By INDIANA CONSERVATION OFFICER JERRY HOERDT District 1 Indiana Conservation Officers investigated an ATV accident which occurred today just south of North Webster at approximately 4:30 p.m. Jacqualynn R. Long, 12, of North Webster was riding an ATV on private property next to her residence on a wooded trail when for unknown reasons she fell …read more.

Lakeland Regional Sewer District met at 6 p.m.,Thursday, July 2 at the North Webster Community Center to discuss the construction schedule, maximizing investments and letters to property owners without easements. The meeting began with members passing a motion to approve payment of invoices from Able Printing, Carson Boxberger LLP and Warsaw Times Union totaling $11,699. …read more.

Octavian Conwell “O.C.” Plymale, 88, of North Webster, and Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away at 5:07 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, Fla. He was born on Oct. 1, 1926, in Muncie to Octavian Conwell and Waneda (Waters) Plymale. He graduated in 1945 from Cowan High School in …read more.

The following is a list of Fourth of July weekend fireworks displays and special events. AKRON Thursday, July 2, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale Friday, July 3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale Friday, July 3, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Akron Area Arts …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: Eastgate Apartments v. Aaron Amiotte, Chesterton, $139 Julie Larson v. Darrell and Rebecca Bradtke, Jemison, Ala., $3,115 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Larry D. Brown, Winona Lake, $887.14 …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the SR 13 bridge over Grassy Creek, three miles south of North Webster, is scheduled to close at 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, weather permitting.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:24 p.m. Friday, June 26, North CR 650E, north of East CR 200N, Pierceton. Driver: Roger E. Middleton, 83, Dot Street, Warsaw. Police arrived at the scene to see Middleton’s vehicle on its top in the southbound lane of CR 650E and a …read more.

Minor injuries were reported in an accident at 3:53 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at US 6 and SR 15, north of Milford. Myrtle Sliter, 80, North Webster, and an unnamed passenger in her vehicle, were both transported to IU Health Goshen with minor injuries. Indiana State Police report Joyce Padget, 65, Goshen, was northbound on …read more.

[weaver_youtube Xuh2Zz3gTTE rel=0]   Light rain throughout the morning disappeared shortly before the start of the 70th Annual North Webster Mermaid Festival Saturday afternoon, June 27. Some paradegoers braved the rain sitting under umbrellas awaiting the start of the parade, while others waited until almost parade time to gather along SR 13, to watch the …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library Would you like to start canning your own fruits and vegetables at home, but don’t know how to get started? Come to the library 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11, and learn how. Stuart Smith and Mike Shock are two guys who like to can, and …read more.

Stanley E. Barrick, 90, of Elkhart died Friday evening, June 26, 2015, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. He was born March 2, 1925, in Elkhart to Earl and Lula Barrick. On March 8, 1951, he married Retha Witmer in Goshen. She survives along with a daughter, Debra (Greg) Stuart of Osceola; a son, Michael (Sharon) Barrick …read more.

Sponsored by Bart’s Water Sports, Kenesea Myers, Leesburg, competed as Miss Maxinkuckee Lake, vying along with 15 other area young ladies for this year’s crown. Myers is the daughter of Krisce Myers, North Kalorama Road, Leesburg. She is a student at the University of Alabama. Myers’ court is as follows: First runner-up, Miss Wawasee Lake, …read more.

Entertainment events in and around Kosciusko County.

The Department of Natural Resources seeks volunteers to help gather information on recreational use at large northern Indiana lakes to learn about the spread of aquatic species. Lakes involved in the project are Bass, Manitou, Maxinkuckee, Wawasee, Webster and Winona. Volunteers will monitor selected boat ramps during high-use times to record boats entering or leaving …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Nephrology Associates v. Garold Baldridge, Claypool, $662.88 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Kristi Bodley, Winona Lake, $3,845.72 Darrell E. Carr, Warsaw, $14,671.29 Kristina Freeman, Warsaw, $935.01 Violeta Herrera, Warsaw, …read more.

Always an important part of the North Webster Mermaid Festival, this year’s annual parade marks the 70th year of celebration through the streets of the town. Stepping off smartly at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, the parade is certain to entertain people of all ages. In the spirit of this milestone anniversary, the theme for …read more.

