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Traditions Light Up The Holidays Throughout Kosciusko County
Leah Smith, Syracuse, tells Santa what she wants for Christmas, including a high beam for gymnastics and a lot of slime. She is pictured at this year’s Holiday Magic event in front of the tree in...
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Welcome To December!
Staff Report WARSAW – Welcome to December! Here are some things to keep in mind: It’s Tuesday, Dec. 1, which means it is World AIDS Day. And it’s also Giving Tuesday. Dec. 7 – Pearl Harbor Remembrance...
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Coppes Commons Offers Building-Wide Sales Dec 4-5
Coppes Commons, 401 E. Market Street, Nappanee, is hosting its annual Christmas Open House Dec. 4-5. The restored 19th century furniture factory now houses a collection of gift shops, a museum and...
View ArticleHoliday Trash Pickup Hours Altered
Staff Report WARSAW — All but one local government office will be closed on Christmas Eve day, Thursday, Dec. 24. Except for Nappanee, all other non-emergency government offices are closed Thursday and...
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Local Churches Adapt Christmas Eve Services Due To COVID-19
By Leah Sander InkFreeNews WARSAW — COVID-19 has caused area churches to make some changes this year in relation to Christmas activities. All of the pastors that InkFreeNews interviewed at Warsaw and...
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Sally Kauffman: Building 50 Homes And Counting
Sally Kauffman checks some of the miniature houses she crafts as a hobby. She made the houses and tree to display during Halloween at the Indiana Tech Warsaw office, where she works as an enrollment...
View ArticleBluffton Cancels Christmas Lighting Ceremony
By Dave Schultz News-Banner BLUFFTON – Bluffton will not have its traditional Christmas lighting ceremony this year. On top of that, the city’s Christmas lights may not be long for the world, although...
View ArticleChristmas Craft Show Saturday In Warsaw
Staff Report WARSAW – The annual Christmas craft show will be Saturday at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Touch of Life Church is sponsoring lunch.
View ArticleHabitat Holding Christmas Open House In Warsaw
Staff Report WARSAW — The volunteers at Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County and the Habitat ReSale Outlet, are holding a Christmas Open House at 515 N. Park Avenue, Warsaw, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,...
View ArticlePlenty Of Christmas Events Upcoming In County
Staff Report WARSAW — ‘Tis the season for Christmas events in the area. Here’s a list of area holiday activities. Leesburg Leesburg’s annual candelaria is 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Boy Scout Troop...
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Enter The December Reading Contest At North Webster Library
News Release Bruce, Sophia, Anna and Meilani Rush pose for a holiday family portrait in front of a photographic backdrop at North Webster Community Public Library. The library offers three holiday...
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Hall, Miller Receive Realtor, Affiliate Of The Year Awards
Julie Hall of Patton Hall Real Estate, Warsaw, left, was named the 2021 Realtor of the Year at the annual Kosciusko County Board Of Realtors Christmas party, Friday, Dec. 3. Shown with Hall are her...
View ArticleWindy Conditions Force Leesburg To Change Candelaria Plans
News Release LEESBURG — Strong winds have led organizers of the Leesburg Candelaria to change some plans. According to information from event organizer Christina Archer, the Christmas party scheduled...
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‘Christmas With A Cop’ Provides Toys, Clothes For Area Kids
‘Christmas With a Cop’ was on Thursday night, Dec. 16, at Warsaw’s Meijer. The Kosciusko County Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 149’s annual event allows kids to purchase clothes and toys with...
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Walmart’s Angel Tree Delivers For Salvation Army
Salvation Army Envoy Ken Locke (in the red jacket) is pictured with Walmart employees. Photo provided by Salvation Army. News Release WARSAW – The Salvation Army received 772 toys, books and gifts...
View ArticleWarsaw Trash Schedule Altered For Holidays
Staff Report WARSAW – The city of Warsaw has updated its trash pickup schedule for the upcoming holiday season. For Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, trash normally picked up on Thursday will be picked up a day...
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Susie McEntire Christmas Concert Set For Dec. 17
By Leah Sander InkFreeNews WARSAW — Singer Susie McEntire is set once again to entertain the Warsaw community and help bring the Christmas spirit to town. Her free concert is set for 7 p.m. Saturday,...
