Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:23 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 4100 block North Westerner Winds Drive, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of battery. 2:55 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. Gregory Eugene Leslie Creek reported an auto theft. Value: $3,000. 5:25 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — If you live within earshot of station A within the Eden Shores area, relief is on the way, according to Jayne Alger, project manager with Inframark. She informed the North Webster Town Council at its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, the Mink pump would be replaced soon due to noise complaints.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s Elementary Mile races were held Monday night, exhibiting the future runners in the pipeline.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:38 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 400 block West Huntington St., North Webster. Ashley L. Walker reported residential entry. 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 1600 block South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Glen D. Robinson and Elaine K. Dirico reported theft. Value: $200. 4:24 …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:12 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, South Ferguson Road, north of West Wildflower Court, Warsaw. Driver: Ashley D. Nelson, 35, East CR 800N, Syracuse. Nelson said she was traveling north on South Ferguson Road when she fell asleep behind the wheel. Her vehicle …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — It’s movie time at North Webster Community Public Library with a movie matinee for adults at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, and a family movie at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. The Adult Services Department will be showing a classic 1938 romantic madcap comedy with iconic actors. It is rated G and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. South CR 100W, east of West CR 900S, Claypool. Driver: Carla Wagoner, 64, River Cove Lane, North Manchester. Wagoner was traveling east on West CR 900S when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 8:04 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:58 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, East McKenna Road, west of EMS B35 Lane, Warsaw. Drivers: Rochelle L. Criss, 47, East Birchwood Court, Warsaw; and Christopher L. Baldridge, 40, East Bald Eagle Drive, Cromwell. Criss was traveling east on East McKenna Road when she …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Kosciusko Literacy Services is hosting the 2019 Author Dinner “How William Became Shakespeare” on Thursday, Sept. 19, at The Owl’s Nest in North Webster. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The dinner raises much needed funds to provide literacy services. Tickets are $100, of which $65 is tax-deductible as allowed by law. There …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:23 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, 100 block EMS W30B Lane, North Webster. Katrina R. Okey, Steven G. Okey, and Linda D. Land reported criminal mischief to vehicles. 11:22 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 5000 block East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Kerry L. Morton reported theft. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:26 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, North CR 800W, north of West CR 400N, Atwood. Driver: Angela K. Sherwood, 38, Trenton Woods Drive, Granger. Sherwood was traveling north on CR 800W when her vehicle left the roadway, striking a railroad iron post. This caused …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A North Webster man was recently arrested after allegedly having three girls pose for inappropriate pictures and engaging in sex with a child. William James Rex, 35, 8534 E. Bond St., North Webster, is charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 4 felony; two counts of child exploitation, level 5 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:02 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 1400 block East Smith St., Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of disorderly conduct. 6:58 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 6600 block North 5th Trail, North Webster. Virginia K. Penn reported a hit-and-run vehicle accident. 6:56 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, …read more.

WARSAW — A North Webster man was recently arrested after allegedly removing his tracking device while on home detention. Kenneth Lee Sanchez, 21, 309 S. Main St., North Webster; also showing an address of 105 S. Wabash St. No. 2, Converse, is charged with escape, a level 6 felony. On Jan. 16, Sanchez was found …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library will host its 13th annual North Webster Cemetery Walk from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. As the library conducts guided walking tours through North Webster Cemetery, enactors will be stationed throughout the cemetery portraying individuals buried there, telling their life stories and relating local history. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER  — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced plans to close SR 13 in Kosciusko County on or after Tuesday, Sept. 3, for construction that will continue through late November. The work will take place on the bridge over Tippecanoe River, between Backwater Road and East Esterbrook Drive, according to INDOT. The closure will …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Marshall The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:03 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. Pamela S. Long reported damage to her vehicle while it was parked. 3:25 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 5900 block East Old Road 30, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of battery. 6:36 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:03 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, South Main Street, south of West Section Street, Milford. Driver: Kaylie M. Davis, 19, West Emeline Street, Milford. Davis was traveling south on South Main Street when her vehicle left the roadway, striking several support posts of a …read more.

