Local Veterans Honored At Threads of Valor Ceremony
Liberty Sewing Circle has teamed up with Kosciusko Senior Services to show appreciation for local nominated veterans.
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American Legion Presents Check To Shriners Hospital
During the regular monthly meeting held Nov. 2, the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 49, along with the American Legion Post 49 Warsaw and American Legion Auxiliary, presented a check to the Shriners Hospital for $1,200.
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Annual Thanksgiving Dinner With The Elks To Feed Community
The annual Thanksgiving dinner with the Elks Lodge will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 25 at the American Legion, located at 301 N. Buffalo St. in Warsaw.
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Warsaw Icon Will Be Missed, Revered
WARSAW – Roy ‘The Rev’ Blake passed away Sunday at 94, his legacy of storytelling and caretaking living on.
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American Legion Hosting Broasted Chicken Drive-Thru Saturday
The American Legion Post 49 in Warsaw is hosting a broasted chicken drive-thru dinner from noon until sold out on Saturday, Sept. 4.
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No Expiration Date For Honoring Fallen Heroes
They “gave their last full measure of devotion” in wars and conflicts across the centuries, and veterans groups around the nation are determined to perpetuate the respect and honor they deserve this Memorial Day.
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Thieves, Vandals Strike Brumbaugh Cemetery
Under cover of night on Saturday, May 22, one or more despicable and cowardly miscreants, in an inexcusable vandalistic tantrum, stole the flags and destroyed the memorial flowers at the graves of veterans in Brumbaugh Cemetery near Gravelton north of West CR 1350N between Milford and Nappanee.
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Warsaw’s Community Thanksgiving Meal Limited To Carryout
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, changes in the process and location have been made to the Thanksgiving community meal normally held each year at the the Center Lake Pavilion.
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American Legion, VFW To Host Veterans Day Ceremony
VFW Post 1126 and American Legion Post 49 will host the annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Center Lake Pavilion Wednesday, Nov. 11.
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Guest Column: Sacrifices Arise Against An Invisible Enemy
Every crisis has new heroes. During the 9/11 attacks, they were the first responders running into burning and crumbling buildings as others ran out. Now, during the Coronavirus pandemic, the most visible heroes are the health care professionals, who are saving others and risking their own lives while doing so.
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Scholarship Applications For American Legion Oratorical Contest Now Open
WARSAW — High school students planning to attend college can apply for the American Legion’s oratorical contest for the chance to win a scholarship. Each year, student competitors from around the country prepare speeches on an aspect of the U.S. Constitution. The goal is to develop a deeper … Read More
Kosciusko Jail Museum Celebrating 75th Anniversary Of D-Day
WARSAW — June 6 is the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Kosciusko County Jail Museum is celebrating with an incredible display. Curator Sally Hogan started putting the exhibit together in January and it was ready to open in April. Hogan became curator last June and was starting to … Read More
American Legion, VFW Posts Hold Memorial Day Service At Oakwood Cemetery
WARSAW — Members of the John C. Peterson American Legion Post 49 and James W. Sittler Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1126 conducted the annual Memorial Day service May 27 at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw. The service began with a performance of patriotic songs by the Kosciusko County … Read More
Warsaw American Legion Post 49: Still Strong At 99 Years
WARSAW — The American Legion started its centennial year in August 2018. Post 49 of Warsaw is not far behind. Next year the post will celebrate both the national organization’s and its own 100th birthday. Post 49 was established in 1919 and has made its home since 1950 in … Read More
Sons Of The American Legion Squadron 49 Donate To Kosciusko County Shrine Club
KOSCIUSKO — On Oct. 14, the American Legion Sons of the American Legion Squadron #49 donated $500 to the Kosciusko County Shrine Club Turkey Shoot to benefit the Shrine Children’s Hospitals. The funds will be directly donated to assist approximately 125 children in Kosciusko County who are patients, … Read More
Plenty Of Good Eats At The Fair
WARSAW — When it comes to fun food, county fairs are venues of extravagance. Most fairgoers are familiar with the traditional eats: cotton candy, fried Twinkies, corn dogs and the like. The Kosciusko County Community Fair deliberately goes the extra delicious mile.
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