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As Christmas Nears, More Holiday Events Set To Occur
The first floor of the Kosciusko County Courthouse is decorated in the theme of the Christmas movie “The Polar Express,” complete with a large train, pictures of characters from the film and fake snow....
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Upcoming Area Christmas Events Include Santa, Music And More
Santa made a special visit to Kosciusko County employees on Friday, Dec. 16, delivering bags full of candy and fruit to them. Here, the Jolly Old Elf poses with Kosciusko County Administrator Marsha...
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Chestnuts, Christmas And Tree Disease Linked Forever Through Song
By Jeff Burbrink Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County Jeff Burbrink I heard the classic Christmas song by Nat King Cole officially titled “The Christmas Song,” more frequently known as...
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WHS Students To Open Chartreuse Talent Student Gallery In December
Students in Wawasee’s art and CTE classes are working toward the opening of Chartreuse Talent Student Gallery. The opening is scheduled for early December.Shown working on art work that will be sold in...
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Combined Community Services’ Adopt A Family Sign-Up Day Is Nov. 1
News Release WARSAW — Combined Community Services is gearing up for its annual Adopt a Family program for 2023. This initiative has been a lifeline for many families in Kosciusko County, providing not...
View ArticleMentone Christmas Activities Are Dec. 2
News Release MENTONE — Mentone’s Christmas activities are set for Saturday, Dec. 2. The Bell Aircraft Museum will have its annual craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day at the Mentone fire station,...
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Christmas Events This Upcoming Weekend In Mentone, Pierceton, Winona Lake And...
This home in Warsaw bears some decorations which make it resemble a gingerbread house. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander. Staff Report WARSAW — Christmas events will occur this upcoming weekend in...
View ArticleWarsaw High School Band Performing Christmas Concert Dec. 12
Press Release WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School band’s Christmas concert will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center, 1 Tiger Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the...
View ArticleChristmas Events Happening This Weekend In Syracuse, Winona Lake, And More
Staff Report WARSAW — Christmas events will occur this upcoming weekend in Mentone, Milford, Pierceton, Syracuse, Winona Lake and more. People may view them and a list of other area Christmas events...
View ArticleNew Christmas Song By Beez And The Rocker, Featuring Joe Rhodes, Releasing...
Press Release LEESBURG — On Friday, Dec. 8, local band “Beez and the Rocker” will release a new, original Christmas single, a duet featuring singer/songwriter Joe Rhodes. “Beez” (Mike Beezley) and...
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Christmas Bucks Winners Of 2023 Announced
Teresa Powers, center, is the first place winner of 2023’s Christmas Bucks promotion, with $1,000 in holiday scrip awarded from her entry to Warsaw’s Dental Solutions. The Christmas Bucks can be spent...
View ArticleWarsaw High School Band Christmas Concert Happening Tonight
Press Release WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School band Christmas concert will take place Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center, 1 Tiger Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the...
View ArticleWarsaw Eastern Star Chapter Donates Toys To Salvation Army
News Release WARSAW — The Order of the Eastern Star, Warsaw Chapter 88, collected toys for The Salvation Army Angel Tree during its December meeting. The chapter collected $443.38 in toys, according to...
View ArticleClassic Arts Programs Renamed ‘Community Arts Program’ to Commemorate 40th...
News Release WINONA LAKE — This year commemorates the 40th anniversary of delivering high-quality, community-based choral music for Kosciusko County. The Warsaw Community Choir was organized by Rev....
View ArticleIndiana’s Tiniest County Fair Coming To Warsaw
News Release WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Historical Society will be hosting the “Carnival of Sharing” exhibit at the Old Jail Museum Wednesday, Nov. 20, through Saturday, Nov. 23. The event is being...
View ArticleToy Time Consignment Event To Be Held At Kosciusko Fairgrounds
News Release WARSAW — Combined Community Services’ 31st Annual Toy Time consignment event will be held at the Kosciusko County fairgrounds this December. Bring good-quality, used toys and children’s...
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Pierceton Council Approves Becoming Designated Party For Alumni Association...
