Fireworks are set to take place around the area both on July 3, and July 4 in celebration of independence day.

Restrictions on boating have now been lifted for Tippecanoe Lake and others. 

INDIANAPOLIS — Organizations in Kosciusko County have received more than $315,000 in grants to fight aquatic invasive plants and improve waterways. The funds were recently awarded by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Director Cameron F. Clark through the Lake and River Enhancement program. Invasive aquatic vegetation management grants were awarded to the Barbee Lakes …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — An explosion of a personal watercraft that injured a 15-year-old teen at a Tippecanoe Lake marina in May has resulted in a lawsuit. The lawsuit seeks to recover damages. Evan Tucker Campbell, a minor and through his parents, Darren and Nancy Campbell have filed a complaint for damages against Shortsleeve Motorsports LLC, …read more.

  NORTH WEBSTER — A tour of three projects in cooperation between farmers, landowners, The Watershed Foundation and partners to reduce sediment and pollution flowing into waterways was held in June and again Oct. 13. The tour focused on two water and sediment control basins, grassy waterways and a bioswale. The trip was along the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — As per state guidelines, starting Nov. 1 the gates at the Tippecanoe Control Structure will be opened and adjusted to winter water level for Tippecanoe Lake. In the spring (April 1, 2019), the gates will be closed and adjusted for the summer water level of Tippecanoe Lake.

  NORTH WEBSTER — Statements for and against sewers and questions were heard from residents in and around Tippecanoe and Chapman lakes Saturday afternoon. A public meeting was held by the county commissioners and council to provide information about the proposed Tippy-Chapman Lake Regional Sewer District, and hear from the public. Approximately 350-400 people gathered …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A public meeting is scheduled at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, to provide information and take public comment on the county commissioners consideration of filing the Tippy-Chapman Regional Sewer District with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The meeting will be held in the North Webster Community Center. Chad Miner, county attorney, …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS Marketing and Outreach Specialist, The Watershed Foundation NORTH WEBSTER — Blue skies, low humidity and a slight breeze set the scene as 29 pontoon boats filled with 250 people took to the lake for the sixth Lake Tippecanoe Cottage Tour fundraiser benefitting The Watershed Foundation. The tour is one of many events …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Ken Jones Sr., CEO of Jones Petrie Rafinski, Elkhart, attended the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, July 10, to discuss the Tippy/Chapman regional sewer district boundaries. Jones advised that two changes have been made: Oswego has been included and Hawthorne Addition has been removed.  “There will be opportunities to make further revisions,” Jones told …read more.

LEESBURG — Tippecanoe Lake Country Club held its second annual Legacy Cup Saturday, and golfers used traditional equipment and dressed in old-time clothes to honor the history of the club.

INDIANAPOLIS — Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife grants totaling nearly $660,000 have been awarded to fight invasive aquatic plants in the state’s lakes. Organizations in Kosciusko County received $143,200 to fight the invasive plants. Kosciusko County received grants for 10 projects involving 19 lakes. Local sponsors will share at least 20 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A move to establish a regional sewer district for the Tippecanoe Lake area took a step forward at today’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, March 6. Chad Miner, county attorney, received permission to have Marsha McSherry, county administrator, prepare a resolution for additional appropriations not to exceed $145,000 to get the ball …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Compromise. That is the suggestion of the Kosciusko County Commissioners to persons involved with the Friends of Tippy Lake and the Tippecanoe Lake Sewer Initiative. The commissioners heard from both sides of a controversial sewer issue at Tippecanoe Lake at its meeting today, Jan. 9. This matter took up the majority of …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the sixth in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — Friends of Tippy has taken an initiative on its own and recently requested the county commissioners to implement a study to determine the necessity and feasibility of a regional sewer district. The organization, formed in …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — Time is winding down on whether or not there will be a sewer conservancy for Tippecanoe Lake. Currently the Kosciusko County Auditor’s Office is in the process of verifying signatures. However, some questions have arisen …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — With the Lakeland Regional Sewer District’s wastewater treatment facility up and running since late July, Tippecanoe Lake has already expressed interest in connecting another pipeline, possibly doubling the system’s capacity. Kenneth Jones Sr., president of Jones, Petrie and Rafinski, the company overseeing ongoing LRSD connections, addressed the LRSD board of directors monthly …read more.

LEESBURG — An independent, small committee of residents of Tippecanoe Lake have organized and gathered petition signatures from landowners representing more than 500 of approximately 1,200 land parcels. These homeowners support forming a lake conservancy district with the sole responsibility of installing a sewer system for the lake. Tippecanoe Lake is one of the last, …read more.

