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Miss Kosciusko Queen And Miss Teen Kosciusko Queen Crowned
Allison Stump being crowned the 2017 Miss Kosciusko County Fair Queen. WARSAW — During a combined pageant, Allison Stump, Pierceton, was crowned the 2017 Miss Kosciusko County Fair Queen and Kyla...
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Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers Announce Open Class Fair Entry Day
Extension Homemakers take in Garden Flowers & Plants entries at the 2016 Kosciusko County Fair. WARSAW — Have you thought about entering anything into the Fair this year? Did you know that anyone...
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New Start Time For Sale Of Champions
The 15th annual Sale of Champions at the Kosciusko 4-H Livestock Auction will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, July 14. The sale will feature the grand and/or reserve champion animals of each species...
View ArticleJudge Grants Preliminary Injunction In Racing Lawsuit, No Racing To Occur...
WARSAW — Controversy continues in the case of four Winona Lake homeowners against the Kosciusko County Community Fair regarding racing events. Judge Michael Reed entered a preliminary injunction and a...
View ArticleWinona Lake Homeowners Make Statement Regarding The Kosciusko County Fair...
KOSCIUSKO — The following is a statement provided by the plaintiffs in the Kosciusko County Fair racing lawsuit: As homeowners on Winona Lake, we support the community, 4H, fair week and most...
View ArticleAll Kosciusko County Judges Recuse Themselves From Fairgrounds Case
KOSCIUSKO — After the fairgrounds was granted a motion for a change of judge, all Kosciusko County judges have recused themselves from the case due to conflicts of interest. Circuit Court Judge Michael...
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Tons Of Fun To Be Had At The 2018 Kosciusko County Fair
Visitors to the Kosciusko County Fair do not just have good food and rides to look forward to anymore. Each day brings a plethora of activities and shows in which visitors can choose to participate or...
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Support 4-H’ers At The Annual Livestock Auction Friday, July 13
The annual 4-H Livestock Auction culminates a year of hard work and dedication of those 4-H’ers who are involved in livestock projects. The auction this year will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 13, with...
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Purdue Extension Holds Third Poss-ABILITIES Showcase At Fair
Anna Seewald presents her feeder calf with mentor Madelyn Zimmerman. WARSAW — Six youth presented sheep, goats, calves and rabbits at the third annual Poss-ABILITIES Showcase at the Kosciusko County...
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Sale Of Champions Brings Rewards For 4-H’ers
The grand champion beef steer was sold by Andon Zehring for $15,700. WARSAW — The annual 4-H Livestock Auction and 16th annual Sale of Champions saw 4-H’ers reap monetary rewards Friday at the...
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19th Annual Kosciusko County Fair Parade Kicks Off Fair Week
An antique fire truck from the Leesburg Fire Department. WARSAW — A large crowd showed up to enjoy the 19th annual Kosciusko County Community Fair parade, with entries honoring the “Red, White and...
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Willow, 2015 UKC Grand Champion, Retires At 14
Hundreds of ribbons surround Shelly Sausaman and Willow along with plaques and the hurdle pole Willow won after earning UKC grand champion status in 2015. Beginning her training before she was even a...
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Kosciusko Community Fair Still Set For July 12-18
A scene from the 2018 Kosciusko Community Fair. By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – Kosciusko Community Fair is still scheduled for July 12 to 18 but will be significantly different as a result of...
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First Day Of 4-H Results Include Beef
Allie Ayers with the Grand Champion Beef Steer,Champion Crossbred Steer, 4th year memberLeesburg Mighty Farmers. Photo provided. Staff Report WARSAW— Kosciusko 4-H animal shows are taking place this...
View ArticleSoul Taker’s Acres Haunted House Cancelled
Staff Report WARSAW — According to a post on the Kosciusko County Community Fair’s Facebook page, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Soul Takers Acres Haunted House will be suspending operation until the...
View ArticleEntry Day For Open Class Fair Projects July 10
Press Release WARSAW — Entry day for the Kosciusko County Fair will be from 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at the Home and Family Arts Building at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. Have you thought...
