By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library It’s time for spring planting and The Herb Lady, Janette Stackhouse, will help you start off the growing season with her popular Hooked on Herbs class at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2. In this class, Stackhouse will teach how to select, grow, harvest, and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:16 a.m. Friday, April 24, 100 block EMS R3E Lane, Pierceton. Chanelle N. Stults reported a fight in progress. 8:45 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 100 block EMS D18C Lane, Syracuse. Shirley J. Lindsey reported the theft of medication. 4:01 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:38 a.m. Thursday, April 23, North SR 13 and EMS B7 Lane, North Webster. Drivers: Kelli N. Hamilton, 28, North CR 650E, Warsaw, and Laura J. Huxhold-Dirig, 51, CR 43, Auburn. Hamilton’s vehicle struck the back of the Huxhold-Dirig vehicle. Damage up to …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Wagon Wheel Theatre The Stories of Scheherazade – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. General admission costs $12. Visit www.wagonwheeltheatre.org for tickets. Barbee Landing Free …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: Midwest America Federal Credit Union v. Gregory S. Brettnacher, Lafayette, $5,271.94 Charles F. Hartman v. Patricia Enfield, Fort Wayne, $169 Joshua Carter v. Mari Kennedy, Warsaw, $2,349 …read more.

UPDATE: At 11:38 a.m. Thursday, April 23, North SR 13 and EMS B7 Lane, North Webster. Drivers: Kelli N. Hamilton, 28, North CR 650E, Warsaw, and Laura J. Huxhold-Dirig, 51, CR 43, Auburn. Hamilton’s vehicle struck the back of the Huxhold-Dirig vehicle. Damage up to $25,000. At approximately 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 23, emergency personnel …read more.

  North Webster Fire and EMS along with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are en route to a multiple vehicle accident on SR 13 at CR 500N, south of North Webster. Initial reports are there are minor injuries, but no entrapment. According to Chelsea Los, reporter for The Mail-Journal who was at the scene, there …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:09 p.m. Monday, April 20, 3800 block East CR 100S, Pierceton. Darrell W. Shull reported fraud using his Social Security number. 12:57 a.m. Monday, April 20, 9300 block East Crooked Mile Road, Cromwell. Michael J. Moore reported an attempted burglary. 2:45 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, East CR 225S and South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Holly A. Ilada, 43, East CR 600S, Claypool,and Sarah G. Marsh, 35, Southfield Road, WInona Lake. Marsh complained of pain to the elbow/lower arm. Passengers in the Ilada …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library A free laser show to celebrate reading through the summer is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, May 8, at the Wawasee Middle School gym. Young people that read books during the summer explore thoughts and ideas while developing a relationship with the act of reading. Joining together …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – Applications are being accepted for the first 15 men and 15 women to participate in the 2015 Tournament of Champions. The ten-event skills competition, to be held Saturday, June 20, at North Webster Elementary School, has athletes competing for college scholarships provided by the Shoop Sports and Youth Foundation. Tournament events include …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Library Spring is here and the North Webster Hiking Club is gearing up for its first hike of the season on Friday, April 24. The group will meet in the library parking lot at 7:45 that morning, form a carpool, and travel to Detering and Lonidaw …read more.

By ALYSSA SCHMUCKER The North Webster Lions Club 70th annual Mermaid Festival is rapidly approaching. One of the highlights of the festival is the Queen of the Lakes pageant. This pageant has all of the glamour, thrill and excitement of those shown on television but with local stars. The pageant is open to ladies ages …read more.

By ALYSSA SCHMUCKER The North Webster Lioness Club is planning the 70th annual Mermaid Festival cutie contest. This year the theme is “Back to the 70s.” One of the more popular events of the festival is the Cutie Queen and King pageant. This pageant is open to girls and boys between the ages of 4 …read more.

For most, meeting a life-long hero is the thing of legend. For Sam Weller however, meeting his hero was the beginning of a new world of possibilities. Yesterday at 4 p.m., the author visited the Warsaw Community Public Library to discuss his life pursuit of his favorite author. Weller states his love for author Ray …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Barbee Landing Free jukebox and karaoke – Friday, April 17 Warsaw Community Publice Library Scott Workman: A Classical Guitar Recital – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18 Rex’s Rendezvous …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: Glen Ruch v. Stephanie Bilderback, Silver Lake, $1,544 Brian Bover, Silver Lake, $1,544 Blume Connelly Jordan Stuckey v. Chayla Conwell, Warsaw, $4,053.07 Sherri R. Fugate, Pierceton, $522.45 …read more.

