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Local History Comes Alive At 13th Annual North Webster Cemetery Walk

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 23, 2019 @ 7:00 PM

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library will host its 13th annual Cemetery Walk from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Open to the public free of charge, this living history event is sponsored by the library’s Local History and Genealogy Center. During the cemetery walk, the library conducts guided … Read More

Ivy Tech Warsaw To Host Public First Responders Career Fair

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 23, 2019 @ 8:07 AM

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College Warsaw is hosting a first responders career fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 18. This event is designed to connect Ivy Tech Warsaw students and interested community members with first responders from the area.  Visitors can meet with local first … Read More

Fifth Annual Build A Home-Run/Walk Benefit For Habitat Is Sept. 7

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 23, 2019 @ 7:12 PM

WINONA LAKE — The Kosciusko Board of Realtors has announced they will partner with Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County for the 5th Annual 5K Build a Home-Run/Walk. The 2019 event is scheduled for Saturday Sept. 21 and registration starts at 8 a.m., with the race kicking off at … Read More

Emily Lynn To Perform Recital At Manchester University

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 22, 2019 @ 1:37 PM

NORTH MANCHESTER — Following a year of study in Strasbourg, France, Manchester University senior Emily Lynn will present a recital of works for soprano, including arias by Mozart, Puccini and Menotti, and German lieder, French chansons and American art songs. The recital is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. … Read More

County OKs New Probation Officer To Help With Jail Release Program

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 22, 2019 @ 9:10 PM

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Council hashed out final details to the proposed 2020 budget and heard a staunch argument from one of the county’s judges regarding the need for another probation officer thanks to a state-mandated edict geared toward relieving crowded jails. While County Council tied up loose … Read More

Josh Garrels To Perform At Grace College Sept. 6

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 22, 2019 @ 1:31 PM

WINONA LAKE — Christian music artist Josh Garrels will perform at the Grace College campus at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, on the lawn at the corner of Kings Highway and Wooster Road. Part of the Grace College and Village at Winona Festival of Music, the free outdoor … Read More

Watershed Foundation Expands Team

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 22, 2019 @ 11:54 AM

NORTH WEBSTER —The Watershed Foundation has announced the appointment of a new communications coordinator, Meghan Smith. Smith brings more than 10 years’ media experience to the position and will work closely with Watershed Foundation’s Executive Director Lyn Crighton to share the organization’s important message with the local community. … Read More

WACC’s Advanced Manufacturers Need A Few More Votes

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 22, 2019 @ 11:29 AM

WARSAW — Warsaw Area Career Center’s Advanced Manufacturing Class is campaigning for an influx of online votes as their timeframe for earning a large grant approaches. The class is seeking a $25,000 grant and must finish in the top 40 in online voting to receive the funds, said … Read More

Counterfeit Case Leads Police To Alleged Identity Thief

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 21, 2019 @ 3:26 PM

WARSAW — The passing of a bogus $20 bill led police into an investigation that resulted in a Fort Wayne woman facing several charges, including stealing another woman’s identity. Heather Rene Stanley, 40, Fort Wayne, is charged with identity deception, forgery and counterfeiting, all level 6 felonies. An … Read More

Akron Summer’s End Festival: Feel The Small Town Magic

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 22, 2019 @ 1:58 PM

AKRON — The town of Akron is inviting festival-goers to help it celebrate fall in small town style. Akron’s Summer’s End Festival with the theme “Feel The Small Town Magic,” will include free games for the children, food vendors, a visit from Ms. Indiana, a stroll back in time … Read More

Norris Elected As Mentone Clerk-Treasurer In GOP Convention

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 21, 2019 @ 9:00 PM

MENTONE —  Once the votes were counted at Wednesday night’s town convention, Nicki Norris was announced as the Mentone clerk-treasurer. The Republican convention was held in Mentone Wednesday, Aug. 21, to determine which of two Republicans will fill the open position once current Mentone Clerk-Treasurer Barb Ross’ term … Read More

Combined Community Services, Meijer Partner To Provide Hunger Relief

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WARSAW — Combined Community Services recently announced a partnership with Meijer this fall to provide much-needed hunger relief to local families through the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer’s food pantry donation program “Simply Give.” “It is not unusual for Dane’s Family Pantry to help feed over 30 families in … Read More

Main On Main Improv Troupe To Perform Aug. 27 In Warsaw

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 21, 2019 @ 3:23 PM

WARSAW — Main on Main Improv Troupe will perform at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Wire and Steam Coffee Company in Warsaw. The show is free and family-friendly. Main on Main Improv Troupe started in 2013 in Syracuse and has since gone on to perform shows in … Read More