SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Winter Carnival is back with even more fun festivities for the whole family on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25-26.

WARSAW — As the mercury languished at least four degrees below freezing Saturday, a group of brave ice water enthusiasts plunged into Warsaw’s Center Lake to help raise money for charity. Several dozen registrants took part in the annual Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for the Special Olympics and the fourth such event held in Warsaw. …read more.

WARSAW — Supporters in Warsaw and surrounding communities will come together this winter to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Indiana before taking part in the organization’s annual Polar Plunge fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 17. On-site registration for the event will take place inside the pavilion at Center Lake Beach, 119 E. Canal St., …read more.

[weaver_youtube KtZCMeNjNdQ rel=0] LEESBURG — Pie-Eyed Petey’s hosted their 9th Annual Polar Bear Plunge event Saturday, Jan. 20. A large crowd began gathering immediately after the doors opened at 10 a.m. Registration for the plunge began at noon. With temperatures in the mid to high 30’s, it was quite a bit cooler than the 50 degree …read more.

WARSAW — Supporters in Warsaw and surrounding communities will come together to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Indiana before taking part in the annual Polar Plunge fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 17. On-site registration for the event will take place in the pavilion at Center Lake Park, 119 E. Canal St., Warsaw, beginning at 10 …read more.

WARSAW — A total of 77 participants raised more than $13,000 for Special Olympics Indiana at the 2017 Polar Plunge that took place Saturday, Feb. 18, at the pavilion at Center Lake Park, 119 E. Canal Street. Top individual fundraiser was Beth Upton from Team DePuy. The top fundraising team was Team DePuy. The team with …read more.

WARSAW — Participants in the 2017 Polar Plunge enjoyed unseasonably warm weather today, Feb. 18, with sunny skies and temps in the mid 60’s. Water temperature was reported as being in the 40’s. The annual event was held at the pavilion at Center Lake Park, 119 E. Canal Street, with participants taking the plunge from …read more.

WARSAW — Supporters in Warsaw and surrounding communities will come together to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Indiana before taking part in the annual Polar Plunge fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 18. On-site registration for the event will take place in the pavilion at Center Lake Park, 119 E. Canal St., beginning at 10:30 …read more.

[weaver_youtube id=M2imge9wKoU percent=90 center=1 rel=0] SYRACUSE — Despite the postponement of the Wawasee Snowmobile Drags and ice fishing contest to Saturday, Feb. 11, the 2017 Wawasee Winter Carnival soldiered forward on Saturday, Jan. 28, and a good time was had by all. The festival began Friday evening with the Kiwanis soup supper and activities continued …read more.

SYRACUSE — The 2017 Wawasee Winter Carnival is back and planned to be better than ever. This year’s event will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Regardless of weather conditions, all but two events will be held. Most events will be held on Main Street, with other events taking place …read more.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort, announces its beach area will serve as the host site for the Boomerang Backpacks Polar Plunge fundraiser. The Polar Plunge will take place Saturday, Jan. 28, with registration opening at 3 p.m. and the plunge beginning at 3:30 p.m. This is one of many events …read more.

WARSAW — In the midst of summer’s heat, Special Olympic coordinators’ thoughts are already turning to colder weather as they plan the 2017 Polar Plunge fundraiser. Event organizers are already seeking groups brave enough to take the plunge. According to Special Olympics Northwest Regional Manger Buzz Lail, last year’s Warsaw event drew 75 people. This year, the …read more.

WARSAW — Polar  Plunge planning for the 2017 season is already well underway. Each year, a committee forms to help with the Warsaw Plunge. The team works on venue, safety, volunteers,  recruitment, sponsors, media and related events. The committee will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Latte Lounge, 108 N. Buffalo St. Warsaw, …read more.

[weaver_youtube KrBmgPKsowY rel=0]   WARSAW — It was a perfect day for the second annual Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Indiana. Approximately 92 plungers raised $13,589. Members of the Warsaw Police Department Aquatic Team cut through three to four inches of honeycombed ice to make a plunge area. The temperature was 59 degrees and the water …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw’s annual Polar Plunge is this weekend beginning at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Center Lake. On-site registration, including walk-ups, will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Center Lake Pavilion, 117 E. Canal St., Warsaw. Sunny and 48 degrees is the forecast for Saturday. The plunge will be a live radio …read more.

