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LaGrange County Photographs Historic Homes and Buildings
Starting in July and continuing through September, a group of local volunteers from Indiana Landmarks and LaGrange County Together will embark on a significant project to collect data on historical structures throughout LaGrange County.
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Timeline From The Past: School And Sports
From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. May 1984 —Warsaw Community High School’s boys track team clinched its third straight round-robin Northern Lakes Conference title in a big way Tuesday. … Read More
Timeline From The Past: Buffalo Street In 1875
From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. May 20, 1978 — Attila Bardos and Karen Kachilk were named the king and queen of the 1978 Warsaw Community High School junior-senior prom … Read More
How Some Warsaw Streets Got Their Names
This article contains a list of streets existing in Warsaw, dating from the founding of the town in 1835 up to and including the year 1894, with information related to why the streets were assigned the names by which they are known.
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From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. Nov. 9, 1977 — Arson is being blamed in the devastating fire that leveled seven homes and damaged several others in Oakwood Park … Read More
Kosciusko County Historical Society Seeks Volunteer
KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Historical Society is seeking a volunteer to develop and coordinate programs for all ages. If you love history, enjoy working with people and have organizational and communication skills, you will enjoy this position. Hours are flexible. Come and be a part of presenting … Read More
Origin of Warsaw Street Names Continued
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —In January of 1966 the Kosciusko County Historical Society was formed. One hundred sixty-five persons attended the first meeting held at the courthouse. From that beginning 50 years ago, the society has grown to nearly 500 members and has become the caretaker of the Old County Jail … Read More
Origin of Warsaw Street Names
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —In January of 1966 the Kosciusko County Historical Society was formed. One hundred sixty-five persons attended the first meeting held at the courthouse. From that beginning fifty years ago, the society has grown to nearly 500 members and has become the caretaker of the Old County … Read More
Nonprofits Give Budget Presentations At Council Meeting
KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Council met Thursday, July 14, to discuss money transfers and to hear nonprofit organizations budget presentations. A representative from each nonprofit organization that is funded, or partially funded, by the county gave a presentation as to why their organization needs a budget increase. … Read More
Oldest T Shirt Contest
WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Historical Society is celebrating its 50 anniversary with an oldest T shirt contest July 20 through July 30. The T shirt must be of a county event, organization, business or activity, and must have the year printed on the shirt. Bring your shirt to the Old Jail … Read More
Historical Museum Runs On Community Generosity
WARSAW — Preserving local history takes a lot of time and resources. According to Kosciusko County Historical Society Museum Director Sally Hogan, donations of time, funds and historical items are always appreciated. The Kosciusko County Historical Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the same year Indiana celebrates … Read More
‘Loco’ Motion At Marshall County Museum
PLYMOUTH — For one day only the Marshall County Museum is going “loco.” This Saturday, Oct. 3, the Marshall County Museum will open its doors to every train enthusiast in the area and every inch of its exhibit space will be filled with locomotives. Exhibitors from throughout northeast … Read More
IHS Explores Hoosier’s Role in Baseball
Indianapolis — Guests of the Indiana Historical Society can get caught up in the fever of the Major League Baseball playoffs with Hoosiers Win the Pennant: Indiana Roots of American Baseball. The exhibition will be on display Sept. 9 through Nov. 15, 2014, in the Rose McKee Lanham … Read More
Kosciusko County Historical Society to Host Walkabout
The Kosciusko County Historical Society is hosting Walkabout Hastings on Saturday, June 16, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to explore the recreated miniature village of Hastings. Buildings from the past include a schoolhouse, log cabin, general store & post office, hardware store, a little white … Read More