Discussion at the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting held Tuesday, July 28, focused on two local parks — Kelly and Ker. 

By Briley Gargis InkFreeNews BREMEN – The Mint City Open pickleball tournament had a huge turnout Saturday, June 27. Bremen Pickleball Club hosted their first inaugural pickleball scramble and tournament with the scramble on Friday, June 26, and a proper tournament Saturday, on 16 lighted courts. With over 200 players from 13 states in attendance, …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council discussed a possible oversized truck ordinance at its meeting, Monday evening, Feb. 10. Council members, along with Pierceton Police Chief Tim Simmons, discussed looking into an ordinance regarding oversized truck traffic and axel limits in residential areas in the town. Specifically, the council and Sammons referenced issues with oversized …read more.

GOSHEN – The Goshen Soccer Academy hopes to bring not just athletics, but community together through the new facility near Goshen High School.

WARSAW — Ribbon cutting dedications were held Wednesday afternoon at Kelly Park, a hidden gem in the Warsaw Parks system. The first ribbon cutting was for four dedicated pickleball courts followed by a ribbon cutting for new playground equipment. A large group of pickleballers, members of the PickleBall Phanatics, were on hand and ready to …read more.

  WARSAW — At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday, April 16, Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer received approval to move forward with design work for the Center Lake Pavilion.   Plummer brought board members up to date regarding schematic design plans for renovation of the pavilion. The design includes two options for the …read more.

WARSAW — Tentative plans for modifying a tennis court into pickleball courts at Kelly Park are one step closer to becoming a reality.  At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 19, Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer told board members that he applied for two grants to secure funding for the modifications. “I …read more.

WARSAW —  At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting held Tuesday, Jan. 15, Steve Haines was elected to continue serving as the board president in 2019. Larry Ladd will remain in the position of vice-president.   Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer administered the oath of office to board member Jill Beehler, who serves as the Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW—The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be starting a second session of winter classes on Feb. 19. Classes will run through April 1. Classes for youth will include swim lessons, youth fitness and gymnastics classes for all ages. Registration for winter classes will start for everyone on Feb.12. Classes that promote the Healthy Living aspect of …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Center has a lot scheduled for the next few months.

[weaver_youtube K4vPqOX7StI rel=0] Yesterday men and women alike met at the Warsaw National Guard Armory to break out their rackets and talent during a special Christmas pickleball tournament. A total of 28 individuals participated in the round-robin formatted tourney. Women began playing at 1 p.m. with men starting their rounds at 2:30 p.m. A total of …read more.

Pickleball players from around the county  will meet on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the National Guard Armory on CR 350N, just east of SR 15. The round-robin formatted tourney will begin at 1 p.m. and will feature players from North Webster, Syracuse, Nappanee, Goshen, Warsaw and Atwood — many of which are in the Pickleball Phanatics …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – North Webster Community Center held its first Pickleball Tournament Saturday, Nov. 9, featuring three different age divisions for play. An open, 55-plus and 75-plus age groups comprised a total of 56 registered players from Warsaw, North Webster, Syracuse and Ft. Wayne. Each participant received a t-shirt and trophies were awarded to the …read more.

[weaver_youtube t9Gt6F-cZsM rel=0] WARSAW – Some of you may have heard of pickleball, and many of you have probably played some sports that blends itself into the odd sounding game. But those familiar with the game, which is quickly growing in popularity around the country, have developed a love affair with how easy it is …read more.