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A group of local citizens came up with the idea to honor the Dixie sternwheel paddle boat. A watercraft parade and pier decorating contest called the Dixie Salute was held on Webster Lake Saturday, July 25. Those wishing to be judged placed yellow ribbons on their displays.

On Saturday, July 25— initially reserved for the 2020 Dixie Day Festival, which was scuttled by the pandemic —the North Webster Lions Club treated attendees to a much welcomed, albeit scaled down, day of family-friendly activities at the Mermaid Festival fairgrounds.

Candace Smythe was honored for her 25 years with the North Webster Police Department at the North Webster Town Council meeting, Tuesday, July 21. It was held in the North Webster Community Center. She received an engraved plate to commemorate the anniversary from President Lisa Strombeck and Police Chief Greg Church to a round of applause to those in attendance.

Jail Bookings

July 22, 2020

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Area Police Reports

July 22, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:48 a.m. Monday, July 20, 300 block EMS D15 Lane, Syracuse. Roger Mikels reported the theft of items from a vehicle. Items stolen include fishing rods and tackle boxes. Value: $6,225. 7:47 a.m. Monday, July 20, 7800 block East CR 1000N, Syracuse. …read more.

Area Accident Reports

July 22, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 4:35 p.m. Monday, July 20, West US 30, east of North CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Courtney L. Shadday, 23, West 8th Street, Rochester. Shadday was traveling west on US 30 when her vehicle struck a large wooden object in the roadway. Damage …read more.

Since the Mermaid Festival could not be held due to COVID-19 restrictions, the North Webster Lions Club felt it would like to bring a bit of fun to the community for one day only in 2020, ending with the Demolition Derby.

Area Police Reports

July 20, 2020

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:01 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 600 block North Main St., North Webster. Officers investigated a road rage incident that led to intimidation with a deadly weapon.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:49 p.m. Thursday, July …read more.

Great Lengths by Lisa, 225 N. Main St., North Webster, celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Friday, July 17.

Ladies Night Out is from 6-9 p.m. this Saturday, July 18, at the North Webster Community Center. A fun evening, including dinner, cocktails, shopping and bingo, is planned for any and all women 21 and older who would like to attend.

Jail Bookings

July 9, 2020

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Area Police Reports

July 9, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriffs Office Investigated the following incidents: 11:27 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 100 block EMS B58 Lane, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a no-contact order violation. 10:26 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 200 block East Prairie St., Leesburg. Officers investigated the theft of a cellphone. Value: $400. 10:16 a.m. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Kid’s Business Fair was again hosted by the North Webster Community Center on Saturday, June 27, after being postponed in March. Young entrepreneurs in kindergarten through eighth grade set up a business booth in the gymnasium and the public came in to buy their products, goods and services. Judges also visited each booth and interviewed the business owners.

News Release NORTH WEBSTER — RE/MAX Lakes has announced Realtor Debora Eichman is the latest addition of the growing real estate franchise. Eichman brings to the office more than 10 years of local real estate and specializes in residential sales. “I’m excited to join the most productive real estate network in the U.S. and heighten …read more.

An Atwood man was recently arrested after burglarizing a garage and battering a man with a knife handle.

Area Accident Reports

July 6, 2020

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:20 p.m. Saturday, July 4, West CR 500S, east of South CR 700W, Burket. Driver: Fred A. Vining, 67, West CR 525S, Claypool. Vining was traveling east on CR 500S when a deer entered the roadway. Damages under $1,001. 6:40 p.m. Friday, July 3, …read more.

The North Webster Community Public Library is resuming curbside service beginning July 6 at its new facility located at 110 E. North Street, immediately south of the North Webster Community Center.

Area Accident Reports

July 2, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:40 a.m. Thursday, July 2, Golf Heights Road, north of South Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Driver: Trenton A. Sumwalt, 26, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Sumwalt was traveling south on SR 25 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $10,000. 4:40 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – The Astros major baseball team in the Wawasee Summer League stood #KryderStrong Monday evening.