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Kosciusko County Fair Parade Is Sunday
An antique fire truck from the Leesburg Fire Department was featured in the 2019 Kosciusko County Fair Parade. This year’s parade is at 4 p.m. Sunday. InkFreeNews file photo. Staff Report WARSAW — The...
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Payton Slaymaker Honored As Kosciusko Fair Kicks Off With Parade
The 2021 Kosciusko County Fair kicked off on Sunday, July 11, with a parade and opening ceremonies. Payton Slaymaker was posthumously honored as the grand marshal of the parade. Shown is a garbage...
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Day One At Kosciusko Fair: Ticket Takers And Ribbon Winners
One of the people handling tickets at the Kosciusko County Fair this year is Marilyn McClish, right. She’s taking turns with her sister Della Headford working at the booth at the entrance near the...
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Kids Pageant Draws Lots Of Youngsters And Family
Abagayle Kuta is Miss Toddler. By Deb Patterson InkFreeNews WARSAW — Close to 40 youngsters between the ages of 2 and 12 participated in the 2021 Kid’s Pageant at the Kosciusko County Fair. The...
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Day Two At Kosciusko Fair: Kids, Queens And A Longtime 4-H Member
Miss Kosciusko County Third Runner-Up Brittany Duncan poses for a photo outside the events tent at the Kosciusko County Fair on Tuesday, July 13. She’s also a ten-year 4-H member. InkFreeNews photos by...
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Kosciusko Fair Open Class Winners Recognized
Winners in the Open Class division of the Kosciusko County Fair were recognized on Tuesday, July 13. Shown are winners in the Agriculture project. From left: Eileen Ransbottom (Vegetables); Chris Jinks...
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Day Three At Kosciusko Fair: Poss-Abilities Showcase, Pies And Seniors
The Poss-Abilities Showcase returned for the fifth time at the Kosciusko County Fair on Wednesday, July 14. It allows kids and teens with special needs to show animals with the help of mentors. From...
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Day Four At Kosciusko Fair: Supreme Showmanship
Harrison Stofer, left, shows a rabbit on Thursday, July 15, during the Supreme Showmanship competition at the Kosciusko County Fair as judge Terin Penrod observes. Participants who had been named...
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Fair In Full Swing On Rain-Free Final Day
The swing ride was popular Saturday, July 17. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels Staff Report WARSAW — Weather conditions were clear for the last day of the Kosciusko County Fair, Saturday, July 17,...
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Echoes Of The Past Pushes Through Wet County Fair Week
A man and child sit atop one of the many tractors on display through Echoes of the Past. The group was at the Kosciusko County Fair last week. Photos provided by Echoes of the Past. Staff Report WARSAW...
View ArticleEchoes Of The Past Prepares For Kosciusko Fair Week
News Release WARSAW — Echoes of the Past will be involved in numerous activities during the Kosciusko County Fair next week. The club’s members will show off their antique and vintage tractors during...
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Kosciusko County Fair Parade Starts At 3:30 p.m. Sunday
Kosciusko County Fairgrounds was buzzing with preparation on Saturday, July 9, ahead of next week’s fair. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. Staff Report WARSAW – The annual parade that kicks off the...
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Parade Kicks Off Kosciusko Fair Week
By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – Kosciusko County Fair saw a robust kickoff parade Sunday, July 10, featuring a long line of blaring sirens, antique tractors and candidates running for office. The...
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Echoes Of The Past Busy During Fair Week
Echoes of the Past club members participate in the Kosciusko County Fair parade on Sunday, July 10. Photo provided. News Release WARSAW — The Echoes of the Past club members were busy during Kosciusko...
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Vintage Tractor Club Plans Antique Village At Kosciusko County Fair
Dan Ransbottom, Randy Runkel and Raymond Truex are shown operating the sawmill in the Echoes of the Past Antique Village at the Kosciusko County Fair. Photos provided by Echoes of the Past. News...
View Article4-H Poss-Abilities Day To Celebrate Youth Of All Abilities At Kosciusko Fair
News Release WARSAW — The Kosciusko County 4-H Poss-Abilities Program will host Poss-Abilities Day Wednesday, July 12, during the Kosciusko County Fair, 1300 E. Smith St., Warsaw. The day will...
