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

KOSCIUSKO — Just because school is back in session doesn’t mean the summer fun needs to stop. There are seven great events happening throughout Kosciusko County this weekend. The Oakwood Resort Fine Arts Festival in Syracuse goes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25. This annual, family-friendly event brings artists from all …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Iron Pride Robotics team had its annual end of year awards program on the Dixie Sternwheeler Monday, May 21. Awards presented were as follows: Team Awards (Voted On By Team Members) Design Award — A team that demonstrates an organized and professional approach to the design process, project and time management, and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The eighth annual Dixie Day Festival and Art Fair will take place all day Saturday, July 30, in downtown North Webster, along SR 13, in North Webster Town Park on the west shore of Webster Lake and at the Mermaid Festival grounds two blocks west of downtown. North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Bob “Cap’n Bob” Barnes was born and raised in Huntington and makes his living as a voice-over artist, recording scripts for commercials, training modules, audiobooks and video games from a studio in his home in North Webster. Barnes is is a member of the board of directors of Dixie Sternwheeler Inc., owners/operators …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Dixie Sternwheeler, touted as Indiana’s oldest stern wheel paddle boat, has received high reviews this summer from riders. An email from Robert “Cap’N Bob” Barnes urges Dixie fans to visit Tripadvisor and read for themselves the comments riders have left. “It’ll make you proud of what you do to keep the magic and …read more.

  NORTH WEBSTER — As someone who blogs a lot about beach bars, frequenting establishments that offer waterfront dining is a priority. It’s a pleasant and welcome surprise, then, when I stumble upon a lakefront restaurant that not only offers a waterfront experience (in this case, you’re actually out over the water) but also includes …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.

This spring the Dixie Sternwheeler Inc. received a generous donation from an area resident who wanted to share the experience of riding the Dixie Boat with children from this area who might otherwise not be able to ride. William “Billy” Clutter passed away in 2007. As a result of his passing, he provided this opportunity. …read more.

Approximately 90 people boarded the Dixie Sternwheeler for a free, “invitation only” thank you cruise Saturday afternoon. Karilyn Metcalf told the crowd it was to say thank you for supporting the Dixie either by volunteering, donating funds or simply enjoying a cruise around Webster Lake. “That’s what keeps her going,” Metcalf said. The Dixie was …read more.