Christine ‘Chris’ A. Edwards, 47, of South Bend, Ind., and formerly of North Webster, Ind., passed away at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Ind. She was born on May 30, 1966, in Anderson, Ind., to David C. ‘Dave’ and Barbara E. ‘Barb’ (Arford) Edwards. She graduated in …read more.

The first ever Kosciusko County Kids Business Fair was held at the North Webster Community Center Saturday. The banquet room was set up with approximately 18 booths with kids from all over the county selling their wares. From home made games, jewelry, Twin-keys, crafts, dog treats and more, the children sold their products while answering …read more.

[weaver_youtube S4bjxy-Vgdw rel=0] At 1:04 a.m Sunday, Feb. 9, North Webster Fire Department was called to respond to a house fire that was fully engulfed in flames located at 45 EMS B60 Lane. The address was dispatched as a North Webster location and is in the Barbee area near Sechrist Lake. According to North Webster Fire Department …read more.

The month of February brings hearts to mind, so the teens will be playing the card game of “Hearts” during Teen Time at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, in the Library Meeting Room. Don’t know how to play? No problem! We’ll teach you how. Hearts is easy to learn and fun to play. The more …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Austen Miller v. Dawn Wallis, Warsaw, $973.69 Canterbury House Apartments v. Krystal Barton, Warsaw, $3,336.09 Terry Dove, Warsaw, $3,336.09 Alice Edwards, Warsaw, $2,258.77 Autumn and Dustin Helblig, Warsaw, $3,176.78 Betty, Sarena and Ted Taylor, Warsaw, $3,651.99 …read more.

The National Weather Service has now issued a Wind Chill Advisory as efforts to dig out from a snow storm that dumped more than 13 inches of snow on parts of Kosciusko County continue. The advisory goes in effect from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and the forecast calls for temperatures to plummet to …read more.

Two students in Charlotte Jessie’s fourth-grade class at North Webster Elementary School are helping the children of Haiti with assistance from their classmates. Jada Carter and Kennedy White prepared a list of items that could be used with Bill Fausey, who is on a mission trip there. The girls gave a presentation to explain what …read more.

North Webster Police Department Accidents Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 11:03 a.m. North Main Street. Vehicle driven by James C. Alford, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse, collided with an unoccupied, parked vehicle owned by Kevin A. Kemper. Alford’s foot slipped off the brake and onto the …read more.

A complaint for forfeiture has been filed against Sam Stimmel by Syracuse Police Department, Kosciusko County and the state of Indiana. According to court documents, when Stimmel and his constituents were arrested  on Oct. 30 (see related), $10,583.75 and one 16 Troy ounce platinum bar — roughly one pound of platinum — were seized at …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Davis Kohnen & Assoc. LLC v. Lisa Hite and John May, Warsaw, $1,604 Dewayne Busz v. Elaine Lackey, Warsaw, $1,399 Michelle and Steve Ritchie, Warsaw, $974 Glen …read more.

Accidents Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Jan. 27, 11:43 p.m. North 675 East. Driver: Jason E. Schmidt, East Huntington Street. Driver struck a deer. No other information reported. Friday, Jan. 24, 11:30  p.m. North 675 East. Driver: Paul Szyperski, Arlington Avenue, LaGrange, Ill. Szyperski drove through a …read more.

Take a swing on your family tree and sign up for the Beginning Genealogy Class offered by the North Webster Public Library’s Local History and Genealogy Center. The four-week class starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, and continues February 11, 18 and 25.  In this class, you’ll learn how to get started researching your …read more.

Claypool Police Department Officers of the Claypool Police Department recently investigated the following accident: Friday, Jan. 24, 6:37 p.m. SR 14, Silver Lake. Driver: Dallas R. Phipps, 18, SR 13, North Manchester. Phipps was forced of the road by a semi-trailer that crossed the center line to avoid a snow drift. Damages: up to $2,500 …read more.