The 70th Mermaid Festival is off to a cute start. Wednesday night, June 24, found North Webster’s streets filled with strollers, costumes, candy and children beginning at 6:30 p.m.

A driver and his passenger were injured in a two-vehicle accident at 8:41 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, on East Armstrong Road at EMS T13 Lane, North Webster. Taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital were Richard G. Monk, 66, North Westerner Winds Drive, Warsaw, who suffered a contusion/bruise to the back and complained of back pain and …read more.

The following is a list of Fourth of July weekend fireworks displays and special events. AKRON Thursday, July 2, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale Friday, July 3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale Friday, July 3, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Akron Area Arts …read more.

This year the North Webster Mermaid Festival will be represented by two very important people, the citizens of the year. Phil and Karilyn Metcalf have been named 2015 citizens of the year. The honorary title is used to thank those in the community who have devoted their lives to making North Webster a better place, …read more.

Actress Jessica Hardy will be offering a free comedy improv workshop to teens ages 13-18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday July 7 at The River coffee shop in North Webster. There will be a short showcase afterwards for the public. Jessica is visiting family during the Fourth of July holiday from Los Angeles. …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library It will be a lively time at the library next week when animal handler Mark Kohlhorst presents his Mark’s Ark Live Animal Show 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 1. Children and adults will experience a hands-on learning experience about animal heroes. Well supervised by Kohlhorst, his …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – Repeat and redemption were the themes for the 2015 Shoop Sports and Youth Foundation-sponsored Tournament of Champions. Kelsie Peterson and Joey Hickerson took the top spot in their respective boys and girls tournaments at the annual event held Saturday morning at North Webster Elementary School. The TOC, which is an academic scholarship …read more.

Entertainment in and around Kosciusko County.

Kosciusko County Court Filing Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Snow and Sauerteig LLP v. Rachel Adams, Milford, $5,061.42 Matthew T. Allen, Silver Lake, $1,203.63 Tab Baldridge, Claypool, $608.44 Julia R. and Larry T. Baughman, Warsaw, $3,848.97 Matthew …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:41 a.m. Thursday, June 18, East CR 900N and North Harper Road, Leesburg. Driver: Tara R. Amor, 25, Gross Street, Elkhart. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 9:46 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, East CR 700N, west of North CR 300E, Leesburg. Driver: Charlene …read more.

There will be 16 young ladies vying for the title of 2015 Queen of Lakes at this year’s North Webster Mermaid Festival. The 2015 Queen of Lakes pageant will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27, in the North Webster Community Center. The pageant is sponsored by the North Webster Lioness and Lions Clubs and …read more.

Robert Wayne Pundt, 43, 316 E. Washington St., North Webster, has been arrested and charged with strangulation and battery following a June 2 incident. Pundt was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail Monday evening. He is being held on a $5,000 surety bond and $1,000 cash bond. The strangulation charge is a level 6 felony. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, North SR 13 and East CR 900N, North Webster. Driver: Jay A. Fetters, 66 North CR 500E, North Manchester. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 4:55 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, South SR 15, south of West CR 800S, …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Library Every child will feel like a super hero playing Super Hero Bingo 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17. The whole family will have fun playing Bingo using cards with super heroes on them. We have prizes galore with lots of chances to win, so every child goes …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library The kids will learn that it rocks to read at the “Rockin’ and Reading” concert 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, as family musician Leonardo performs a high energy, one man band performance. The show takes place in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. All …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 6:15 p.m. Sunday, June 14, EMS B38 Lane, south of East CR 450N, North Webster. Driver: Barbara K. Noble, 66, EMS B38 Lane, Leesburg. Noble’s vehicle went off the road and struck a tree. North Webster Paramedics were called, but Noble refused any …read more.

Jack L. Stump, 84, North Webster, passed away at 4:35 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 6, 1930, in Noble County, to Chester Leroy & Erma Lucille (Hontz) Stump. He was a lifetime Noble and Kosciusko County area resident, graduated in 1948 from North Webster High …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 9:57 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, North SR 15, south of West CR 600N, Leesburg. Driver: Russell Halverson, 46, East Van Buren Street, Alexandria. A tree limb fell onto Halverson’s vehicle. Damage up to $1,000. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department …read more.

The North Webster Lions Club is prepping for the 70th annual Mermaid Festival Cutie King and Queen Contest and Cutie Parade. And the club will be honoring that anniversary with the 2015 theme of “Back to the ’70s.” As part of the annual tradition all children vying for either the king or queen title must …read more.

