LEESBURG — On Monday, July 8, the regular monthly Town Council meeting returned to the town hall building — something that hasn’t happened since 2016. Due to issues with the American Disability Act, town meetings were not held at that location for the past three years, but renovations to make the town hall ADA compliant …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS Marketing and Outreach, The Watershed Foundation NORTH WEBSTER — What makes our watershed special? You do. No joke. The people, lakes, land, and rivers of the Upper Tippecanoe River Watershed, spanning from Crooked Lake in Whitley County all the way through Center Lake in Warsaw is one of the most unique watersheds …read more.

WARSAW — What stirs a person’s heart toward volunteering to help the dying? Lou Ann Parker’s mother and family received end of life medical care and encouragement 31 years ago through the Kosciusko Hospice Team. “I always said when I retire I would become a hospice volunteer because of what hospice meant to my family,” shared Parker.

[weaver_youtube gG_w7v-tyoY rel=0] WINONA LAKE — David Haney is a full-time delivery driver, certified storm spotter for Kosciusko County and a self-taught pianist who performs at various locations in Warsaw and Winona Lake. Haney, who lives with his wife, Carolyn, in Winona Lake, has been playing piano for 15 years. According to Haney, the first …read more.

ELKHART — WNIT Public Television is now accepting volunteer videographers from the Syracuse area, through July 7, to help bring to life the unique story of the rich and vibrant town of Syracuse for the upcoming documentary, “Our Town: Syracuse,” premiering Monday, Aug. 21.

[weaver_youtube 7Vn4tKho_Vo rel=0]   SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, celebrating its 25th year, has created a video telling its story and its dedication to preserving clean water in the Wawasee area watershed. Viewers can follow the flow of the water through the lakes and wetlands in this watershed. Additionally the video  promotes understanding …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 76th Recruit Academy. Visit this YouTube link to see a 15 second video with information on where to submit an application. Complete information on qualifying standards is located here. The deadline to submit an on-line application is Jan. 6. Media is granted permission …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Ken Medema is a blind musician who shares his passion for learning and discovery through music and storytelling. He creates compositions on the spot using stories from audience members.

WABASH — Between writing and recording a new EP, doing shows across the country and performing in a broadway show for three months, singer Josh Kaufman has been one busy guy since he won season six of NBC’s “The Voice.” Despite that busy schedule, he has just finished recording his new EP, and will be playing some of his new and old material at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 at the Honeywell Center, Wabash.

NASHVILLE — Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Uncle Pen Days Festival returns to Brown County for its 41st year, Sept. 23-26. Taking place at the “home of bluegrass music” itself, this festival will feature four full days of entertainment, including over 33 bands, music and instrument workshops, around the clock jam sessions, camping, food and the induction of Raymond Fairchild into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame.

FORT WAYNE— Sweetwater Sound Inc., based out of Fort Wayne, is planning to add  up to 285 new jobs over the next three years. Sweetwater, founded by Chuck Surack in 1979, is the third-largest music instrument audio retailer in the country. An $8.8 million project that includes expanded facilities in Allen County has construction set …read more.

By Aubrey Stitzman Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau NASHVILLE — The Bean Blossom Blues Fest comes to Brown County Thursday, Aug. 27, through Saturday, Aug. 29, at the historic Monroe Music Park and Campground. Returning for the 17th year, the Bean Blossom Blues Fest will feature performances by well-known blues musicians and around-the-clock jam …read more.

Ignition Music Garage, 120 E. Washington St., Goshen, presents Zolopht Friday, July 17, as part of the ongoing Ignition Concert Series. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Seated tickets are $20. Standing tickets are $15. Tickets are available at Ignition Music Garage, by phone at (574) 971-8282 or online. …read more.

“There’s a song on the album called ‘Time.’ What it was: I had kind of a weird epiphany. I remember time was freezing, and where I’m at in life, I didn’t like,” admits Clarence Garrett, the man behind Rochester’s hip-hop phenomenon T.A.G. “I was looking at my life, and some of the things that happened …read more.

Warsaw-based rock band Plaxton & the Void released two new songs this week.

[weaver_youtube XoVfbvvF82s rel=0] On Saturday night, June 13, five weeks of world-class performances will again be happening in Winona Lake. The 19th Annual MasterWorks Festival will present over forty concerts, recitals, master classes and theatre performances – all free and open to the community. Orchestra concerts are generally every Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. …read more.

  Class Act Dance Troupe, Inc. a non-profit performing company affiliated with Debra Collier’s School of Dance, provides students with additional opportunities to utilize their dance training and develop their abilities through the creative outlets of performance events and community involvement, while fostering self-esteem, confidence and a sense of achievement. The troupe recently competed at …read more.

By ANN GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University The Manchester Symphony Orchestra closes it’s season with “The Nature of Classics” at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. The finale begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26. Tickets for the general public are $10. Admission is free for Manchester University students, faculty and staff with ID, as well …read more.