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

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library will host its 13th annual Cemetery Walk from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Open to the public free of charge, this living history event is sponsored by the library’s Local History and Genealogy Center. During the cemetery walk, the library conducts guided walking tours through North Webster Cemetery where …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A high-speed police pursuit led to a three-vehicle crash near North Webster Thursday afternoon that injured three people, according to police. The incident began when a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to pull over a motorist who he witnessed passing two vehicles in a no-passing zone on Armstrong Road near CR 450E. …read more.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with information released at the scene. NORTH WEBSTER — A police chase that started at CR 450E and Armstrong Road, south of North Webster, resulted in the driver being chased being airlifted to a Fort Wayne hospital. The driver, identified as David Hawthorne, was unconscious. Kosciusko County Sheriff …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Milestones Early Education Center, North Webster, announced the appointment of three new members of its board of trustees and work beginning with LaunchPad, a child care coalition. Joining the board of trustees are Jordan Lackey, Nichole Rouached and Tiffany Peterson. “Our newest board members embody the spirit of community and bring talent, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster grain farmer Sherm Bryant was recently honored with the River Friendly Farmer Award by the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Bryant, who turned 91 in June, will formally receive the award at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, on the second floor of the 4-H Exhibition Hall during …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:17 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, North SR 13, north of Effie Mae Street, North Webster. Drivers: Eric A. Scott, 22, Trier Road, Fort Wayne; and Luke A. Elliott, 23, East CR 800S, La Fontaine. Scott was traveling north on SR 13 when …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:55 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 5200 block West CR 900N, Milford. Lizzie J. Kuhns and Joni F. Kuhns reported burglary. Value: $20. 1:10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 4900 block North Cranbrook Road, North Webster. Terry R. Elliot reported the theft of tools. Value: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:24 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 7446 S. Caldwell Lake Drive, Claypool. Driver: Chase J. Heltzel, 24, North Dolan Drive 1, Syracuse. Heltzel was traveling south on Caldwell Lake Drive when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole. It is believed …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — It’s never too early to begin instilling the love of books into a young child. During Lapsit Story Time at North Webster Community Public Library, parents and their babies and toddlers have fun exploring books and stories together. With registration beginning Aug. 20, Lapsit Story Time will be held at 11 a.m. …read more.

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

NORTH WEBSTER — Tuesday, Aug. 6, will mark 44 years since the last time Syracuse resident Sarah Knisley saw her older sister alive. The 1975 murder of 17-year-old North Webster teen Laurel Jean Mitchell remains unsolved to this day. Mitchell’s murder sent shock waves through the sleepy little town. North Webster was considered quiet, peaceful — …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Games, prizes, hot dogs and fun filled the North Webster Community Center gym during the grand finale picnic marking the end of the summer reading program at North Webster Community Public Library. All summer reading participants and their families were invited to a free hot dog picnic in celebration of a successful …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Republicans in four towns in Kosciusko County will need to conduct political conventions this summer to reduce the number of candidates appearing on the general election ballot to the maximum allowed by state law. Seven towns with populations of less than 3,500 — Claypool, Etna Green, Pierceton, Leesburg, North Webster, Mentone and Silver …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library in Kosciusko County held a groundbreaking ceremony on a 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 to kick off the beginning of construction of their new library facility. The planning and construction of this project is being led by Michael Kinder & Sons, construction manager and MKM Architecture + Design, architect. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A North Webster man was recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail after resisting arrest and causing injury to a police officer. Brandon Scott Mulldune, 31, 10 EMS W29 Lane, North Webster, is being charged with battery resulting in bodily injury to a law enforcement officer, a level 5 felony; and possession of …read more.

SYRACUSE — More details have been released concerning a construction worker in Syracuse who was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday. At 1:51 p.m. Friday, July 26, Benjamin Fisher, 29, Plymouth, and a coworker were removing road construction signs along SR 13 in a utility pole project area north of East Waco Drive, Syracuse. …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:44 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 500 block West Emeline St., Milford. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery.   North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:23 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 200 block South Harrison St., North Webster. …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 102 N. Main St., North Webster. Driver: Brandi L. Thornton, 51, EMS D21B Lane, Syracuse. Thornton was backing her vehicle when she struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle. Damage up to $2,500.   Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – Jack Gibbons outlasted Shelby Allen to win the Fast4 Summer Open tennis tournament.

NORTH WEBSTER — Staff at the North Webster Community Public Library will celebrate the library’s new building campaign with a summer bash from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, on the side lawn of the library. For $5 per person, the public can enjoy a grilled hot dog, chips, water and entertainment by …read more.

