SILVER LAKE – With temperatures in the 90s and the sun bearing down, members of the Echoes of the Past participated on Saturday in the Silver Lake Days parade and tractor show.

It was muddy and hot, but 12 Army Junior ROTC cadets from Warsaw Community High School pushed through the mud and downpours to success and awards.

SILVER LAKE – During the Silver Lake Days parade Saturday, it was announced Cliff and Cindy Zehr were the parade’s grand marshals.

NORTH WEBSTER - Fourteen young women competed for the title of Queen of the Lakes 2025, but at the end of the pageant Saturday at the North Webster Community Center, it was Ava Weldy’s name called.

The Mermaid Festival parade was Saturday.

WINONA LAKE - Whether you’re looking for flowers for your spouse, or just a good houseplant to liven up your living quarters, Forage Ahead, 804 N. Park Ave., Winona Lake, can help.

SIDNEY - Sidney Fire Department will host an ice cream social from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 29 at 103 E. Center St., Sidney. Eat your fill, pay what you will.

Third Friday for June was “a summer kickoff block party” Friday night, but Main Street Warsaw also partnered with Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana to raise awareness and funds for the nonprofit.

BOURBON – The Triton Jr.-Sr. High School office will reopen July 21.

NORTH WEBSTER - While waiting in line Thursday for the meal at the Kosciusko County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner, Second District U.S. Congressman Rudy Yakym responded to some rapid-fire questions on national and local topics.

Warsaw Common Councilwoman Diane Quance noted the “joyous” atmosphere at the start of the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting Friday.

The Language Matters Language Call Center has been so successful in the city of Warsaw that it’s looking to expand out into the county and into other towns.

With the Fourth of July in a few weeks, fireworks and events have been scheduled throughout the area starting this upcoming week.

MARSHALL COUNTY - A Plymouth man and a Bourbon woman were arrested early Thursday after they both allegedly had been drinking and were involved in a single-vehicle accident.

The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will hold Library Stories in the Park from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday at Beyer Park, 811 E. Arthur St., Warsaw.

Cottage Watchman Security celebrated and recognized five of its employees’ 2025 graduated seniors.

Pictured are some of the participants in the Summer Reading Program with crafts from this past week.

The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary recently inducted their new officers for 2025-26.

Sue Martin, Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers Home and Family Arts building director, and Robin Shafer, assistant director, held an informational meeting with the department superintendents of the open class exhibits at the fair, which is July 6-12.

NORTH WEBSTER - President Donald Trump was heavily lauded by the speakers at the Kosciusko County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday night.

Kosciusko County 4-H will host their annual 4-H Royalty, Fashion Revue and Awards night Thursday at the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center.

At La Cantina Latin Bar & Grill, 3865 Lake City Hwy., Warsaw, it’s all about the atmosphere.

The Kosciusko County Department of Parks and Recreation Board discussed Ride+Walk Kosciusko’s push to have a countywide focus and how the two entities can work together for the visionary trails plan of the county Thursday.

Synergy Services is different from other heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical companies in that it's focused on customer care, said owner Chris Bramlett.

CLAYPOOL - A rate increase for Claypool's sewer utility was discussed during a council meeting Tuesday.