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What's up Winona Lake! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want insider access to Winona Lake's orthopedic industry this fall?
- How new county contracts will affect Winona Lake's public safety tech
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
- Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• OrthoWorx Announces Fall 2026 Orthopedic Scholar Seminar Series (inkfreenews.com) — Winona Lake will host the Fall 2026 Orthopedic Scholar Institute Seminar Series at Grace College's Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center, running Fridays from Aug. 28 to Oct. 9. Interns, young professionals, and community members can explore topics like medical device sales, compliance, and FDA oversight. Sessions are free for OrthoWorx members and OMBA students, or $29 per seminar for others. 
• Commissioners Approve Contracts For Syracuse Bridge Repairs, Justice Building Roof Design (timesuniononline.com) — Kosciusko County Commissioners approved emergency repairs for a Syracuse bridge and major design work for the Justice Building roof, along with several other infrastructure and safety upgrades. Winona Lake is included in new 2027 data access agreements that give local police agencies the same terminal services as the sheriff's deputies. Several rezoning requests across the county were also decided.
📸 Around Winona Lake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winona Lake
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Cross Country @ Taylor Invite
Edgewood Middle School Warsaw, IN 46580
8:00 am - VB Edgewood Tournament
Edgewood Middle School Warsaw, IN 46580
8:00 am - Volleyball @ Edgewood Tournament
Lakeview Middle School Warsaw, IN 46580
8:00 am - Soccer/VB Game @ Jefferson
Eisenhower Elementary School Warsaw, IN 46580
5:15 pm - Volleyball/Soccer vs. Eisenhower (home)
Jefferson Elementary School Winona Lake, IN 46590
5:15 pm - Volleyball @ Willow Creek
Lakeview Middle School Warsaw, IN 46580
5:30 pm - Football 8 @ Maple Creek
Lakeview Middle School Warsaw, IN 46580
5:30 pm - Football 7 vs. Maple Creek
Lakeview Middle School Warsaw, IN 46580
5:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Wednesday September 2
📣 Winona Lake Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- VB @ Indian Springs
Edgewood Middle School Warsaw, IN 46580
5:00 pm - Soccer/VB Game Home w/Leesburg
Eisenhower Elementary School Warsaw, IN 46580
5:15 pm - Volleyball Vs. Maple Creek
Lakeview Middle School Warsaw, IN 46580
5:30 pm - Cross Country @ Taylor Invite
Edgewood Middle School Warsaw, IN 46580
8:00 am
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning neighbors!
Just drinking coffee on a cool pre-fall morning wondering when "YoutheFan" is going to get around to addressing that unit on their warehouse emitting… (Nextdoor Southtown) - Painted a storage unit door today.
Text or call Bryan with Lake city Handyman LLC to get projects taken care of. 574-306-6148 (Nextdoor Southtown)
- Zimmer Biomet Holdings posted a job opening for Manufacturing Supervisor 2nd or 3rd Shift in Warsaw. Apply here.
- Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 47097, RT 30 & ANCHORAGE RD in Warsaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winona Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Warsaw
- Warsaw Aquatic Club Invites Families To Check Out Their Team For The 2026-2027 Winter Season (inkfreenews.com)
- Indiana Bond Bank Assisted City Of Warsaw With Financing (timesuniononline.com)
- Warsaw Education Foundation Launches 'Food For Thought' Fund To Combat Student Food Insecurity (timesuniononline.com)
Pierceton
- Public Occurrences 08.25.2026 (timesuniononline.com)
Ok Winona Lake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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