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. The first inhabitants of Milford and Van Buren Township, excluding possible pre-historic ones, were the Miami, who came about 1750, and the more … Read More
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of a four-part series on the Kosciusko County Courts.) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana Constitution established circuit courts throughout the state in 1836. Kosciusko County’s first circuit court was held Oct. 31, 1836, in the home of Levi Lee. It then moved … Read More
SYRACUSE — A personal perspective of Syracuse Lake and its history was given by Dr. Larry Allen during the annual Syracuse Lake Association meeting Saturday morning, Aug. 5. This is the 60th year Allen has resided at the lake. Prior to Allen’s presentation several matters of concern were … Read More
JACKSON, MISS. — Experts estimate up to 7,000 bodies are buried on the University of Mississippi Medical Center campus.
Read MoreWARSAW — Efforts to preserve the history of judicial service can be seen in many courthouses. Portraits of judges with plaques noting the years served on the bench can be found hanging on the walls near the courts. Such efforts have begun in Kosciusko County. Portraits of four … Read More
PIERCETON — The town of Pierceton celebrated their 150th anniversary this weekend with a town-wide celebration. The weekend included entertainment, history and fun for the whole community. The festivities concluded on Sunday with the burying of a time capsule. The time capsule, to be opened in 2066, contained … Read More
WARSAW — The county fair is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The first Kosciusko County Community Fair first was held 100 years ago, in 1916. The fair was in downtown Warsaw in the beginning. “It was more like a circus,” said Steve Trump, a former fair board member and … Read More
FLORENCE, S.C. — Salvors who picked over a Civil War gunboat probably thought the cannons were with the rest of the wreckage in a South Carolina river.
Read MorePLYMOUTH — 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
NEWPORT — Competition rule changes will allow more antique motorcycles to compete in the 48th Annual Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb. The historic event, scheduled for Oct. 2, 3 and 4, will also hosting Dennis Gage and the film crew of cable television’s “My Classic Car” for a … Read More
Kim Reiff directs the art program at Grace College. She is currently offering her students a wonderful experience in the history of art by teaching them about famous women artists. She has pointed out that those who study ancient cave drawings have discovered that much of the original art was done by women.
Read MoreNOBLE COUNTY — A husband and wife writing team have produced a book that will give Noble County area residents a photo-filled walk through local history.
Read MoreBy DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools The Edgewood Middle School National History Day teams defended their Northern Region victory on Saturday, Feb. 28. The team of Miriam Hagg, Megan Dawson and Kimmi Owens took first place with their project on women’s rights and the Seneca … Read More
By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary As a part of the Lyceum Series on Faith and the Academy, Grace College will be hosting Dr. Brad Gundlach at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12 in the Westminster East Room. He will be giving a talk entitled, “Religion … Read More
By AMY LAMB Media Relations Manager, Indiana Historical Society The Indiana Historical Society has made available online the results of its research on early black settlements in Indiana. This effort is part of the Early African American Settlement Heritage Initiative. During the summer of 2014, the Indiana Historical … Read More
By MEREDITH PERKS Regional Director for Senator Joe Donnelly The office of Senator Joe Donnelly, along with the staff of Wynnfield Crossing, will be be hosting an event to record veteran’s oral histories for inclusion in the Veterans History Project archives at the Library of Congress in Washington, … Read More
