WARSAW — Residents of Warsaw and the surrounding communities are taking the cold weather literally on Saturday, Feb. 20, as they brave the wintry waters once again for the 2016 Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics Indiana. On-site registration (including walk-ups) will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon at … Read More
By LYN CRIGHTON Executive Director, The Watershed Foundation NORTH WEBSTER — The Clean Waters Partnership, an extension of The Watershed Foundation, formerly The Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation, recently received a $200,000 grant from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Beginning at Lake Tippecanoe, the Tippecanoe River and its tributaries … Read More
WARSAW — Members of Warsaw and surrounding communities are taking the cold weather to heart on Saturday, Feb. 20, as they brave the wintery waters for the second-time, at the 2016 Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics Indiana. On-site registration (including walk-ups) will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12 … Read More
WARSAW — Yesterday evening men, women and children lined the streets in downtown Warsaw during December’s First Friday event to watch the annual Twinkle Lights Parade. Emergency vehicles, tow trucks and more decked in lights drove down Center Street sprinkling the crowd with candy as they drove past. … Read More
WARSAW — On Sept. 11, men, women and children alike will band together in memory of the tragic attack on the United States in 2001 that claimed the lives of many. Every year since this tragedy, Kosciusko County has held a tribute in Warsaw to commemorate the losses … Read More
By ELIZABETH MCKINLEY, Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department Director The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will have lifeguards on duty at both Pike and Center lakes this holiday weekend from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday. The … Read More
By LIZ MCKINLEY, Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the Family Carnival, an event for the entire family, from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, in Central Park. Enjoy children’s entertainment, games, activities, face painting, a dunk … Read More
The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will offer free swimming lessons at Center Lake. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of each session. Those interested are asked to only register if they plan to attend most or all of the session … Read More
Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department will unfortunately have to cancel the annual Girls Night Out event that was planned for this Tuesday, June 23, at Center Lake Pavilion. All paid registrations will be processed for refund and mailed back to each participant. If anyone has a question, please contact the … Read More
The weather was great for the final day of the Seventh Annual Northern Indiana Lakes Festival. The event concluded at Center Lake, Warsaw, with numerous activities teaching the importance of protecting lakes and streams while having fun. Dr. Nate Bosch, director of the Center for Lakes & Streams, … Read More
Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety approved a storm drain art project. Theresa Sailor, stormwater coordinator, presented the proposal this morning. It was met with excitement and unanimous approval. The memorandum of understanding, approved by the board, is with Grace College and the Center for Lakes & … Read More
By MADISSON HEINL Communications Specialist, Center For Lakes & Streams The annual Northern Indiana Lakes Festival is this June 5-20. This year’s lakes festival will be a two-week event with educational workshops and recreational activities scheduled around Kosciusko county. The Lakes Festival is an annual celebration of our … Read More
Redwood Firewood Grill recently moved to their new location in the former “Aloha Bar” building on North Detroit Street overlooking Center Lake in Warsaw and I was able to secure a reservation for opening night. With few hiccups, the experience was enjoyable and old and new fans alike … Read More
UPDATE: Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department announces a change to the holiday weekend schedule for local beaches. Pike Lake Beach will be open, but no lifeguards will be on duty. Lifeguards will, however, be on duty at Center Lake Beach from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday … Read More
The Center for Lakes and Streams, with funding from the K21 Health Foundation, private donors and Grace College, released the results of a study investigating the causes of elevated E. coli levels at the public swimming beaches at Center and Pike lakes. A previous study by the center … Read More
Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host free canoeing at Center Lake on 11 a.m. to 4 p.m Saturday, July 12. Canoes are available for community use. They are first-come, first-served. All equipment and life vests are provided for participants. Participants will be briefed on safety measures prior … Read More
