WARSAW — Several area school corporations have also announced their closure for the next few weeks as a preventative measure against COVID-19, or the coronavirus. Wawasee Community Schools Wawasee Community School Corporation made the decision on Friday, March 13, to close for on-site education on Monday, March 16 through the end of spring break (April …read more.

School officials estimated that there were 250 seats set up for the meeting but several people still had to stand in the back. InkFreeNews photos by Maggie Kenworthy. NORTH MANCHESTER — Upward of 250 people turned out for a special meeting Wednesday night, Dec. 18, that was hosted by Manchester Community Schools to discuss the …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Community Schools will hold a special meeting next week after parents voiced concerns about the district’s apparent enactment of a transgender policy. The meeting, set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, comes after parents learned the school district was accommodating a young boy who identifies as a girl and prefers to …read more.

  WARSAW—Homer and Marcia Ousley spent their married lives together in the communities of Mentone and North Manchester. Homer served in the U.S. Army and then attended Purdue University where he earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees. He put his education to good use, working as a farm manager for Creighton Brothers and operating his …read more.

By RENATA ROBINSON Manchester Main Street Executive Director Manchester Main Street is thankful for the tremendous support of local businesses and residents in helping “Light Up The Town” this holiday season. The Main Street business corridor is dazzling with festive white lights outlining the merchants’ windows. You may also notice that the Discover North Manchester …read more.