From left, John Sadler, John C. Peterson Post 49 Post Commander John Mort and Thomas Kinch. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. WARSAW — VFW Post 1126 and American Legion Post 49 hosted the annual Veterans Day event at Center Lake Pavilion Monday, Nov. 11. Keynote Speaker Ken Locke. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. Salvation Army …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Although Veterans Day is on a Sunday this year, the federal holiday is Monday, Nov. 12. Warsaw City offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Post Offices will not be open and there will be no mail delivery Monday. Veterans Day is an official holiday observed on Nov. 11 to honor military …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster American Legion Post 253 will be hosting several events this weekend. The Quarter Paddle Auction will start at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Legion. Pre-sale tickets are $5 or $7 at the door. Food will be available and the event is open to the public. The public is …read more.

WARSAW — The American Legion started its centennial year in August 2018. Post 49 of Warsaw is not far behind. Next year the post will celebrate both the national organization’s and its own 100th birthday. Post 49 was established in 1919 and has made its home since 1950 in the sprawling two-story brick building on the …read more.

WARSAW — The bell at the Kosciusko County Courthouse will toll at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11. The event will join a tolling of bells across the country called, “Bells of Peace: A World War I Remembrance.”  The National tolling of bells honors those who served in the Great War.  This event is …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster American Legion Post 253 invites the public to honor veterans. Veterans Day is Sunday, Nov. 11, and the North Webster Legion Color Guard will honor all veterans at the following times and locations. • 8 a.m. Oswego Cemetery • 8:30 a.m. Mock Cemetery • 9 a.m. Salem Cemetery • 9:30 a.m. …read more.

The members of John C Peterson Post 49 honor those who served but never returned with a 21 Salute and Taps. WARSAW — “Veterans put others first. Today is Veterans Day. Today is a day that we put Veterans first,” said John C. Peterson Post 49 Commander Bruce Knouff at the American Legion Post 49 …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Middle School band, choir and orchestra departments will present their Veterans Day concerts at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Lakeview Middle School Gymnasium. The concerts will feature the Edgewood Middle School advanced band, Lakeview Middle School advanced band, Lakeview Middle School combined choirs, Edgewood Middle School …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In observance of Veterans Day, offices for the City of Warsaw will be closed Friday, Nov. 10.  Friday’s trash route will be serviced Thursday, Nov. 9. Also, the town of Winona Lake offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 10.  

WINONA LAKE — Calvary Tabernacle Church, at a new location at 1300 Wooster Road, Winona Lake, held their sixth annual Day After Veterans Day dinner Saturday evening at 4 p.m. Veterans and one guest were invited to the church to eat dinner and share in fellowship. Veterans Service Officer and Pastor Rich Maron, with his church, …read more.

WARSAW — American Legion Post 49 held its annual Veterans Day program at the Center Lake Pavilion starting at 10:30 a.m. today, Friday, Nov. 11. Honored at the program were veterans Lenora Stump and Russell Bauer. Stump was honored with the Order of Kosciuszko award. The award, given annually since 2004, recognizes a resident of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Walmart has launched the 2016 Greenlight a Vet campaign and is asking all Hoosiers to join the national movement of visibly showing support for our nation’s heroes. Once veterans return home, they are often more camouflaged than ever. Through the Greenlight A Vet campaign, Walmart hopes to ignite a national conversation on the …read more.

WARSAW — Lift for the 22 is an organization focused on providing area veterans with a support system to help end the anxiety and depression that causes an average of 22 veterans to commit suicide a day. Carter Davis, founder of Lift for the 22, is a former US Marine who was released from duty in July 2013 with a …read more.

WARSAW — Mad Anthony Brewing Company would like to show appreciation and gratitude on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, by offering all veterans and active U.S. Military personnel a free unwrap and soft drink. ID or proof of service is required. The offer is valid on dine-in orders only at any Mad Anthony location.

