TIPPECANOE TOWNSHIP — There are three candidates running for Tippecanoe Township Trustee. The two Republicans are Tippecanoe Township Board President Chris Francis and incumbent Tippecanoe Township Trustee Steve Ward, who face off in the May 8 primary to run against Democrat Rebecca Burton Nov. 6. There are five Republican candidates in the primary for three …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Steve Ward has officially declared his candidacy for Tippecanoe Township Trustee. “I have been honored to serve on the township board for four years and as your trustee for the past eight years. I am grateful for the experience that it has afforded me. I also have a business degree and 35 …read more.

North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire Department has the best trucks it could ask for, but they need guys to staff the department. This slight dilemma was noted at the Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board meeting Tuesday evening, Jan. 10. Chris Francis, first assistant chief and township advisory board member, stressed the need for volunteers. “We need them,” …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Residents, paramedics and firefighters attended Tuesday evening’s Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board meeting. The residents were there to get answers. A few explained circumstances of what happened. A few rehashed the schedule issue. But the conversations were not without interruption. The situation with the North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire Department and EMS was an …read more.

After hearing from parties that were involved with the North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire and EMS crisis, and gathering the facts, the Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board has concluded Trustee Steve Ward was acting within the scope of his job description.

NORTH WEBSTER — A social media post stating there would be a protest in front of Tippecanoe Township Trustee Steve Ward’s business at 10 a.m. this morning, Aug. 29, did not come to fruition. The business is located on SR 13, downtown North Webster.

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.

Dixie Day is on the way all day Saturday, July 25. It is sponsored by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce and President Sue Ward, Sue’s Creations, asked for more volunteer participation from members at the Monday, July 13, general meeting in the North Webster American Legion, Post 253.

Always an important part of the North Webster Mermaid Festival, this year’s annual parade marks the 70th year of celebration through the streets of the town. Stepping off smartly at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, the parade is certain to entertain people of all ages. In the spirit of this milestone anniversary, the theme for …read more.

A trip to sunny Mexico was the theme of the 2015 North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce awards dinner Monday evening at the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. The dinner is held annually to recognize leaders of the community and promote community spirit. The award winners were Person of the Year Steve Ward, Large …read more.