(NOTE: Winona Lake, Center Lake and Syracuse beaches were all closed at approximately 2:30 p.m. Tuesday due to high E. coli counts. The Kosciusko County Health Department says all beached are re-opened today.) The following results are from water samples taken from each public beach in Kosciusko County. Each reading represents the most probable number …read more.

Each week, the Kosciusko County Health Department tests the waters of local beaches to determine if they are safe for swimmers. Although most of Indiana is in a severe drought, the lack of rain is actually keeping the bacteria levels in the local waters down. Health department engineer Bob Weaver told StaceyPageOnline.com that the lack …read more.