The Akron Carnegie Public Library brought prehistoric history to life last Friday, hosting the "Dinosaur Dimensions" interactive exhibit at Pike Memorial Park. The performance served as a cornerstone event for this year’s children’s summer reading program, themed "Unearth a Story."

Calling all young explorers ages 6 and up!

After rain forced the North Webster Mermaid Festival Cutie Parade to be rescheduled from Wednesday to Thursday, spectators were in for a flashback to the 1980s.

FORT WAYNE – For the second consecutive year, Parkview Health was named the No. 1 nonprofit in North America by Inspiring Workplaces Group.

GOSHEN – This summer, Goshen Health will continue to offer free weekend backpack meals in conjunction with their Summer Health Lunch Bunch education program to support families and improve community health.

Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services has been recognized with the 2026 Award of Excellence from the Indiana Funeral Directors Association (IFDA) during its 145th Annual Convention.

WINONA LAKE — The Grace College Festival of Music announced two upcoming concerts: the Symphony of the Lakes Patriotic Concert on July 3 at 8 p.m. at the Miller Sunset Pavilion and the Village at Winona Jazz Fest on July 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Rodeheaver Auditorium.

SYRACUSE - After some discussion with Jim Higgins, of London Witte, and Dennis Otten, of Bose, McKinney and Evans, who both attended virtually, the Syracuse Town Council approved an ordinance Tuesday to apply for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) bond for the Harrison Street water project.

CLAYPOOL - Claypool Town Council approved the execution of a lease between the town's redevelopment authority and redevelopment commission during a meeting Tuesday, June 16.

Kosciusko REMC (KREMC) held its Drive-Through Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 11 at the KREMC facility in Warsaw.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announced that grant funding is now available for recycling projects through the Recycling Market Development Program (RMDP).

INDIANAPOLIS —Four Indiana independent colleges are the recipients of the 2026 Ball Venture Fund competitive grant program: Butler University, Manchester University, Indiana Institute of Technology and the University of Saint Francis.

With the acceptance of a deed transfer Tuesday by the Kosciusko County Commissioners Tuesday, the county is now the owner of the property out at Chinworth Bridge along Old 30 and the Tippecanoe River.

Troy Kintzel has been with the Kosciusko County Highway Department for many years, and last week the assistant superintendent was honored as a Master Road Builder.

SILVER LAKE – The town of Silver Lake broke ground Tuesday on Sycamore Street for their community building.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Alcohol Tobacco Commission (ATC) upheld Kosciusko County ATC’s recommendation to deny Robert T. Carter’s application for a new beer retailer license at 206 W. Monroe St., Mentone.

WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council approved a resolution Tuesday to dissolve the Miller Sunset Pavilion (MSP) Committee and establish a Farmers Market Advisory Committee in its place.

NORTH WEBSTER - North Webster Town Council wrapped up several agenda items during its brief 15-minute meeting Tuesday, June 16.

FORT WAYNE – The Fort Wayne Zoo announced the upcoming arrival of two North American bald eagles.

Kosciusko Leadership Academy (KLA) invites alumni, community leaders, prospective participants and supporters to attend the KLA Alumni & Community Mixer on Wednesday, June 24 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Port Winona.

The wait is finally over! This year’s Rockin’ for Riley Concert is finally here and will feature none other than Great White.

FULTON COUNTY - In the morning hours of June 9, Indiana State Police Capt. Bob Burgess and First Sgt. Josh Rozzi responded to a vehicle crash on Ind. 17 near CR 900S in Fulton County.

Two weeks after opening five bids for the Justice Building reconstruction, the Kosciusko County Commissioners are still looking them over.

Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District Board reviewed the proposed 2027 budget at its meeting Tuesday.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel” addresses some heavy subjects, but also offers a glimmer of hope.