Brooke S. Kelly, 24, Lura Circle, Milford, was airlifted by Samaritan Helicopter to a Fort Wayne hospital after suffering a fracture/dislocation of the knee/lower leg in a one-vehicle accident. The accident was at 3:15 p.m. on CR 500E, north of CR 650N, near North Webster. Police report Kelly was southbound on CR 500E, north of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:03 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, West CR 400N, west of North CR 500W, Warsaw. Driver: Blake E. Johnson, 18, West CR 225N, Etna Green. Johnson looked down at a radio, disregarded a stop sign and hit a mailbox, owned by Troy A. McKinney, …read more.

Samantha M. Frye, 32, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015, at her home in North Webster. Samantha was born Oct. 21, 1982, in LaGrange, Ill., to Daryle and Cynthia (Guzak) Frye. Samantha was employed as a server and bartender for over 17 years, most recently with Maria’s House of Pancakes in North Webster. She enjoyed …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:32 a.m. Monday, April 13, 100 block EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg. Laurie A. Wagner, reported theft of tires from her back yard. 11:02 a.m. Friday, April 10, 8200 block East Epworth Forest Road, North Webster. Shellie L. Vanover reported the theft of money. …read more.

UPDATE: Brooke S. Kelly, 24, Lura Circle, Milford, was airlifted by Samaritan Helicopter to a Fort Wayne hospital after suffering a fracture/dislocation of the knee/lower leg in a one-vehicle accident. The accident was at 3:15 p.m. on CR 500E, north of CR 650N, near North Webster. Police report Kelly was southbound on CR 500E, north …read more.

Elkhart Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 2:09 p.m. Sunday, April 12, CR 46, east of CR 31, east of New Paris. Driver: Nancy Cannon, 48, Syracuse. Cannon suffered left leg pain and was taken to IU Health-Goshen. Cannon was wetstbound on CR 46 on a Harley Davidson motorcycle, when …read more.

Stephen Ledgerwood, 25, North Webster, is in the Miami County Jail on preliminary charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (narcotic), participating in a speed contest, and auto theft. He was arrested after police clocked his vehicle traveling 111 miles per hour on US 24 Thursday evening. Indiana State Trooper Steven Glass and officers from …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:26 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 11700 block South CR 300E, Silver Lake. An individual reported possible sexual abuse. 7:42 p.m. Monday, April 6, 7200 block East CR 650N, North Webster. John D. Jones reported damage to a fence. 9:58 p.m. Monday, April 6, …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library The North Webster Community Public Library will join with libraries across American to celebrate National Library Week from Sunday, April 12, until Saturday, April 18. The big event of the week will be the National Library Week celebration at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, …read more.

Kosciusko County Crime Stoppers would like the community’s assistance in locating several vehicles involved in recent crimes. The first vehicle was involved in a hit and run on April 7. The incident occurred on SR 15, south of Silver Lake. The vehicle is a 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier blue/green in color with Indiana plate number 676CTB. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:09 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 100 block South Hickory Street, Leesburg. Sepas Hernandez reported the theft of medication. 8:03 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 11800 block South SR 15, Silver Lake. Rosemary Lynch reported a hit and run accident. 8:50 p.m. Monday, April 6, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 8:18 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 7200 block East CR 650N, North Webster. John Douglas Jones reported an attempted theft from his vehicle.  Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:53 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 100 block East Market Street …read more.

Christopher Francis, North Webster, has returned to the Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board. He was elected to the Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board Tuesday evening to  fill the unexpired term of James Rhodes who submitted his resignation effective March 14. Francis’ election was conducted during a Republican Caucus of precinct committeemen, at the Tippecanoe Township Trustee’s Office, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:42 p.m. Saturday, April 4, South SR 25, south of West CR 250S, Warsaw. Driver: Israel G. Villarreal , 43, Bass Street, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 3:57 a.m. Saturday, April 4, North CR 175E, south of East 8 Square Road, …read more.

At 9 a.m. sharp, a swarm of more than 200 youngsters swept through the North Webster baseball fields and in less than five minutes scooped up every last treasure in Saturday’s Easter egg hunt. The North Webster Lions Club hard boiled and colored 45 dozen eggs and added another 15 dozen plastic eggs that could …read more.

