LOCAL NEWS

LaunchPad Seeks Change In MOU With City On ARPA Funds

LaunchPad Director Sherry Searles went before the Warsaw Common Council on Monday to request a change in the memorandum of understanding between them on how LaunchPad can use its ARPA funds from the city.

Kosciusko Connect Brings Fiber Internet Education To Local Sixth-Graders

Kosciusko Connect, a fiber internet provider and subsidiary of Kosciusko REMC, recently partnered with Washington STEM Academy to deliver an “engaging and educational” experience to sixth-grade students, according to a news release from Kosciusko Connect.

MACOG Receives $1.5M From U.S. EPA To Continue Tackling Brownfields

SOUTH BEND - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) is one of three Indiana recipients that will receive brownfields assessment funding in the latest round announced May 20.

Warsaw Redevelopment Commissions Approves Claims, Notice In Short Meeting

Claims and a notice concerning the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission’s tax allocation areas were unanimously approved during a short commission meeting Monday.

Ringler Nominated For Award For ‘Exemplifying’ National History Day

Should Edgewood Middle School eighth-grade history teacher Dylan Ringler win the National History Day 2024 Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award for which he’s nominated, he knows what he’d do with the prize money.

Tippecanoe Valley Recognizes Two Educators For Years Of Service

AKRON — Retiring Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation educators June Yazel and Jenny Higgins were recognized Monday at the school board meeting for their years of service.

1st Summer Concert Series Is Friday Featuring Matt Gabriel

The first evening of the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Concert Series will feature Matt Gabriel from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 24 at Central Park Plaza, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw.

Tippecanoe Valley FFA, Kosciusko County 4-H Livestock Judging Team Compete At State

AKRON – The Tippecanoe Valley FFA and Kosciusko County 4-H Livestock Judging Teams competed at the state contest on Saturday at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds in Lafayette.

KCCVB Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week

The Kosciusko County Convention & Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) is celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW) from May 19 to 25.

TVSC Celebrates Burket Educational Center Class Of 2024 Graduation

BURKET – Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announced the commencement ceremony of the Burket Educational Center Class of 2024, which was held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the historic gymnasium.

Grace Students, Faculty Showcased At Monroe Community Church Art Show

WINONA LAKE — Grace College will exhibit 78 works by 19 students and three faculty members at the Monroe Community Church Art Show at Monroe Community Church, 1020 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Want To Be A Plein Air Artist?

SYRACUSE - Chautauqua-Wawasee and the Northern Indiana Plein Air Artists Association are collaborating to offer a Beginners and Intermediate Plein Air Workshop on May 29-31.

Pedestrian Killed On Ind. 114 In Whitley County

WHITLEY COUNTY - The Indiana State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the east 6500 block of Ind. 114 in Whitley County.

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Mermaid Festival Cutie King & Queen Contest, Cutie Parade Info Announced

NORTH WEBSTER - The North Webster Lions Club is prepping for the 78th annual Mermaid Festival Cutie King and Queen Contest and Cutie Parade. This year’s Mermaid Festival theme is “The American Dream.”