By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews LEESBURG – The pandemic didn’t prevent Leesburg’s annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, but its impact was apparent. Leesburg was one of the few towns that did not cancel Memorial Day events in Kosciusko County as a precaution against the spread of … Read More
Memorial Day celebrations were limited this year due to COVID-19 and current social distancing restrictions, but each of the local American Legion posts met at area cemeteries to remember those who have served their country. While there were no parades held this year in Milford, North Webster or Syracuse, the community still gathered at each of the area cemeteries to remember and honor those who have died Monday, May 25.
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Read MoreThe following is a list of Memorial Day weekend events happening in Kosciusko County, as well as a list of events that will not occur this year due to COVID-19 restrictions:
Read MoreNews Release WASHINGTON – On Thursday, US Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor honoring fallen Hoosier service members ahead of Memorial Day. “Just two weeks ago, we lost Sgt. Christopher Wesley Curry. Only 23-years-old, this Hoosier soldier from Terre Haute, Indiana, was stationed in … Read More
SYRACUSE — In true Syracuse fashion, friends and neighbors gathered along the parade path to joke and talk as they waited for the parade to begin. Some residents secured some of their favorite viewing spots way in advance while others streamed in, filling empty spots that had been … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster residents were undeterred by the cloudy skies and set out to view the Memorial Day Parade, creating a large turnout. Observers immediately began following behind the tail-end of the parade to the North Webster Cemetery for the ceremony. American Legion Post 253 spoke … Read More
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library will host the following events in May and June: A Busy Time Of Year Memorial Day weekend is traditionally regarded as the official start of summer. Monday is a day of parades that reflect on the sacrifices made during past wars. The … Read More
The following is a list of Memorial Day weekend events happening in and around Kosciusko County: Etna Green A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 27, at Etna Green United Methodist Church, followed by a ceremony at East Cemetery. Leesburg Leesburg will have a … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER—American Legion Post 253 led the Memorial Day Parade in North Webster Monday morning, May 29. The North Webster Cub Scouts and Boys Scouts followed into North Webster Cemetery along with the Wawasee Middle School band.
Read MoreWARSAW — Members of the John C. Peterson Post 49 and the James W. Sittler VFW Post 1126 conducted the annual Memorial Day service at Oakwood Cemetery today, May 29. The service started with musical performances by the Kosciusko County Extension Choir and the post of colors by the combined … Read More
WARSAW — The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival was put on hold for a brief moment today, May 28, as a Memorial Day Ceremony was held. Members of the Warsaw JROTC presented the colors and the National Anthem was played over Central Park’s speakers. All activities and booths were … Read More
The following is a list of Memorial Day weekend events happening in and around Kosciusko County: Etna Green Service at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 28, at Etna Green Church of Christ and a memorial service afterward at 10:30 a.m. at the cemetery. Joseph Lampton of Etna Green United … Read More
SYRACUSE — Braving warm temperatures under nearly cloudless skies, many people lined the parade route in Syracuse to enjoy the 2016 edition of the annual parade. Led by a processional of police vehicles, numerous floats, marchers and vehicles entertained the gathered crowd.
Read MoreResidents of Milford lined the streets of town Monday morning to witness the annual Memorial Day parade.
Stepping off from the corner of Main and Emeline streets, the parade route continued north on Main Street to the delight of those anxiously awaiting the procession.
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