NORTH WEBSTER—American Legion Post 253 led the Memorial Day Parade in North Webster Monday morning, May 29. The North Webster Cub Scouts and Boys Scouts followed into North Webster Cemetery along with the Wawasee Middle School band.

WARSAW —  Members of the John C. Peterson Post 49 and the James W. Sittler VFW Post 1126 conducted the annual Memorial Day service at Oakwood Cemetery today, May 29. The service started with musical performances by the Kosciusko County Extension Choir and the post of colors by the combined Color Guards. After the Pledge of Allegiance, …read more.

Members of the Warsaw JROTC presented the colors. WARSAW — The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival was put on hold for a brief moment today, May 28, as a Memorial Day Ceremony was held. Members of the Warsaw JROTC presented the colors and the National Anthem was played over Central Park’s speakers. All activities and booths …read more.

The following is a list of Memorial Day weekend events happening in and around Kosciusko County: Etna Green Service at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 28, at Etna Green Church of Christ and a memorial service afterward at 10:30 a.m. at the cemetery. Joseph Lampton of Etna Green United Methodist Church is speaker. Leesburg The Leesburg …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — People gathered Memorial Day to pay respects at Crown Hill Cemetery.

SYRACUSE — Braving warm temperatures under nearly cloudless skies, many people lined the parade route in Syracuse to enjoy the 2016 edition of the annual parade. Led by a processional of police vehicles, numerous floats, marchers and vehicles entertained the gathered crowd.

Residents of Milford lined the streets of town Monday morning to witness the annual Memorial Day parade.

Stepping off from the corner of Main and Emeline streets, the parade route continued north on Main Street to the delight of those anxiously awaiting the procession.

NORTH WEBSTER — Monday, May 30, the 2016 Memorial Day marched into North Webster with a parade on Main Street transitioning into a commemoration service at the North Webster Cemetery. The parade was led by the North Webster Sergeant at Arms and the Honor Guard, followed by the Wawasee Middle School Marching Band and the …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg residents, and more, enjoyed the annual Memorial Day parade, which started at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 30. People lined the streets of Leesburg all along the parade route, from city hall to the town cemetery. Families were settled in their lawn chairs, laughing and enjoying their time together while the parade got …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A small gathering took place this afternoon, Saturday, May 28, at Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake, to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. The Silver Lake Lions Club sponsored the event. Students from Warsaw Community High School performed the Star Spangled Banner, patriotic tunes and the official songs …read more.

By BECKY BOWERS Communications Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming events and programs for Syracuse Public Library. Adults or Teens Can Win a Movie Night The Syracuse Library wants to sponsor a movie night with food for a group of readers later this summer. The contest is between two groups of people. One group …read more.

WASHINGTON, DC — The barbecue grills will be ablaze this weekend as family and friends come together to celebrate Memorial Day. But the Association of Mature American Citizens urges us to take a moment to reflect on the purpose of this holiday-to pay tribute to those who have served us in the military-especially those who …read more.

Closed on Memorial Day We will be closed Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. Come to the Milford Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. and watch us march in the parade. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 31 at 10 a.m. Happy Memorial Day! Fouts Retires Sharon Fouts, part time clerk in the adult department, is …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Town of Winona Lake offices will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. Additionally trash pick-up for Tuesday, May 31, will be picked up Wednesday, June 1 and Thursday’s pick up on June 2, will be moved to Friday, June 3.

The following is a list of Memorial Day events happening in and around Kosciusko County: Etna Green At 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 29, the town will have a service at Etna Green United Methodist Church. Following the church service, there will be a ceremony at East Cemetery. Leesburg At 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 30, Leesburg …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library The Nappanee Public Library will be closed Sunday, May 29, and Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day.

WARSAW — In observance of Memorial Day, the City of Warsaw offices will be closed Monday, May 30. Monday’s trash route will be picked up on Tuesday, May 31. All other routes will remain the same. As a reminder, all items need to be out by 7 a.m. Trash, yard waste and recycling are now …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Kent Abernathy, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), announced that all BMV license branches will be closed Saturday, May 28 through Monday, May 30 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. All branches will resume their regularly scheduled business hours on Tuesday, May 31. For a complete list of branch …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Upcoming programs and events at Milford Public Library: Afternoon Knitting Knitting Club meets from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, May 20, in the teen area of the library. Bring a knitting project and get help from experienced knitters. Learn how to knit or continue working on a current project. New …read more.

WARSAW —If you haven’t taken the opportunity to look through our Area Photos post on InkFreeNews.com, take the time to check out the photos. You may find someone you know or even yourself.

WARSAW —If you haven’t taken the opportunity to look through our Area Photos post on InkFreeNews.com, take the time to check out the photos. You may find someone you know or even yourself.