NORTH WEBSTER — After taking a hiatus in 2017, the Indiana Vintage Snowmobile Association returned to North Webster’s 2018 Winterfest, Saturday, Feb.3, at the community center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. “We’re trying to get it back on the road again, get it built back up,” said IVSA’s Jeff Corn, who, along with club …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Due to ice conditions, snowmobiles will be on display until 4 p.m. today, Feb. 6., in the gym of the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St. (SR13), rather than out on the lake participating in races this year.

The four state snowmobile trails are awaiting snow and ready for the 2015-2016 snowmobile season, which begins Dec. 1. The trails will be open, when there is adequate snow, through March 30. Snowmobilers are only permitted on trails when they are posted as “open.” There is no trail pass in Indiana; however, all snowmobiles must …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for area counties including Kosciusko, Marshall, Fulton, Wabash and Elkhart counties. According to the NWS snow showers are expected today, mainly over southern Michigan, which could cause some slick road conditions. Tomorrow through Monday wind chills of -15 to -24 degrees are expected with lake …read more.

As of noon Saturday, basketball games are falling off the schedule in bunches. The Class 3-A Wawasee sectional championship basketball game between Tippecanoe Valley and Whitko was wiped out and moved to Monday night at 7 p.m. at Wawasee. The Class 4-A girls basketball sectional title game at Goshen between the host Redskins and Warsaw …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of northern Indiana. Lake effect snow is expected later tonight. Heaviest accumulations are expected in St. Joseph and La Porte Counties, but Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall and Fulton Counties will also be affected by these weather patterns. There is a possibility of blowing snow …read more.

According to Kosciusko County resident Darcey Vilamaa the accident involved a plow truck and a black SUV on SR 15 just past Symmetry Medical. The back driver side window was broken. Traffic was backed up to the north on SR 15 and at the time of the photos there were no police or medical teams present. …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for northern Indiana, including Kosciusko, Elkhart, Whitley, Marshall, Noble, St. Joseph, and Allen Counties, until late Thursday morning. The outlook calls for lake effect snow showers through tonight with an additional one to three inches of accumulation possible in areas favored by northwest winds. Wind …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook and special weather statement for portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. Snow coming up from the south is expected to overspread the area. Two to four inches of snow, possibly mixed with sleet and freezing rain, is expected to come down over the region …read more.

Weather has forced the hand of several schools in the area to cancel or postpone area athletics. The Elkhart Christian at Triton boys basketball JV and varsity games have been postponed. A new date has not yet been announced. The Tippecanoe Valley girls basketball JV and varsity games at Northfield have been postponed to Jan. …read more.

When the weather causes a delay or closing/cancellation of a meeting, start of business, shifts, even classes, officials can submit their weather related announcements to Ink Free News through the use of our simple submission form. Just click on the closings and cancellations icon under our name and a form will appear. Fill out the …read more.

The local sports schedule was pretty light Wednesday, and only got lighter with the snow and wind forcing a pair of events to go under. The Oregon-Davis at Triton girls basketball game was postponed from tonight to Saturday, Jan. 17. The JV game will begin at 2 p.m. with the varsity to follow. The Warsaw …read more.

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a winter weather advisory for snow, sleet and freezing rain from 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The winter weather advisory includes: Noble, DeKalb, Stark, Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton, Kosciusko, Whitley, Allen, Defiance, Henry, Paulding and Putnam counties. The NWS reports a period of snow, sleet and …read more.

Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance supervisors are closely monitoring local forecasts for a weekend storm system that could bring periods of rain, freezing rain and snow. INDOT will deploy its yellow salt trucks ahead of any predicted accumulation on Indiana’s interstates, U.S. highways and state routes. INDOT will adjust its call out of manpower, trucks …read more.

Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance supervisors across the state are closely monitoring local weather forecasts and pavement sensors to deploy salt trucks before Christmas Eve rains transition to snow and wintry mix on state highways. Because this storm is leading off with rain, pre-treating roads and bridges must be done just before pavement temperatures fall …read more.