North Webster Lions Club members, from left, Dave Dishman, Derik Green, Ben Lauber and Mark Lawson, take a break from selling their popular burgers during the 11th annual Dixie Day Festival, held Saturday, July 27. (Photo by Keith Knepp) NORTH WEBSTER — Compared to last Saturday’s temperatures that reached into the mid-90s with a heat …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – The Dixie Day Dash 5K saw nearly double the participation Saturday morning.

NORTH WEBSTER — Several representatives of Kosciusko County Community Foundation and two consultants of Parkview Foundation came to the North Webster Community Center Tuesday, July 23, to listen to long-time residents, business owners and local administrators. They came away with an amicable earful of suggestions for the improvement of the town and its surrounding community. In …read more.

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

NORTH WEBSTER — A groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, for the construction of the library’s new building scheduled for completion in 2020. The ceremony will take place immediately south of the North Webster Community Center. The public is invited to attend. The library will close early that day at …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:25 a.m. Friday, July 19, North Orn Road, south of West CR 900N, Milford. Driver: Joshua D. Bonee, 35, West Prairie Street, Leesburg. Bonee was traveling north on Orn Road when a deer entered the roadway. This caused Bonee to swerve his vehicle, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Huntington man was sentenced on Thursday, July 18, to three years at the Indiana Department of Corrections after allegedly setting fire to a residence. Trenton Clifton Bowers, 38, 948 Salamonie Ave., Huntington, was charged with two counts of arson, level 4 felonies; and stalking, a level 6 felony. A criminal mischief charge …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 8:14 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 4100 block North Clemente Court, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a runaway. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:56 p.m. Monday, July 15, 100 block East Esterbrook Drive, North Webster. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A power outage has been reported in the North Webster area. According to the NIPSCO website, 1,213 customers in the area are currently affected by this outage.  A NIPSCO representative said they are aware of the situation but gave no estimated time for power restoration. The NIPSCO website shows that the cause …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:42 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 5600 block South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. Sarah A. Gray reported the theft of keys. Value: $25.           8:13 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 11500 block North SR 13, Syracuse. Lakin L. Jackson reported fraud. Value: …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Stevens Puppets brings the arts to the North Webster Community Public Library with an adaptation of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 24. Featuring hand-carved marionettes, colorfully painted scenery and Celtic music by Adrian von Ziegler, the story is set in an enchanted Alaskan forest where a family …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:17 a.m. Friday, July 12, East CR 700S, west of South CR 300E, Claypool. Driver: Natalie I. Francis, 36, North Hickory Street, Claypool. Francis was traveling east on CR 700S when a deer entered the roadway. This caused Francis’ vehicle to leave the …read more.

SYRACUSE – Jamie Beer is making an impact in the Wawasee Community Summer League, serving as both coach and president.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:33 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 700 block South Main St., North Webster. Freedom Express reported the use of counterfeit money.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:21 p.m. Monday, July 1, 200 block West Jefferson St., …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 2:47 p.m. Saturday, June 29, East CR 800N, near North Syracuse Webster Road, North Webster. Drivers: Robin C. Miller, 57, East Center Street #6, Warsaw; and Fredrick B. McKee, 62, East Ponderosa Drive #1, North Webster. Miller was traveling on Syracuse Webster Road …read more.

Grace Marie Bradbury, 86, Winona Lake, formerly of North Webster, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster. 

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, regarding establishing the Tippecanoe and Chapman Regional Sewer District. The hearing, hosted by Indiana Department of Environmental Management, will be held in the North Webster Community Center. The meeting will be to receive public comments only. No presentations about the …read more.

LEESBURG — At approximately 3:45 p.m. Sunday, June 23, North Webster Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 110 EMS B5 Lane, just off of SR 13. First responders quickly requested backup, asking for a full assist from Pierceton Fire Department and a tanker assist from Leesburg Fire Department. Emergency personnel from Warsaw-Wayne Fire …read more.

