[weaver_youtube KIwh6TzYc70 rel=0]   The following is the first of two stories about Little Free Libraries in Kosciusko County. This story focuses on locals’ experiences with establishing the stands, how the Little Free Libraries work and where they can be found. Part two will be posted Friday. WARSAW — There are six public libraries in …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Watershed Foundation’s reconstruction of 500 feet of Winona Lake’s Limitless Park shoreline is underway, following months of an intensive public education campaign. “This project has taken years of planning,” explained Lyn Crighton, TWF Executive Director. “To see it come into fruition is overwhelmingly exciting for us, as well as our many …read more.

WINONA LAKE — This summer, reconstruction on 500’ of lakeshore at Winona Lake Limitless Park will begin. This improvement project includes installation of glacial stones and native plants, as well as a 500’ streambank restoration on Cherry Creek from the bridge to the lake. This project will continue through next spring. In combination with this …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Art Commission is proud to announce that the award winning bicentennial bison, Beachy, has been placed at the Winona Lake Limitless Park.  Beachy was created the Summer of 2016 as part of a State of Indiana officially endorsed legacy project, the “Bison-tennial Public Art Project.”  The bison is represented …read more.

WINONA LAKE — While temperatures will be back down in the 70s within the next couple days, they will quickly return to the mid-80s next week. Need a way to cool the family down? The Winona Lake Limitless Park Splash Pad is the perfect remedy. The splash pad, located in Limitless Park off of Park …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The dream to complete the Winona Lake Limitless Park is getting closer to becoming a reality, however, an additional $87,000 needs to be raised before the next phase can be completed. During a Winona Lake Town Council meeting held on Tuesday, May 16, Holly Hummitch, director of the Winona Lake Parks and Recreation …read more.

WARSAW — The Winona Lake Limitless Park will be continuing into the second phase of its construction project by  constructing four family bathroom units by the park. During the Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission Wednesday, May 10, Winona Lake Town Coordinator Craig Allebach requested the commission approve the disbursement of $25,000 in additional …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Limitless Park ribbon cutting took place Saturday, July 2, to commemorate phase two of the park project. Parks Director Holly Hummitch said they decided to do the ribbon cutting now because, “The surfacing was just completed within the last couple of weeks and because of weather [rain] and we wanted to …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Parks Department is ready to make a “splash” this summer with the seasonal opening of the Splash Pad. For those not familiar with the concept of a splash pad, Winona Lake Parks Department Director Holly Hummitch described it as, “an open area with little to no standing water and …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A large group of people gathered at the Winona Lake beach on Saturday, April 23, but not just for the sun and the surf. Volunteers and a few city workers toiled under the warm sun, digging holes, setting pipes and connecting slides to the new plastic playground equipment. These people had come …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Rain has not put a damper on the Winona Lake Limitless Park project as volunteers are already gathering to begin construction The pieces arrived over the winter and were stored away for warmer weather. This morning, Friday, April 22, volunteers began unpacking the large wooden crates holding the pieces that will make …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake residents were a bit riled up in the Tuesday, April 19, town council meeting. When Winona Lake Town Council President Bruce Shaffner opened up “Floor topics” the first person to take the floor was Herbert Teeter, of Winona Lake. Teeter told the council that he wanted to rent a canal …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A date has been set for the Winona Lake Limitless Park community build event and all are invited to participate. According to Winona Lake Park Department Director Holly Hummitch, site preparation begins at 11 a.m. Friday, April 22. This will include digging foundation holes, unwrapping equipment pieces and other pre-construction necessities. A brief volunteer meeting is set …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Limitless Park’s accessible playground has arrived and, in just a few short months, will be ready for all kids to enjoy. A local company, Metzger Trucking, Silver Lake, sent vehicles and drivers to Alabama Tuesday morning to pick up the equipment and deliver it to Winona Lake. Ken Knisly offered assistance unloading it. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A truck has arrived in Winona Lake, filled with boxes and large pieces wrapped in plastic. The pieces arrived yesterday, Tuesday, Dec. 22, and, when assembled, will comprise the main structure for Winona Lake’s Limitless Park playground. Because it is winter, the pieces will remain in storage until springtime, when the Winona …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Members of the Winona Lake Town Council have decided to give the town’s parks department the salary raise that was originally coming to the council. The vote was unanimous that the money should go to parks department employees, who are making roughly $300 per year for their work. Other salaries approved under …read more.

Lt. Gov, Sue Ellspermann announced today the Indiana Office of Tourism Development and Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs awarded 11 communities funding for quality of place initiatives through the Place Based Investment Fund. Winona Lake Limitless Park was among the 11 communities and will receive grant funds ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 to …read more.

Children and adults alike showed up today donned in swimsuits with towels in hand to celebrate the long-awaited soft-opening of the Winona Lake Limitless Park K21 Splash Pad. The splash pad, which has been in the works for just over a year, was part of a three-phase project launched by the Winona Lake Parks and …read more.

The long-awaited soft opening of the Limitless Park splash pad, located at 1590 Park Ave., Winona Lake, will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, May 15. The soft opening will present the K21 Splash pad through an opening ceremony in conjunction with the Fat & Skinny Tire Fest. A ribbon cutting will be featured as …read more.

