[weaver_youtube RcNL53ymLTg  rel=0]   SYRACUSE — “It feels great. This is a wonderful opportunity for me to represent not only my home town, but surrounding counties. I’m so excited. It’s just a great feeling.” Those were the thoughts of Katelin Vogel, 21, Wabash, who was crowned the 2017 Miss Kosciusko County Saturday evening, Jan. 14, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Miss Kosciusko County 2016 is seeking candidates to participate in the annual Miss Kosciusko County and Miss Kosciusko County’s Outstanding Teen scholarship pageants. The pageant will also include a princess pageant. The event will be held at 5 p.m. Jan. 16, in Wawasee Middle School. The deadline for applications is Friday, Dec. …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.

The Miss Kosciusko County Scholarship Program is slated for 6 p.m. Saturday night and also includes a contest to name an outstanding teen. Four young woman are vying for the Miss Kosciusko title and a $1,000 scholarship. There are also four girls between the ages 13 to 17 who are competing for the Miss Kosciusko …read more.