Drive-Thru Fair Food Available This Week At Fairgrounds
The public will have the opportunity to enjoy fair food this week at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds even though the community fair has been cancelled.
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Benefit Ride For Payton Slaymaker July 25 At Fairgrounds
A benefit ride for Payton Slaymaker, a 9-year-old Claypool girl who is battling a brain tumor, will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.
Read MoreSalvation Army Bringing Mobile Food Bank To Fairgrounds
WARSAW — The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will conduct a bonus distribution through a Mobile Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, April 7 at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds (front parking lot), 1400 E Smith St., Warsaw. This will be a drive-thru distribution of pre-boxed items, … Read More
Here’s A Dozen Stories That Made An Impact In 2019
Below is a list of stories from 2019 that stood out as important in Kosciusko County 1. Judge rules against Kosciusko County Fair Board in race track dispute A two-year court battle is still being appealed as the fair board claims racing revenues are vital IMPACT: Motorized … Read More
Fair Board Criticized Over Legal Battle, Attempts To Change Bylaws
WARSAW — Kosciusko County Fair Board of Directors got an earful from critics over the proposed changes to its governing bylaws that will be voted upon next week. Willard Brandt, a former fair association member, came to the Monday, Nov. 11 meeting with Rick Snodgrass, a longtime community … Read More
Kosciusko Fair Board Files Appeal In Racetrack Ruling
WARSAW — Kosciusko County Fair Board has filed an appeal after a Sept. 3 court ruling reinstated the ban on motorized racing at the fair’s racetrack. The appeal will be taken to the Indiana Court of Appeals. In 2018, a group of homeowners who live near the … Read More
Summary Judgment Decision In Racing Suit Expected Within 30 Days
ELKHART — A judge in Elkhart County is expected to rule soon on a partial summary judgment request in a lawsuit over the future of motorized racing at the Warsaw Motorsports Complex. The suit was initiated by homeowners who live near the race track at the Kosciusko County … Read More
Charity Ride Seeks To Help With Funeral Expenses Of Disabled Woman
WARSAW — A benefit motorcycle ride is planned in memory of Taiya Hope at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds to help with funeral expenses incurred after the death of the 20-year-old disabled woman. Registration for the charity ride for Taiya Hope will begin at 10 a.m., July 27. The … Read More
Poli (Sigh): NYT Reporter, Elkhart Native, Shares Insights About Covering President Trump
I’ve always enjoyed attending the Hoosier State Press Association workshops in Indianapolis because they invigorate my desire to be a productive, smart reporter (trust me, I’m still learning). But the event I attended on Wednesday, June 19, in Indianapolis with Mail-Journal Reporter Deb Patterson was outstanding. In addition … Read More
Cancer Fighters Walk For A Cure
WARSAW — Several hundred people were on hand at noon on Saturday, June 8, for the kick-off of the 11-hour event 2019 Relay for Life at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. Brian Spangle, one of the event’s organizers, said he was thankful for the cooperation the weather was giving … Read More
21st Annual Taste Of Ag Features Fun And Food For All
WARSAW — Children, adults and families enjoyed the sunshine while attending the 21st annual Taste of Ag event Tuesday, April 9, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. During the event, attendees had the opportunity to sample food products such as beef, eggs, goat cheese, duck, various pork products and … Read More
Kosciusko County Relay For Life To Host Cancer Survivor Social
KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Relay for Life will be hosting a cancer survivor and caregiver social at the Shrine Building from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. There will be games, prizes and snacks for all participants. This will be a … Read More
Youth New Landscape Challenge Through Purdue Extension
WARSAW — Local youth in grades 7-12 will have an opportunity to landscape a portion of the Kosciusko County fairgrounds with their own design in the new Kosciusko County 4-H Landscape Challenge. In this series of workshops, youth will work in teams to learn design elements, budgeting, software … Read More
CCS Program Helps Needy Students With School Supplies
WARSAW — While children begin to reluctantly take off their swimming suits to don book bags in preparation for the first day of school, a local charitable organization is mobilizing to take a huge bite out of the “back to school” costs for local needy families. In its … Read More
School Buses, Hard Crashes, ‘Tireless’ Competitors Highlight ’18 Derby
WARSAW — A sizable crowd packed in the bleachers of the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds grandstands Friday night, July 13 to watch dings and crashes and smoking engines as competitors got behind the wheel of some pretty ugly vehicles for the annual Demolition Derby. The evenings’s activities included two … Read More
Roy Bradbury Memorial Pit Party Held At Kosciusko Fairgrounds
WARSAW — The Roy Bradbury Memorial Pit Party was held at the Kosciusko County fairgrounds Wednesday, July 11. The event featured a slideshow with pictures of drivers from the Warsaw Speedway, including drivers and individuals involved with the Warsaw Speedway who are no longer living. Although no actual … Read More