Doug Gregory with the Pierceton School Alumni Association addresses the Pierceton Town Council during a Nov. 11 meeting. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Adkins. By Liz Adkins InkFreeNews PIERCETON — Pierceton...
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Christmas Events Start in Area
Santa, one of the numerous decorations at Warsaw’s Central Park, got a light dusting of snow on him on Thursday, Nov. 21. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander. Staff Report WARSAW — Christmas events have...
View ArticleMain Street Warsaw Announces Month-Long Christmas Celebration
News Release WARSAW — Main Street Warsaw is excited to announce that All is Bright, a month-long Downtown Christmas Celebration, sponsored by 1st Source Bank, will begin on Friday, Nov. 29. All is...
View ArticleSanta Claus Is Coming To Town On A Fire Truck
News Release SILVER LAKE — Santa Claus is coming to Silver Lake 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17. Santa will begin his journey through town on a fire truck starting at 6:00 p.m. He will stop at the the old...
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Many Christmas Events Are Upcoming In Kosciusko County Area
This friendly-looking Grinch is standing outside a downtown Warsaw business. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander. Staff Report WARSAW — Many Christmas events are upcoming in the Kosciusko County area. A...
View ArticleBell Aircraft Museum To Host Annual Craft Show Dec. 7
News Release MENTONE — The Bell Aircraft Museum’s annual craft show will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Mentone Fire Station, 201 W. Main St. Thirty-two vendors will be selling items such...
View ArticleChristmas parade rolls through Nappanee
By Nathan Pace InkFreeNews The 2024 Christmas Celebration in Nappanee got underway Saturday, Dec. 7, with the annual Christmas parade. The parade began at Nappanee Elementary School and traveled...
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Indiana Salvation Army chapters see donation decrease
The familiar red kettle started in San Francisco in 1891 as a crab pot for out-of-work seamen and longshoremen due to the Depression. By 1990, the buckets were used nationwide to collect donations....
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Biddinger’s Snow Village Gives One Last Year Of Christmas Joy
A view of the Snow Village from above, Biddinger says, looks “almost like a real town.” Text and Photos By Lilli Dwyer InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — The home of David and Sally Biddinger is all over Christmas...
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Old Saint Nick Arrives Early For North Webster Breakfast With Santa
Breakfast With Santa took place at North Webster Community Center Saturday, Dec. 14. Emerson Roberts, left, and Kami Swartzlander are pictured sitting on Santa’s lap. Text and Photos by Lilli Dwyer...
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Leesburg Candelaria Lights Up The Night
Abby Carlson, left, and Olive Gibson lead the crowd in a rendition of “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” at the Leesburg Candelaria Saturday, Dec. 14. Text and Photos by Lilli Dwyer InkFreeNews LEESBURG —...
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Kosciusko County 4-H Junior Leaders Adopt Families For Christmas
Members of the Kosciusko County 4-H Junior Leaders are shown wrapping gifts for the families in need they adopted for Christmas. Photos provided by Andrew Ferrell. News Release WARSAW — Kosciusko...
View ArticleMagical Meadows Alight For ‘Deck The Stalls’ Dec. 21
News Release WARSAW — The Magical Meadows is getting into the holiday spirit with its annual “Deck the Stalls” drive-through lights display. Everyone is invited to load up their car, grab their...
View ArticleWarsaw Wednesday Trash Route Changes Because Of Christmas
News Release WARSAW — The city’s Wednesday trash route, Dec. 25, will change because of Christmas, according to a news release from the city of Warsaw. Warsaw city offices will be closed Wednesday,...
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Now that they’re unwrapped, be sure to monitor flawed toys
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported child deaths have attributed to a wide variety of toys including bouncy balls, stuffed animals, plastic toys and crayons. Adobe Stock photo provided by...
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There’s Still Time To Send Photos
This family pet found it comfortable to curl up under the Christmas tree before all the gifts started piling up. By Deb Patterson InkFreeNews There is still time to send us your holiday photos of...
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Kosciusko Kettleheads Donate $1,110 To CCS
Sabrina Phillips, left, interim executive director of Combined Community Services, accepts a gift bag filled with $1,110 in cash and gift cards from Brian Sager, of Kosciusko Kettleheads. Photo...
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