NORTH WEBSTER — Tuesdays rain got rid of the hot muggy weather the area had been experiencing, making it a pleasant night for the annual cutie parade tonight, Wednesday, June 20, a highlight of the North Webster Lions Club annual Mermaid Festival, This year 103 entries showcased the theme “Wide World of Sports,” for this …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The 2016 Mermaid Festival Beauty Pageant concluded Saturday, June 25. The contestants displayed their beauty and shared their talents and hobbies to compete for the 2016 Queen of Lakes title. Seventeen ladies, aged 17 through 23, participated in the pageant. Each lady was known by the name of an area lake. To …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The 71st Annual Mermaid Festival came to an end Saturday, June 25. One of the events that took place on the last day of the festival was the main parade. The theme of the parade was Indiana Bicentennial, Celebrating Indiana. All marchers made sure to honor the state through their outfits and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Demolition derbies are a prime example of the primal urge to destroy stuff. And if past years are any indication, the 2016 Mermaid Festival Demolition Derby, held at 7 p.m. June 25 in North Webster will be no exception. Two area salvage yards, Stuckman’s and Holle’s, will also be competing for a …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Little Cutie contestants displayed their grandeur during the Cutie Parade as part of the 2016 North Webster Mermaid Festival, Wednesday, June 22. The rain did not wash away any smiles, as the kids waved to the crowd gathered on the sides of Main Street in North Webster. There was a total of …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Lions Club is ably assisted by North Webster Lioness Club in putting on the Mermaid Festival annually. This is the festival’s 71st year in existence with the 2016 theme being Indiana Bicentennial: Celebrating Indiana. The Lionesss Club heads up the Cutie Queen and King Contest under the leadership of Alyssa …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — This year, Indiana’s 200th is celebrated in all parts of the state. The 2016 North Webster Mermaid Festival is not an exception. The 71st annual festival’s theme this summer is Indiana Bicentennial, Celebrating Indiana. Today, Wednesday, June 22, is the first day of the festival with food and merchant vendors to fill …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Firefighters from several area departments will exhibit their strength, agility and stamina during the Firefighters Challenge event Thursday, June 23, at the Mermaid Festival in North Webster. The individual competitors will commence vying for cash prizes at 7:30 p.m. “rain or shine,” according to Kevin Gunkle, a firefighter with the North Webster …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The annual Mermaid Festival Cutie Parade will be held on Wednesday, June 22, with the rain date being Thursday, June 23. The parade and festival theme for 2016 is Indiana Bicentennial. The scholarship money for the winners of the first through fourth place winners of the three different categories is provided by …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Anderson Amusements will once again provide midway entertainment for kids of all ages at this year’s 71st annual Mermaid Festival. On Wednesday, June 22, through Friday, June 24, the midway will be open 5-10 p.m. The midway will be open from 1-10 p.m. Saturday, June 25. If you’re looking for a bargain, …read more.

The 2016 North Webster Mermaid Festival’s theme will be “Indiana Bicentennial, Celebrating Indiana.” Little tie-ins to the bicentennial will appear through the festival’s run, June 22-25. The most notable use of the theme will be during the cutie parade, which occurs at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22. Participants will be embracing the theme while crafting …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Mermaid Festival Cutie Contest is once again scheduled to search for Cutie royalty and their court to give educational scholarship winnings. Since 1950, the North Webster Mermaid Festival Cutie Contest has recognized children for their ability to charm. The very first Cutie King and Queen were Jack Rhoades and Kay Kruger, …read more.

This year the North Webster Mermaid Festival will be represented by two very important people, the citizens of the year. Phil and Karilyn Metcalf have been named 2015 citizens of the year. The honorary title is used to thank those in the community who have devoted their lives to making North Webster a better place, …read more.

Anyone who ever wanted to be a firefighter can get an idea of what it takes to charge into a burning building and carry someone to safety, at the North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire Department’s 6th Annual Firefighters Challenge, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 25, during the 70th Annual North Webster Mermaid Festival. The event will be …read more.

[weaver_youtube 66OP2TZDPd4 rel=0]     McKenna D’Arcy, Goshen,”Miss Dewart Lake” daughter of Kevin and Sharlyn D’Arcy, was crowned the 2014 Queen of Lakes Saturday evening in North Webster. “I’m completely shocked. I wasn’t expecting to be named queen,” stated D’Arcy. The 2014 Concord High School graduate stated this gets her one step closer to college …read more.

[weaver_youtube ZRWDkYek814 rel=0]   The 2014 Cutie King and Queen Court are Arya Meyan, Ayla McClane, Ella Stewart, Hope Scott, Hayden Castrol, Haydenn Mitchell, Lucas Keim and Cameron Senter. (Photo by Deb Patterson) Hayden Castro, son of Jenna Wireman, Etna Green and Hope Scott, daughter of Andy and Lisa Scott, Leesburg, were crowned the 2014 …read more.

The 69th annual North Webster Mermaid Festival was kicked off with area cuties “Return To Camelot” Wednesday night. This year’s Cutie Parade had so many entries the parade had a delayed start by 10 minutes. Over 70 entries of children ages 14 and under participated in walking, hand drawn or motorized conveyances. Many princesses, queens, …read more.

Miss Waubee Lake, Kayla Courtney, wears the Queen of Lakes crown after winning the competition earlier Saturday evening at the North Webster Community Center. The 20-year-old Syracuse resident exuded poise and composure as she modeled a dark blue evening gown for the formal wear portion of the evening. During the final question, she told the …read more.

By MICHELLE SOKOL Staff Writer Although this year’s Mermaid Festival Cutie Parade was smaller than in year’s past, the newly installed sound system made the event seem as large as ever. Speakers were mounted on posts lining SR 13, echoing the announcer’s voice through the North Webster downtown as he introduced each cutie contestant. There …read more.