Click for VIDEO North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting members and their customers and clients to the 2014 Kosciusko County Kids Business Fair. This unique event is being held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, in the North Webster Community Center. Kids from across the county will be showcasing …read more.

The North Webster Lions Club will host the third annual Dan’s Fish and Tenderloin Fry from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Old Community Building (EMS Building). Tickets for the event are $8 for adults who buy tickets in advance and $9 for those that buy tickets at the door. Children …read more.

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 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Nicole M. Iwankowitch-Kelly, Milford, $4,515.13 Rent-A-Center v. Leann M. Ritenour, Warsaw, $1,248.33 Civil Collections

 The following civil collections have been awarded in …read more.

It was a standing room only crowd at Tuesday evening’s North Webster Town Council meeting. North Webster Church of God packed the house in an effort to have part of Ward Lane, a town alley, vacated. Ward Lane cuts the church’s property in half east and west. This vacation had been asked for several years …read more.

Incidents Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, 2:52 p.m. East Huntington Street. Jason E. Schmidt reported someone broke into his shed and took cleaning items and equipment valued at $2,575. Monday, 1:40 p.m. East Madison Street. A Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy found a door kicked open at the …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Jan. 19, 7:54 p.m. Armstrong Road near 475 East, North Webster. Driver: Tristan R. Mauk, 17, Blaine Street, North Webster. Mauk hit a patch of ice, which caused him to lose control of his vehicle. The vehicle hit …read more.

UPDATE: According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, two people are in serious condition following a head-on crash on SR 13 just south of Syracuse-Webster Road in North Webster. The crash happened at approximately 1:50 p.m. when Lindsey M. Swinehart, 21, of North Webster, lost control of her 2008 Ford Edge and crossed the center …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Ana Meyo v. Miriam Salazar, Warsaw, $1,001.42 Allen Collections Inc. v. Merlin D. Miller, Sarasota, Fla., $675.36 Bill Rayburn & Janet Bowling v. Trenton Grindle, Burket, $842.91 …read more.

Accidents Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Jan. 8, 6:27 p.m. East 500 North. Driver: Anna Marie Williamson, 18, no address given. Williamson’s vehicle slid off of the icy roadway and was believed to be hit by another vehicle that drove off. No amount of damages was given. …read more.

The Stair Step Plan was unveiled at the Monday meeting of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce meeting by Ben Ashpole, board member. It is five step vision for the future of the chamber and area businesses to promote success but retain the small town charm and character of North Webster and the surrounding …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Jan. 12, 10:11 p.m. 5000 block Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Drivers: Jomy Francis, 26, Lake Street, Warsaw; and Matthew G. Hamman, 18, Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Automobile collision. Damages: more than $1,000 Sunday, Jan. 12, 9:29 a.m. Hatchery Road near …read more.

North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce is conducting a shoe collection beginning Monday. Shoes Helping Our Economy Succeed or S.H.O.E.S. will raise funds for future chamber activities while benefiting micro enterprise ventures in developing nations around the world and keep old shoes out of local landfills. Both children and adult sizes are welcome. All varieties …read more.

[weaver_youtube JohPfVp9-1Y rel=0] Once again, our readers have provided us with some pretty amazing photos and video as we requested. Earlier this week, we asked on our Facebook page for any existing video from the onboard cameras inside plow vehicles. We received some video and photos from those men and women who were working long, hard …read more.

Yesterday, Andrea Chaney headed to Camp Logan in North Webster to await a most important delivery: cookies. Hundreds of thousands of cookies; 3,412 cases worth. From Shortbread, Peanut Butter Patties, Caramel deLites and most importantly, Thin Mints, this Girl Scout troop leader makes sure the community has enough Girl Scout cookies to eat each year. …read more.

Hoping adjoining property owners in North Webster can reach an agreement, Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission voted to table a preliminary plat petition by Tim Hine until the Feb. 5 meeting. The Jan. 8 meeting of the APC in Warsaw was the first of 2014 and the first since November because there was not a …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Shamrock Village v. Amber L. Burnworth and Michael C. Macy, Warsaw, $1,604 Civil Collections

 The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko County Courts: Capital One Bank v. …read more.