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Animals Astound At Kosciusko County Fair’s Opening Day
Kosciusko County 4-H members participate in the beef show on Monday, July 10, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — Events featuring animals of all shapes and sizes...
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Open Class Champions And Best Of Show 2023
Champions and Best of Show from the Food Preservation category at the Home and Family Arts Building on July 11. Pictured from left: Dawn Harris, superintendent; Carl Lauster, best of show and canned...
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Kosciusko County Fair’s Kiddie Day Filled With Shows And More
The Kosciusko County Fair Queen, Ashley Irwin, middle with her 1st Runner-Up, Millie Ohneck and 2nd Runner-up, Jasmine Fuller, attending the coin hunt on Tuesday, July 11 for Kiddie Day. Text and...
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Kosciusko County Fair Brings All Sorts Of Talents Out To Participate
Audrey Fitzsimmons, winner of Kosciusko’s Got Talent, singing “Light On In The Kitchen” by Ashley McBryde. Text and Photos By Brianna Pitts InkFreeNews WARSAW — Talented individuals showed up to...
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Trucks Shine At Kosciusko County Fair’s Show And Shine
People look at the trucks on display at the Kosciusko County Fair Show and Shine event. Text and Photos By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — About 30 trucks were on display at the Kosciusko County...
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History Of Kosciusko County Fairs
Fair photo from Kosciusko County, photo courtesy of Kosciusko Historical Society Editor’s note: This is part of a historical series. The following is information from a 1942 article. The article is...
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Echoes Of The Past Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Raymond Truex takes Claypool Elementary students on a wagon ride during Fall Fest. Photos provided. News Release WARSAW — What started out as a small group of people trying to increase foot traffic to...
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Echos Of The Past Wins Silver Lake Tractor Show
Rolf Holderman, left, presenting Best of Show to James Peden, right. Photos provided by Christina Morehouse. News Release SILVER LAKE — The weather on Saturday, June 8, was ideal for the Silver Lake...
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Alice Keirn Announced As 2024 Kosciusko County Fair Parade’s Grand Marshal
Press Release Alice Keirn WARSAW — Alice Keirn will serve as the grand marshal for the 2024 Kosciusko County Fair parade on July 7. According to a statement from Kosciusko County Fair Director Nathan...
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Blown Transformer Causes Issues At Fair, Child Taken To ER
Firefighters use a fire extinguisher on a transformer that blew next to the Beaver Dam 4-H Club food stand on the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. Text and Photos By Deb Patterson InkFreeNews WARSAW — A...
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Weekend Activity at the County Fair
Bristol Bussard and Olivia Parker are shown with their calves Brooks and Dunn. Text and Photos By Deb Patterson InkFreeNews WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Fair unofficially kicked off Sunday,...
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We Saw You At The Fair
Photos By Madison Hart InkFreeNews We saw you at the fair Tuesday, July 9.
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Home and Family Arts Champions and Best of Show 2024
Photos By Madison Hart InkFreeNews WARSAW — The Open Class Champions and Best of Show were honored at the Home and Family Arts Building at the Kosciusko County Fair on Tuesday, July 9.
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4-H Volunteers Make Fair Opening a Success
Gwendolyn Zolman, in pink, shows her 324-pound hog in the swine show. The hog placed fourth in Class 4. Text and Photos By Madison Hart InkFree News WARSAW — Four-H is a great opportunity to for kids...
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We saw you at the fair
Photos By Madison Hart InkFreeNews We saw you at the fair Wednesday, July 10.
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We saw you at the fair
Photos By Madison Hart InkFreeNews We saw you at the fair Thursday, July 11.
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Talent Night, Pedal Pull And drag racing Highlight Thursday at the fair
Text, Photos and Video By Deb Patterson InkFreeNews WARSAW — Kosciusko’s Got Talent, Kiddie Pedal Pull and drag racing were on tap Thursday evening at the Kosciusko County Community Fair. Brandon...
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Alice Keirn Recognized for Years of Service to Kosciusko County Fair
Parade Grand Marshal Alice Keirn waves during the 2024 Kosciusko County Community Fair parade. InkFreeNews photo by Deb Patterson. News Release WARSAW — During the Kosciusko County Fair Parade on July...
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