LEESBURG — Not even rain could dampen the spirits of attendees at the Stan Fox Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing, held by the Kosciusko County Chapter of the Indiana University Alumni Association at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club Monday.

TIPPECANOE LAKE — Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association has been working with the DNR to have idle speed only on the lakes due to the current flood level. At this point the DNR has not issued a formal order for idle speed but is monitoring the situation daily. Unfortunately, they are currently awaiting actual home …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Department of Natural Resources grants, totaling more than $585,000, will be used to fight invasive aquatic plants in Indiana’s lakes. Some of those funds will be utilized in area lakes.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Travel blog The Crazy Tourist, ranked the top 15 lakes in Indiana. Kosciusko County had three lakes on the list. Tippecanoe Lake was ranked number one, Lake Wawasee was ranked number three and Barbee lake was ranked number eight. Here are the reasons why each lake deserved the ranking, according to the blog …read more.

LEESBURG — Indiana Conservation Officers and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are continuing to search for John J. Forbes Sr., 70,  of Chicago. Conservation Officers are continuing to utilize side scan sonar to image the bottom of the lake. The rough lake conditions and overall depth of Lake Tippecanoe have made the search difficult and lengthy. …read more.

LEESBURG — The search is still on for a person believed to have drowned in Tippecanoe Lake. Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers and Indiana Search and Response team responded to the scene around 5:15 p.m. Friday, July 8. The search was called off after dark but resumed the next …read more.

WARSAW — The lakes and rivers of northern Indiana are the hub for some of the most popular weekend activities in the state. It’s these selfsame waters that need an immense amount of care and protection, which is provided not only by organizations like the Center for Lakes and Streams, but also by volunteer groups. …read more.

By MADISSON HEINL Communicaitons Specialist, Center for Lakes & Streams, Grace College WINONA LAKE — The Center for Lakes & Streams recently began conducting stormwater monitoring in the Warsaw area as a partner in the Clean Waters Partnership. The CWP is an extension of The Watershed Foundation and is a collaboration of county individuals, businesses, …read more.

LEESBURG — A lawn mower was destroyed by fire on Tippecanoe Lake this afternoon, with the cause still being investigated by fire officials.

NORTH WEBSTER — Anyone familiar with Lake Tippecanoe in North Webster is also familiar with the joys of the lake. The beautiful sunsets, family fun, delicious cuisine, relaxing atmosphere and great boating are some of the best around. What locals did find a surprise was the lake’s recent stint on MSN’s best lakes in 50 states.

Agencies working to remove sediment and logjams in Kosciusko County lakes and rivers have received a total of $80,000 to fix those issue from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Kosciusko was one of five counties receiving the grants, which are part of the Lake and River Enhancement program through the DNR’s Division of Fish …read more.

Pie Eyed Petey’s in Leesburg sponsored it’s sixth annual Polar Plunge this afternoon. Plungers and spectators couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to freeze for a good cause. The event begins at 10 a.m., when spectators and plungers begin to show up. Each year, people from far and near show up at Pie …read more.

Although the zebra mussel population in Webster Lake has greatly declined since 2009’s peak infestation, recent observations indicate the population is returning. “Anecdotally, people are saying they’re sticking to their pier posts and sea walls again,” reported Lyn Crighton, executive director of the Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation. “They’re in Tippecanoe too, but right now they’re just …read more.

Kosciusko County was one of six counties in the state able to fix sediment and logjam problems in lakes and rivers with the release of $691,000 in grant funding by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The grants are part of the Lake and River Enhancement program in DNR’s Division of Fish & Wildlife. James …read more.

The 2013 Lake Tippecanoe Cottage Tour, hosted by Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation, proved to be a success with approximately 350 participates taking to Lake Tippecanoe July 27 to view six lake homes. In pontoons carrying at least six people each, groups took turns visiting the six stops. Fifty-eight local businesses sponsored the event, and 62 volunteers …read more.

Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation will be hosting the second Lake Tippecanoe Cottage Tour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27. Five to six lake cottages will be open to tour during the event. Those interested in participating will need to gather a crew of six or more with tickets costing $25 per person; there …read more.

While the waters are now receding, Tippecanoe River overflowed its banks below the Webster Lake Dam in North Webster due to the recent rains. Hoosiers who sustained damage caused by severe weather and flooding that began April 17 and resulted through April 22, can report damage online. Also, Lyn Crighton, executive director of Tippecanoe Watershed …read more.