Gloria Kern, 85, of North Webster, Ind., passed away on Jan. 8, 2014, at Mason Healthcare in Warsaw, Ind. She was born Oct. 1, 1928, in Syracuse, Ind., to Donald and Jane (Burkhart) LeCount. On Feb. 22, 1947, she married Phillip Kern, who preceded her in 2004. Jean started her first business in Syracuse owning …read more.

Hey teens, bring your “BFF” to the library for a “Friendship Bracelet Workshop” during Teen Time at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. We’ll be making Friendship Bracelets together, demonstrating various techniques and getting ideas from each other. Popular among teens, these colorful bands of knotted thread or yarn are given by one friend to another …read more.

Accidents Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Jan 6, 1:11 p.m. South Main Street and Esterbrook Drive. Driver: Russell L. Wilson, Esterbrook Drive. Wilson was turning off of SR 13 and slid off the edge of the roadway due to a slick and snow covered roadway. His vehicle …read more.

Most of Michiana has been pounded with heavy snow since early Sunday morning. Obviously, but how much has accumulated in this blizzard of 2014, or snowpocalypse, as some are calling it? According to the National Weather Service, Warsaw had already received 13.5 inches by midnight on Sunday. At 1 a.m., North Webster received 14.3 inches …read more.

The National Weather Service overnight has upgraded a Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Storm Warning, meaning most of northern Indiana and southern Michigan will see snow accumulations of from 6 inches to 12 inches, beginning late tonight and early Sunday morning. Forecasters are calling this a potentially deadly winter storm. The upgraded winter event …read more.

Dixie Sternwheeler Receives Google Credit The grant is an in-kind AdWords allowance that will be renewed for the full amount every year for the life of the organization and can be used at a rate of $329 per day. The Dixie will be able to advertise on Google to promote ridership, renovations and maintenance of …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 12:15 a.m. South SR 13 and East 650 South, Pierceton. Driver: Charles H. Runyan, 55, North SR 13, Pierceton. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 North Webster Police Department Officers of the North Webster …read more.

Tears were shed, smiles were shared, anger was fueled and memories were made in 2013, but what caused such a range of emotions? Unlike print media, StaceyPageOnline.com, which is Kosciusko County’s only all digital daily newspaper, is able to track by views the stories that had the biggest local impact of 2013. As we peruse …read more.

The following events will be occurring at the North Webster Public Library throughout the month of January.  Jan. 1 – The library is closed. 10 a.m. Jan. 2 – Make & Take Card Class. Learn to make original greeting cards. Registration cost is $7. 4:30 p.m. Jan. 2 – Teens Only Movie The library will …read more.

Corie Cox, Warsaw, and Ken Strong, North Webster, are engaged to be married this year. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kim and Cindi Cox, Warsaw. She is a graduate of Warsaw Community High School and Ravenscroft Beauty College, Fort Wayne, from which she graduated as a licensed cosmetologist in 2000. She is also an …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Berger Farms Inc. v. Kirk W. Depoister, North Webster, $1,594 The Car Company v. Linda Chupp, Centreville, Mich., $1,094 Commerce Bank v. Susanna Gibson, Leesburg $11,258.19 Credit Bureau Collection …read more.

Bonnie Jones, 86, of North Webster, Ind., passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013, at her home. Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500 North, North Webster.

For most people, the holiday season is a hectic time of juggling schedules, obligations, and family demands. Take a breather and bring the family to the 3 p.m. showing of Family Movie Time on Friday, Dec. 27, and watch a real juggler. The library is partnering with the North Webster Community Center to present a …read more.

On Jan. 4, the Kosciusko Community YMCA will be offering an open day for the community to come in and find out more about membership and what it means to be involved with the Y. The Open House will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the current facility on Smith Street in Warsaw …read more.

