Jackie Gorski
Lifestyles Editor
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At Least 12 Animals Adopted At AWL’s Second Birthday Bash
PIERCETON – At least 12 animals were adopted during Animal Welfare League’s second birthday bash Saturday.
‘A Carpenter’s Prayer’ Seeing Theatrical Release Friday
Being released in theaters Friday, “A Carpenter’s Prayer” was filmed entirely in Huntington and Wabash.
Cedar Creek Of Warsaw Holds First School Supplies Drive
Cedar Creek of Warsaw, 425 Chinworth Court, Warsaw, held its first school supplies drive this past week to help area families.
Cardinal Services SOARs At Warsaw Airport
Cardinal Services clients and other community members saw planes and emergency vehicles up close Thursday at the Warsaw Municipal Airport during the SOAR! event.
Oakwood Cemetery Cleaned Up After Recent Storm
Sexton Hal Heagy updated the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents Thursday on the work that has happened recently at the cemetery.
CCS Sees Increased Need For Tools For School Event
People were lined up hours before Combine Community Services’ 29th Tools for School started Wednesday for families to pick up school supplies and get ready for the school year.
Winona Lake’s Family Fest Set For Saturday
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake’s Family Fest will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Miller Sunset Pavilion.
Winona Lake Council Sets Priorities For Rest Of 2024
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council agreed to pick several priorities in its Imagine Winona Lake Action Program to see if they can work on them this year.
Tenney Selected As Pierceton Days Parade Grand Marshal
PIERCETON – Months after she was named the 2023 Woman of the Year at the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner, Georgia Tenney will serve as the grand marshal at the Pierceton Days Parade.
Pierceton Days Features Music, Parade And Kids Activities
PIERCETON – Pierceton Days is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week.
Carnival Brings Familes Together
Friday’s annual Family Carnival at Central Park looked to be on par with attendance from previous years.
Local Girl Raising Money For Adoptions Through Music
Eleven-year-old Norah Kuhn is using her musical talents to help raise money for local families trying to adopt.
Warsaw Man Arrested On Weapon Charges
A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at work crew members on Packerton Road.
Local School Corporations’ ILEARN Results Near State Average
Most area school corporations did not break 50% in proficiency in math, social studies and English language arts on the 2024 Indiana Learning Evaluation and Readiness Network (ILEARN) taken in the spring.
County Parks Board Hears About Safety, Drainage Concerns With Chinworth Extension
Safety and drainage concerns for the Chinworth Trail extension were brought to the attention of the Kosciusko County Department of Parks and Recreation Board Thursday.
Winona Lake Council Hears About Firefighter Campaign
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Fire Department Public Information Officer Mike Cox brought a letter-writing campaign to the Winona Lake Town Council’s attention Tuesday.
Winona Park Board Votes To Have Its President Serve On Pavilion Committee
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Park Board will recommend to the town council the park board president, Kristie Maiers, to be a representative on the Miller Sunset Pavilion Committee.
Community Gets On ‘Board’ For Student Exhibit At Atelier
People poured in to see the "Next Wave: Surf the Saw” exhibit by Warsaw Community Schools students Friday at Atelier, 104 E. Center St., Warsaw.
It’s Sponsorship And Media Day At The Community Fair
Today is Sponsorship and Media Day at the 107th Annual Kosciusko County Fair.
Burket Council Talks Speeding, Speed Limit Signs
BURKET – People speeding on Center Street drew concerns during the Burket Town Council meeting Thursday.
Oakwood Cemetery Board OKs 2025 Budgets
Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents approved 2025 budgets Thursday.
Farmers, Truckers & Military Day At Community Fair
Today is Farmers/Truckers/U.S. Military Day at the 107th Annual Kosciusko County Fair.
Today Is Senior Day At The County Fair
Today is Senior Day at the 107th Annual Kosciusko County Fair. Below are a listing of events at the fair today and Thursday.
National Eucharistic Procession Travels Through Parts Of Kosciusko County
A number of people walked from Fort Wayne to Plymouth, in full or in part, as part of the national Eucharistic procession Tuesday.
