In an effort to get people interested in Indiana’s bicentennial, Kosciusko County Celebrates Indiana’s Bicentennial committee is kicking off an art and an essay contest. The winners of the “Why I Love Indiana” essay contest will be asked to read their essay at a bicentennial event during the celebration, which is scheduled for Sept. 29 through Oct. 1. Essay participants are asked to explain why they love the Hoosier state. Entries should be mailed to: Courthouse/Bicentennial, 100 W. Center St. Rm 121, Warsaw, IN 46580. The deadline is Sept. 6. Winning essay will receive awards. For the kindergarten to third grade and fourth through eighth grade categories, essays should be 300 words or less. For the ninth through 12th grade and adult categories, essays should be 500 words or less. All entries will be displayed at the festival Oct. 1. The “Why I Love Indiana” art contest asks participants to show why they love the state. Entries should be submitted to Paula Bowman at Latte Lounge, 108 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw, by Sept. 6. Entries should be in drawing, painting (chalk, pastel, etc.) or photograph form. Winning entries will be awarded prizes. Categories are: kindergarten to third grade; fourth through eighth grade; ninth through 12th; and adult. All entries will be displayed at the festival Oct. 1. For more information, email IN200kos@gmail.com