(Photos provided) At the March 17 Winona Lake Town Council meeting, Erin Porter and a few other members of the Winona Lake Limitless Park Committee appeared before the council to provide an update on the progress of the Limitless Park project. “It’s been awhile since you’ve gotten an update,” Porter said, taking the podium at …read more.

“He really made Winona Lake what it is today, and we really want to keep that legacy going,” said Winona Lake Town Coordinator Craig Allebach of the late Dr. Dane Miller. At the Winona Lake Town Council on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the council and town officials briefly discussed ideas for a memorial in Miller’s honor. …read more.

By KASEY KOHLMORGEN Director of Community Relations, Joe’s Kids The AWS Foundation in Fort Wayne recently awarded grants to two local organizations, supporting its mission of helping children and adults with enduring developmental and physical disabilities live as independently as possible, be included in the community and function at their highest potential. A grant in …read more.

The Tracey’s Trails Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, recently granted $35,000 to the Town of Winona Lake for Limitless Park, specifically toward the purchase of a shade covering over the splash pad. The Tracey’s Trails Fund was established in memory of Tracey Yeager to provide support for building, improving and …read more.

By KELSEY MYERS Business Development Specialist, Kosciusko Community Hospital Kosciusko Community Hospital recently donated $2,500 to the Winona Lake Limitless Park Fund. The goal of the Winona Lake Limitless Park is to create a space for people of all ages and abilities to play together. This project aims to promote tourism to the area and …read more.

OrthoWorx and Winona Lake Limitless Park Committee recently joined forces in a campaign to purchase equipment for the park. The results of that campaign have been announced. Over $10,000 was raised during the campaign through online crowd funding campaign, local events and a contribution from Orthopedics Capital Foundation. In addition to the total funds raised, …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Associate Director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently awarded a $15,000 grant to the Town of Winona Lake toward the construction of the splash pad at Limitless Park. The grant was made from community funds. This grant brings total Community Foundation grant support, from all funds, for Limitless …read more.

Special MudLove Limitless bracelets were available for sale. (Photo by Jarrett Van Meter) Appetizers, unique cocktails and generous donations were the pillars of Orthoworx’s silent auction and mixer to benefit the Winona Lake Limitless Park. Among the items available in the silent auction were an Eagle Creek Farms produce box, a round of golf with …read more.

By TAMMY ALLEN OrthoWorx OrthoWorx invites the adult public to a mixer and silent auction to benefit Winona Lake Limitless Park from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. “The Winona Lake Limitless Park is on our community’s trail system. This is a valuable asset for the entire community and visitors from surrounding regions. …read more.

Fun should have no limits. That is why OrthoWorx and the Winona Lake Limitless Park Committee are hosting a Thankful Breakfast, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Winona Lake Senior Center. All funds will support the WLLP campaign, running through Dec. 5. Registration is $5 per person payable the day …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. Four local charities were recently presented with grants from the William and Helen Dye Endowment Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Beaman Home, Limitless Park – Town of Winona Lake, Fellowship Missions and Baker Youth Club each received $2,631.50 from the fund. The …read more.

By ABBY WEISS Marketing Chairperson, Winona Lake Limitless Park Steak ‘n Shake’s Warsaw location is hosting a fundraiser for Winona Lake Limitless Park on Thursday, Nov. 6. Each patron that presents the fundraiser voucher at checkout will have 10 percent of their bill donated to Winona Lake Limitless Park. Carry-out orders are also able to …read more.

Fundraising for Winona Lake Limitless Park will be heating up in the coming months with several area restaurants providing opportunities for customers to donate, while still paying the standard amount for their meals. The park is making several key improvements and additions (see related) including a splash pad, beach access and a sand-play area. The most …read more.

By TAMMY ALLEN Director of Marketing, OrthoWorx Fun should have no limits. That’s why OrthoWorx and the Winona Lake Limitless Park Committee are collaborating on a crowd funding campaign Oct.29 through Dec. 5, for a limitless playground/park. “This project is well aligned with our community enhancement goals,” said OrthoWorx President and CEO Sheryl Conley, “There’s …read more.

By ABBY WEISS Marketing Chairperson, Winona Lake Limitless Park Committee Hacienda restaurant’s Warsaw location is hosting a fundraiser for Winona Lake Limitless Park on Thursday, Oct. 16. Each patron that presents the fundraiser voucher at checkout will have 20 percent of their bill donated to WLLP. The event will be held all day on Thursday, …read more.

[weaver_youtube T5sePnDu_T8 rel=8]     Winter like weather, including an occasional rain shower mixed with snow, didn’t keep people from bundling up in winter clothing and visiting the Fall Festival in Winona Lake Saturday. Events took place on Canal Street and Auditorium Boulevard. The festival was a joint effort between the Winona Lake Parks Department …read more.