Tyler C. Harkins, 25, North Fifth Street, North Webster, complained of pain to the neck after a one-vehicle accident early Thursday morning on Armstrong Road, west of North CR 75E, Leesburg. He was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. The accident was reported at 4:42 a.m. Harkins was cited for operating a vehicle while suspended. Kosciusko …read more.

First Sgt. Jacob R. Gilmer, a member of the U.S. Army since 1998, will serve as the grand marshal for this year’s North Webster Mermaid Festival parade, which steps off at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Gilmer deflected the personal honor and volleyed the gratitude back to the North Webster Lions Club members, who made …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: R and T Green Acres v. Jeanna Backus, Warsaw, $1,212 Phillip Caudill, Warsaw, $589 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Tony D. Baker, Silver Lake, $1,616.47 Sharon Barefoot, North …read more.

Graveside services for Theodore T. “Ted” Routh, 74, North Webster, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in the Mock Addition of North Webster Cemetery. Mr. Routh passed away on Feb. 25, 2015. To send condolences or to view the guestbook, visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com

Kosciusko: Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:32 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 1500 block East CR 300N, Warsaw. Jason Richard Selvey reported the theft of a firearm from a vehicle.fire 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 7400 block North SR 13, North Webster. Darrell L. Clark reported a theft of speakers …read more.

Mary B. Kauke, 93, of Milford, formerly of North Webster, and Chicago, Ill., passed away at 10:35 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015, at Lakeland Health Care and Rehab in Milford. She was born on July 4, 1921, in Indianapolis to George & Henrietta (Husser) Selig. She attended public schools in Chicago and was married on …read more.

Bobbie June (Boyd) Scott, 81, long-time resident of North Webster, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015, in I.U. Goshen Hospital after an illness. She was born Sept. 29, 1933, to Thomas Franklin and Nora (Warden) Boyd in Tishomingo, Okla. She lived in Okla. and N. M. before joining the U.S. Army in 1954. Shortly …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:16 a.m. Friday, June 5, East CR 700N and North Harper Road, Leesburg. Driver: DIana K. Saucudo, 18, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Saucudo over corrected going around a curve, going off the road hitting a NIPSCO pole. Damage up to $10,000. 2:10 p.m. …read more.

As the weather heats up and the school year comes to an end, thoughts turn to possible vacation spots for this summer season. Even as fuel prices continue to hover at levels significantly lower than last year, traveling for a family can still be expensive and time consuming, especially if traveling anywhere in an automobile …read more.

Ten minutes after the Lakeland Regional Sewer District board closed its special public meeting Thursday evening, June 4, President Jim Haney opened the board’s regular monthly meeting at the North Webster Community Center. The board agreed to draw $7,000 from its current bond to pay monthly bills, including invoices to its legal team and contractors. …read more.

Lakeland Regional Sewer District held a special meeting Thursday, June 4, at the North Webster Community Center to finalize plans on rate ordinances, answer questions presented by residents and take action on construction contracts. Board members expressed several times their relief in being able to finally take action on some items on the agenda. They …read more.

Bobbie J. Scott, 81, North Webster, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Friday, June 5, at IU Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

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: South Bend Orthopaedic Association v. Sylvia Aguirre, Warsaw, $492.96 Snow and Sauerteig v. Charles E. Brown, Warsaw, $3,556.51 Radiology Inc. v. Donald M. Caverley, Warsaw, $316.38 Zulema …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:31 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 300 block East Washington Street, North Webster. heather Jessica Webster reported a battery with an individual being strangled. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 900 block Provident …read more.

Margaret Carol “Maggie” Foster, 65, Huntington, and formerly of North Webster, passed away at 3:45 a.m.Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at her home. She was born Sept. 6, 1949, in Barthell, Ky. to Omar and Ruth Evelyn (Hamby) Bradley. She lived most of her life in the Huntington, Warren, and North Webster area resident, except for …read more.

By BETH GRANT Manager of Marketing and Communications, American Diabetes Association Camp John Warvel offers traditional camp activities as well as constant medical assistance for children living with diabetes. It is for children ages 7 to 17 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Older teens with previous diabetes camp experience may participate as counselors-in-training. This year’s …read more.

