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Winona Lake, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Winona Lake! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Winona Lake home destroyed overnight; here’s what firefighters report so far
- Where Winona Lake families can find a free neighborhood book box
- How a clutch birdie in Winona Lake decided golf regional drama
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Winona Lake Home A Total Loss After Early Morning Fire (timesuniononline.com) — An early-morning fire has destroyed a home on Eastwood Road in Winona Lake, though no injuries were reported. Winona Lake Volunteer Firefighters, assisted by several neighboring departments, battled the fully engulfed structure and contained damage to a nearby house’s siding while investigators work to determine the cause. 
2. Altrusa Club Of Warsaw Receives Grant For Little Free Library (timesuniononline.com) — Families in Winona Lake now have a Little Free Library at Fairlane Estates on Wooster Road, thanks to a grant to the Altrusa Club of Warsaw. Kids and adults at both Fairlane Estates and Suburban Acres in Warsaw are encouraged to borrow and share books, while Altrusa volunteers keep shelves stocked and invite new members to get involved.
3. Homestead's Orofino earns medalist honors at boys golf regional (wane.com) — Stonehenge in Winona Lake hosted the boys golf regional, where Homestead’s Holden Orofino shot a three-under 68 to earn medalist honors. Plymouth edged Homestead and Warsaw by a single stroke for the team title, with all three programs advancing to next week’s state finals in Carmel.
4. These 10 Scenic Indiana Lake Towns Are Absolutely Perfect For An Easy Weekend Escape In 2026 (myfamilytravels.com) — Planning a nearby getaway? Winona Lake is highlighted as one of Indiana’s top lake towns for a relaxed 2026 weekend escape, praised for its walkable Village at Winona, easy shoreline access, and calm-but-not-sleepy atmosphere. The piece encourages Hoosiers to enjoy simple pleasures like lakeside strolls, parks, and unhurried days just a short drive from home.
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Community Fund Grants: July Pre-Grant Inquiry Deadline
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Monday June 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Critter Encounter: Fish →
Lilly Center For Lakes & Streams, 806 Connection Cir, Winona Lake
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Workshop: Native Freshwater Mussels →
Lilly Center For Lakes & Streams, 806 Connection Cir, Winona Lake
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Cats - The Musical →
Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, 2515 E Center St, Warsaw
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Lee Anne Stewart Dance School presents STAGE & SCREEN 2026 →
Warsaw Performing Arts Center, 1 Tiger Ln, Warsaw
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Lakelife Open Mic w/Chris Hambrick →
Lakelife Bar & Grill, 3687 N Barbee Rd, Warsaw
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Community Fund Grants: July Pre-Grant Inquiry Deadline
Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. Kosciusko County Community Foundation, 102 East Market Street, Warsaw, IN, United States -
Redevelopment Commission →
City of Warsaw Calendar, 2191 E. Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw
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Common Council →
City of Warsaw Calendar, 2191 E. Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw
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Hoosier Riverwatch Workshop →
North Webster Community Center, 301 N Main St Suite 121, North Webster
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Parks & Recreation Board →
City of Warsaw Calendar, 2191 E. Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw
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Board of Public Works & Safety →
City of Warsaw Calendar, 2191 E. Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw
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