The National Weather Service Northern Indiana issued a special weather statement and hazardous weather outlook for this afternoon and evening. A rain and snow mix late this afternoon will likely become all snow by early evening. There is still uncertainty regarding the timing of the changeover, which will impact snow amounts. The snow may become …read more.

The National Weather Service Northern Indiana has issued a special weather statement  for Thanksgiving day for LaGrange, Noble, Marshall, Kosciusko and St. Joseph, Mich. Accumulating snow is expected today through the evening. A fast moving disturbance aloft will bring a reinforcing shot of cold air to the region today. Lake enhanced snow showers will develop …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Miller Field and Winona Lake may not be buried under seven feet of snow like Buffalo is, but the dreaded Polar Vortex is spinning ugly in norther Indiana as well. The Grace versus Cedarville NCCAA Midwest Region women’s soccer final schedule to be held at Grace College this Saturday at 1 p.m. …read more.

At approximately 10 a.m. this morning, the National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. The outlook projects that wind chills will fall to between 0 degrees and 10-below later this evening. Wind chill temperatures are expected to be below zero for much of Tuesday as well. …read more.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a special weather statement to be in effect until 8 p.m. this evening for Kosciusko and Whitley counties. According to the NWS, snow will continue to spread throughout northern Indiana late this afternoon and early this evening as an upper level disturbance tracks into the region. The accumulating …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook and special weather statement for the Kosciusko County area — specifically noting the cities of Ligonier, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Columbia City, South Whitley and Fort Wayne. According to the NWS, lake effect snow showers will increase throughout the day and …read more.

Kosciusko County Highway is taking the steps necessary to get ready for winter, with approximately 27 drivers staffed to cover the 26 snow routes. According to Kosciusko County Highway Assistant Superintendent Steve Moriarty, training began about a month ago. The staff’s seven new drivers were taught how to properly utilize the plows, while veteran drivers …read more.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a United States Winter Weather Outlook for the upcoming winter season. Though many have worried that last year’s extreme cold and snowy winter would make a return this season, the National Weather Service reports this is unlikely. “Last year’s winter was exceptionally cold and snowy across most of …read more.

It was 70 degrees Sunday, and snowed Monday night. Oh, Indiana, you never cease to amaze! Well, that being said, high schools are sending in cancellations for Tuesday ball games throughout the area. Up first, Wawasee High School. The girls track meet at Goshen with Plymouth, the Northern Lakes Conference opener for all three clubs, …read more.

WARSAW – If a good portion of you have felt betrayed this year, your feelings are historically justified. The weather has blown, spit, blanketed, stuck around too long. All of the above. I could go on all day, but you get it. The onslaught of winter on northern Indiana and the greater Midwest as a …read more.

A light dusting of snow is falling across areas of the county today. Though the snow has left some questioning if yet another winter storm is on its way, according to the National Weather Service, less than 1 inch is expected to fall. The NWS reports that snowfall is expected to occur primarily before 3 …read more.

Travel is being discouraged this afternoon and evening as a band of heavy snow moves through our area. At 3:30 p.m., National Weather Service Doppler Radar indicated bands of very heavy snow with visibilities of a quarter mile or less, moving along a line extending from 10 miles northwest of Dowagiac to 11 miles south …read more.

We are continuing to add to this list. Please check back often. The following list is the most recent information we have. To have a delay or cancellation noted please email [email protected]. 1-Network Computer solutions will be providing remote service for companies that need Emergency Network Support 1st Source Bank, Warsaw, closed 24/7 Computers, closed Abundant …read more.

Indiana’s next blast of winter weather is upon us. Warnings about hazardous driving conditions will be issued by city, county and state law enforcement as well as by local and national media. Many will heed the warnings. Many more will ignore the warnings. With another major storm approaching, the Indiana State Police, again, remind motorists …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Kosciusko County from 1 p.m. today until 4 p.m. Wednesday. According to the NWS, the storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall as well as blowing and drifting snow. Very heavy snow is developing that will bring 1 to 2 inches of snow per …read more.