A free comedy improv workshop for teens ages 14-17 will be held at The River coffee shop in North Webster from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday July 7. A short showcase after the workshop will be held at 7:30 p.m. for the public. The River owner Kelly Fitzpatrick-Thompson and Los Angeles comedian Jessica Hardy have teamed up …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:36 a.m. Saturday, May 30, West SR 14 and South CR 850W, Silver Lake. Drivers: Sadie S. Crabb, 37, Fellowship Drive, North Manchester, and Maegan Martin, 26, South Cherry Street, Akron. Crabb suffered a fracture/dislocation of the knee/lower leg. She was flown to …read more.

Hot off his biggest gig to date – playing before a crowd of 150 at the Senior Services Dinner at The Pete Thorn Center – Cap’N Bob Barnes, the Singing Skipper, announces his upcoming performance dates. Many have heard Barnes crooning on the Dixie’s famed sunset cruises, but the Cap’N can be found performing any …read more.

Octavian Conwell “O.C.” Plymale, 88, of North Webster, and Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away at 5:07 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, Fla. He was born on Oct. 1, 1926, in Muncie to Octavian Conwell and Waneda (Waters) Plymale. He graduated in 1945 from Cowan High School in …read more.

Mary B. Kauke, 93, of Milford, formerly of North Webster, and Chicago, Ill., passed away at 10:35 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015, at Lakeland Health Care and Rehab in Milford. She was born on July 4, 1921, in Indianapolis to George & Henrietta (Husser) Selig. She attended public schools in Chicago and was married on …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library Come and enjoy a humorous look at superheroes, then and now, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, when actor and storyteller Terry Lunch, portraying the Greek mythical god Zeus, tells action packed stories of superheroes from past and present. Through fun and humor, the …read more.

Beverly A. Spry, 71, Sebring, Fla., passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Sebring, Fla. She was born Aug. 20, 1943, in Washington to Jim and Ann Embry Rock. She was married to Larry, who survives in Sebring, Fla. She and her husband moved to Sebring in 1997 from North Webster. She was a collector …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBY Associate Director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recognized 36 individuals for extraordinary service to others at their Heart of Gold program Thursday evening.. Each person nominated for a Heart of Gold award received a pin, a certificate and a Community Foundation grant to award to the charity …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: Michelle Burkholder v. Adam Booher, Claypool, $2,456.50 Snow and Sauerteig v. Charles E. Brown, Warsaw, $3,556.51 Cash Depot v. John Dimmitt, Warsaw, $997.34 Paul A. Soelting v. …read more.

Theo Richard Timmerman II, 21, 5219 E. CR 500N, Leesburg, entered a plea agreement this morning in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1, to sexual misconduct with a minor. Through the plea agreement, Timmerman plead guilty to a level 6 felony instead of the original level 5 felony. If the plea is accepted by Judge David …read more.

Leonard Gray “Cliff” Baugher, 71, passed away suddenly at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Goshen IU Hospital, Goshen, where he had been admitted a few hours earlier. He was born on Dec. 17, 1943, in Warsaw, the son of Arthur Herman and Eunice M. (Hatten) Baugher. Leonard Gray earned the title of …read more.

Leonard Gray Baugher, age 71, of North Webster, passed away  Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 1900 block South CR 675W, Warsaw. Leroy G. Worley reported barns on his property being spray painted. 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 6300 block East CR 650N, North Webster. Garrett B. Baldridge reported the theft of four Dodge …read more.

A North Webster man, who allegedly stole a credit card, was apprehended after a video shows him making two purchases at a Freedom Express Convenience Store. Brandon D. Long, 33, 140 S. East St., North Webster, was arrested Friday, May 22, on two counts of fraud. He was held on $5,000 surety bond. North Webster …read more.

Joe Sanchez, 44, 1009 N. SR 109, Columbia City, who also is being shown with an address of 1615 E. Sheridan St., Warsw, has been arrested on theft, fraud, and deception charges after taking a golf cart from residents at Jellystone Campground, south of North Webster, in September of 2014. Court documents show on Sept. …read more.

Bourbon Officers with the Bourbon Police Department investigated the following incidents: May 24 3:20 p.m. West Liberty Street, Bourbon. Police received a report of a female driving a vehicle at a high rate of speed almost hitting the caller and their dogs. Audrey R. Helmuth, 30, Bourbon, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated …read more.