Area Police Reports

June 29, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 300 block South Main St., North Webster. Tyler M. Kissinger reported vehicle theft. Value: $500. 2:15 p.m. Friday, June 26, 100 block EMS W25 Lane, North Webster. Joseph M. Ludwick Jr. reported criminal mischief.   Milford Officers …read more.

Area Police Reports

June 29, 2020

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:47 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 100 block Section Street, Milford. Alesha Simmons reported theft of a bicycle valued at $100. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:29 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 300 bloc Crystal Flash Road, North …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – The annual Romp & Roll camp for school-aged children is just days away.

Area Accident Reports

June 21, 2020

Warsaw Warsaw police investigated the following accidents: 11:15 a.m. June 19, at 827 S. Union St., Warsaw. Two-vehicle accident. Driver: Timothy Ellis, 52, West CR 400S, Warsaw. Ellis was backing out of a parking spot and struck a parked vehicle. Registration information did not include the name of owner. Damages up to $2,500. 4:59 p.m. …read more.

Area Police Reports

June 18, 2020

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:32 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 300 block North James St., Milford. Robert R. Sherman reported theft. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:28 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 600 block Main Street, North Webster. A truck valued at …read more.

Area Police Reports

June 15, 2020

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:56 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 200 block West Section St., Claypool. Todd A. Lincoln and Linda M. Burns reported criminal mischief to three vehicles.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:17 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 200 …read more.

Area Accident Reports

June 15, 2020

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:23 p.m. Friday, June 12, East SR 14, east of South CR 450E, Claypool. Driver: Marie C. Carlile, 77, Westwood Lane 304, Rochester. Carlile was traveling east on SR 14 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000.   Kosciusko County Officers …read more.

Burdette G. “Tony” Strombeck, 96, North Webster, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at American Legion, St. Rd 13, North Webster, with Pastor Mike Beezley officiating. A gathering of family & friends will follow the …read more.

Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board approved further discussed properties where a second fire station could be built and the purchase of fire equipment at its Wednesday, June 10, meeting.

Two presentations were given at the in-person meeting of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Monday, June 8, at the North Webster Community Center. Shelby Bolt received a $500 scholarship she earned from the chamber while the chamber was given a $500 rebate by The Papers Inc. from the ad sales for its community guide.

A Warsaw man was flown to a Fort Wayne hospital after his motorcycle struck a deer.

Area Police Reports

June 9, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1 p.m. Monday, June 8, 4100 block East CR 450N, Leesburg. Scott L. Harvey reported hitting a dog with a vehicle. 6:51 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 100 block EMS W11 Lane, North Webster. A representative for Echo Bay reported damaged property. 5:22 …read more.

Area Accident Reports

June 9, 2020

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:55 p.m. Monday, June 8, South Packerton Road, west of East Pierceton Road, Winona Lake. Drivers: Paulette G. Sauders, 77, South Packerton Road, Warsaw; and Samuel J. Smith, 17, West CR 400N, Warsaw. Sauders was traveling west on Pierceton Road and attempted to make …read more.

Area Police Reports

June 8, 2020

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:13 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 200 block South James St., Milford. Officers investigated a report of a domestic disturbance. 9:59 a.m. Sunday, June 7, 300 block East Camp Mack Road, Milford. Tony Ortiz reported theft. Items stolen include a blue kayak. Value: $380.69. 1:13 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – Renovations to the North Webster baseball field highlights preseason prep for the Wawasee Community Summer League.

Area Police Reports

June 5, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:37 a.m. Friday, June 5, 200 block Tucker Street, Mentone. A battery incident was reported.  12:28 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. Lonnie E. Puckett reported a fraud attempt.  North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department …read more.

The emergency order restricting motorized watercraft to idle speed on the Barbee chain of lakes in Kosciusko County has been lifted. Normal boating operations may resume.

