NORTH WEBSTER — Local historic sternwheeler Dixie is setting sail for high-seas adventure this month with a brand-new, fully interactive Pirate Cruise.

Rebecca Noftz’s, Robert Osbun’s and Brian Smith’s campaign for Plain Township Board was attended by a special guest, former U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly.

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Braun announced new appointments to various state boards and commissions.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will offer Slip-N-Slide from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Kelly Park, 130 Fawley St., Warsaw.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering Succulents Made Simple” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Pete Thorn Gym, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw.

Even with campers losing a total of eight teeth over the last three days, 2026’s Camp HERO was deemed “great” by organizers.

A Michigan man will serve 20 years in prison for molesting a child in Warsaw.

Deliberations for a Leesburg man ended in a hung jury on Wednesday, July 29.

Hendricks Street, between South McKinley and South Cleveland streets, will be closed Aug. 3-7 for sanitary sewer line work.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $2,353,529.63 to 324 nonprofit and public entities to fund arts organizations and arts projects around the state through the Fiscal Year 2027 Arts Organization Support and Fiscal Year 2027 Spring Arts Project Support grant programs.

Gov. Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced organizations in 18 Indiana counties will receive $1,297,500 in grants to fund 21 lake, river and watershed land treatment projects through DNR's Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) program.

Female real estate professionals with The Cavender Team (powered by eXp Realty) recently participated in a 90-minute women's self-defense seminar led by Peace Force, equipping participants with practical strategies to increase personal safety both on and off the job.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Timbercrest Senior Living Community will be hosting many events throughout August.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Manchester University announced students on the spring 2026 dean's list.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Manchester University hosted 105 campers from 26 Indiana high schools for its third annual NxtGen Leadership Camp from July 6 to 10.

With music and lyrics by Indiana-native Cole Porter, “Anything Goes” is a sparkling musical comedy brimming with wit, romance and unforgettable songs.

Bowling Against Bullying returns Saturday and founder Shaun Mudd hopes people will come out for an afternoon of free bowling, pizza and soda and have a good time.

On the second day of Camp HERO Wednesday, campers got wet from riding in a Indiana Department of Natural Resources boat, scuba diving with the local dive team and being sprayed by a Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory hose.

Real Property Management Golden Dome is the first recipient of a Winona Avenue Matching Facade Grant from the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.

If you’re looking for a bite of sweetness, keep an eye out for Kelly’s Sweet Bites.

SOUTH WHITLEY – At Tuesday night's meeting, the South Whitley Town Council voted to accept an agreement of $130,000 to purchase the bank building and adjacent parking lot at 101 E. Columbia St. from owner Tony Starkey.

Over 1,000 students got a head start to the school year Wednesday at Combined Community Services’ annual Tools for School.

A jury has entered deliberations in a trial Wednesday for a Leesburg man who allegedly drove under the influence and got into a vehicle accident, causing injuries to two people.

Tickets are now on sale for Le Diner en Blanc, returning to downtown Warsaw Aug. 15, for an elegant evening of outdoor dining, live entertainment and community celebration.

Individuals looking to strengthen their leadership skills, expand their professional network and make a lasting impact in Kosciusko County are encouraged to apply for the upcoming 2026-27 Kosciusko Leadership Academy (KLA) class, which begins this August.