Town of Wakarusa, Indiana

10/12/2024

Please be sure to follow the town’s new page shared here.

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In 1836, rural Olive Township was formed in western Elkhart County, and in 1849, as the population grew, a post office named Mt. Olive opened. After more population growth, a new village named Salem was established to prevent people from having to travel

08/30/2024

Our office will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Please remember that the holiday will delay our trash / recycle service by one day.

Have a fabulous Friday and an amazing holiday weekend!

SERVICE REMINDER:

This upcoming Monday, September 2nd, Borden Waste-Away services will be unavailable in observance of Labor Day. Our offices will be closed, and we will be unavailable by phone.

All trash and recycling pickup days for the week of September 2nd will be delayed by one day. For example, scheduled services regularly occurring on a Friday will instead occur on Saturday.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

08/27/2024

Friendly reminder that with the Labor Day holiday next week, our Town Council meetings have been adjusted accordingly.

Town Council Work Session is Thursday, August 29th at 6:30 pm.

Town Council Meeting is Tuesday, September 3rd at 6:30 pm.

Please note that public is welcome at both meetings.

08/27/2024

Saturday, September 14th! Are you signed up to participate in the 2024 Pet Parade? If not, you should join us!

Calling all pet owners!
Get ready to let your furry friends strut their stuff at the PET PARADE on September 14th, 2024 in Downtown Wakarusa! Dress them up, show them off, and get a chance to win some pawsome prizes.

Don't miss out on the delicious food and pet pop-ups downtown and get ready to meet Dave & Hawkeye from the school, along with some other special guests. Join in the fun and register today for a day filled with fur and festivities!

Use the link below to sign up online, send in a form, or register the day of the event.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/108eM8KUarQMZbERmGehjxEpkk-jmRjHB0u9yFmcKu38/edit

08/26/2024

Congratulations, Shortstop Inn. Thank you for all you do for our community. We appreciate you!

Shelly and Gabe Sterling love serving the Wakarusa community at their restaurant, Shortstop Inn. 🍴

They took a chance buying the restaurant in 2021 and their neighbors have rallied to their side. https://bit.ly/4dWpfws

08/26/2024

In conjunction with the parking lot and alleyways in the downtown’s northeast quadrant, the contractor will also include an update to the alleyway east of the Fire Station. These projects are anticipated to take place August 26-30

08/21/2024

Beginning Monday, August 26 the parking lot at Wakarusa Public Library, the town parking lot by Dr. Weldy’s and the alleyways in this block will be resurfaced. This work is anticipated to be completed by Friday, August 30th. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

08/09/2024

Are you bike riding with us tomorrow? Register for a discounted rate today.

This is you rushing to get your tickets online for Pedal Party before registration closes at 10 pm tonight. 🏃🏃‍♀️Register online and get tickets for $15! If you miss the deadline, you can register in person at Pedal Party for $20. We can't wait to see you there! PedalParty2024.eventbrite.com

08/07/2024

The Ice Cream Social is tomorrow evening @ 7:00 pm in the center of downtown Wakarusa. We hope you can join us!

🍦 Ice Cream Social‼️

08/02/2024

Water service has been restored. Thank you for your continued patience and support. We appreciate and love our community greatly.

Have a fantastic Friday!

Tomorrow (July 31) work will start on a storm line extension in the alleyway between Pro IT Solutions and Larimer Furniture. This alleyway will be closed.

The project will also impact W Waterford Street as well as the intersection at Olive Street. The intersection will likely be closed a few days to install new structures. W Waterford Street is anticipated to remain closed through Friday, August 16th.

We apologize for any inconvenience, but appreciate your help and support as we make accommodations to eliminate hazards in this alleyway.