Do you know of a youth or an individual wanting to start a small business? Lawn service, baby-sitting, tutoring, pet sitter, dog walker, website, or washing cars are a few examples of businesses one can do, but are not limited to. Matthews’ Painting wants to help people pursue their dreams.

Area Police Reports

June 1, 2020

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 500 block South Main St., Milford. Paul D. Scott Jr.’s home was spotted by an officer with its door open and no one present; burglary is assumed.   North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the …read more.

Area Police Reports

May 27, 2020

Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:40 p.m. Friday, May 22, 4700 block North SR 13, Leesburg. Lea A. Couture reported the theft of a boat. Value: $48,500. 8:43 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 500 block North Ward Lane, North Webster. Karen R. Rider reported criminal mischief. 8:11 a.m. …read more.

A man was recently arrested after stealing a PlayStation 4 and several video games from a residence.

A North Webster woman was recently arrested after threatening to kill two people and entering a home without permission.

Area Police Reports

May 26, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:02 a.m. Sunday, May 24, 5700 block South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. Dane E. Gans reported criminal mischief to his vehicle. 6:34 a.m. Sunday, May 24, 6600 block South CR 300E, Claypool. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy. 3:37 p.m. Saturday, …read more.

Area Accident Reports

May 26, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:09 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, South SR 15, north of West CR 350S, Warsaw. Driver: Jason W. Stromatt, 45, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Stromatt was traveling north on South SR 15 on a motorcycle when a deer entered the roadway. Stromatt sustained …read more.

Memorial Day celebrations were limited this year due to COVID-19 and current social distancing restrictions, but each of the local American Legion posts met at area cemeteries to remember those who have served their country. While there were no parades held this year in Milford, North Webster or Syracuse, the community still gathered at each of the area cemeteries to remember and honor those who have died Monday, May 25.

Paul Arthur Bartels Sr., 61, North Webster, passed away at 4:37 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at his home. He was born on Jan. 18, 1959, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to Rhinehart Charles & Gloria (Buchner) Bartels. He graduated in 1978 from Pembine High School in Pembine, Wisc.,and was a United States Army veteran. …read more.

The following is a list of Memorial Day weekend events happening in Kosciusko County, as well as a list of events that will not occur this year due to COVID-19 restrictions:

Area Accident Reports

May 22, 2020

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 2:28 p.m. Thursday, May 21, SR13, North Webster. Drivers: Steven P. Coverstone, 64, Backwater Road, North Webster; and Galena S. Stocklin, 46, Hiawatha Drive, Syracuse. Coverstone’s vehicle rear-ended Stocklin’s vehicle. Damage up to $10,000.  Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals in a fraud incident.

The Department of Natural Resources has placed an idle speed restriction on watercraft on Lake Tippecanoe and James (Little Tippecanoe) Lake.

Dear Editor, My name is Dave Williams and my family is on vacation this week at Fisherman Cove Resort in North Webster at no charge, thanks to the kindness of Chuck Lawrence, the owner. We have been visiting North Webster for the last 18 years on vacation, with this year being our 19th year. Last …read more.

Dixie Sternwheeler Paddleboat Inc. board of directors made a “sad but necessary decision” Monday evening, May 18.

Area Police Reports

May 18, 2020

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:17 p.m. Friday, May 15, 400 block West Wilson Ave., Silver Lake. Lloyd W. Perkins reported burglary. Value: $40.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:44 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 5500 block South SR 13 and …read more.

Area Accident Reports

May 18, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:15 a.m. Monday, May 18, West Broadway Street, east of North Pearl Street, Etna Green. Driver: Jacob M. Ashby, 32, Ohio Street, Rochester. Ashby was traveling east on Broadway Street when his vehicle began to hydroplane. His vehicle then struck a parked, …read more.

North Webster Community Public Library is expanding its curbside service hours.

