WARSAW — Firefighters and officers responded to a report of a vehicle in Tippecanoe River this morning. At approximately 7:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, Atwood Fire Department and Warsaw Police Department received a report of a possible water rescue. Initial dispatch reports said a school bus driver noticed a car in Tippecanoe River, in the …read more.

ROCHESTER — Historical re-enactors, Aztec dancers, bagpipers, homemade chicken and noodles, buffalo burgers, home-brewed root beer and a pleasantly warm weekend with a refreshing breeze provided the ingredients for a successful Trail of Courage living history festival Sept. 21-22. The pre-1840 atmosphere also featured blacksmiths, fur trading, muzzleloader competition, tomahawk throwing, teepees and wigwams, various …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER  — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced plans to close SR 13 in Kosciusko County on or after Tuesday, Sept. 3, for construction that will continue through late November. The work will take place on the bridge over Tippecanoe River, between Backwater Road and East Esterbrook Drive, according to INDOT. The closure will …read more.

WARSAW — Using a canoe dates back to a time when canoes were an essential form of transportation on waterways. Today they are primarily used for recreation and considered a relaxing, family friendly activity. In Kosciusko County, it appears canoes are primarily found on the Tippecanoe River, said Ashlee Jackson, conservation officer with the Indiana …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A long time rumor the Webster Lake Dam controls the water levels on the Barbee Chain of Lakes was brought to this writer’s attention by more than one reader recently. After some research, the verdict is it is very indirectly related and has little affect on water levels on the Barbees. One …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council passed the emergency access ordinance amendment dealing with the town controlled Webster Lake right of way at the end of East Washington Street at its monthly meeting Tuesday, May 21. It took place at North Webster Community Center. Resident Daniel Neff approached the board about the possibility of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County coroner has identified the deceased male found in the Tippecanoe River on Wednesday, May 8, as 65-year-old Thomas Schmeltz, Bourbon. The preliminary cause of death has been determined to be drowning. Around 3 p.m. on May 8, Indiana Conservation Officers located Schmeltz’s body in the Tippecanoe River in Kosciusko County …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Detectives with the Indiana State Police are conducting a death investigation after a body was found. Around 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, Indiana Conservation Officers located the body of a deceased male in the Tippecanoe River in Kosciusko County near SR 10 and SR 19. Positive identification has not been made at this …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Wondering what there is for the children to do on spring break? Bring them to the Old Jail Museum where they will view interesting displays about Kosciusko County’s history. The museum has a special tour for kids – “Find Chief Monoquet.” A small photo of the Indian chief is located in five places …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Stream bank stabilization, habitat enhancement and watershed land treatment projects in Kosciusko County have received funds from the Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Lake and River Enhancement program. The local projects were among 25 statewide projects receiving a total of $1,183,200. Chapman Lakes Foundation is working on a stream …read more.

WARSAW — Acceptance of a grant covering the demolition and removal of the Fox Farm Road Dam on the Tippecanoe River was approved by the Warsaw Board of Works Thursday morning, Nov. 17. While a letter indicating the grant has been received, grant documents to sign have not been received.

WARSAW — The project addressing areas of excess fallen trees in the Tippecanoe River was completed this fall, reducing flooding and increasing recreation opportunities. More than 280 logjams were removed from the 30-mile stretch of river from Oswego Lake to SR 19 as a strategy to allow for water to flow more freely and provide easier canoe …read more.

IRISH LAKE — A gathering of a few friends in the home of Mike and Sandi Brill, 49 EMS B40A Lane, Warsaw, was held Saturday afternoon, Aug. 27, to hear about the lakes, The Watershed Foundation’s approach to solving water-quality problems and how individuals can make a difference.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Canoeists may remember traveling down the Tippecanoe River years ago. It was an incredible experience. Wanting to share that adventure with the new generation, however, has not been possible the last 10-20 years. Log jams have hindered easy navigation down the river. Until now. Efforts to clear the 30 miles of Tippecanoe …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — New grants for the care of Indiana’s water bodies totaling $1,296,000 have been awarded through the Lake and River Enhancement program in the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. Kosciusko County agencies received four of the 33 project grants. Grants and dollar amounts were received for: Dam removal on the Tippecanoe River …read more.

PULASKI COUNTY — Pulaski County emergency management officials responded to a diesel spill that has caused closures along the Tippecanoe River.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Two juveniles missing on the Tippecanoe River Saturday, June 11, were found safe and reunited with parents, according to a release by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. The use of unmanned aerial vehicle systems assisted in locating the missing juveniles.

To change the world, sometimes all that’s needed is a small step. For the newly formed Paddlers for Conservation Paddle Club, that small step was getting fed up with the trash they were finding on their paddle trips.

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.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded at approximately 2:08 a.m. today, Monday, April 11, to the area of Fox Farm Road and CR 150W in regards to a vehicle that had left the roadway and was in partially submerged in the water. Officers arrived and located a pickup truck that had …read more.

WARSAW — Have you seen changes in your favorite lake, stream or river? While change is inevitable there are some changes which affects the quality of water used by humans, fish, wildlife and agriculture. Some of these changes can be reversed or controlled. If nothing is done, this natural resource could disappear, eliminating fishing and …read more.

