Dear Editor, The Leesburg community honored those who have served in the military with a Memorial Day parade and service. Thomas Moore welcomed all to Leesburg. The Boy Scouts raised the flag, followed by Martin Becker playing “To the Colors.” The Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Brad Kellar singing the “Star Spangled Banner.” The …read more.

Don Roulo is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of Life Quest. He is a life, career and business coach as well as a Certified 48 Days Workshop Facilitator. He travels nationally and internationally to conduct business and career training as well as marriage and family workshops. By DON ROULO On Monday, I spoke at the North …read more.

By RICK BRADLEY SFC U.S. Army (retired-disabled) The month of May reminds me of sunshine; of beautiful spring flowers of all shapes and sizes, each with its own special sweet scented fragrance. It reminds me of a beautifully cultivated neighborhood of home gardens sprouting with an assortment of vegetables, ornamental shrubs, and trees; and of …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following letter was provided by the American Legion National Headquarters in honor of Memorial Day.) Myles Eckert was excited when he found a $20 bill in the parking lot of an Ohio Cracker Barrel recently. The 8-year-old boy planned to buy a Lego video game with his unexpected windfall. But fate took …read more.

Governor Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff Monday in honor of Memorial Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 26. Governor Pence also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. We have a listing of all the local Memorial Day Events HERE. Warsaw Central Park The …read more.

In observance of Memorial Day, the city of Warsaw offices will be closed Monday, May 26. Monday’s trash route will be picked up on Tuesday, May 27. All other routes remain the same. As a reminder, all trash needs to be out by 7 a.m., bagged and placed in a container no larger than 32 …read more.

Several Memorial Day events are planned throughout Kosciusko County. The following are the events planned for each town: Leesburg The Leesburg community will have a Memorial Day parade and service Monday, May 26. The Boy Scouts will begin events with a flag-raising ceremony before the parade at the town hall. Parade participants are asked to …read more.

The community of Milford hosts an annual Memorial Day Parade. This year’s parade will be Monday, May 26, and individuals, groups, organizations and businesses are encouraged to participate. Randy Veach, who is coordinating the parade, is hoping for 200 entries. Veach asks interested parties contact him with entry information: Contact name, group or organization, mailing …read more.

The weather proved to be an obstacle this morning as Memorial Day ceremonies got underway. With cool temperatures and rain most of the day, members of Syracuse American Legion Post 223 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1342 reluctantly canceled the parade. “It hurt us not to have the parade today,” said Bruno Walski, commander …read more.