Warsaw Schools Establishing Welcome Center For New Students’ Health
While Kennedy Wagner will take over as the nurse coordinator at Warsaw Community Schools, Tracey Akers will establish the Welcome Center for the school district.
Today Is Kiddies Day At The County Fair
Today is Kiddies Day/4-H Leader Appreciation Day at the 107th Annual Kosciusko County Fair.
Triton School Corp. Has New Cell Phone Policy
BOURBON – Triton School Board was updated Monday about the school corporation’s new cell phone policy.
Community Fair Kicks Off Monday
Opening day for the 107th Annual Kosciusko County Fair is today. Below are a listing of events at the fair Monday and Tuesday.
County Fair Events Begin This Weekend With Animal Shows
The 107th annual Kosciusko County Fair begins this weekend. Below is a listing of events that are happening today, Sunday and Monday.
Mentone Council Hears From Residents About Viking Drive, Jackson Street Connection Suggestion
MENTONE – Mentone Town Council heard from several residents about a prior suggestion from a property owner about connecting Viking Drive and Jackson Street Wednesday.
Winona Council Tables Pavilion Committee Appointments
WINONA LAKE – While the Winona Lake Town Council approved the job description for a director-level position and a request for proposal (RFP) for ice operations Tuesday, they tabled a decision on the appointments for the Miller Sunset Pavillion Committee.
4th Of July Celebration List Updated
The Fourth of July celebrations have already started and a number of local towns and associations are planning more events over the next few days. Following is an updated list about those events.
Kosciusko County Fair Events Begin July 7
The 107th Annual Kosciusko County Fair starts July 7 and goes through July 13.
Kosciusko County 4-H Royalty Crowned
Kosciusko County 4-H Royalty was crowned during the annual 4-H Royalty, Fashion Revue and Awards night Thursday at Lakeview Middle School.
July 4th Celebrations Begin This Weekend
The Fourth of July will be celebrated starting Saturday, June 29 and a number of local towns and associations are planning events.
Winona Council Approves Committee Resolution
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council approved a resolution Tuesday adopting internal controls for town committees.
Juneteenth Brings History And Community Together
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery on June 19, 1865, in the U.S.
Museum Holds Circus Event
The Old Jail Museum displayed Indiana’s circus history as it hosted “Museum Under the Big Top” from 5 to 9 p.m. in conjunction with the June Third Friday’s celebration in downtown Warsaw.
Syracuse Man Facing Child Molesting, Other Charges
A Syracuse man has been arrested after allegedly molesting a child under 14.
Pierceton Man Charged With Battery Charges, Resisting Arrest
A Pierceton man was arrested on battery and resisting law enforcement charges.
Third Friday Set To Start At 4 P.M.
Third Friday will be held a little earlier than usual this month.
Winona Approves Service Agreement For Street Department
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council approved a municipal services agreement Tuesday for the street department.
Cerulean Holds Ribbon-Cutting For Remodel
WINONA LAKE – After Cerulean Restaurant, 1101 E. Canal St., Winona Lake, completed a remodel of the restaurant, they celebrated Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.
Light Rail Café Holds Ribbon-Cutting For Improvements
WINONA LAKE – Light Rail Café, 1000 Park Ave., Winona Lake, held a ribbon-cutting with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Tuesday after reopening due to the café making improvements.
Leininger Named 2024 Miss Kosciusko County Fair Queen
Jordyn Leininger was crowned 2024 Miss Kosciusko County Fair Queen Saturday at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.
Town Cleanup A Continuing Conversation For Burket Town Council
BURKET – Burket Town Council continued a discussion about town cleanup Thursday.
Warsaw School Board Recognizes 10-Year Anniversary Of Hoffert As Superintendent
On July 1, Dr. David Hoffert will have served as Warsaw Community Schools’ superintendent for 10 years.
Warsaw Man Charged With Possession Of Child Pornography
A Warsaw man has been arrested for having sexually explicit videos and photos on his phone of a minor after allegedly traveling to New York state to have sex with a minor.
Triton School Board Hears About Building Work
BOURBON – Superintendent Jeremy Riffle updated the Triton School Board Monday on some of the work going on at the school buildings.