By HILLARY HENRY Purdue Research Foundation Caktus Music Inc., a mobile music app that allows people to connect with friends and find new music through a unique social network, has added a global leader in music streaming, Spotify, to its list of supported music platforms. Caktus was co-founded by Keith Williams, a Purdue University alumnus. …read more.

Class Act Dance Troupe, Inc. recently competed with 13 pieces at the Cathy Roe’s Ultimate Dance competition in Indianapolis. The troupe received multiple awards including high overall scores for 12 different pieces.

The Warsaw First United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir will present the musical “I Am the Lord of the Dance” by composer Joel Raney, at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Palm Sunday, March 29. Sydney Carter’s classic hymn “Lord of the Dance” is a metaphor of the life of Christ. In poetic language, Carter describes Jesus …read more.

On Friday, March 13, Oldies 98.3 FM becomes Oldies 101.1 FM, WIOE. It is with great anticipation that Oldies 101.1 FM looks forward to serving its listeners, friends and sponsors, with the greatest oldies music, Warsaw Tiger reminders, news and sports as WIOE has the past 12 years. Appreciation is expressed to everyone who has …read more.

[weaver_youtube Lskx995VgS0 rel=0] The official music video for Indianapolis-based duo Lily & Madeleine’s “Blue Blades” premiered today at NPR Music and can now be viewed/shared here. Of the video, NPR Music’s Robin Hilton asserts, “…a transfixing and strangely twisted fairy tale that unfolds slowly in a world of ice and snow.” “Blue Blades” is from …read more.

“We all love music so much, it’s fun to be a part of something creative,” says Geoff Haase, frontman for Warsaw-based band Otitis Media. The group – currently comprised of Haase on lead vocals and guitar, Connor Helser on drums, Todd Hepler on bass and Abbie Hepler on keys and backing vocals – have experienced …read more.

Multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Sarah McLachlan will perform at The Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in downtown Indianapolis on March 10. Tickets on sale at ticketmaster.com and the Murat box office. Sarah McLachlan is one of the most celebrated singer songwriters in entertainment with over 40 million albums sold worldwide. She is an …read more.

[weaver_youtube eUCx5n4QAsw rel=0] Though the folk rock band “James and the Drifters” is made up of members with a strong sense of faith, the band has tried to steer away from being labeled a Christian group. As Brent Chamberlin, one of the the Fort Wayne-based band’s primary songwriters, told Whatzup, “I don’t necessarily want people to …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools The Warsaw sixth, seventh, and eighth grade bands will present their Winter Concert on Monday, Dec. 8. The concert will be held in the Lakeview Middle School Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. The concert will feature …read more.

The Fort Wayne Männerchor/Damenchor will present a traditional German Christmas concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, in the beautiful neo-gothic setting of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. St. Peter’s Catholic Church is located at 518 E. DeWald St. in Fort Wayne. The program is directed by Tom Remenschneider and will be sung entirely in German, …read more.

By CHIP DAVIS Creator, Mannheim Steamroller Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for one performance only in Muncie at Ball State’s Emens Auditorium on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Tickets are on sale now and available at the Emens Auditorium box office, 765-285-1539, toll free …read more.

UPDATE: Friday’s Highway by The Haines Bros is now available for purchase. Visit cdbaby.com or thehainesbros.com to pick up the record. If you’re recording an album, it doesn’t hurt to have a few friends in Music City. The Haines Bros have more than a few of those. On Friday’s Highway, brothers Lowell, Douglas and Terry …read more.

[weaver_youtube ot1mDwend7w rel=0] Indiana-based singer-songwriter Brett Wiscons today released the video for his third single “Broad Ripple,” from his EP, 33, produced by Mark Bryan of Hootie & The Blowfish. “Broad Ripple” was shot on location at The Vogue, a quintessential Broad Ripple music venue, and was directed by Kurtis Bowersock. The song recalls a …read more.

[weaver_youtube M32MvaYPtyE rel=0] As many young men do, Douglas Haines began playing music in his youth. And as many young men do, he put his music aside to raise a family and pursue a sensible career. He moved to Chicago and worked in computer programming for 26 years. Now, his two kids are off to …read more.

[weaver_youtube UROlgXXHtJ4 rel=0] “Indiana Weekend”, a music video produced by Los Angeles based film company and creative team Flowfeel Films for a Kosciusko Cares teen project, is officially released after a successful premiere Friday night at Warsaw High School. The video has reached nearly 1,000 views already.

Wawasee High School, and other parts of Kosciusko County, will get a little taste of Hollywood. Los Angeles-based film company Flowfeel Films is contracted to begin shooting a music video Saturday, Aug. 23, at WHS. The music video “Indiana Weekend” will strive to show what it means to grow up and live in Indiana, said …read more.