Steve Carman, 51, of Barbee Lake, North Webster, Ind., passed away at 9:58 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, in his residence. He was born Feb. 23, 1962, in Bloomington, Ind., to Dr. Richard L. Carman and then wife Sandra. He moved with his parents to Warsaw, Ind., in August of that year. He attended grade …read more.

Sonya Lynn Armontrout Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Detectives have now released additional information regarding a fatal shooting near the Barbee Lake Chain that happened Wednesday night. (See related) Steven Carman, 51, of 44 EMS B10 Ln., Pierceton, died from multiple gunshot wounds sustained in what police say began as a report of a domestic dispute. A …read more.

North Webster Town Council passed its second ordinance of 2013 at its meeting Tuesday evening. This one making it unlawful to sell synthetic drugs. Ordinance 2013-2 “prohibits the use, sale, delivery, manufacturing, marketing or possession of synthetic drugs and synthetic drug look alike substances in the town of North Webster.” It establishes a subject in …read more.

Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following: Accident Sunday, Dec. 15, 6:10 p.m. East 500 North. A vehicle driven by Max R. Buell, Cypress Avenue, Venice, Fla., was behind another vehicle that hit a deer. Buell’s vehicle struck the down deer head on. Other vehicle accident was reported to Kosciusko County …read more.

Infant Reid Julian Kern was stillborn at Kosciusko Community Hospital Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. His parents are Deanna Thomas and Jon Kern of North Webster, Ind. To sign the guest register or leave online condolences, go to the Titus Funeral Home website.

Looking for new sales leads to grow your business? Seeking that ideal job to advance your career? The North Webster Public Library’s new “AtoZdatabases” is a valuable business tool that enables users to research consumer and business markets, create mailing lists, search for jobs, research companies and much more. If you have a North Webster …read more.

Janet E. Devittorio, 78, of North Webster, Ind., passed away at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at her home. She was born on March 14, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Murray G. and Margaret (Barnes) Hawk. She graduated from Brush High School in Lyndhurst, Ohio, and from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa. She grew …read more.

Frank Joseph Winters, 74, of North Webster, Ind., passed away at 11:15 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born on Jan. 2, 1939, in Huntington, W.V., to Mike and Sophie (Kurtz) Winters. He grew up in West Virginia, attended public school there, and in 1979 …read more.

It was a natural transition for Steven Hanford. He had trained under Ken Gillenwater since he was of elementary school age. So when Hanford replaced Gillenwater as director of the Lions Karate Academy in North Webster officially in April, he was not exactly treading new territory. The change in directors took place due to Gillenwater …read more.

Accidents Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Dec. 9, 2:48 p.m. SR 13. A vehicle driven by Thomas C. Brown, EMS B60D Lane, Warsaw, collided with a vehicle driven by Barbara A. Miller, East Washington Street, North Webster. No other information given. Monday, Dec. 2, 6:23 p.m. A …read more.

Do you have unpaid fines for overdue North Webster Public Library materials? Now is the chance to redeem those fines and help out the North Webster Food Pantry at the same time. From Dec. 16 through Dec. 21, the library will be taking food donations for fines. For every non-perishable food item donated, $1 will …read more.

Stephen L. ‘Steve’ Porter, 72, of North Webster, Ind., passed away at 10:02 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, at Grace Village Retirement Health Care in Winona Lake, Ind. He was born on Aug. 19, 1941, in Ironton, Ohio, to Paul W. Porter Sr. and Maxine Hill Porter. He graduated from Ironton High School and was …read more.

Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association invites area residents to attend a Christmas dance from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the North Webster Community Center, located at 301 N. Main St. (SR 13). Music will be provided by DJs Eagle and Pam Lindsey. Cost for the evening is $12.50 per person, taken at …read more.

North Webster American Legion Post 253 will host a Pizza Buffet from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Cost of the meal is $7 per person and includes an all you can eat meal. The legion is located at SR 13 in North Webster.  

