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Old Jail Museum Remains A Popular Site For Ghost Hunting

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Oct 15, 2019 @ 2:36 PM

WARSAW — A little known, unofficial holiday helps to kick off the Halloween season for paranormal enthusiasts worldwide — National Ghost Hunting Day. Since 2016, this day has been celebrated with the world’s largest ghost hunt.

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Wall Supports Teachers As Instructional Coach

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Oct 7, 2019 @ 8:12 AM

WARSAW — A kindergarten student exploring engineering skills. Several years ago that would have not entered the thinking of public educators. But not so in today’s public school classrooms where project based learning, teamwork and collaboration, thinking outside the box and solving real world problems are emphasized. And … Read More

Hit The Trails At WACF’s Falltastic Trail Walk

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Oct 17, 2019 @ 9:05 AM

SYRACUSE — The forecast for the fifth annual Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Falltastic Trail Walk appears to be perfect for a walk through the trails on the WACF educational property. The temperatures will be in the mid to high 60s. The annual trail walk will be held from … Read More

Patona Bay Is North Webster Chamber Member Of The Month

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Oct 16, 2019 @ 3:16 PM

NORTH WEBSTER — Patona Bay Marina and Resort was chosen by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Board of Directors as the September 2019 Member of the Month. It is an authorized Evinrude dealership and a multigenerational family owned local business in the Leesburg area since the 1920s. Brothers George … Read More

Warsaw Band Headed To State Finals Competition

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Oct 16, 2019 @ 1:56 PM

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Tigers Pride Marching Band had an eventful weekend. On Friday, Oct. 11, middle school musicians were invited to a music clinic after school. They joined in to learn the excitement of what the high school marching program offers; camaraderie, excitement and performing for crowds. Later … Read More

Pets Of The Week

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Oct 16, 2019 @ 8:15 AM

PIERCETON —Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Taco Did you know that taco cat is taco cat spelled backward? Those types of words are called palindromes. Taco the cat doesn’t seem to care about such … Read More

Manchester Monster Mash Is Oct. 30, Can Collection Is Oct. 23

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Oct 16, 2019 @ 8:33 AM

NORTH MANCHESTER — The Manchester University Monster Mash will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30.  Open to children and families, the event gives attendees the opportunity to engage in fun activities on the North Manchester campus, said a news release from Manchester University.   It … Read More

Al Rovenstine Remembered For His Quiet Impact

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Oct 15, 2019 @ 10:00 PM

ATWOOD — Kosciusko County’s longest-serving sheriff was remembered Tuesday for his calm demeanor, his ability to connect with people and a desire to solve problems. Cassius Alan Rovenstine, whose last name has been synonymous with county law enforcement and Republican politics for decades, died on Oct. 10. He … Read More

WCS Recognizes Students, Staff And Donors

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Oct 15, 2019 @ 9:04 PM

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees recognized several people, including students, staff and donors, during its regular board meeting on Monday, Oct. 14. To kick off the special recognitions for the evening, Claypool Elementary School Principal Melissa Rees honored Claypool United Methodist Church. Stu Watkins was … Read More

Agreement Reached In Blue Barn Berry Farm Zoning Dispute

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Oct 15, 2019 @ 2:32 PM

WARSAW — A contentious zoning dispute involving Blue Barn Berry Farm of Syracuse has been resolved. The company had been working through a series of zoning issues since June in an attempt to continue operating as an event venue. Last month, the Kosciusko County Commissioners heard arguments from … Read More

WCS Announces Teacher Contract Agreement, Salary Increases

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Oct 15, 2019 @ 2:31 PM

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community School Board of School Trustees and the Warsaw Education Association recently announced the ratification of a certified teaching contract for the 2019-20 and 2020 21 school years. Highlights of the two-year certified contract include: a $2,800 increase on the base salary for all … Read More

WCS Honors K21 Health Foundation, 1st Source Bank

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Oct 15, 2019 @ 9:01 AM

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools honored the K21 Health Foundation and 1st Source Bank during a special recognition night at the Oct. 11 football game where the Tigers played Northwood High School. The event highlighted the continued partnership between WCS and both the K21 Health Foundation and 1st … Read More

Art In Action: David Mitchell Exhibition, Artober Art Winners

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Oct 15, 2019 @ 9:22 AM

By Darla McCammon An area gallery you would enjoy is the Winona Lake Mount Memorial Hall. This beautifully refurbished building houses the art department where Dave Mitchell earned his art credentials. Mitchell’s drawings and photographs will be featured through Dec. 7. Mitchell is a 1965 graduate of Grace … Read More

Eldercare Legal Guidance Program Thursday At YMCA

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Oct 15, 2019 @ 7:34 AM

WARSAW — A free legal guidance program titled “Why Do Today What You Can Put Off Until Tomorrow” will be presented from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 by elder law attorney Charles Backs at the Center for Healthy Living, inside the YMCA. This free education event on … Read More