Category Archives: Community

Whitko Students Meet For The First Time

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 22, 2013 @ 2:10 PM

The Whitko High School Class of 2022 met for the first time all together on May 17 at the Pierceton Park in Pierceton for the annual Pen Pal Picnic. These third graders from Mrs. Gawthrop’s Class, Mrs. Kinney’s Class, and Mrs. Mohr’s Class at South Whitley Elementary School and Mr. Fitzsimmons’ Class, … Read More

Conlon, Chien Announce Engagement

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 22, 2013 @ 1:05 PM

Joe and Joyce Conlon, of Warsaw, announce the engagement of their son, Jason Conlon, of Orlando, Fla., to Catherine Chien, daughter of Brian and Katy Chien, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The future groom is a graduate of Warsaw Community High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree from IPFW and … Read More

WCPL Hosts Free Genealogy Class

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 22, 2013 @ 1:04 PM

Warsaw Community Public Library will offer a free beginning genealogy class at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 30. This one hour class will help teach record keeping methods and demonstrate the best online research places. The class will be taught by our WCPL’s genealogy staff member, Teresa Crews. Class size … Read More

WHS Class Of 1993 Reunion

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 22, 2013 @ 12:49 PM

Wawasee High School Class of 1993 Reunion will be held from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, July 5, at The Eagles in Syracuse. Tickets will be $25 per person in advance and will include dinner, dessert and entertainment. A Paypal account will be created for everyone to buy … Read More

Clean Lakes Workshop Saturday

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 22, 2013 @ 11:29 AM

Indiana University Clean Lakes will offer a workshop from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Education Center. The center is located at 11586 N SR 13, Syracuse. The workshop will include a presentation on aquatic plants and time at the … Read More

Cancer Services’ Event Raises Over $55,000 For Communities

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 22, 2013 @ 12:35 PM

On Saturday, May 18, over 700 people attended Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana’s 11th Annual Lapper and Survivors Day event in Fort Wayne to help raise money for people with all types of cancer in our community. Over $55,000 was raised for the organization, which provides emotional support, … Read More

Pierceton Scouts Collecting For Oklahoma Victims

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 14, 2013 @ 10:38 AM

Cub Scout Pack 3761 from Pierceton is planning to take a truck and trailer full of supplies down to the people of Oklahoma who were affected by Monday’s devastating tornadoes. The scouts are asking the community, churches, friends, families and local businesses to help with donations such of … Read More

Red Cross Taking Donations For Oklahoma Tornado Victims

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 21, 2013 @ 5:10 PM

The best and quickest way to help Oklahoma tornado victims is to donate to the American Red Cross disaster relief fund at RedCross.org or by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10. Throughout the nation, including Oklahoma, the Red Cross has local connections and partnerships already established in … Read More

Knechts Celebrate 70th Anniversary

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 21, 2013 @ 5:03 PM

John and Marjorie Hill Knecht, of North Manchester, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on May 25. They were married May 30, 1943, in the United Brethren Church in Hartford City, Ind. Mrs. Knecht is the daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. S. M. Hill and lived in … Read More

Allen, Clark Announce Engagement

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 21, 2013 @ 5:00 PM

Larry and Fran Allen are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie, to Luke Clark, son of Kevin and Linda Clark. Katie grew up in Syracuse. She is currently in the School of Pharmacy at Purdue University. Luke is from North Webster and is in the … Read More

Pierceton Students Honored At Science Fair

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 21, 2013 @ 12:45 PM

Three students from Pierceton Elementary School were honored with awards at the Northeast Indiana Regional Science Fair held at IPFW. Jordyn Leininger, 8 years old and a PES second-grader, is the daughter of Thad and Rochelle Leininger. She was awarded Regional Winner at the Northeast Indiana Science Fair … Read More

‘Good Choices’ Parenting Workshop At Tippecanoe Valley

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 20, 2013 @ 5:26 PM

Tippecanoe Valley Schools will host “Guiding Good Choices,” a FREE parenting workshop for parents/guardians with children 9-14 years of age. “Guiding Good Choices” is an interactive program that helps parents, grandparents, caretakers, foster parents, etc. tackle tough subjects such as: How to prevent drug use in your family … Read More

Syracuse Public Library News

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 20, 2013 @ 2:46 PM

Evan Fidler won a book during National Children’s Book Week at the Syracuse Public LIbrary. Each day a winner was drawn from the kids that had visited the library that day. Other winners were: Marisa Kaufman, Brandon Tayagua, Samantha Pressler and Noah Stouder. Summer Reading Starts June 4th … Read More

WCS Visits Merry Lea Environmental Center

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 20, 2013 @ 1:02 PM

First graders from Warsaw Christian School recently had a field trip at Merry Lea Environmental Center, north of Columbia City. Adrian Bowdler, Parker Spore, Amaya Hoyt, Rafe Hoover are shown with their field guide, Ellie, a Goshen College student, who taught them about different kinds of water bugs … Read More

Red Cross Encourages Armed Forces Appreciation

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 17, 2013 @ 2:18 PM

In observance of United States Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 18, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to thank a service member. U.S. Armed Forces Day celebrates individuals who serve our country by being a part of the military force and demonstrate the courage it takes … Read More