KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Christmas is a special time of year and local cities and towns want to help make it a special celebration for their friends, families and neighbors. One of the most popular ways to bring the community together for the holidays is with a Christmas tree lighting gathering.

Here are a few tidbits to consider: ON THE HORIZON – Ready for another election? Brace yourself. The next one is a biggie and will get underway in about a month. Candidate filing begins on Jan. 8 for the 2020 elections. The last day of filing will be Feb. 7. The local ballot will include …read more.

WARSAW — When it comes to an event in downtown Warsaw, Paula Bowman can likely be found somewhere behind the scenes.

WARSAW — For the better part of the evening Friday, Dec. 6, the city of Warsaw will provide a winter wonderland to Yuletide revelers, courtesy of the city’s First Friday celebration. The event, dubbed “Hometown Holly Days,” will run from 5 to 9 p.m. and will feature a variety of seasonal activities in Central Park …read more.

WARSAW — Enjoy a car show, musical performance, and hot dog eating contest during First Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at the courthouse square in downtown Warsaw. The event’s theme is “Bringing Hope.” Community awareness booths such as All Things New, Combined Community Services, and The Bowen Center, will be at …read more.

By Darla McCammon Have you visited downtown Warsaw on one of its popular First Friday events? Oct. 5 is the First Friday of the month and Paula Bowman, who manages these events, has an especially memorable First Friday planned for your enjoyment this year. She is calling all artists and crafts people to help with …read more.

WARSAW — Looking for something to do Friday evening? Come out to Warsaw’s First Friday and get back to the roots of Warsaw. The evening will center around the years between 1800 and 1900. Events will begin at 5 p.m. downtown and continue until 9 p.m. The theme: “Back To Our Roots” will have some …read more.

WARSAW — Approximately 30 individuals attended a public meeting of the Kosciusko County Bicentennial Committee Wednesday evening, March 16, to hear plans and needs for a county celebration of the state’s birthday. Diane Wulliman, chairwoman, along with Paula Bowman, Mike Loher and Deb Wright, committee members, shared the formation of the group, what plans have …read more.

By JENNIFER PYLE Main Street Coordinator, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and Warsaw Community Development Corporation held a ribbon cutting at The Cave on the Square, 108 N. Buffalo Street, downtown Warsaw. Paula Bowman purchased the existing Himalayan Salt Creations business and coupled the two entities in the Latte Lounge …read more.

[weaver_youtube J2fhNNjXInE rel=0]   WARSAW — It was a win, win situation for all involved in Friday evening’s First Friday event downtown Warsaw. Not only were there vehicles of all makes and models, but just a few blocks away was the Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department’s Family Fun Carnival. Free shuttles were provided by a …read more.

The Kosciusko County Farmers Market is inviting not-for-profit organizations to join the market in the Warsaw City Hall Plaza for a fundraising opportunity on the second Saturday of each month, May through October. Tomorrow, the Classic Arts Program is the featured guest at the market, which opens at 8 a.m. and continues until 1 p.m. The …read more.

April’s First Friday event in Warsaw will, for the first time, be a contest to encourage recycling and the winner will earn a cash prize. To enter the Repurpose, Recycle, Reuse contest and try for the $100 grand prize, contestants must register by Monday, March 31. The premise of the competition is simple: create the …read more.