This year’s North Webster Memorial Day services started with a parade, Monday morning. The parade started at the downtown stoplight and ended at the North Webster Cemetery. The Wawasee Middle School Marching Pride, American Legion Post 253, Lions Karate and many more groups participated in the parade. Once the parade arrived at the North Webster …read more.

Mary Alta Golightly, 85, of North Webster, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015. at her home. She was born on May 3, 1930, in Redfield, Iowa, to Oran and Lula (Devilbliss) Clements. She graduated in 1948 from DeSoto High School in DeSoto, Iowa, and was married on Sept. 26, 1953, in Des …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator Come “Howl at the Moon with a Hero Tune” with singer and musician Tom Sieling 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, as he kicks off the summer reading program with a concert full of fun and humorous children’s songs. A widely acclaimed singer and songwriter, Sieling engages his audience with …read more.

Neighbors of the East Washington Street area were in attendance at the May meeting of the North Webster Town Council held Tuesday evening at the North Webster Community Center. They came to express concern about the condition on two homes in their vicinity, as well as other properties within the town limits. The group returned …read more.

The bad news is: we’re entering another season where sudden severe weather can wreak significant damage on property and cause injury or death to the unwary and unprepared. The good news is: there are increasingly accurate and varied ways of quickly warning the people of Kosciusko County of those dangers. “I want them to have …read more.

Norma J. Holzinger, 82, Huntington, passed away at 2:13 a.m. Thursday, 21, 2015, at Parkview Huntington Hospital, Huntington. Mrs. Holzinger was born Jan. 13, 1933, in Huntington, to Archie and Elizabeth (Pfister) Young. Her parents preceded her in death. She married James E. Holzinger on June 6, 1953. He survives in Huntington, IN. Norma was …read more.

Here is a listing of Memorial Day events in and around Kosciusko County. We will add to this list as more events are scheduled. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Oakwood Cemetery American Legion Post 49 Memorial Day Service – 10:30 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgements Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Sylvia M. Aguire, Warsaw, $933.53 Thomas D. Calhoun, Pierceton, $843.65 Aaron C. McCray, Milford, $2,894.23 Steven Rockey, Warsaw, $1,971.55 Ashley N. Vergon, Claypool, …read more.

Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County has helped over 20 families locally since 1991. The organization runs as an affiliate from the national branch, securing the entirety of its funding through local donations and efforts. Today, the organization is in dire need of assistance from locals in order to help others in need. There are …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library Preschoolers will learn about “Everyday Heroes” during the six-week summer session of family story time that will run with two time periods 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, June 9, through Tuesday, July 14. Registration starts Tuesday, May 26. Although geared to preschoolers ages 3-5, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents; 11:37 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 1900 block North CR 875W and West CR 200N, Etna Green. Police responded to an accident where no driver was found with the vehicle. 10:10 a.m. Friday, May 15, 300 block North Lincoln Park, Warsaw. Jennifer Pequignot reported …read more.

By VINCE ROBINSON American Red Cross The American Red Cross seeks eligible donors to give blood in honor of World Blood Donor Day, Sunday, June 14, and throughout the summer to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients in need. Summer is an especially difficult time to collect enough blood to meet the needs …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:26 p.m. Friday, May 15, 3700 block of South CR 950W, Mentone. Jacksie Reiken reported fraud. 11 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 1600 BLock of East CR 300N, Warsaw. Savanah Joanne Stearns contacted police in reference to a custody issue. North Webster Officers with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:23 p.m. Thursday, May 14, East CR 1250N, west of North East Wawasee Drive, Cromwell. Driver: Ashley N. Schwartz, 22, Candy Cane Lane, Cromwell. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accidents: …read more.

The board of trustees of the Lakeland Regional Sewer District will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, May 18, in the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St., North Webster. The purpose of the meeting will be: Approval of USDA Letter of Conditions to fund the project. Amend the district’s bond ordinance. …read more.

Ian Keith Ross, 78, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015, after complications from a stroke on April 25. He was born and raised in Warsaw. He was married to Brenda Leedy Ross, his wife of 30 years, who survived. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1954. After high school, he went into the U.S. …read more.

