The Tippecanoe Township board met with Fire Chief Jeremy Likens and Township Trustee Chris Francis at its regular monthly meeting,Wednesday, July 15, in the Tippecanoe Township Building, North Webster.

NORTH WEBSTER — Ten years of study has gone into the proposed North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Protection Territory. No final decision has been made and three tentatively scheduled public hearings have been postponed until further notice. Staffing is the main problem facing the department. The governmental units of Tippecanoe Township and the town of North …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire Chief Jeremy Likens is on vacation. A number of firefighters who walked out Thursday, Aug. 25, have returned, others remain uncertain. A release was issued today by North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Battalion Chief Christopher Francis. It states: “On behalf of the membership of the North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire Department …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Earlier reports North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens had resigned from his position, have been clarified by the chief. He has not resigned, but is asking for consideration of two weeks vacation while this matter is investigated and a resolution reached. Likens provided the following statement: “First of all, as the fire …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Word has been received North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens has resigned. While Likens has not confirmed the action, his turnout gear was seen this morning among other firefighters who have left the department.

NORTH WEBSTER — As of 3 p.m. today close to one-half of the 48 North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire and EMS personnel had walked out. This includes volunteer, part-time and full-time employees. More are expected this evening. Those who have walked out thus far have a combined 210 years of firefighting experience. At this time fire …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Tippecanoe Township government is moving forward with changes.

Residents near North Webster will hear the town’s severe weather siren activated Saturday. North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens stated a test of the system will be conducted at noon Saturday, weather permitting. “If there is any chance of severe weather, we will not do the test.” Normally held the first Saturday of the month, …read more.

Residents near North Webster will hear the town’s severe weather siren activated Saturday. North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens stated a test of the system will be conducted at noon Saturday, weather permitting. “If there is any chance of severe weather, we will not do the test.” Normally held the first Saturday of the month, …read more.

Quick response from the North Webster Fire Department saved a summer cottage at 7 EMS B33A Ln. on Little Barbee Lake. At about 7:45 p.m. Saturday, firefighters were called to the single story cottage where smoke and flames were seen coming from the residence. NWFD Chief Jeremy Likens said, despite the snow and tight quarters …read more.

The weather outside has been frightful the last month or so, but that hasn’t delayed work on fire station No. 1 in Syracuse. Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott told the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board on Thursday the work is still on schedule, to be completed in mid-June. “They had guys there to clean …read more.

Syracuse Fire Chief Mickey Scott provided an update on a lake hydrant on Pickwick Park Drive to the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board during its regular monthly meeting last week. Last month it was reported water could not be drawn from the hydrant. Scott told the board a large catfish had been pulled up into …read more.

From the left are Chris Francis, fire captain; LeAnne Francis, Mutual Bank; and Jeremy Likens, fire chief. (Photo by Martha Stoelting) Mutual Bank is coming to the aid of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Department by donating all of the candy for the party. The annual trick-or-treating Halloween event is held annually by the fire …read more.

Because of the threat of severe weather Saturday, Oct. 5, North Webster Fire Department delayed its testing of the severe weather siren until noon Saturday, Oct. 12. North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens wants residents to be aware of the week delay. Testing will then continue the first Saturday of each month, unless there is …read more.

North Webster Fire Department, with a full assist from Turkey Creek Fire Territory, responded to a mobile home fire Sunday morning in the area of EMS W14 Lane, North Webster. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by Kosciusko County Squad 70, a county-wide fire investigation team. The call was received at 11:08 …read more.

North Webster Fire Department responded to a fire at 36 EMS T14 Lane, Leesburg, at 1:53 a.m. this morning. The fire was quickly contained to the outside wall of the residence as it started to go into the attic. According to North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens, the fire originated at an outside electrical panel …read more.

Because of the threat of severe weather Saturday, June 1, North Webster Fire Department delayed its testing of the severe weather siren until noon Saturday, June 8. North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens wants residents to be aware of the week delay. Testing will then continue the first Saturday of each month, unless there is …read more.

The four-bus chain reaction accident one week ago today on SR 13 north of North Webster, was one no one in emergency services has seen during their careers and no one wants to experience again. While physical injuries are on the mend, the emotional trauma may take time to heal. The accident occurred at 3:30 …read more.

At approximately 5:20 p.m. Monday an employee of T-Square Construction in Leesburg, Ind., reported a fire that had begun in one of their buildings. According to North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens, the fire, which burned mostly the cellulose insulation and an exhaust fan in the top level of the building, caused minimal damage to …read more.

It was several years in the discussion and planning stages before the reality of North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Department had its first full-time fire chief. Jeremy Likens became full time officially the first of April. “I’m the first one in history,” stated Likens who is not only the first full time fire chief, but also the first full-time firefighter …read more.