Local garden centers are seeing an influx in community members planting and gardening earlier than normal this year. Ed Clayton from Clayton Garden Center, North Webster, stated he’s been seeing lots of new people which means plenty of new gardens this year.

Jail Bookings

May 11, 2020

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Area Accident Reports

May 11, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents:  1:21 p.m. Sunday, May 10, South County Farm Road, near East CR 400S, Warsaw. Driver: David L. Dickey, 41, North Mishawaka Street, Akron. Dickey was traveling north on South County Farm Road when his vehicle left the roadway. No injuries were reported …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Tippecanoe-Chapman Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees has changed its meeting location for its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 11. The meeting will be held in the old courtroom on the second floor of the Kosciusko County Courthouse, 100 W. Center St., Warsaw.

Area Accident Reports

May 8, 2020

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:11 p.m. Wednesday, May 6. On East 500 N near North 750 E, North Webster. Drivers: Travis A. Fugate, 20, South 500 E, Pierceton; and Dolores A. Melendez, 70, North Ashe Court, Milford. Fugate was traveling eastbound on 500 N following Melendez …read more.

The North Webster Lions Club regrettably announces the 75th Mermaid Festival scheduled for June 24–27, has been rescheduled for June 23–26, 2021.

Press Release NORTH WEBSTER — The largest number of meals since the Lakeland Community began hosting free meal giveaways on March 29 will be held Saturday, May 2, at The Owls Nest, 7369 E. 800N, North Webster. Starting at 4 p.m., or shortly before, 750 curb side meals will be distributed. The meal includes chicken …read more.

Area Police Reports

April 29, 2020

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident; 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 300 block Main St., North Webster. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief that included property damage at New Market. Elkhart County Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 9:49 a.m. Friday, April …read more.

Press Release NORTH WEBSTER — Many people are looking forward to riding the Dixie Boat, North Webster’s historic paddle boat touring Webster Lake since 1929. Unfortunately, due to the current novel coronavirus restrictions of social distancing, no large groups and limiting personal travel, The Dixie Sternwheeler, Inc., anticipates that, like other places of public gatherings, …read more.

Area Police Reports

April 27, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:14 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 100 block South East St., Milford. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief and invasion of privacy. 7:23 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 400 block North Brown Lane, Warsaw. Brittany M. Fuller reported fraud. Value: $98. 9:48 a.m. …read more.

Jail Bookings

April 27, 2020

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Area Police Reports

April 23, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:05 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. A representative for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office reported criminal mischief to a sprinkler head. 7:29 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 5900 block North SR 15 and West CR 600N, Warsaw. Dara …read more.

By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews NORTH WEBSTER —  The North Webster community hosted a free Italian meal giveaway Saturday, April 18, outside Milestones Early Education Center in North Webster. Cleverly called “Milestones Mama Mia,” the curbside spaghetti dinner was for intended for families in need. Cars started lining up before 5 p.m. so volunteers started distributing …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The distribution of free dinners and food items continues to be provided to those in need in Milford, North Webster, Syracuse and Ligonier. Free meals for families in need will be distributed from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Milestones Early Education Center, 111 S. Harrison St., North Webster. “Milestones Mama Mia!!” …read more.

Margaret Ristvey

April 16, 2020

Margaret Lucille (Pringle) Ristvey, 87, went to eternal rest on March 29, 2020. She was the only child of Paul and Ethel (Betty) Pringle, born on Aug. 26, 1932, in Meadville, Pa. Margaret graduated from Meadville High School in 1950. She earned a BS degree in business education from Thiel College, Greenville, Pa.  She earned …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Up to date on its technology, the board of directors of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce meet via Zoom online for its Monday, April 13, meeting. A majority of the board was present. On the agenda was the Dixie Day Festival, chamber projects to unite the community and how to help local businesses during the pandemic.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council held a meeting Wednesday, April 15, in the town hall annex. It featured social distancing. All participants sat at least 6 feet apart and hand sanitizer was available to use due to the restrictions in place because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The main orders of business were …read more.

