day at the Kosciusko County Community Fair is set for Sunday, July 7, and includes a community parade to kick off the week-long fair. This year, the 13th Annual Kosciusko County Community Fair Parade will carry the fair’s theme “Salute to Heroes.” Line up for the parade will begin at 3 p.m. at South …read more.

By Joan Younce, Purdue Extension Office The Kosciusko County Community Fair is just around the corner and many county residents are preparing exhibits for the open class divisions in the Home and Family Arts Building. You still have some time to be thinking about what you would like to exhibit. Anyone in the county can …read more.

[weaver_youtube GnCI7wwP5cs] The Kosciusko County Community Fair children’s pageants got underway this morning and crowned a preschool division king and queen and a Little Miss Queen and her court. Three boys and four girls were entered in the preschool pageant for those ages 3-4 years old. They were Charlie McSherry, the son of Jason and …read more.

Individuals representing various businesses, organizations and even private individuals will be supporting the future leaders of the community during the 2013 Kosciusko County 4-H Livestock Auction Friday, July 12. This year, the livestock auction will start promptly at 10 a.m. in the show arena. The auction continues with no breaks throughout the day. The 2013 …read more.

Tickets for all concerts at the Kosciusko County Community Fair are on sale and time is ticking by. The fair is slated to begin Sunday, July 7, and the first concert is scheduled for Monday, July 8. Headlining this year’s country concert is Love & Theft with special guest Casey James. Love & Theft, the …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Fair children’s pageants are fast approaching. This year’s theme for the pageants is a Western theme. The date for the toddlers (2-year-olds), preschool (3- and 4-year-olds) and Little Miss and Mister (5- to 8-year-olds) divisions is Saturday, June 15. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with the pageants getting underway at 11 …read more.

Tickets for Love & Theft, with special guest Casey James at the Kosciusko County Community Fair, will be on sale at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 18. The Academy of Country Music-nominated the country duo and RCA Records recording artists will headline the fair’s country music concert on Tuesday, July 9. They’ll take the stage at …read more.

Personal heroes are those people who have impacted our lives in a positive way. To some, heroes are a parent who sacrificed so much. To others, it could be a sibling, a teacher, or even a neighbor who is always there to lend a helping hand. Whether your hero is your mom or dad or …read more.

There are now 22 talent videos posted on our Kosciusko’s Got Talent page – but a clear winner will not be decided yet for weeks. That means there is still time to get your best talent entered! The winning entry – being voted on by readers of StaceyPageOnline.com – will be awarded $1,000! The best …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrNSym-P3Bg] Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds is hosting Test & Tune Weekend which got underway Friday night KOI Drag Racing. ATVs, 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive class drag races were held Friday night. (See video above) Today, a full day of events begins at 9 a.m. with the Country Boys Diesel Truck Show. Registration for …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Fair wants to know, “Who is your hero?” This year’s fair theme, A Salute to Heroes, is meant to honor anyone who someone views as their hero. It could be someone’s mother or father. Perhaps it is a teacher who made a difference in a young life. A hero is anyone …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_IO4bETORQ] Do you believe you have what it takes to be named Kosciusko’s most talented? Put your skills and talent’s to the test in StaceyPageOnline.com’s Kosciusko’s Got Talent Contest! Whether you are looking to air your talent on stage in front of thousands of people or hoping to add some cash to your wallet, …read more.

Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson are Love and Theft and they are the main act slated for this summer’s Kosciusko County Community Fair. The Academy of Country Music nominated country duo and RCA Records recording artists will headline the fair’s country music concert on Tuesday, July 9. They’ll take the stage at 8 p.m. …read more.

Country christian music artist Susie McEntire will be opening this year’s Kosciusko County Community Fair with a free concert on July 8. Susie McEntire shares more than just a passing physical resemblance to her sister, Reba McEntire. She also shares her big sister’s musical talents, but Susie has directed her talents to the country christian …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Fair Board elected new executive directors  and a new president Monday night. By majority vote, the fair board elected Mike Loher as president. Loher has long been a part of the fair and is the individual who has been responsible for booking musical entertainment the last several years, which has included …read more.

A Salute to Heroes will be the theme of the 2013 Kosciusko County Community Fair, which is scheduled for July 8-13. The theme is meant to honor anyone who someone holds as a hero. Mike Loher of the fair board said the board and planning committees are in the process of finding ways to honor …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Fair will celebrate its 100th anniversary in the year 2016 and it is hoping for tremendous community support now. Mike Loher of the fair board has worked with the Kosciusko County Community Foundation to form a fund for the 100th anniversary celebration. The fund is set up so the monies accumulated can only …read more.

The 96th annual Kosciusko County Community Fair begins Sunday with a free day. The midway opens on Monday. This year, the fair is offering themed days and will honor a particular group or sponsor for each day. These days often mean discounted admission or themed activities. Sunday is Family Day Families will be able to …read more.