Countdown To Allen County Flag Design Submission Due Date
One initiative of the yearlong celebration of Allen County’s bicentennial is a flag design competition that will help inform the final look of a new official county flag.
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Bicentennial Parade Goes On Despite Rain
WARSAW — Despite the rain, the bicentennial parade went on as planned this morning at 10 a.m. Ponchos and umbrellas were a common sight among both the floats and audience members. The parade, which began at Boggs Industrial Park and ended at the fairgrounds, held a history theme. The … Read More
Bicentennial Committee Announces New Concert Artist, Venue
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The bicentennial committee has been working hard to secure another artist for Saturday’s free concert. On Wednesday, Sept. 28, it was announced that Jason Michael Carroll’s father passed away. Carroll was the artist originally scheduled to perform. In order to mourn the passing of his father, … Read More
Bicentennial Relay A Success
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Despite forecasted rain, the bicentennial torch relay was a success as it traveled through Kosciusko County this morning, Sept. 29. The twenty-two lucky torchbearers passed off the torch that will travel through the whole state. Modes of transportation included boats, antique cars and running on foot. … Read More
One City Employee Affected By New Fair Labor Standard Act, Salary Ordinance Amended
WARSAW — The current Warsaw city salary ordinance was amended Monday evening, Sept. 19, to stay in compliance with the Federal Fair Labor Standard Act. Members of the Warsaw Common Council voted unanimously to amend the ordinance.
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Kosciusko’s Bicentennial Celebration Less Than Two Weeks Away
KOSCIUSKO — Indiana is celebrating its 200th birthday and Kosciusko County residents have a chance to join in the celebration with a weekend of fun. Events will take place starting on Thursday, Sept. 29 and run through the weekend. The celebrations will start on Thursday at 10 a.m. with … Read More
Conference On Citizenship Set For September
INDIANAPOLIS — The second annual Indiana Conference on Citizenship will take place from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the JW Marriott, Indianapolis. This year’s event is in partnership with the Indiana Bicentennial Commission and will include the release of … Read More
No Fun Intended To Perform During Bicentennial
WARSAW — The musical lineup continues to grow for Kosciusko County’s celebration of the Indiana bicentennial. Local festivities are set for Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Kosciusko County fairgrounds. Members of No Fun Intended describe themselves in the following way: “One part kazoo, one part mashups, three parts glam … Read More
Bicentennial Jerseys Open For Bids
FORT WAYNE – Fans can now purchase the special jerseys celebrating the state of Indiana’s 200th birthday to be worn by the Fort Wayne TinCaps.
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Bicentennial Committee Hosting Art and Essay Contests
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — As Indiana nears its 200th “birthday,” the Kosciusko County Bicentennial Committee is getting people interested in Indiana’s Bicentennial by kicking off an Art Contest and an Essay Contest. The Art Contest is asking artists to “show us why you love Indiana.” There are four categories to enter … Read More
Winona Lake Flotilla A Celebration Of Indiana History
WINONA LAKE — A long line of boats slowly made its way around Winona Lake this evening, Sunday, July 3, for the annual Winona Lake Boat Parade. This year’s theme was, “Indiana History,” in honor of Indiana’s Bicentennial. The boats staged at the Winona Lake Park, then slowly … Read More
Kosciusko County Bicentennial Torchbearers Announced
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County has announced 22 local residents will carry the Indiana Bicentennial Torch as part of Indiana’s Bicentennial Torch Relay. The relay will come through Kosciusko County Thursday, Sept. 29, kicking off a weekend of festivities at the fairgrounds in Warsaw. Members of the Kosciusko Count … Read More
IHS’s Destination Indiana Gets Bicentennial Upgrade
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society’s popular Destination Indiana exhibition is now more interactive, with more of the state’s stories than ever before. As part of IHS’s Bicentennial projects, eight time-travel stations, located at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, have been overhauled to include new … Read More
Klan Had Short-Lived Political Power Here
By ANDREA NEAL During the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan took Indiana by storm. Ninety years later, Hoosiers still struggle to grasp why. The secretive brotherhood launched its Indiana recruitment efforts in Evansville in 1920. Within four years, Hoosier Klansmen numbered 250,000 and represented every corner of the … Read More
Stamp Featuring Local Scene Now Available
MILFORD — The Indiana Bicentennial Forever stamp bearing a photograph taken near Milford is now available for purchase through the U.S. Postal Service. The occasion was marked today, Tuesday, June 7, at the Indiana Statehouse during the First-Day-of-Issue Stamp Dedication Ceremony. Former Milford resident Michael Matti was driving through the countryside outside the … Read More
Miss Indiana State Fair Guest For A Workshop
INDIANAPOLIS — Miss Indiana State Fair 2016, Tate Fritchley, will be a guest at the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds at 6:30 p.m. June 8, at a workshop focused on interview skills for the 2016 Kosciusko County Fair Queen contestants. Tate Fritchley is the 58th Miss Indiana State Fair, … Read More