Tree Company Offers Free Services, Training For Warsaw Parks
The Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety meeting held Thursday, July 2, was led by Board Member George Clemens.
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City Celebrates Reopening Of Renovated Amphitheater At Lucerne
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the renovated Amphitheater at Lucerne Park in Warsaw Wednesday, June 24.
Read MoreThallemer Encourages Continued Use Of Masks
Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer spoke about the improvement in COVID-19 numbers across the state during the City of Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety meeting Friday, June 19.
Read MoreBeaches Without Lifeguards Becoming The Norm
A tanned lifeguard lounging atop a tall seat overlooking a crowded beach has been a visionary staple of summer in America for decades, but that might soon be a part of history.
Read MoreAs Virus Cases Rise, Plans For Events Remain ‘Fluid’
As communities roll out belated summer plans and hold on to the few remaining major events – even as coronavirus cases continue to climb in Kosciusko County – the main word continues to be “fluid.”
Read MoreParks Board Mourns Loss Of Bill Baldwin, Reviews Reopening Plan
The City of Warsaw Parks & Recreation Board meeting began Tuesday, June 16, with board members expressing their feelings of loss over the recent passing of Board Member Bill Baldwin.
Read MoreWarsaw Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer In It For The Long Haul
By Lasca Randels InkFreeNews WARSAW — Some people switch jobs frequently in a quest for continual change, higher salary, different title or a new environment. Others — like Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department Superintendent Larry Plummer — find a job they love and stick with it. Plummer began … Read More
Warsaw Parks Employees Remain Focused, Busy Despite Cancellations
WARSAW — Despite cancellation of park-sponsored activities and rental facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Warsaw Parks Department staff is keeping busy. Warsaw Parks & Recreation Superintendent Larry Plummer said all employees will remain in their original positions and there is no concern about layoffs at this … Read More
Warsaw Parks Board Hears Update On Projects
WARSAW — At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18, Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer shared the 2019 year-end report, which touched on various five-year master plan projects. Those included the Kelly Park playground, the amphitheater at Lucerne Park, renovating another Lucerne cabin to bring it … Read More
Warsaw Park Board Will Consider Two Options For Ice Rink
WARSAW — At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21, Steve Haines was elected as 2020 board president and Larry Ladd was elected as vice president. Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer, Haines and Ladd recently met with an architect from Valparaiso regarding potential plans for an … Read More
Proposal In The Park: Logansport Man Proposes To Girlfriend
WARSAW — Ethan Brown of Logansport and Tayler Mylin of Warsaw had one of their first dates at the Central Park holiday light display in Warsaw last winter. So it was only fitting that they return. On Wednesday night, Dec. 11, Ethan proposed to Tayler at Glover Pavilion, … Read More
City Seeking Details Related To Recent Vandalism In Parks
WARSAW — Acts of vandalism have been committed recently in area parks. According to a Facebook post put up Wednesday, July 10, on the City of Warsaw page, vandalism has occurred at Dubois Park, located at 700 E. Market St., Warsaw. Warsaw Parks and Recreation Superintendent Larry Plummer … Read More
Lifeguard Shortage Forces Reduction In Beach Supervision
WARSAW — At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday, May 21, Recreation Director Sheila Wieringa said lack of lifeguards is an issue again this year. The parks department currently has four lifeguards. Warsaw Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer said 14 guards are needed to run the system at … Read More
Warsaw Parks Department To Move Forward With Center Lake Pavilion Design Development, Lucerne Amphitheater
WARSAW — At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday, April 16, Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer received approval to move forward with design work for the Center Lake Pavilion. Plummer brought board members up to date regarding schematic design plans for renovation of the pavilion. … Read More
Grants Secured To Establish Pickleball Courts At Kelly Park In Warsaw
WARSAW — Two grants have been secured to pay for the future permanent pickleball courts at Kelly Park on the city’s south side. The cost of transforming the tennis courts into four pickleball courts will be covered with grant money from the K21 Foundation and the Dr. Dane … Read More
Warsaw Parks Department Hiring Summer Help
WARSAW — At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting held Tuesday, March 19, Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer said applications are being accepted for seasonal summer staff. Positions are open for laborers, lifeguards, programming recreational leaders and skate park recreational leaders. Pay starts at $11/hour. Further information may be … Read More