We’re compiling a list of the Easter egg hunts planned around Kosciusko County. We will be updating the list as announcements come to out attention. If you have an Easter egg hunt you would like added to the list, email [email protected] Cromwell Saturday, April 4 — The Cromwell Easter Egg Hunt will take place with a …read more.

Rodney L. “Bub” Woods, 47, of North Webster, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at his home. He was born on Aug. 31, 1967 in Sturgis, Mich. to Ricky E. & Connie L. (Cundiff) Woods. He grew up in LaGrange, attended Lakeland High School in LaGrange and moved to the North Webster area 18 years …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 100 block South Main Street, North Webster. An individual reported that someone had placed animal remains near the front door of Sue’s Creations in North Webster.

NORTH WEBSTER – It’s becoming a common theme in the North Webster Adult Volleyball League. SWAT Team, which has won its fourth straight indoor title with a 25-19, 25-11 victory over old guard Solid Force Monday night in the league finals. SWAT Team, which won the winter 1 title in December, did not lose a …read more.

By CARA BURNHAM Dewart Lake Community Friends Church Dewart Lake Community Friends Church is hosting a free egg hunt for all ages, including adults and seniors, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4. This event is located at Quaker Haven camp on the shore of Dewart Lake, convenient to North Webster and Syracuse. …read more.

Prompted by concerns that fishing may be declining at one of northeast Indiana’s most popular fishing spots, DNR biologists will study the fish and fishing activity this year at Lake Webster in Kosciusko County. Best known for its muskie fishing, the 774 acre lake draws anglers from throughout the Midwest and supports several guide businesses. Guides …read more.

By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services of Indiana The annual Head Start Round Up, registering children for Head Start classes for the coming school year, will be held between the hours of 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and noon until 3 p.m. Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10. Families living in Kosciusko …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library While school is not in session over spring break next week, the library will be in full swing with fun learning activities for the kids. At 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, kids in kindergarten through third grade are invited to the library to work on …read more.

On Friday night, students and teachers at Wawasee High School gathered for an evening of fun and purpose as they kicked off the third annual Wawasee PowWow. Filled with games, food, activities and Warrior camaraderie, a portion of the money went to benefit an anonymous WHS student in need. Additionally, several clubs and organizations at …read more.

The Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association invites the community to a dance Saturday, April 11, on the wooden dance floor at the North Webster Community Center. The center is located at 301 N. Main St., North Webster. A free pattern partner cha-cha line dance lesson will be offered that evening from 7 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. …read more.

We’re compiling a list of the Easter egg hunts planned around Kosciusko County. We will be updating the list as announcements come to out attention. If you have an Easter egg hunt you would like added to the list, email [email protected] Warsaw Sunday, March 29 – First Christian Church’s Easter egg hunt will be at …read more.

Share favorite scenes of life in North Webster with the North Webster Community Center’s open-to-all amateur photography contest. NWCC’s goal is to assemble a collection of images to illustrate life in North Webster throughout the year. To participate, submit your photos in accordance with the guidelines. Submissions will be judged by local professionals and displayed …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 25 John Edward Uzubell, 57, 9500 E. Ponderosa Drive, North Webster, arrested for intimidation. Bond: $2,000 surety. Nora Katherin Jenkins, 32, 506 W. 9th St., Rochester, arrested for probation violation. Bond: $25,000 surety. Michael A. Hendrickson, 26, 1608 Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw, …read more.

Gene Bartels, 78, of North Webster, passed away on March 22, 2015 at his home. He was born in Garrett, on March 6, 1937, to the late Chester and Helen (Griswold) Bartels. On Nov. 22, 1958, he married his wife of 56 years, Barbara (Crow) Bartels, who survives. He was a member of the Calvary …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library Spring break is coming soon, and the library has plenty of resources to keep the kids entertained, engaged, and learning while they are away from school. Planning a road trip? Take along some audiobooks on CDs to keep the family entertained while traveling. The Youth …read more.

Cap’n Bob, the Singin’ Skipper from the North Webster Dixie Boat Tour will sing and entertain live at Kosciusko Community Senior Services, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw on Tuesday, April 7. Dinner provided by Miller’s Merry Manor will be served at 5 p.m. with Cap’n Bob performing at 6 p.m. Handicapped van transportation will be …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Wagon Wheel Theatre Almost Maine – 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21; 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22. Tickets are $12. Kosciusko County Fairgrounds FWF Entertainment …read more.