Incidents Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, Dec. 1, 10:04 p.m. North Main Street. A driver pulled a vehicle behind that of another driver in a parking lot, exited the vehicle and got into a verbal confrontation with the other driver. Saturday, Nov. 30, 10:20 a.m. East George …read more.

Christmas Celebration Experience “The Magic of Christmas – Past, Present and Future” at the North Webster Public Library’s annual Christmas celebration at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. The public is invited to a free evening of holiday entertainment, festive refreshments and door prizes. An old-fashion carole sing, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Nov. 26, 2013 Jacob Michael Cochran, 23, 110 S. Main St. Apt. J, Claypool, arrested for theft under $100,000. No bond Shateak Akem Jones, 26, 508 W. Catherine St., Milford, arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor. Bond: $15,000 surety Aaron …read more.

Accidents Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, Nov. 23, 12:05 p.m. North Hickory Street. A vehicle driven by Raymond H. Schmucker, Longspur Lane, Warsaw, backed into a parked vehicle owned by Jarrod Deaton. No other information given. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1:39 p.m. South Main Street. A vehicle driven …read more.

The Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association invites you to attend a Christmas Dance from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. The event will be held at the North Webster Community Center, located on 301 N. Main St. (SR 13), in North Webster. Music will be provided by DJ’s, Eagle and Pam Lindsey. Cost for the evening is …read more.

Ethel Goodyear, 87, of North Webster, Ind., passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Sept. 4, 1926, in Kentucky to Chester and Mary (Ramey) Hicks. She is survived by three sons: Don Hicks, Roger Hicks and David Hicks; three daughters: Nola Marshall, Patricia Hicks and Glenora Rose; and …read more.

Owen Cobbum has been taken to court by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals regarding a zoning ordinance violation. On Nov. 20, 2012, Cobbum petitioned the BZA for an exception allowing him to build a personal storage building on a piece of property he owns south of North Webster. The property is near the …read more.

It doesn’t matter whether they’re on your nice or naughty list, you’ll find gifts for everyone at the Friends of the Library “Deck the Halls” Book Sale Dec. 5-7 in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. Bargain prices, great selection and a good cause combine to make the FOL Book Sale a win-win for …read more.

Santa Claus is coming to North Webster for a free event this Saturday. Head to the North Webster Community Center from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be games and crafts in the gymnasium where kids will complete their “passport” to enter the raffle for gifts and get their pizza. There will be pizza …read more.

Sewage was the hot topic at the North Webster Town Council meeting Tuesday night. Mike Noe, director of the town’s street, wastewater and water department, showed three quotes for pricing a project to repair 12 lift stations throughout town. Curly, New Plumbing and Underground Pipe and Valve General each submitted quotes and costs were all …read more.

Join in celebrating Christmas this year and helping the Kiwanis help kids this holiday season. The 2013 Festival of Trees, sponsored by the North Webster Kiwanis, will run from Saturday, Nov. 23, through Saturday, Jan.4, 2014. The public will vote for their favorite tree via donation. All proceeds benefit the Riley’s Hospital for Children. Over …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 4:51 a.m. SR 15 South, Silver Lake. Driver: Nathan A. Wood, 40, Birchwood Court, Wabash. Driver struck a deer, which resulted in heavy damage to his truck, which had to be towed from the scene. Damages: …read more.

The National Weather Service has officially announced that it was a tornado that hit Silver Lake Sunday afternoon. The EF-2 tornado was estimated to have wind speeds of 125 mph and spanned 150 yards as it traveled on the ground for 4 miles. The tornado hit at about 3:43 p.m. along SR 15 just south …read more.

Thanksgiving Feast Little pilgrims will gather for a Thanksgiving Feast next week as Preschool Story Time concludes its fall session next Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 11:30 a.m. Preschoolers who have been attending Story Time for the last eight weeks are invited to sign up to bring a finger food to the North Webster Public Library …read more.