The City of Warsaw and Town of Winona Lake offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Warsaw’s Friday trash route will be picked up on Thursday, Nov. 10.

WARSAW — Lake City Place is hosting a free educational workshop about the VA Aid and Attendance benefit at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8.  This event is open to the public and will take place at 425 Chinworth Court, Warsaw. Please call (574) 267-3873 to register. Refreshments will be served. Over 12 million Veterans served in World War …read more.

AKRON — The community is invited to attend a free Veterans Day program at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. The program will feature musical selections by band and choir students, a flag folding ceremony and 21-gun salute by the American Legion Post 49 of Kosciusko County, a guest speaker and a …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster American Legion Post 253 spent Nov. 11 honoring all veterans. The Legion Color Guard led by Elyse Hardin and Post 253 Commander Jeff Spickelmier conducted ceremonies at several local cemeteries to remember the fallen military service men and women. The Post provided approximately 300 free lunches of ham and beans with …read more.

[weaver_youtube XiR1N5Isp0Q rel=0] WARSAW — Lakeview Middle School held a ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor local veterans for their service. The Lakeview and Edgewood Middle School band, choir and orchestra departments performed patriotic music as veterans received recognition for their service. Veterans and their families, plus members of the public, were invited to return that evening …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, Triton School Corporation Triton Elementary School honored several veterans at their special program the morning of Nov. 11

[weaver_youtube 3ppHt2z52qU rel=0]   WARSAW — A gathering of approximately 50 individuals, many veterans, attended the annual American Legion Post 49 Veterans Day Program at Center Lake Pavilion this morning, Nov. 11. Russ Bauer, Silver Lake, senior ride captain for Indiana Patriot Guard Riders, was guest speaker for the morning, providing information about the organization …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — State Senators Carlin Yoder, District 12, and Senator Ryan Mishler, District 9, sent the following honoring Veterans:

SYRACUSE – Proceeds from this Friday’s game will go to a worthy cause to support veterans.

FORT WAYNE — The number of restaurants and other businesses offering discounts or freebies to veterans continues to grow.

NATIONAL — AccuWeather reports a severe weather outbreak, including the risk for a few tornadoes, will take aim at areas from Houston to Chicago and Milwaukee on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A number of celebrations are being planned for Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor the county’s veterans. Here are programs known at this time: Akron 1:30 p.m. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Student Council is hosting a celebration in the school’s gymnasium. Jean Hoover, United States Marine Corps veteran is the guest speaker, with …read more.

By JILLIAN KOENEMAN Ben’s Soft Pretzels GOSHEN — Ben’s Soft Pretzels is always looking for ways to pay it forward. Whether it is throwing a VIP Party for Veterans, or raising money for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, the Amish-inspired pretzel bakery wants to give back to those who could use an extra smile.  On Veteran’s …read more.

NEW BUFFALO, Mich. — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos are offering all U.S. Military Veterans and up to one guest a 50 percent discount off a lunch or dinner buffet at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Buffet on Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Another opportunity for Americans to reflect on veterans – young and old – who have changed the course of history, not only in this country, but the entire world is coming Nov. 11.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A number of celebrations are being planned for Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor the county’s veterans. If any one knows of additional programs information can be emailed to [email protected] Here are the programs known at this time: Akron 1:30 p.m. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Student Council is hosting a celebration in the …read more.

WARSAW — Workout Anytime Warsaw is supporting Lift For The 22, an organization created to help prevent veteran suicide due to PTSD. On average, 22 veterans commit suicide every day. By providing free gym memberships and creating a supportive a social environment where veterans can workout together, Workout Anytime hopes to stop the veteran suicide epidemic.

WINONA LAKE — The town of Winona Lake offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veteran’s Day.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Middle School Band, choir and orchestra departments will present their Veterans Day Concerts at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Lakeview Middle School Gymnasium.