Gov. Mike Pence has directed the Indiana Department of Transportation to ready itself for a full call-out across most of the state as dangerous winter weather approaches. A Winter Storm Watch is set to go into effect at 1 p.m. Tuesday until 1 p.m. Wednesday. “As severe winter weather continues, INDOT remains fully prepared to …read more.

A recent post circulating across the Internet has left many believing a major snow storm will hit Kosciusko County this coming week. However, according to the National Weather Service, it is still too early for accurate predictions or snowfall estimates for the coming week. Though it is still unsure what to expect with next week’s …read more.

We’re receiving reports of slide-offs all around Kosciusko County. It seems after steady snowfall since early afternoon, the roads are becoming rather treacherous. Several of our readers reported that US 30 is slick, and there was a wreck west of Columbia City. Chatter on the police scanner indicates there were slide-offs on Old Road 30 …read more.

[weaver_youtube FvOXrV_-J5Q rel=0] We asked and our readers once again responded with hundreds of blizzard related photos and even a few videos. Though many were cooped up inside Monday due to the extreme, subzero temperatures and several inches of snow, residents of Kosciusko County took a moment to share what their surroundings looked like following the …read more.

Heavy snowfall during the overnight and morning hours in the Northeast Indiana District of the Indiana Department of Transportation has made for difficult driving condition on most interstates, U.S. highways, and state routes across the area, despite a full callout of plow trucks on the roads. According to the National Weather Service light snow and …read more.

The Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service Northern Indiana has extended the advisory to 4 p.m. Thursday. The snow is expected to expand across northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio tonight through Thursday afternoon. NWS is stating the band of light to moderate snow across far southern lower Michigan falling this afternoon will …read more.

As 2013 comes to a close, conditions may advance that foster the development of a significant winter storm. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a potent upper level system is currently advancing into western British Columbia and may later develop into a significant winter storm. The NWS states that there is currently some indication …read more.

Several sports cancellations for Saturday as of 3 p.m.: Triton has postponed the Marian boys basketball games, no make-up has been announced. All of the special halftime activities have been reassigned as well. The mini cheer performance will be Tuesday during halftime of the Bethany game. The grades 5-9 recognition will be Jan. 31 during …read more.

Plow truck drivers for the Indiana Department of Transportation will begin rotating shifts today ahead of the predicted snow. Drivers will report to unit locations throughout Indiana at various times, depending on local weather forecasts. Current weather forecasts show snowfall beginning tonight and continuing through tomorrow. Although projections vary across the state, northeastern Indiana could …read more.

The weather outside is frightful and don’t look for it to get better anytime soon. The National Weather Service office in North Webster is forecasting single digit wind chills for the overnight hours tonight and then snow accumulations of up to 6 inches by next week. Friday through Sunday, look for the possibility of 4 …read more.

A winter storm warning forecasting freezing rain, sleet, ice and snow means difficult driving conditions are likely for motorists in southern and central Indiana, as well as counties in northeastern Indiana, beginning in the overnight hours tonight. The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to mobilize salt trucks and snow plows ahead of the advancing winter …read more.

Snow falling across the region is causing some hazardous driving conditions. Along SR 15 just south of Warsaw Community High School, four separate minor accidents were reportedly caused by snow-covered roads late this afternoon. The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana says lake effect snow will continue to fall into tonight with significant accumulations. Strong …read more.

SYRACUSE — Snow has again delayed plans to open the spring sports season at Wawasee. Lingering snow on the ground, along with cold temps, have put the kibosh on Tuesday’s home softball game with West Noble and the road baseball game at Bethany Christian. The JV softball game at West Noble for today was also …read more.

The National Weather Service says a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Kosciusko County and surrounding areas until 10 a.m. Monday. Snow is expected to being falling this evening and increase in intensity in the overnight hours. Total accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are possible by late Monday morning.

Even with the warmer weather, members of the Indiana Vintage Snowmobile Association got out to the North Webster Community Center to show off their vehicles. While the outdoor events had to be cancelled due to surprisingly pleasant weather the association still provided onlookers at the 2013 Winterfest with a lot of “cool” options to check …read more.