A local veteran was bestowed one of France’s highest honors for his service in World War II. Gordon Rhodes, a resident of Milford, was recently awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honor medal from the French Republic. Rhodes served in the Army in the 30th Infantry Division from Nov. 11, 1942, to July, 27, …read more.

The male driver of a minivan refused certified chemical testing after driving through the front window of the Warsaw Ace Hardware store on Tuesday afternoon. At 3:46 p.m., Warsaw Police and Multi-Township EMS were called to the store at 1701 E. Center St., where John Mayer, 65, drove his green 1999 Oldsmobile Silhoutte minivan through the …read more.

With the previous nativity scene showing signs of wear, a possible replacement — namely, an 11-piece set made out of a resin material — was found by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce. The cost was estimated at approximately $1,200 plus shipping. The chamber planned to look for donations, but Amazing Canvas and Upholstery, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – North Webster Community Center held its first Pickleball Tournament Saturday, Nov. 9, featuring three different age divisions for play. An open, 55-plus and 75-plus age groups comprised a total of 56 registered players from Warsaw, North Webster, Syracuse and Ft. Wayne. Each participant received a t-shirt and trophies were awarded to the …read more.

Plans for a commercial development proposal south of North Webster were sidetracked by a decision made by the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission. Lakeview Spring Partners had petitioned the APC to eliminate restrictive covenants placed on property at the southwest corner of the intersection of SR 13 and CR 400 North, south of North Webster …read more.

In honor of the Veterans Day holiday on Monday, Nov. 11, many local businesses and government agencies will be closing their doors. Please be advised that all Warsaw City Government offices, including the Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw City Hall, will be closed in honor of the holiday. In addition, the Warsaw U.S. Post Office, …read more.

If they don’t make a living by writing, sometimes writers still need a way to express their creative thinking. Adam Drent has found his niche. The 2001 Wawasee High School graduate, who grew up in North Webster and is the son of Myron and Krista Drent, regularly posts short stories he writes covering a wide …read more.

Veterans Day is on Monday, but the Marine Corps is celebrating its 238 anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 10. In honor of that, the American Legion Post 253 in North Webster will be hosting an party. “As a younger veteran I look to the older guys, and I thought we needed to celebrate them more,” says …read more.

The final word is in from the Herbert Kuhn Post 253 of the American Legion in North Webster on its activities to celebrate Veterans Day. It is located at 756 S. SR 13. Sunday From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Nov. 10, the public  of all ages is invited to a fundraising breakfast buffet. The …read more.

North Webster American Legion Post 253 will host a pizza buffet from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Nov. 17. The buffet will cost $7 per person and is all you can eat. The event will be at the legion located on SR 13 South, North Webster.  

The financial accounts of Samuel Scott Stimmel, doing business as Night Shift, North Webster have had a court ordered hold issued. Dan Hampton, county prosecutor, filed on Nov. 1, a request to place a temporary hold on Stimmel’s financial accounts at Teachers Credit Union where four different accounts are listed. The request was filed in …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Nov. 4, 9 p.m. South 400 West and West 200 South, Warsaw. Driver: Tabitha J. Baldridge, 17, Finch Road, Claypool. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $10,000. Monday, Nov. 4, 8:11 p.m. South 400 West and West …read more.

Julia “Judy” A. Senger of North Webster, Ind., passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2013. She was born in Daleville, Ind., to Harold Anderson and Helen Anderson Watts. She graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1957 and attended Ball State University. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was a member of …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Nov. 3, 10:53 p.m. SR 13 near Vawter Park Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Kenneth J. Graff, 18, 925 East, North Webster. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Sunday, Nov. 3, 4:40 p.m. 400 East near SR 14, …read more.

Patricia L. ‘Pat’ Staker, 80, of North Webster, Ind., passed away at 4:47 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born on March 15, 1933, in Fort Wayne, to Harold Eugene and Rosetta Mae (Farrell) Groves. She attended Elmhurst High School in Fort Wayne and moved …read more.