WARSAW — In observance of Veterans Day. city of Warsaw offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Student Council is hosting a celebration in honor of Veterans Day, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the school’s gymnasium.

By HAYLEY BEAUCHAMP Communications Manager, Honeywell Foundation WABASH — The Honeywell Foundation is presenting a special program in observance of Veteran’s Day at the Eagles Theatre at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. This free admission event will feature two original documentaries that were filmed and produced by Ball State University students; one in particular being …read more.

By KAREN KAUFFMAN Warsaw Christian School Thirty-four veterans were honored at the Veterans Day Chapel service at Warsaw Christian School and reception following. The students were led by music teacher, Miss Marlise Shaffer, in reciting the pledges, and singing the Star-Bangled Banner and the Armed Services Medley. Other patriotic music was sung by the choir …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation The fourth and fifth grade students at Triton Elementary School presented a special patriotic musical program the evening of Veterans Day. The musical program was under the direction of music teacher, Mollie Kintzel.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library They have been called the greatest generation – the 16 million Americans who served our nation during World War II fighting for freedom and democracy. Today only a little over one million World War II veterans remain living including 20,954 in Indiana. According to the …read more.

Dear Editor, On Veterans Day I had the opportunity to attend the program held at Wawasee High School, the program was for all students and staff as well as for community members to honor our veterans. I sat intently listening to the program and I must say I was very impressed with the speakers; each …read more.

[weaver_youtube DqYdi3D7mSE rel=0] Warsaw American Legion Post 49 hosted a Veterans Day assembly this afternoon. Veterans and civilians alike came out to pay their respect and honor those who have served our country and protected our freedoms. The assembly opened with an Armed Forces medley performed by the Warsaw Community High School band. As each …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Leesburg Elementary welcomed Sgt. Beer, Sgt. Lawson and Sgt. First Class Murphy this morning. The sergeants greeted students as they entered the building in honor of Veterans Day. Leesburg students, faculty and staff would like to thank them for coming to school today and for their …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community School Corporation Warsaw Community High School wrote over 1,200 Christmas cards and collected 985 individual snacks and powdered drink packets for bottles of water to send to our soldiers. The Dream Council at Warsaw Community High School organized the school wide project to collect the cards, snacks …read more.

Indiana Republicans have issued various statements honoring Veterans, both in Indiana and all over the country. Representative Jackie Walorski, a member of the House Veteran’s Affairs Committee released the following today. “Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served and currently serve in the Armed Forces. Thanks to the unwavering commitment of …read more.

Tune-in this morning, Tuesday, Nov. 11 to HLN/CNN TV’s live morning show “Morning Express with Robin Meade” to watch Billy Ray Cyrus, Ssgt. Mark Plummer (Ret.) and Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver, Guns N’ Roses) join host Robin Meade to talk about their new song and video for “Do What I Do” live on Veteran’s Day …read more.

A Veterans Day ceremony will be hosted by the Warsaw American Legion and the VFW at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. The event will begin with a performance by the Warsaw Community High School band and will be followed by an honor guard. At 10:55 a.m. the ceremony will begin with the tolling of bells …read more.

The student body and teachers at Warsaw Christian School would like to invite veterans of the US Armed Forces to be honored guests with their family and friends at a Veteran’s Chapel service on at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12. Students will be honoring veterans with patriotic music, recitations and a message of thankfulness for …read more.

By PHIL SMITH Otis R. Bowen Center For Human Services The Bowen Center will host a Veteran’s Outreach event on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at The Center’s corporate headquarters located at 2621 E. Jefferson St., Warsaw. The event, which will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., is open to the public and is …read more.

By KENT ADAMS Winona Lake The Winona Lake Town Offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The Clerk Treasurer’s Office will also be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 12, for staff to attend updated Statewide administrative training on the Town’s online business system required for all local government units.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools The Warsaw Middle School Band, Choir, and Orchestra Departments will present their Veterans Day Concerts at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at in the Lakeview Middle School Gymnasium. The concerts will feature the Edgewood Middle School Advanced Band, Lakeview Middle School Advanced Band, …read more.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library Veteran’s Day was established as a holiday on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Originally called Armistice Day, it was officially changed to Veteran’s Day and became a national holiday in 1938. In 1945, Raymond Weeks, a WWII veteran …read more.