WARSAW — Residents of Warsaw and the surrounding communities are taking the cold weather literally on Saturday, Feb. 20, as they brave the wintry waters once again for the 2016 Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics Indiana. On-site registration (including walk-ups) will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Center Lake Pavilion, 117 E. Canal St., …read more.

SYRACUSE — On Saturday afternoon, Feb. 13, Polar Plunge was not an exaggeration at all. The actual temperature was 14 degrees and with the wind chill factored in, it felt more like about -2.

WARSAW — Residents of Warsaw and the surrounding communities are taking the cold weather literally Saturday, Feb. 20, as they brave the wintry waters once again for the 2016 Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics Indiana. On-site registration, including walk-ups, will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Center Lake Pavilion. The plunge will begin at …read more.

SYRACUSE — The entire family will have plenty to do at Syracuse-Wawasee Winter Carnival Feb. 13, whether or not there is enough ice on Syracuse Lake for the annual Wawasee Kiwanis Snowmobile Drags. The carnival, which is presented by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, has bulked up since it got its start in the ’70s; in fact, this year is the “biggest ever” carnival.

WARSAW — Members of Warsaw and surrounding communities are taking the cold weather to heart on Saturday, Feb. 20, as they brave the wintery waters for the second-time, at the 2016 Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics Indiana. On-site registration (including walk-ups) will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Center Lake Pavilion, located …read more.

[weaver_youtube jcrpz50jrdQ rel=0]   WARSAW — An exciting, albeit chilly, community favorite event will soon be returning to Kosciusko County. The annual Polar Plunge will take place at 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Center Lake Pavilion. To participate in the event, individuals must each raise $75 in pledges. All funds …read more.

A new section has been added to InkFreeNews.com — Area Photos. A link to Area Photos can be found in the gray navigation bar underneath the site logo. This section will provide numerous photos of events held in the area, starting with Warsaw’s first Polar Plunge. Viewers will be able to take a look at …read more.

[weaver_youtube jcrpz50jrdQ rel=0]   The inaugural plunge in Warsaw for Special Olympics Saturday could be termed a success. The temperature was in the low 20s, compared to single digits earlier in the week, and the water temperature was estimated at 30 to 32 degrees. Approximately 62 plungers participated in “Freezin’ For A Reason,” at Center …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Center Lake Special Olympics Polar Plunge – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. On-site registration will open at 10:30 a.m. Danny’s Sports Bar DJ – 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 …read more.

The 2015 Syracuse Winterfest took a chilly turn at 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon as 19 brave men and women took to the icy waters of Lake Wawasee for the annual Freezin’ For A Reason Polar Plunge. The event’s entry fees and spectator donations went toward the Wawasee Boomerang Backpack program, whose mission is provide food …read more.

Pie Eyed Petey’s Polar Plunge into Lake Tippecanoe, Leesburg, Saturday raised much food for the North Webster Food Pantry but also a donation of $1,100. Proceeds were split between the North Webster and Syracuse food pantry organizations.

For the first time ever, Warsaw, Ind., will host a Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics Indiana. Braving cold water in the middle of winter is precisely what you have to do, in order to be part of this fun yet wacky event. Daring souls and warm hearts will prepare for an icy dip at the …read more.

Pie Eyed Petey’s in Leesburg sponsored it’s sixth annual Polar Plunge this afternoon. Plungers and spectators couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to freeze for a good cause. The event begins at 10 a.m., when spectators and plungers begin to show up. Each year, people from far and near show up at Pie …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to either list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Warsaw Performing Arts Center Simon and Garfunkel Retrospective – 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. Tickets range from $15-$30. The Downtown Otitis Media – 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 …read more.

It’s time to get warmed up for the 5th annual Polar Bear Plunge taking place tomorrow at Pie Eyed Petey’s. (See video of last year’s plunge) The annual event has been raising money and bringing in food donations for the North Webster food pantry for the last 4 years and this year’s plunge is no …read more.