By Amy Mann Children’s Services “Variety is the spice of life” is a proverbial saying from the late 18th century. It was originally a quotation from the English poet William Cowper (1731–1800) in The Task (1785): ‘Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavour.’ … Read More
By Merri Bottorff Friends of the Warsaw Community Public Library President Story Emporium, a new used bookstore which will open next month in the library, is sponsored and managed by the Friends of the Warsaw Community Public Library and Friends volunteers. The bookstore provides an array of quality … Read More
SYRACUSE — Stock up on movies, books and puzzles for the long weekend when the Syracuse Library is closed for President’s Day observances on Monday, Feb. 17. Copies of the Chautauqua Wawasee/ Syracuse Library book club choice, “The Lost City of the Monkey God” are available. The discussion … Read More
ROCHESTER — William A. Meeks, 44, 1880 N. US 35, Knox, has initially been charged with attempted murder and is being held in the Fulton County jail on a $75,000 surety bond. According to a release from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, the Fulton County Dispatch received a … Read More
SYRACUSE — The first order of business for the Turkey Creek fire board Monday, Feb. 10, was swearing in Layne Neal as the department’s newest firefighter/EMT. Township attorney Andrew Grossnickle administered the oath and Layne’s father, Lamont, took the honor of placing the official pin on Layne’s collar. … Read More
MENTONE — Valentine’s Day Story Hour offered at Bell Memorial Public Library. Story Hour is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14 and will take place in the Children’s room. The theme for this week is “Valentine’s Day.” The story to be read will be “Pete The Cat: … Read More
The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in finding people wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office at (574) 267-5667. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property … Read More
Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor Valentine’s Day isn’t just about shameless bouquets of foil Mylar balloons and chocolate strawberries. It’s for haters, cupids, and swipe daters, too. Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or having a bit of complication blues, there’s a movie for everyone. Be sure to have … Read More
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library offers programs Sunday through Saturday during Valentine’s week. Scrabble tables are set up on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 9, 1 p.m. Anyone over age 16 is welcome to drop in until the boards are shut down at 4 p.m., said a news release … Read More
MENTONE — Teen Book Club and Story Hour scheduled at Bell Memorial Public Library. Teen Book club will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 4:30 – 8 p.m. Teens will be reading “I Will Always Love You” by Caitlin Alifirenka. If interested in joining or for more information, … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — Celebrate Valentine’s Day with some delightful afternoon sweets at North Webster Community Public Library. The library is hosting an Afternoon Delights Dessert Bar 1:30 – 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 to raise funds to construct its new building. Tickets for the dessert bar cost $7 … Read More
NAPPANEE — Nappanee Public Library’s winter reading challenge is a simple reading program created to encourage readers of all ages to curl up with books they love during the winter season. Read 500 minutes in the month of February and get a $5 gift certificate to Main Street … Read More
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of the author’s name. WARSAW — Author Kim Gregory-Baney will host a book signing for her historical chronicle of the Warsaw Speedway. For decades, Warsaw Speedway events were held on the dirt track at the Kosciusko County … Read More
SYRACUSE — Nearly 100 concerned citizens attended a two-hour presentation, “The Opioid Epidemic: Our Community Speaks,” Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Syracuse Community Center. Speakers were local business owners and recovering addicts Phil Rich Oest and Brittney Bushong; Syracuse Police Chief Jim Layne; Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey … Read More
ELKHART — Too many women live bludgeoned, self-loathing lives resulting from childhood molestation, sexual assault, domestic violence and substance abuse. But for more than two decades, SPA Women’s Ministry Homes has been opening an exit door out of that dismal cul-de-sac of despair. The Ministry SPA, which stands … Read More
MENTONE — Euchre Club and more announced at Bell Memorial Public Library. Euchre Club will meet on Monday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. in the library’s large conference room. Bell Memorial Public Library also offers eBook services through Axis 360. Axis 360 gives library users the ability to … Read More