By KIM NANCE Business Development Manager, Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Many Americans do not realize that one in four of all deaths in the U.S. are Veterans. As the nation honors these American heroes for their military service on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, it’s important to remember that they also deserve recognition and compassionate …read more.

Veteran’s Day is a special time for our communities to honor those that have served in the United States Armed Forces. From events to poems to artwork and song, there are many ways area residents are remembering this important day. Calvary Tabernacle in Warsaw is saluting our Veterans with a free meal and entertainment at …read more.

The U.S. Forest Service will waive fees at most of its day-use recreation sites from Nov. 8-11, in honor of Veteran’s Day. The fee waiver is the last of four offered this year. The program is in cooperation with other federal land management agencies under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Fees will be waived …read more.

Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Don Snemis, announced Tuesday, all BMV license branches will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. All license branches will resume their regularly scheduled business hours on Wednesday, Nov. 12. For a complete list of branch locations and hours, visit mybmv.com.

From 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Great Clips in Warsaw will be giving free haircuts to all veterans. Veterans who do not need a haircut that day may go by Great Clips on Veterans Day and request a coupon redeemable for a free haircut anytime before December. There are only 100 of …read more.

A local veteran was bestowed one of France’s highest honors for his service in World War II. Gordon Rhodes, a resident of Milford, was recently awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honor medal from the French Republic. Rhodes served in the Army in the 30th Infantry Division from Nov. 11, 1942, to July, 27, …read more.

Milford School honored veterans during its annual Veterans Day program, which was filled with patriotic tunes and special readings — many of which were conducted by students. At the beginning of the program, Milford Principal Cindy Kaiser noted how important it is for them to include students in the program each year. The fifth through …read more.

The music departments from Lakeview and Edgewood middle schools invite all United States veterans, their families and the community to a Veterans Day Program at 7 p.m. this evening in the Lakeview Middle School gymnasium. The program, “Honoring Those Who Serve,” is free and open to the public. The program is being presented to show …read more.

Just as they were last year, students at Wawasee High School were challenged during Monday morning’s annual Veterans Day program to help military veterans and others during the holiday season. And students will have more than one option to do so. It was noted during the program, held in the main spectator gymnasium, veterans make …read more.

Active military and veterans are invited to a free meal of a hamburger, small fries and a small drink from noon to 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Plymouth location of Penguin Point. The restaurant is located at 207 S. Michigan St., Plymouth. Military ID is required.

In honor of the Veterans Day holiday on Monday, Nov. 11, many local businesses and government agencies will be closing their doors. Please be advised that all Warsaw City Government offices, including the Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw City Hall, will be closed in honor of the holiday. In addition, the Warsaw U.S. Post Office, …read more.

The final word is in from the Herbert Kuhn Post 253 of the American Legion in North Webster on its activities to celebrate Veterans Day. It is located at 756 S. SR 13. Sunday From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Nov. 10, the public  of all ages is invited to a fundraising breakfast buffet. The …read more.

Syracuse Elementary School will hold its annual Veteran’s Day music program at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, in the school gymnasium, 502 W. Brooklyn St. They invite the whole community and surrounding communities to help honor the veterans that come to the program.

The Silver Lake Lions Club will be hosting a Veteran’s Ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25. The ceremony will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. All members of the public are welcome to attend.

A public unveiling of two road signs honoring congressional Medal of Honor recipient and Milford resident Harry J. Michael will be part of a Veterans Day program at Milford School Nov. 12. Members of the community are invited to attend the 9 a.m. ceremony that plans to honor current and former members of the U.S. …read more.