North Webster Town Council approved an emergency pay out project to replace a volute pump at the north shore sewage station in Epworth Forest at the Tuesday evening meeting at the North Webster Community Center. While Epworth Forest is not in the town limits, the sewage system serving the area belongs to the town. By …read more.

By ERIN SMITH North Webster Community Center Share your favorite scenes of life in North Webster with the Community Center’s open to all amateurs photography contest. NWCC’s goal is to assemble a collection of images to illustrate life in North Webster throughout the year. To participate, submit your photos in accordance with the guidelines. Submissions …read more.

A caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct Committeemen will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, to fill the unexpired term of James Rhodes on the Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board. Rhodes submitted his resignation effective March 14. The meeting will be held in the Tippecanoe Township Trustee’s Office, North Webster. Interested eligible candidates …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library Although our knowledgeable staff is skilled at helping patrons find books and movies they will enjoy, the library now has a new online tool that provides customized recommendations based on what patrons have liked in the past. BookPsychic is an easy and fun personal recommendation …read more.

North Webster Fire Department is responding to a report of a corn field on fire in the area of 8016 E. Pioneer Way, off Hoss Hill Road. It is reported there is 10 to 15 acres on fire and heading towards a wooded area.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:38 p.m. Sunday, March 15, intersection of North CR 100E and East CR 350N, Warsaw. Drivers: Madison C. Massie, 17, EMS T17A Lane, Leesburg; Hugo F. Alvarez, 21, Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Massie rear-ended Alvarez at the stop sign. Damages up to $10,000 …read more.

Patricia A. “Pat” Hayes, 61, of North Webster, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015, at her home. She was born on Dec. 29, 1953, in Marion, to David Warren and Almira (Brock) Davis. She grew up in Jonesboro, graduated in 1973 from Mississinewa High School in Gas City, and attended Indiana University in Kokomo. …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library The public is invited to hear family historian Valerie Boggs’ presentation “DNA and Genetic Genealogy” at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 18. Boggs will share how she tested and used her DNA to trace her family roots and the role DNA plays in shaping family history. …read more.

By WAWASEE BOAT COMPANY STAFF Wawasee Boat Company is excited to announce a milestone award that has been presented to John Cripe, who was the founder and long-time owner of JC Pontoons. Cripe has been inducted into the Pontoon and Deck Boat Magazine’s Hall of Fame. Cripe passed away in 1999. Wawasee Boat Company has …read more.

It seems there is a new development in the ongoing drama that is Stimmelator’s Gentleman’s Club. Some may recall, at the December 2014 meeting of the Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission Sam Stimmel and his attorney, Jeff McKean, appeared before the board regarding a renewal of its liquor license with violation. The renewal was …read more.

North Webster Fire Department is responding to a possible house fire. Reports are the potential fire is at 57 EMS B42A Lane, Warsaw. Turkey Creek Fire Territory has been put on standby at their own fire station. Firefighters arrived to discover smoke and fire coming from the residence. The fire was quickly extinguished. No one …read more.

The handicapped-accessible boardwalk gives a great view of the extensive wetlands south of Backwater Lake near North Webster. This area has been a breeding site for Sandhill Cranes for several years, and they are sometimes seen here early in the year. Many kinds of migrating waterfowl also stop here. There is also a good look …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Barbee Landing St. Patty’s Day Party featuring the music of Out By 8 – 9 p.m. Saturday, March 14 The Downtown Otitis Media – 10 p.m. Saturday, March …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:19 a.m. Saturday, March 7, SR 15 just north of Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Driver: Conner S. Klosowski, 20, Center Street, Warsaw. Klosowski was southbound on SR 15 and believed one of his tires blew out. As a result, he ran off the …read more.

Larry Snyder, 52, of Fort Wayne, passed away on March 4, 2015 in Ft. Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne on Jan. 4, 1963 to Denzel and Mary Ann (Archer) Snyder. He attended St. John Baptist school in New Haven through the 8th grade. He then moved to the North Webster area where he …read more.

The local Alcohol and Tobacco Commission approved three renewals at its March 5 meeting. The Walgreens located at 2400 East Center St., Warsaw, Mi Lindo Acapulco in Warsaw and West Main Tavern in Syracuse. None of these businesses were facing violations, and the renewals were approved unanimously. Also on the agenda was a renewal for …read more.

