WARSAW — MudLOVE is celebrating its 10th anniversary by continuing to give back to others through a party and fundraiser in Winona Lake on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. In September 2009, MudLOVE was started by Luke Wright out of a garage. The organization quickly outgrew the garage and moved to …read more.

WARSAW — Block of Love, MudLOVE’s birthday party and Water for Good fundraiser, returns to Winona Lake Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. With events ranging from a Makers Mart, and a yoga class, to live music and a lively after-party, there’s something for everyone. Water for Good, together with MudLOVE, hopes to …read more.

WARSAW — Thanks to thousands of supporters in the US and across the world, MudLOVE is honored to donate its one-millionth week of clean water through its partnership with Water for Good. Giving back is a cornerstone of MudLOVE’s mission; every bracelet or mug you purchase provides one week of clean water to someone in …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College recognized students Emily Stichter and Jessica VandenBoom, as well as area businesses MudLove and Polywood at its Influence Awards Luncheon April 10. The annual event awards outstanding interns and applied learning students, along with the employers where they work. “Having the Grace Influence Awards is an opportunity for students who …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Block of LOVE is an annual event that celebrates the community’s support of MudLOVE and raises money for Water for Good’s clean water initiatives in the Central African Republic. It features music artists, food trucks, activities and an interactive social good marketplace. Each year it attracts close to 1,500 people from …read more.

WARSAW —  MudLOVE has been named as the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce member of the month for March. MudLOVE describes their products as clay creations made to spread hope and show love. Every item purchased from them provides someone in need with one week of clean water. MudLOVE started in the fall of 2009 in …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The sixth annual Block of Love event went on as scheduled despite Mother Nature’s insistence of bringing more rain to the area. As soon as the rain stopped and the sky cleared, people started heading to Canal Street to check out the fun. The event also celebrated MudLove’s seventh year in business. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Block of Love is an annual event that celebrates the community’s support of MudLOVE and raises money for Water for Good’s clean water initiatives in the Central African Republic. It features local music artists, food trucks, activities and an interactive social good marketplace. Last year’s event attracted close to 1,500 people …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Combining a love for communion, cycling, craft beers and helping those in need, MudLOVE is currently making plans for an exciting fundraiser in Indianapolis this weekend. The event, titled “Tour De Brew,” will invite cyclists of all skill levels to partake on an organized ride throughout Indianapolis to sample Hoosier breweries while raising …read more.

By PAUL DREISBACH MudLOVE WARSAW — The people from MudLOVE are putting on their annual Block of LOVE fundraising event from 4-10 p.m. Sept. 12, in the Village in Winona in the area surrounding the original MudLOVE shop on Park Avenue. There is a $5 suggested donation for entry to the event. Live music from …read more.

After his good friend, Jeremy Blackburn, passed away from cancer in February, Doug Koontz felt it was important to carry on the legacy he started. Blackburn was founder and the first director of the Run for Others, a race supporting Water for Good, a nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the water crisis in the Central …read more.

By DOUG KOONTZ The sixth annual Blackburn Run for Others is set to start at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 13, from the Trailhouse in the Village at Winona. The Trailhouse is located at 1001 East Canal St., Winona Lake. The race, which follows the Lake City Greenway to Roy Street and back, has been moved to …read more.

Leadership. What makes a good leader? That was the topic of Luke Wright, founder and chief executive officer of MudLove, Warsaw, who was the guest speaker for the 2014-15 Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy Graduation Wednesday evening. The event was held at Champagne Jam, Warsaw. “Leadership is the most single influence in the world,” he stated, …read more.

On Sept. 11, at MudLOVE Pottery, Tippecanoe Valley High School students from the Kosciusko County Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) visited MudLOVE Pottery in downtown Warsaw for a behind the scenes look at what it takes to run a successful and fun business that gives back! Kyle Garberson, Operations Manager of MudLOVE, shared with this year’s …read more.

MudLOVE’s annual community block party, the Block of Love, is just around the corner. The event is slated for the evening of Sept. 13. An impressive lineup of bands will be playing. Jars of Clay will headline the party, getting support from Drew Scholl & Nick Stanton and James & the Drifters. Food trucks will …read more.

With winter finally over, Kosciusko County residents can finally begin looking forward to summer events including the Lakes Festival. The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival is the region’s largest lake education event. The official website at www.lakesfestival.org is being updated daily as we approach the June 6-15 festival dates. There are many events you can register for …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for BeLove located at 804G Park Ave., Winona Lake, at The Village at Winona. BeLove is described as “the marriage of bel kai and MudLOVE.” The cozy garage that is now the home of Belove started as the original MudLOVE. Specializing in handmade clay …read more.

MudLOVE will be hosting a community event on Thursday, March 13, to raise awareness of the water crisis around the world and what MudLOVE is doing to remedy the situation. MudLOVE will be informing guests in an informational and fun way. This first-time event will feature presentations from Jim Hocking, CEO and founder of Water …read more.

The Warsaw/Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce invites you to bring your sweetheart to the chamber’s Downtown VIP Love In Action Night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. The event will feature discounts and specials from local restaurants such as B-Macs, Korner Grill, Mad Anthony’s, Redwood Firewood Grill, Cerulean, Great Wall, Bennigan’s and Applebee’s. …read more.

MudLOVE is hosting a block party at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. The party, titled “Block of Love 2013,” will feature food and drink from 1000 Park Bake Café and The Silver Tongue food truck. The evening will conclude with a free, live concert performed by the band “James and the Drifters.” The purpose of …read more.

The Syracuse Elementary Kindergarten team has decided to make a bracelet in memory of Deborah Nelson. It will be from Winona Lake’s MudLOVE and will feature the words “Just love ’em” and a red band. Nelson was a kindergarten teacher at Syracuse who passed away July 1. Nelson was always reminding her co-workers about the …read more.

MudLOVE buys locally, acts globally and rides to work. MudLOVE purchased eight bicycles from The Trailhouse Bike shop in Winona Lake, for their employees to commute to work by bike rather than car. With the Warsaw Development Team and the Ball State Imagine Warsaw group planning city improvements, MudLOVE decided to be ready for the …read more.

[weaver_youtube lIPjHlcuLKg rel=0] Spectators and skateboarders of all ages showed up at Mantis Skate Park in Warsaw today for the annual Big Trick contest. The contest began at 1 p.m. and featured three different divisions for skateboarders to compete in: beginner/novice, intermediate and pro. The event was organized by Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department’s Stephanie Schaefer …read more.

MudLOVE, an artisan ceramics business based in Winona Lake, desires to influence change by remaining committed to their business model based on radical giving. At least 20 percent of all sales are donated to charity in order to improve lives in communities around the world. For the next month, this Hoosier business is selling “peace” …read more.