Papa John’s of Warsaw is running a special fundraiser for Winona Lake Limitless Park every Monday throughout the 2014-2015 school year beginning Monday, Oct. 6. Every patron that mentions the Limitless Park fundraiser while ordering will have 20 percent of their bill total donated to Winona Lake Parks Department. Construction on Phase I, the splash …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Bob Evans restaurant is hosting a fundraiser for Winona Lake Limitless Park on Friday, Oct. 3, at its Warsaw location. Each patron that presents the fundraiser voucher (click here) at anytime during the day at checkout will have 15 of their bill donated to WLLP. Construction on Phase I – the splash pad and …read more.

Winona Lake – ZoYo frozen yogurt restaurant is hosting a fundraiser for Winona Lake Limitless Park on Thursday, Sept. 25 at its Warsaw location. Each patron that mentions the park at checkout will have 20 percent of their bill donated to WLLP. Construction on Phase I, the splash pad and a portion of the parking …read more.

Ritter’s Frozen Custard in Warsaw will host a fundraiser from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 23, to help raise funds for the construction of Winona Lake Limitless Park (see related). All proceeds raised will be donated directly to the park.

The Bibler Family Charitable Trust presented members of the Winona Lake Limitless Park committee with a check for $5,000 in support of the multi-phase splash pad, playground and infrastructure project currently under construction at Winona Lake Park. Several members of the Bibler family were on-hand to make the presentation. The Bibler Family Charitable Trust was …read more.

Joanna Harvey lives in California, but her family has owned a cottage in Winona Lake for four generations. She fondly remembers childhood summers spent on the lake. It’s these memories that inspired her to start a crowd funding campaign to support the Limitless Park project in Winona Lake. “I came across this initiative last summer,” …read more.

Riley Children’s Foundation, the fundraising organization supporting Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, has granted $8,000 to family-focused initiatives in the Warsaw area. Joe’s Kids, Inc. will receive $3,000, Boomerang Backpacks/Warsaw Schools will receive $2,500 and the Town of Winona Lake will receive $2,500 for the Limitless Park Fund. Each organization will receive …read more.

WNIT’s Gordy Young was in town recently to tape an episode of Experience Michiana. The episode will air tonight, Thursday, July 31, at 7 p.m. on Channel 34. The episode focuses on some of the programs in Kosciusko County that are serving families with children who have disabilities. Featured in the program will be segments on …read more.

The smoking ordinance that has been on the Winona Lake Town Council’s table for months finally passed. The ordinance came before the council last month, but was unable to pass since the vote was not unanimous. Passing with a majority vote, this month the ordinance only had one vote against from council member Terry Howie. …read more.

The Village at Winona presents the second annual Hops at the Shops on Saturday, July 12. Caribbean-born Levi John is a singer, songwriter, song stylist and entertainer with a unique sound is this year’s featured act. Hops at the Shops runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. By purchasing your $10 wristband and cup you can taste …read more.

(Photo from Ceruleanrestaurant.com) Cerulean in Winona Lake will be hosting a summer picnic from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, in the restaurant’s outdoor garden area. The event will benefit Limitless Park. Food will include burgers, hot dogs, salads and sweets. Cost of attendance is $10 per person and $5 for children under 14 years …read more.

In previous Winona Lake Town Council meetings, recommendations for ordinances regarding skateboards and smoking have been raised. Both ordinances were discussed at length at the council’s May 20 meeting. The skateboard ordinance was originally recommended by Winona Lake Police Chief of Police Paul Schmitt at the April town council meeting, citing concern for the safety …read more.

A number of matters pertaining to the Limitless Park in Winona Lake were brought up at the Winona Lake Town Council meeting on Tuesday night. Erin Porter, Winona Lake Limitless Park committee chair, presented the council with a new master plan. Porter stated the preparations for the park, which is estimated to cost $1.5 million, were …read more.

Fire up your engines and head down to Winona Lake Park at 9:30 a.m.  to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, for the first annual Wheels in Winona community event. Admission is free with donations being accepted for the Winona Lake Limitless Park project. Wheels in Winona is an opportunity for kids to see, touch, and …read more.

A press conference was held today at Winona Lake Town Hall to discuss Limitless Park, Winona Lake’s new and all-inclusive recreational destination. Though the park will include the renovation of the current playground, creating a new, revolutionary play area for people of all ages and abilities, that is not the only the only feature that …read more.

WINONA LAKE, IN – Representatives of the town of Winona Lake and supporters of the Winona Lake Limitless Park recently accepted grants from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s Community Fund and the Kosciusko REMC Operation Round Up Fund. The grants were made in support of the construction of Winona Lake Limitless Park. Winona Lake Limitless …read more.

The Olive Branch and Spice Merchants of Winona Lake invite you to the Rock Around The Park Fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 23. The Winona Lake Parks Department continuously provides a place for families and friends to gather throughout the year. With its improvement to a limitless playground and splash pad, you have the chance to …read more.

The Olive Branch invites you to the Rock Around the Park fundraiser Friday, Aug. 23, to benefit Winona Lake’s Limitless Park. Wear your best 1950s attire and be ready to dance the night away ’50s style! A Swing Dance Contest will be held, kegs of beer will be tapped and wine slushies will be flowing. …read more.