The Lincolnway District of the Anthony Wayne Area Council of Boy Scouts held its Mardi Gras Celebration Dinner Saturday, Feb. 28, March recently at the United Methodist Church, North Webster. The annual celebration dinner honors Scout Leaders from the district with numerous awards ranging from a Court of Honor to receive a National Youth Leadership …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library Local centenarian Gladys Culver recollects growing up and living in North Webster during an interview conducted and recorded by the North Webster Community Public Library. That interview is now available for public viewing on the library’s website: www.nweb.lib.in.us. The library’s Local History and Genealogy …read more.

Mollie Carol Eisinger, 56, of North Webster, passed away at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at her home. She was born on Feb. 15, 1959, in Paintsville, Ky., to Brice and Molly (Hall) Shepherd. She lived most of her life in Kosciusko County, attended Whitko High School in South Whitley and graduated in …read more.

By DEANNA STROMBECK Director of Children’s Ministries, North Webster United Methodist Church From 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday, March 23, North Webster United Methodist Church will be hosting the first annual community forum for Immigrants. This will be a great opportunity to help create a place for all newcomers to get connected. This event will …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:21 a.m. Sunday, March 1, 8200 block East Highland View Drive, Syracuse. Shauna G. Young reported an attempted burglary. 8:17 a.m. Sunday, March 1, 9300 block South Verna Street, Claypool. Randall L. Brashear reported criminal mischief to his property. 11:14 p.m. Saturday, Feb. …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library If you’ve always wanted to research your family tree, but don’t know how to get started, then sign up for the Beginning Genealogy 4-Class Series. The class starts at 3 p.m. Monday, March 9,and will continue on March 16, March 23, and March 30. …read more.

Ruth V. Williams, 89, of North Webster, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on April 6, 1925, in West Palm Beach, Fla., to Charles and Pearl (Stump) Hull. She moved to Indiana in the 1930’s, attended South Whitley High School and lived …read more.

From 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 27 kid businesses will offer their products and services for sale to the public. These young entrepreneurs, from kindergarten to eighth grade and from all over the area, have been working very hard on their businesses and are very excited about having a large crowd visit …read more.

Kosciusko County officers have apprehended, Matthew Scott Boggs, 41. Boggs was  a “sought-after” Warsaw man with numerous criminal charges. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the assistance of the Indiana State Police, took Boggs into custody this morning shortly before 2. The numerous charges include pending court cases — forgery, stalking, theft, invasion of privacy and possession …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library The North Webster Community Public Library announces the appointment of Dr. Terry Frederick to the Library Board of Trustees. Dr. Frederick will serve a four year term, replacing outgoing trustee Steve Matthias. A retired physician, Dr. Frederick practiced family medicine in the Carmel area for …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:33 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, West SR 14, west of South CR 750W, Silver Lake. Driver: Cara R. Prater, 26, North SR 19, Akron. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 4:06 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, North CR 300E, north of East Rookstool Road, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:05 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, South SR 15, north of West CR 550S, Claypool. Driver: Mallory B. Daughenbaugh, 17, South Peru Road, Silver Lake. Daughenbaugh complained of pain to the knee/lower leg/foot. Driver lost control of her vehicle, went off the roadway rolling …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library When it’s snowing and blowing outside it’s hard to imagine that spring will be here soon, but it will arrive before you know it and now is the time to start planning your spring garden. Purdue Extension educator Kelly Heckaman will be at the …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library North Webster Library events this week: Got bacon? Prepare a dish with bacon in it and bring it to Revolving Recipe Round-Up at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. We will then enjoy sampling each others’ dishes and trading recipes. The library provides the table …read more.