Area Police Reports

April 13, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:16 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 3100 block East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Leela D. Farmer reported theft. Value: $200. 2:53 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy. 1:19 p.m. Saturday, April 11, …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 13, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, West CR 1300S, west of South CR 500W, Silver Lake. Driver: Dominick E. Haney, 19, North Old US Highway 31, Rochester. Haney was traveling east on West CR 1300S when the rear tire of his vehicle blew, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The 2020 North Webster High School Alumni Banquet has been cancelled for this year, according to Ron Shipley, president of the association. The banquet was to be held July 11 at the North Webster Community Center. Shipley and the committee of Fran Bowser, Cheryl Leedy, and Cathy Shipley felt that due to …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A group of businesses and individuals are hosting a Giving Back event starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, The event will be held at The Owls Nest, 7369 E. 800N, North Webster and will offer free curbside meals for anyone in need for Easter. The 500 free meals include roast beef, …read more.

Area Police Reports

April 10, 2020

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:51 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2700 block SR 13, Pierceton. A shoplifting incident occurred at Dollar General involving $22.50 worth of items, including a phone charger, press-on nails and coloring books. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 9, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:16 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, South SR 19, north of West CR 800S, Mentone. Driver: Watanah J. Vigar, 56, West Myrtle Glen Road, Silver Lake. Vigar was traveling north on SR 19 when her vehicle began to hydroplane, causing her vehicle to …read more.

MILFORD — It should come as no surprise the COVID-19 pandemic is placing additional burdens on emergency responders. Less widely known is fire departments across the nation were already facing difficulties as a result of falling volunteer rosters and rising equipment costs. The Lakeland area is no exception. In the last 20 years, the numbers …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 31, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:43 p.m. Monday, March 30, 8700 block South 425W, Silver Lake. Sandra Kellogg reported the theft of jewelry. Value: $4,000. 12:23 p.m. Monday, March 30, 600 block West CR 675N, Leesburg. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief. 11:17 a.m. Monday, March …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 27, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:05 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. John L. Rasmussen reported the theft of a vehicle. Value: $2,000. 7:35 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 3500 block East CR 800S, Claypool. William R. Elliott Jr. reported the theft of two …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 26, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:04 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 9100 block North CR 200E, Milford. Courtney Hiatt reported the theft of medical cards, pocketbooks, debit cards, social security cards, savings account information, bank information and Indiana State Driver’s Licenses. Value: $15. 9:33 p.m. Monday, March 23, …read more.

WARSAW – InkFreeNews reporters spanned out across Kosciusko County and beyond to check on how far gas prices have fallen. Below are photos of 19 gas stations in 14 towns – all taken on Wednesday, March 25. In Warsaw In Syracuse In Leesburg and North Webster In Etna Green In Atwood and Bourbon In Argos …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 25, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:01 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 10900 block North CR 200E, Milford. Robert D. Myers reported burglary. 9:33 p.m. Monday, March 23, 100 block EMS W23 Lane, North Webster. Melissa A. Long reported criminal mischief. 2:55 a.m. Friday, March 20, 12900 block West …read more.

