Kosciusko County Farmers and Artisan Market will return to downtown Warsaw this year, but with a shorter schedule than organizers originally requested and a slightly different configuration.

Ousley Mechanical Services hopes to be an economical option for heating and air conditioning in the Warsaw area.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Senior Center invites seniors from across the community to attend a special open house and welcome lunch, designed to introduce area residents to the programs, activities and opportunities available through the center.

Looking for a creative way to spend your afternoon? Join the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department for a free arts and crafts day on Wednesday, March 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Pete Thorn Gym, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw.

On Feb. 7, the Tippecanoe Valley Novice Chapter Meeting Team competed in the state contest at Lebanon High School.

ROANN - As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, the Roann Covered Bridge Festival announced a parade theme that honors both national heritage and local pride: “Bridging Liberty, 250 Years United – A Star-Spangled Celebration.”

SYRACUSE - On March 28, bird-watchers, nature-lovers and curious minds alike are invited to step into the heart of spring migration at the first-ever Waterfowl Festival, a full-day celebration of birds, wetlands and conservation hosted jointly by Tippecanoe Audubon Society, Ducks Unlimited and Chautauqua-Wawasee at the Oakwood Resort in Syracuse.

Contemporary art gallery Atelier will present “Soft Ruin: New Painting by Andrea Granger” from March 13 through May 16.

CASA of Kosciusko County announced today that Executive Director Erin Rowland Jones will conclude her service with the organization at the end of May.

Not only was it unclear if the location where Robert T. Carter wants to establish a bar in Mentone even qualifies, but his past history with escrowing permits and remonstrating against others seeking alcohol licenses in the town led the Kosciusko County Alcohol Tobacco Commission to table his application Thursday until their April 2 meeting for “further investigation.”

Customers at Copper Canyon Tobacconist in Warsaw will soon be able to enjoy an alcoholic beverage with their cigar, cigarettes or other tobacco products while lounging at the business.

FORT WAYNE – Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne & Kosciusko County has been awarded a $60,000 grant through the EmployED initiative led by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and General Motors.

NORTH MANCHESTER – At Wednesday night's meeting, the North Manchester Town Council approved an environmental contract for the Eel River Commons project, to be paid with Lilly grant funding.

Sexton Hal Heagy updated the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents Thursday on some projects going on at the cemetery.

In an effort to close on lot 1 at the former Marsh property, 500 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw Community and Economic Development Director Jeremy Skinner told the Redevelopment Commission Thursday someone was needed from the commission to sign the paperwork at the closing.

NORTH WEBSTER - The North Webster Community Public Library announced that plans are underway for the return of its Cemetery Walk this fall – and the library is inviting the community to help shape this year’s event.

MISHAWAKA – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) announced that the annual Congressional Art Competition will be open to high school students throughout the Second District.

Beginning March 16, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts will launch its spring session of Conservatory classes, open to students from second grade through adults.

On Feb. 19, several Warsaw Community High School (WCHS) students participated in the Agriculture Breakfast hosted by The Watershed Foundation.

A teenager will serve six years in prison for molesting a child in Warsaw.

WINONA LAKE – Dr. Matthew S. Harmon, professor of New Testament Studies at Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary, recently published his 13th book, “The Wisdom of God: Revealed, Reviled, and Reverberated.”

MARSHALL COUNTY - Master Trooper James Zeser is set to hang up the duty belt one last time as he retires this week after serving the citizens of Indiana for 28 years.

Many students from Lakeview Middle School who walk to and from school cross East Winona Avenue at Scott Street, but Warsaw Community Schools (WCS) would like to see the street crosswalk be safer.

Center Street is one of the busiest roads within the city of Warsaw, and it came up in discussion several times Wednesday during the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting.

Opening up to others can be very difficult for some people, particularly veterans and first responders.