  NORTH WEBSTER — The parade that accompanied the 74th rendition of the annual Mermaid Festival enjoyed sunny and warm weather that has been hard to come by in northern Indiana during the month of June. Saturday afternoon saw the sidewalks lining North Webster’s Main Street filled with delighted youngsters and their families, eagerly awaiting …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — On Wednesday, June 19, Mermaid Festival officials took a gamble on proceeding with the Cutie Parade — and won. Despite downpours earlier in the day and continual threatening skies, festival officials met in the late afternoon, studied weather radars and decided to go ahead with the event, electing to begin the procession …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council voted to purchase five computers, seven monitors and one laptop at its regular monthly meeting, Tuesday, June 18 in the North Webster Community Center. The total approved for the purchase was $7,427. The equipment will service the clerk-treasurer’s office and the police station. Members of the council are …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster-Tippecanoe Chamber of Commerce has announced Tippecanoe Boat Co. as its June member of the month. The company has been on Lake Tippecanoe since 1925. Owner Bruce Pierce is the fifth generation in the business, which serves northern Indiana by offering new and used boat sales and a service department headed …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:23 a.m. Monday, June 17, East Epworth Forest Road, west of East Sumac Lane, North Webster. Driver: Tyler L. Herbst, 22, North CR 1000E, Pierceton. Herbst was traveling west on East Epworth Forest Road when his vehicle left the roadway, striking two utility …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Tommy Hickerson and Megan Kratzsch both earned three-peat championships at Saturday’s Tournament of Champions, while Madison Schermerhorn split the top prize with Kratzsch at North Webster Elementary.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:26 a.m. Monday, June 10, North CR 1000E, north of East CR 1100N, Cromwell. Driver: Preston J. Yoder, 29, County Road 35, Middlebury. Yoder was traveling north on North CR 1000E when his vehicle struck a tree laying in the roadway. Damage up …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 5:06 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 5400 block North SR 13 and East Backwater Road, North Webster. Michael W. Kuhn reported a vehicle that left the scene of an accident.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 9:01 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:10 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 8200 block of East US 30, Pierceton. Police responded to the Corissa Prater residence to investigate the theft of vitamins and mouthwash. 3:36 p.m. Friday, May 24, 3000 block of West CR 200N, Warsaw. Police responded to the …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster residents were undeterred by the cloudy skies and set out to view the Memorial Day Parade, creating a large turnout. Observers immediately began following behind the tail-end of the parade to the North Webster Cemetery for the ceremony. American Legion Post 253 spoke about the true meaning of Memorial Day, …read more.

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

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail:   Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:36 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2500 block East US 30, Warsaw. Marathon reported the theft of gasoline. Value: $30.82. 2:05 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2500 block West CR 1200S, Silver Lake. Pearlie F. Whitaker reported the theft of a lawn mower. Value: $3,000. …read more.

MILFORD — A strong thunderstorm rumbled through the Lakeland area around 4:30 a.m. today, Thursday, May 23, that caused trees to topple across roads and some on power lines; in a few spaces, their collapses led to property damage. Due to the numerous downed trees on roads, Wawasee Community School Corp. closed school for the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 100 block EMS W26 Lane, North Webster. Officers responded to a report of battery.   North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:06 p.m. Monday, May 20, 300 block West Crystal Flash …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The weather was perfect for the annual spring Antique Outboard Motor Show and Swap Meet in North Webster. The event was held Saturday, May 18, at the North Webster Town Park. “It has been the best crowd,” said Dave Tranter, local organizer for the spring Antique Outboard Motor Show and Swap Meet. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Many in North Webster will remember local resident Norma Roose’s Serenity Gardens that she and her daughter Sue Guy created and shared with the community during the mid-1990s. Join this mother and daughter on a virtual memory walk through Serenity Gardens at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at North Webster Community Public …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Antique Outboard Motor Club will hold its 2019 Spring Show and Swap Meet Saturday, May 18, in the North Webster Town Park on the west shore of Webster Lake (by the Dixie boat dock). The meet starts at approximately 10 a.m. and usually runs to mid-afternoon. Many participants stay late in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The death of a 16-year-old Wawasee High School student is being investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Little details are available at this time. It is known that the incident occurred Tuesday evening, May 14. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Public Information Officer Chris Francis deputies are investigating what appears to …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 4:06 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 600 block South Main St., North Webster. A stray dog was found in a parking lot and was taken to the Animal Welfare League.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:33 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — If your goal is healthy eating, fresh herbs are a good way to add healthy nutrients to your diet while providing abundant flavor to any dish. Learn to grow your own herbs at North Webster Community Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18. Janette Stackhouse, a.k.a. The Herb Lady, has been …read more.