Samuel Scott Stimmel Sam Stimmel, the owner of Stimmelator’s Gentlemen’s Club in North Webster, is now facing a total of four felony charges, according to the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office. Stimmel, 64, and four others, were arrested early this morning after a 3-month investigation by the Centralized Drug Enforcement of Kosciusko County. (See related) Initially, …read more.

Officers working with the Centralized Drug Enforcement of Kosciusko County concluded an intensive investigation early this morning. The investigation was originally initiated in July. Officers initially conducted a raid at a local Warsaw hotel establishment Wednesday evening. This raid resulted in the arrest of four individuals involved in the promotion of prostitution, which had stemmed …read more.

Wawasee High School’s Key Club made the first of three community stops late Tuesday afternoon as part of its annual Stuff the Bus food drive. Key Club members participating at the first stop in the Dollar General parking lot in Milford were, in front from left, Riley Johnston, Alyssa Seaver, Paige Smiley and Leeann Estrada. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 8:03 p.m. Officers were called to the 100 block of EMS T6A Lane, Leesburg, in response to a violation of a protective order. Information was forwarded to the prosecutor’s office. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 9:04 a.m. An …read more.

Incidents Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, Oct. 27, 2:10 p.m. North 800 East and SR 13. Robert Hite, West 1150 South, Akron, was driving a vehicle pulling a trailer with a golf cart on it. The golf cart came loose and rolled of the back of the …read more.

Come and get an early start on holiday shopping from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at North Webster Community Center for the annual Christmas Bazaar. Many vendors will be on hand with gifts both handcrafted and from “at home” party sales groups. There will be a wide variety of reasonably priced gifts …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Oct. 28, 9:41 p.m. A juvenile runaway was reported in the 1300 block of South Wausau Street, Warsaw. Monday, Oct. 28, 5:35 p.m. Thomas Gard reported a theft of a paddleboat in the 100 block of EMS B42E …read more.

Come hear one woman’s personal story of her family’s escape from East Germany and their eventual journey to the United States when the North Webster library’s Local History and Genealogy Center hosts Roswitha Karin Witmer at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. Born in East Germany, Karin will share her history of escape from communism, taking …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The threat of severe weather has some communities postponing trick-or-treating until Friday night. We will continue to update this list as information is received.) Trick-or-Treat Times Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Thursday, Oct. 31 Milford ― 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (not being postponed) Nappanee – 5 p.m. to 7 …read more.

It’s hard to believe but it’s time for Christmas Bucks once again. The Paper’s annual Christmas Bucks drawing offers everyone a chance to have a special holiday season in 2013. All area residents have a chance to win a portion of the $2,000 Christmas Bucks prizes. All that needs to be done is to enter …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, Oct. 24, 10:48 p.m. Officers responded to the 6500 block of East 200 North, Warsaw, where a woman reported she was beat up by her roommate. Thursday, Oct. 24, 9:12 a.m. Officers were called to the 9100 block …read more.

North Webster American Legion Post 253 is calling all present and former Marines to cut the 238th year Marine Corps Birthday cake on Sunday, Nov 10, at the post. The first piece of cake will be given to the oldest Marine in attendance. Cake cutting and a live band, Short Term Memories, will begin at …read more.

North Webster Fire Department is at the scene of an apartment fire at 506 N. Wade Lane, Apt. 3, just off Crystal Flash Road. Initially reported at 4:22 p.m. as a possible electrical fire, Fire Chief Jeremy Likens was first on the scene and reported a working fire. Turkey Creek Fire Territory was called to …read more.

New Beginnings Preschool & Childcare in Milford, North Webster Day Care Center, Lakeland Learning Center in Syracuse and Cardinal Services Head Start in Warsaw were the only four child care centers in Kosciusko County receiving the top accreditation level from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration within the last year. United Way of Kosciusko …read more.