The messages are clear, and they’re reaching millions of people to: “Fight Human Trafficking,” “Stop Bullying in Schools” and “From Homeless to Homeowner.” These are just a few of the advertising campaigns Updentity, an international marketing firm, is working to promote on Google’s search network. Updentity manages Google Ad Grants for eligible 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations …read more.

By TERRI RITTER North Webster Community Public Library It’s big. It’s humongous. It’s a mega book sale. The friends of the North Webster Community Public Library will hold it’s biannual book sale Thursday, May 21, through Saturday, May 23, in the North Webster Community Center banquet hall. Thousands of gently used books, movies, CDs, games, …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 7:26 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 5600 block North CR 825E, North Webster. Katarina N. Palacios reported a flower pot being damaged by a vehicle. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:19 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 1100 block …read more.

Come help support women’s substance abuse recovery and participate in Ride For Recovery. The event is a motorcycle poker run to benefit Rose Home North, Syracuse. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16 and will begin at Hammers Pub and Grub, 104 E. Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Any riders are accepted on this …read more.

By TERRI RITTER North Webster Public Library It’s a busy time at the library next week with lots of interesting and fun events. Due to a high level of interest among our patrons, we will once again offer our four class Beginning Genealogy Series, at 11 a.m. every Tuesday in May, starting May 5 and …read more.

By MARY KITTRELL Executive Director, Kosciusko County Convention And Visitors Bureau Tourism is big business in Indiana and the Indiana’s Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau is joining with hundreds of cities, states and travel-related businesses nationwide to recognize the power of the tourism industry with National Travel & Tourism Week, May 4 – 8, 2015. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:39 a.m. Friday, May 1, 7400 block North Blacks Court, North Webster. Erica J. Weisser reported her 1999 Chevrolet stolen. She left her keys in her vehicle over night. 10:11 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 100 block EMS C27C Lane, Warsaw. Dirk E. Sommers …read more.

What if we could provide better resources for families, to help their students through their educations? This was the question posed by math educator Kristi Harris at Thursday night’s LearnZillion workshop, hosted by Wawasee High School from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Students and their parents were invited to attend, and several Wawasee educators also …read more.

By TRINA HOY Community Development Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Kosciusko County American Legion Post No. 253 recently held a match event for the community based Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kosciusko County at their facility in North Webster. The event was a huge success, and tons of fun, and included six community based …read more.

Evalee Hale, 65, of Pierceton, passed away at 1:47 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born July 23, 1949, in Salyersville, Ky., to James and Arizona (Howard) Mullins. She has been a resident of the Pierceton  and Larwill area since the mid 1960’s and graduated in 1969 from Larwill High …read more.

Beryle “John” R. Kinsey, 75, of Mishawaka, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 25. “Johnny B.” was born on June 16, 1939 in Warsaw to William L. and Marian L. (Roose) Kinsey. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1957 where he was honored as an outstanding all-sports athlete, with the Rulo Minear Award, which …read more.

The Antique Outboard Motor Club will host its 2015 Spring Antique Outboard Motor Show and Swap Meet on Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend. The meet takes place at North Webster Town Park, at the Dixie tour boat dock on the west shore of Webster Lake. Weather permitting, it …read more.

Practicing the philosophy of less government, North Webster Town Council repealed an ordinance at its Tuesday evening meeting at the North Webster Community Center. “It is really more trouble than it’s worth,” explained Police Chief Greg Church. The ordinance required officers to charge $3 for title or vehicle identification number checks. After Church and North …read more.

Three brothers, one a resident of North Webster, have pleaded guilty to participating in a biofuels scam that federal investigators are calling “one of the largest tax and securities fraud schemes in Indiana history.” Chad Ducey, 39, Fishers entered a guilty plea Tuesday and his two brothers, Chris Ducey, 48, North Webster, and Craig Ducey, …read more.

By VINCE ROBINSON American Red Cross The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood this May in honor of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on May 8, the birthday of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement founder, Henry Dunant. World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day recognizes the local and …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:23 p.m. Monday, April 27, 700 block South Main Street, North Webster. Officials at the American Legion reported the theft of scrap metal. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 7:48 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 600 block North …read more.

By KRISTIN BONNER North Webster Parent Teacher Organization It’s become a yearly tradition for the staff and students and families of North Webster Elementary to celebrate the end of the school year at Paige’s Crossing Fun Center. The PTO hosts this huge event to thank the families who have helped contribute to their activities throughout …read more.