Video courtesy of Lyn Crighton NORTH WEBSTER — A large backhoe was moved onto the grounds of the old North Webster High School Monday morning, May 6, and to the surprise of many, the demolition began close to 2:30 p.m. removing the south exterior wall of the building. While it was known that demolition would …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — As summer approaches and the weather warms, it’s a good time to relax outdoors or on the lake with a good book. That’s why North Webster Community Public Library is starting a new summer book club that will meet at 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month from May through …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:13 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 100 block EMS W29 Lane, North Webster. Officers responded to a report of criminal trespass. 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 200 block East Main St., Atwood. Dallas L. Deckys reported theft from a residence. Items stolen include two …read more.

WARSAW — A North Webster man was arrested after officers discovered methamphetamine in a vehicle. Jeffrey Norris Simpson, 47, 6838 E. CR 600N, North Webster, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. On April 20, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department observed …read more.

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

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:53 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, SR 15, and East Prairie Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Nathan Polston, 35, North Old Road 15, Leesburg; Amanda See, 40, East CR 575N, Leesburg. Polston’s vehicle rear-ended See’s vehicle on wet pavement. Damage: Up to $2,500. 4:43 p.m. Tuesday, April …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:23 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 500 block East CR 300S, Warsaw. Harold Lucas reported criminal mischief. 7:37 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a protective order violation. 2:10 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 1300 block …read more.

Roy G. Lewis, 66, Pierceton, died Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Fire Department was called to a residence on EMS T26B Lane, around 6:19 a.m. today, Sunday, April 28, for a possible house fire. Firefighters, upon arrival, found the homeowner had used a garden hose to extinguish an electrical fire at the residence. Firefighters checked the residence for any further fire and cleared …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Due to high demand, North Webster Community Public Library has added a second Coffee and Canvas class to its May schedule. Registrations are currently being accepted for a Coffee and Canvas class to be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11. Instructor Karla Hayden will provide step-by-step instructions for painting a choice …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:01 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 400 block South Dixie Drive, North Webster. The Town of North Webster and Tammy J. Waliczek reported criminal mischief.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7:17 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 300 …read more.

  NORTH WEBSTER — Approximately 75 people attended Lakeland Kiwanis Club’s 50th anniversary party held at Quaker Haven Camp Monday night, April 22. Kiwanis from North Manchester, Bremen, Milford, Syracuse and two Goshen clubs helped Lakeland Kiwanis celebrate an evening of good memories and laughs. Garet Becker, club vice president, went around the room asking Kiwanis …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The annual North Webster Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt has been a spring fixture for over 40 years, and the morning of Sat. April 20 was no exception, despite a return to winter jacket weather. Following the hunt, held at North Webster Little League diamonds, many of the participants had their pictures taken …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Lioness Club is planning the 74th annual Mermaid Festival Cutie Contest. This year the theme is “Life at the Lake.” One of the more popular events of the festival is the Cutie Queen & King Pageant. The pageant is open to girls and boys between the ages of 4 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Lions Club 74th Annual Mermaid Festival is rapidly approaching on June 22. One of the highlights of the festival is the Queen of Lakes Pageant sponsored by the North Webster Lioness Club. The pageant has all the glamour, thrill and excitement of those shown on television. The pageant is …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster American Legion Post 253 Junior Sharpshooters took second place in the Indiana American Legion State Championships held on March 16. Four of the team’s shooters placed in the top 16 out of 69 total participants. First-year shooter Isaiah Jerue was not fazed by tournament pressure as he placed 13th …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  All youth in grades 3 -6 during the 2018-2019 school year are invited to participate in space-themed “Mission Possible” 4-H Camp at Camp Adventure near North Webster. This is three days and two nights of friends, food and fun with 4-H members from Fulton, Kosciusko and Starke counties. 4-H Camp will be held …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:01 a.m. Thursday, April 4, on North SR 13, north of East Old Road 30, near Pierceton. Driver: Lar M. Zar, 48, Avondale Drive, Fort Wayne. Vehicle struck a deer. Zar was cited for never having a driver’s license. Damage: Up to $5,000. …read more.