By BETH LAMB Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association Do you like music and to dance? The Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association invites the community to join us for a dance lesson and open dance at the North Webster Community Center, located at 301 N. Main St., North Webster on Saturday, March 14. From 7 p.m. until 7:30 …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library Tickets are now on sale for the library’s “Murder on the Dance Floor” Mystery Dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. The library will be transformed into a 1950’s diner with a dance contest and a murder mystery to solve. Participants are assigned a …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Wagon Wheel Theatre Kristy Lee Cook and John King – 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. Tickets are $15. Warsaw Performing Arts Center Young Artists Competition – 2 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Armstrong Road near CR 675E, North Webster. Driver: Nikki L. Brindle, 42, Barbee Road, Leesburg. Driver struck deer. Damage up to $5,000 6:08 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, US 30 near CR 450E, Warsaw. Driver: Gregory A. Schultz, 45, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:28 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, Armstrong Road west of CR 475E, North Webster. Driver: Michael P. Wunder, 35, CR 650E, Pierceton. Wunder lost control of his vehicle, ran off the roadway and struck a NIPSCO utility pole. The utility pole snapped in two. …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library Looking for a quality activity to do with your child? Have fun building together at the library’s LEGO Club from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. LEGOs were invented in 1934 in the carpentry workshop of Ole Kirk Kristiansen in Denmark. LEGO is …read more.

After a one year hiatus, North Webster Winterfest returned in a big way. Between the snowmobile races on Webster Lake, the vintage snowmobile exhibit in North Webster Community Center gym and the chili cook off, there was plenty to entertain fest patrons. The festivities concluded just a few hours ago, but our reporter, Phoebe Muthart, was …read more.

Carolyn J. Olinger, North Webster, passed away at 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at her home. She was born on April 3, 1933, in Fort Wayne to Albert and Irene (Kelley) Loshe. She grew up in Fort Wayne and attended Catholic Public Schools in Fort Wayne. She retired from ITT Corporation in Fort Wayne …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Downtown Warsaw First Friday 2015 Kicks Off With Fire And Ice – 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 Danny’s Sports Bar DJ Sparky Boss – 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:13 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, West CR 1350N near North CR 900W, Nappanee. Driver: Kevin J. Slabaugh, 19, West CR 1350N, Nappanee. Slabaugh lost control of his vehicle due to slick road conditions, slid off the roadway and struck a NIPSCO utility pole. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:46 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, SR 13 near EMS B21 Lane, North Webster. Driver: Teirra M. Russell, 37, East CR 500N, Leesburg. Russell lost control of her vehicle due to icy, slid off the roadway and came to a stop in a ditch …read more.

Returning after a one-year hiatus, North Webster Winterfest 2015 is set to explode on the scene from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. Sponsored by the Indiana Vintage Snowmobile Association, headquarters for the festival is the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St. (SR 13). Admission to the show is free. Free …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library The North Webster Community Public Library announces the promotion of Teresa Brown to circulation manager. Brown formerly served as circulation clerk. In her new position as circulation manager, she is responsible for managing the circulation staff, training new personnel, fulfilling patrons’ requests for materials, …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Wagon Wheel Theatre Wagon Wheel Jr. present “Twinderella” – 2 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Tickets are $12. Rex’s Rendezvous Sum of 3 – 9: 30 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:36 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, East CR 450N, east of North CR 100E, Warsaw. Driver: Gauge L. McPeak, 23, East CR 450N, Warsaw. McPeak lost control of his vehicle on ice, went into a ditch and struck and mailbox belonging to Denise Sheetz. …read more.

A. Fern Porter, 86 of North Webster, formerly of Huntington, passed away at 12:40 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at her residence. Fern had worked for Square D in Huntington for many years. She loved camping and had camped at various locations with her husband over the years. They spent their summers at their …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:43 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, North SR 13 and East CR 800N, North Webster Driver: Michelle R. Hand, 40, Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 12:17 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, West SR 14, west of South CR 500W, Silver Lake. …read more.

While the weather is still cold, for most it is hard to think about nice, leisurely days on the lake fishing but that is exactly what North Webster Community Center is doing. The NWCC is going to raffle off a 15-foot 2012 Alaskan Starcraft fishing boat with a 25 horsepower motor and trailer on Monday, …read more.

Linda Olson, 56, of North Webster, passed away on Jan. 24, 2015, at the IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born on April 9, 1958, in Warsaw, to Richard and Janice (Bowers) Taylor. On April 16, 1977, she married Clint Olson who survives. Linda was a lifelong area resident. She started out in floral design …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library The library dares adults 18 and older to take the Winter Reading Challenge beginning Monday, Feb. 2 through Tuesday, March 31. For two months, adult readers are challenged to read a variety of books, attend programs, and participate in other reading-related activities. Game cards and …read more.

Few details are available on a vehicle accident on SR 13 in North Webster, the accident was around 8 p.m. in front of the American Legion. North Webster Fire Department and North Webster Paramedics responded, along with North Webster, Kosciusko County and Indiana State Police.