WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau has launched a fun contest on its Facebook page encouraging residents and visitors to ReLive Kosciusko County Moments.” “Because of our social responsibility values, we do not want to actively promote travel at this time. So we thought this would be a fun way for residents …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau earned top honors again this year on the heels of its 2019 win for Best Visitor Guide. The Bureau received Best Website at the 2020 Indiana Tourism Association’s Annual Indiana Tourism Conference in Elizabeth last week. The award category was Best Website among entries with a …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Vistors Commission denied a grant request from the City-County Athletic Complex at its meeting Wednesday morning, Jan. 7. The commission denied a $62,988 grant proposal from the City-County Athletic Complex. The funds would have gone toward the construction of new restrooms on the east side of the …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s Convention And Visitors Bureau handed out bratwurst and hotdogs with all the fixings on Thursday, May 9 as part of the organization’s recognition of tourism in general, as well the impact on tourism locally. The event, the National Tourism Week Community Cookout and Open House, was held to commemorate National Tourism …read more.

KCCVB Executive Director Jill Boggs, far left, shows off the Best Visitor Guide award. KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission approved two grant requests during the meeting held Wednesday, March 13. Alan Tio, CEO of KEDco, requested a $25,000 grant to fund a content creation project with Issue Media Group for …read more.

  WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau recently recognized Staci Young, assistant to the Mayor, City of Warsaw, for six years of service on its board of directors. Young served on the search committee to hire executive director Jill Boggs in 2015 and as secretary for three years. “Staci’s participation as a board …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau was awarded the Best Visitor Guide honors at the 2019 Indiana Tourism Association’s annual Indiana Tourism Conference in Plainfield on March 6. The KCCVB’s 2018 Visitor Guide was submitted by Jill Boggs, executive director, at the encouragement of bureau staff. Ten categories were awarded in front …read more.

WARSAW — County Sheriff Kyle Dukes spoke to the Kosciusko County Council on Thursday night, Feb. 14 and touted his efforts to continue to reduce the county jail’s prison population and also invited county officials to come take a whiff of the place since his tenure began at the first of the year. “I want …read more.

SYRACUSE — At the monthly meeting of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee Monday, Nov. 19, Executive Director Megan McClellan informed members the Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation doubled its previous $150,000 grant to the Conklin Bay trail construction project, bringing its total donation to $300,000. The endowment comes in response to higher than expected costs, roughly $2 million …read more.

WARSAW — The board of directors for the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the members of the Kosciusko County Convention Recreation Visitor Commission recently came together for a partnership retreat. The purpose of the retreat was established to accomplish three of the 18 initiatives outlined in the CVB’s 2018 – 2021 strategic plan. …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the Kosciusko County Council heard a presentation Thursday night, Oct. 11 on the impact of tourism on the local economy. Jill Boggs, executive director of the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau, told the council that tourism and the travel industry had infused the county with $184.5 million in 2017. The …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau held its third annual National Tourism Week Open House and Community Cookout Thursday, May 10. During the event, free hot dogs and brats were grilled by One Ten Craft Meatery. Community representatives in the county also went on the radio to talk about upcoming town events …read more.

WARSAW — The third annual National Tourism Week Open House and Community Cookout is taking place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau located at the visitor center on US 30. According to Jill Boggs, Executive Director of KCCVB, tourism is alive and growing in Kosciusko …read more.

SYRACUSE — The monthly meeting of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee held Monday evening, Feb. 19, opened with the introduction of two new members: Adam Richardson, an independent contractor, and Angie Racolta, a real estate agent at Reecer Properties. One member who was not on hand to greet the newcomers was Treasurer Dr. Tom Edington, due …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced their 2018 leadership line up. Erin Rowland, Rowland Law Office, served three years as chairwoman of the board of directors. She has stepped down from the leadership role but is continuing as immediate past chair while she begins her second three-year term on the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — After Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau announced American Legion Post 253 in North Webster was voted best burger in the 2014 Burger Wars, and The Café at The Bowling Alley in Warsaw was voted best pizza in the 2015 Pizza Wars, it is time to set sights on Tacos! The Kosciusko CVB …read more.

  WARSAW — To celebrate National Tourism Week, Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted an informal cookout lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at the center on US 30, along with an open house inside the visitor center. The local event helps to raise awareness of the impact travel and …read more.

WARSAW — May 8 – 12 is National Tourism Week and the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau invites all-county communities to celebrate the economic impact that tourism brings to the county. An informal cookout lunch is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at the visitor center on US 30, along with …read more.

WARSAW  — Volunteers were recognized recently for their time and commitment to the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The volunteer appreciation brunch was the setting for expressing gratitude to volunteers that contribute in a variety of ways to the Kosciusko County visitor experience. The occasion, sponsored by Bella Vitale Italian Eatery and Vitale Events …read more.

WARSAW — An alley in downtown Warsaw may become a new hang-out for community members this summer. During the Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission held on Wednesday, March 8, assistant city planner Justin Taylor asked the commission for a grant to go toward costs for an alley renovation project for an alley adjacent to …read more.

WARSAW — As Jill Boggs drives to work every day, she gets to enjoy the beautiful scenery northern Indiana has to offer. Her 40-minute commute, from Albion to Warsaw, and then back home again, gives Boggs time to contemplate how best to promote Kosciusko County, home to in excess of 100 lakes. It’s a job …read more.

WARSAW — May 1-7 is National Tourism Week and the Kosicusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau invites the community to celebrate. An informal cookout lunch is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at the visitors center, along with an open house inside the visitors center. According to KCCVB Executive Director Jill Boggs, the …read more.

WARSAW — The status of street lights, which have not been working for months, was a topic of discussion by Warsaw Common Council members Monday evening, March 21. Councilman Mike Klondaris questioned Jeremy Skinner, city planner, if there had been any response from NIPSCO on a list of nonoperational street lights in the city he …read more.

WARSAW – An Indiana Office of Tourism Development official lands in Kosciusko County to visit the local convention and visitor’s bureau.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau announces the appointment of a new executive director.

By MARY KITTRELL Executive Director, Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau Kick off your holiday season by attending the Holiday Open House at the Visitor Center hosted by Indiana’s Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The open house will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Santa Claus will be at …read more.

Countless photos have been taken this summer of friends and families posing with the Seward Johnson life-size statues in downtown Warsaw’s Walk-n-Wander exhibit, and there is still time to submit your favorites for the photography contests. Entries must be received by 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Latte Lounge and Gallery, 108 N. Buffalo …read more.

Pictured from left are Jo Paczkowski, KCCRVC; Steve Riffe, Ride+Walk Advisory Committee; Dave Taylor, KCCRVC; Craig Allebach, Ride+Walk Advisory Committee; Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer; Fred Helfrich, Ride+Walk Advisory Committee; Wes Stouder, KCCRVC; Tim Dombrosky, Ride+Walk Advisory Committee; Staci Young, Ride+Walk Advisory Committee. The KCCRVC donated $20,000 for the trailhead park. (Photo provided) The Kosciusko County …read more.

Summer is not over yet, and there is still plenty to do and see this summer. August and September is full of fun activities and events around Kosciusko County. Pierceton’s Town Fair will be Aug. 3-4. Events start at noon and include a car show, parade, church and Lions Club food tents, live music, craft …read more.