Fireworks, Flotillas And More
Looking for events to enjoy on the July 4th holiday weekend? We’ve compiled a list of events happening throughout Kosciusko County. Syracuse Syracuse will host the annual Flotilla Road Race at 8 a.m....
View ArticleWarsaw Notes Holiday Closings And Adjustments
Please note that in observance of Independence Day, the City of Warsaw offices will be closed Thursday, July 4. Thursday’s trash pick-up will be on Friday, July 5. All other routes will remain the...
View ArticleManchester University Hosts Holiday Celebration
It’s almost time for the Fourth of July Celebration at Manchester University. The party kicks off at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, on the east side of the North Manchester campus with the Manchester...
View ArticleWinona Lake Holiday Closings And Adjustments
Please note that in observance of Independence Day, the Winona Lake town offices will be closed Thursday, July 4. Trash collection for Tuesday, July 2, will follow its regular pick up schedule. Trash...
View ArticleHoliday Closings And Trash Collection Adjustments
Please note the following holiday closings and trash collection adjustments: Warsaw Please note that in observance of Independence Day, the City of Warsaw offices will be closed Thursday, July 4....
View ArticleShuttle Available For Friday Holiday Events
A free shuttle is being offered from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, July 5, from Winona Lake’s holiday festivities to Warsaw, where First Friday will be in full swing (see related). Drop off and pick up...
View ArticleISP Implement Operation C.A.R.E. During Holiday
To help ensure the safety of all motorists during this heavily traveled holiday, Indiana State Police will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) from Wednesday,...
View ArticleISP Reminds On Firework Laws, Safety
The Indiana State Police would like all Hoosiers to have a safe Independence Day holiday. Due to many Hoosiers celebrating our nation’s independence with the use of fireworks, the Indiana State Police...
View ArticleWeekend Entertainment Listing
Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email jfaulkner@the-papers.com with the what, when, where and cost. A list of Fourth of July events can...
View ArticleFourth Of July Fireworks In Kosciusko
There was no shortage of Independence Day celebrations around Kosciusko County this year. Those of you who took advantage of our Fourth of July listing know this full well. We asked our readers to...
View ArticleAkron Library Celebrates 100th Birthday During Fourth Of July Weekend
Akron Carnegie Library will soon be celebrating its 100th birthday, as well as the July 4 holiday. The celebration, which will be held throughout the town over the holiday weekend, will offer something...
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Annual NappTown Hunt Down On July 4
The NappTown Hunt Down has been a popular event during Nappanee’s Fourth of July festivities. Described as a zany photo scavenger hunt where teams search Stauffer Park and the surrounding neighborhoods...
View ArticleLocal July 4th Fireworks, Celebrations Noted
The following is a list of Fourth of July weekend fireworks displays and special events. AKRON Thursday, July 2, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale Friday, July 3, 9 a.m. to 6...
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Celebrate The Fourth At The Old Jail Museum
(Photo provided) With the Fourth of July fast approaching, holiday celebrations are being held throughout the county. On Friday, July 3, the Old Jail Museum will join in the celebrations during...
View ArticleNappanee Municipal Buildings Close For Holiday
All Nappanee municipal buildings will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence day. Trash collection for the week of June 29, will be on a normal schedule. … Read More
View ArticleBlood Donations Sought Due To Holiday Related Injuries
With the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaching, officials at The Medical Foundation have issued a reminder to the community of the need for donated blood due to the sharp increase in injuries...
View ArticleSummer Safety 101: Fireworks
With Independence Day quickly approaching, many are beginning to plan their Fourth of July celebrations. As barbecues are planned and fireworks purchased, excitement for the holiday can sometimes take...
View ArticleMilford Town Offices Closed Friday In Observance Of Holiday
The town of Milford offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July.
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Take Safety Measures In Handling Any Fireworks
By STEPHANIE FAROH, MA, RD, CD Extension Educator, Health and Human Sciences, Purdue Extension-Kosciusko County Fourth of July celebrations are among us and along with the family, friends, and food, I...
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Syracuse To Be Hoppin’ And Poppin’ With Events
The Syracuse Artisans & Farmers Market will be one of many events occurring this Fourth of July week. Pictured, Eloise Kuhn, left, speaks with Kiara Stewart during a 2014 farmer’s market. There...
View ArticleMantis Skate Park Closed July Fourth Weekend
The Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department will close Mantis Skate Park for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The park will be closed on Friday, July 3; Saturday, July 4; and Sunday July 5. The...
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Moment Of Silence During Fireworks For Dane Miller
Dr. Dane Miller The Warsaw Community Development Corporation is pleased to continue coordinating and arranging the annual Warsaw-Winona Lake fireworks display. For years the residents of our community...
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Akron Fourth of July Parade Draws Large Crowd
Akron Carnegie Public Library led the parade to celebrate their 100 year anniversary. The Fourth of July is a big, important holiday to the town of Akron. The town started celebrating the holiday on...
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Holiday Weekend Will Be Hoppin’ At Akron
AKRON – Akron Speedway will host racing this Saturday as part of the Akron Fourth of July weekend celebrations. The Sparkler 50 races are Clone 360# with $500 and $250 prizes. Prizes will be given to...
View ArticleBourbon Police Reminds Drivers to Celebrate Responsibly this July 4
BOURBON —The Bourbon Police Department in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, would like to remind all Indiana...
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Sailing The High Seas Of Wawasee
Chad Herdrich’s E-Scow rips through Lake Wawasee Monday morning during the final leg of the Independence Day Regatta. (Photos by Mike Deak) SYRACUSE – It was more of a weather fashioned year-end...
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This Dog Watches Dog Videos To Calm Down
FREMONT, CALIF. — Like many dogs (and some humans), an adorable golden retriever named Joey gets frightened by fireworks. That means July 4th was a particularly stressful day for Joey, so his owner’s...
View ArticleIndependence Day Weekend Fireworks And Events
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Following is a list of Independence Day weekend events and fireworks in Kosciusko County. LEESBURG The Tippecanoe Lake Flotilla will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 1. Fireworks...
View ArticleIndependence Day Fireworks And Events
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Following is a list of Independence Day events and fireworks in Kosciusko County. To add an event to this list, email details to maggie.kenworthy@inkfreenews.com Leesburg Lake...
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A Colorful Narrative Of The Fourth Of July
WARSAW — Half a dozen of the young charges at Rainbow Child Care Center in Warsaw offered a kaleidoscope of opinions on the meaning and history behind Independence Day. The collection of young scholars...
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Capacity Crowd For Akron Fourth Of July Festival
AKRON — A large crowd of revelers swatted aside a blistering heat index to attend the Akron Fourth of July Festival. The event drew an estimated 5,000 attendees, nearly five times the number of the...
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