WARSAW – The light frosting of snow that fell overnight will melt this morning as temperatures rise to about 43 degrees Monday, March 23. High temperatures for the rest of the work week will be in the 50s, according to the National Weather Service in North Webster. Monday night’s low will be around 30. Tuesday …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A North Webster man was arrested after allegedly battering a woman. Jacob James Bridges, 27, 403 W. Tanya Ave., North Webster, is charged with strangulation and domestic battery with a child under 16 present, both level 6 felonies; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Feb. 24, a North Webster Police …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 20, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:17 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 100 block East Main Street, Silver Lake. Officers investigated the theft of a license plate. 2:47 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 10300 block North CR 500E, Syracuse. Officers investigated a protective order violation.   North Webster Officers with …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a culvert replacement is scheduled for SR 13, from CR 400N to CR 500N south of North Webster. The road closure is scheduled to begin in late March but may begin in early April due to weather. The three-day closure will allow maintenance crews to complete …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – North Webster Town Hall will be closed to the public until further notice in light of the coronavirus. The clerk’s office will be staffed Monday through Thursday from 8:30-4:30 and can be reached at (574) 834-7894. Wastewater payments can be made by mail, dropoff box on the south side of the building …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA Warsaw and North Webster branches will be closed for all activities effective at 8 p.m Wednesday, March 18, through a tentative date of March 31. “It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we make this decision and though difficult, we believe these actions are necessary to help …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 17, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:04 p.m. Monday, March 16, 3600 block West CR 100N, Warsaw. Nathan D. McFadden reported theft. Value: $200. 10:46 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 8200 block East US 30, Pierceton. Bryan D. Drake and Cayla N. Drake reported the theft of a Marine …read more.

Area Accident Reports

March 16, 2020

North Webster Officers with North Webster Police Department  investigated the following accident: 12:43 p.m. March 13, on 132 N. Main St., near North Webster, on private property. Two vehicles backed into each other in a parking lot. Drivers: Carolyn Stockman, 65, 46 EMS B48 Lane, Warsaw; Nancy Russell, 70, of 11225 Vemers Ford Road, Columbia, …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 13, 2020

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:51 a.m. Friday, March 13, 100 block South Main Street, North Webster. Officers investigated a report of unauthorized withdraws from a checking account.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:30 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2100 block …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Sroufe Memorial Shrimp Stag will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the North Webster Community Center. Men 21 and older are invited. The Sroufe Memorial Shrimp Stag is held in honor of the late Jon Sroufe, who helped bring the center to the former North Webster …read more.

Area Accident Reports

March 9, 2020

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, East SR 14, east of CR 100E, Silver Lake. Driver: Kathryn L. Snyder, 78, West Section Street, Claypool. Snyder was traveling west on SR 14 when a deer entered the roadway. Snyder was uninjured in the collision. Damage up …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — As the roof is being shingled and interior drywall hung, North Webster Community Public Library pushes onward to raise the final $50,000 needed for additional furnishings for its new larger building. To help in that effort, the library will host a week-long silent auction from March 16 to 21. A wide variety …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 7, 2020

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:47 p.m. Friday, March 6, 300 block South Main St., North Webster. A representative for New Market reported theft. Value: $7.49.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:05 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 200 block Sophie Lane, …read more.

Rozella ‘Sandi’ Anderson

February 29, 2020

Rozella E. “Sandi” Anderson, 71, North Webster, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on June 18, 1948, in Goshen, to Melvin & Martha (Randolph) Rohn. She lived most of her life in the Goshen / North Webster area and graduated from Goshen High …read more.

SYRACUSE — Amy Pavel, 23, North Webster, is in critical condition at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a two-vehicle crash Thursday night, Feb. 27, on CR 800N, 300 feet east of CR 550E, Syracuse. The crash occurred at 5:45 p.m. Pavel’s injuries were not available. Amy D. Hill, 45, North Webster, and her 7-year-old female …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A retired gentleman from North Webster, Danny Lewis Warrick, was honored Dec. 12 at an awards ceremony in Berlin, Germany. The award certificate reads, “The jury hereby confers the International Dr. Rainer Hildebrandt Medal of Human Rights in recognition of his work in support of human rights to Danny Lewis Warrick, United …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Guys, it is time for a men’s night out to support the North Webster Community Center. The Sroufe Memorial Shrimp Stag is happening from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, March 14. Men 21 and older are invited. The $50 ticket provides the holder with an opportunity to win the $1,000 grand prize, an all-you-can-eat …read more.

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