By LYN CRIGHTON Executive Director, The Watershed Foundation NORTH WEBSTER — The Clean Waters Partnership, an extension of The Watershed Foundation, formerly The Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation, recently received a $200,000 grant from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Beginning at Lake Tippecanoe, the Tippecanoe River and its tributaries flow through the center of Kosciusko County. …read more.

Nearly three dozen projects throughout Indiana have been awarded grants through the state’s Lake and River Enhancement program. The nearly $1.3 million will support efforts in 26 counties. Local Projects listed by water body, county, project type and grant award are as follows: Chapman Lakes (Kosciusko) Design/build $62,500 Shatto Ditch (Kosciusko) Watershed land treatment $17,500 …read more.

A flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana for the Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Fulton, Kosciusko Marshall, Pulaski and Starke counties. The warning is in effect from this morning, Tuesday, July 21, to Wednesday morning, July 22. At 3 a.m. Tuesday the flood stage was near 12 feet …read more.

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a flood warning for areas around rivers until 7:15 p.m. Friday, June 19. A general flood warning for the county is in effect until 1:45 p.m. today, June 16. Among the rivers in the warning is Eel River at North Manchester; Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting …read more.

The Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation is combining efforts with WNIT South Bend to produce As the Water Flows, a documentary that raises awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy waters. The film will focus on the rivers, lakes and streams that make up the Upper Tippecanoe Watershed, and examine how this crucial area impacts the region …read more.

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.

By ANNA BURKE Grace College Center for Lakes & Streams The project addressing areas of excess fallen trees in the Tippecanoe River has completed the first phase. A total of 97 logjams were removed from the 15-mile stretch of river from Indiana 19 to Old US 30 as a strategy to mitigate flooding. The project …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.

Although water is subsiding from area roads and fields, a Flood Warning has been extended for the Tippecanoe River near Ora through this weekend. The National Weather Service office near North Webster has extended the warning through 4 p.m. Sunday noting that, at 8 p.m. last night, the stage was 14.0 feet and steady. Flood …read more.

[weaver_youtube QQiOiIUGipM rel=0] Flood Warnings are now in effect for the Tippecanoe and Eel rivers, and high winds are causing widespread damages. The National Weather Service has issued the Flood Warning for the Tippecanoe River at Ora, Ind., until further notice. At 11 a.m. this morning, the stage was at 10.1 feet and rising. Flood …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final installment of a three-part story examining the Tippecanoe River logjam removal project, which is to begin today.) When asking Nash Brallier what his main goal was in creating the “Don’t Sign Tippecanoe River Property Owners” flier that began circulating through the county last week, his answer and resolve is …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second part of a three-part story examining the Tippecanoe River logjam removal project, which is to begin Thursday. Part two, which will include an interview with Nash Brallier, who is opposed to the project, will be released tomorrow.) After nearly a year of fundraising, a project to clear 47 of …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first part of a three part story examining the Tippecanoe River logjam removal project, which is to begin Thursday. Part 2, which will examine the environmental concerns of the project, will be released tomorrow.) Sunset Drive, along Pike Lake Canal, was one of the many roads inaccessible after flooding caused …read more.

The Tippecanoe River clean-up project is closer to becoming a reality. That was the message provided to the Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning. According to information provided in a recent study of the river, there are 111 blockages in the river. Blockages include tree limbs and other debris that are preventing the water from flowing. …read more.

The National Fish Habitat Partnership has unveiled its 10 “Waters to Watch” list for 2013, a collection of rivers, streams, estuaries, watershed systems and lakes that will benefit from strategic conservation efforts to protect, restore or enhance their current condition. These waters represent a snapshot of this year’s voluntary habitat conservation efforts in progress. These …read more.

A Rochester man was among four kayakers who were rescued by Indiana Conservation Officers Saturday night near Winamac. Ryan Helt of Rochester, Caleb Giddens of Indianapolis, Vance Feutz of Bloomington and Corey Wilson of Ellettsville called 911 at about 10 p.m. Saturday to say they were stranded along with Tippecanoe River. Although unhurt, the men …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced that the SR 19 detour, which has been in place to accommodate replacement and widening of the bridge deck over the Tippecanoe River, between CR 75 N. and SR 10, will change on Monday, July 8.  The original detour followed SR 25 to SR 331 to SR …read more.

The City of Warsaw experienced a Combined Sewer Overflow that began at 2:30 a.m. and ended at 7 a.m. today according to Brian Davison, utility manager for the City of Warsaw. The overflow was due to the large volume of rain, many communities around the state are experiencing the same problem. The city’s CSO storage …read more.

Overnight rain has attributed to even more flooding in the Kosciusko County area. Fortunately, there are now two locations in the county for residents feeling the affects of rising waters to get sand and sandbags to prevent damage to properties. The Barbee Chain of Lakes is being especially hit hard by flood waters. North Webster …read more.

The Tippecanoe Lake Chain, Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake were among 17 projects receiving grant money for a sediment removal plan and funds awarded to remove a logjam in the Tippecanoe River. The local grants totaled $63,000. The Department of Natural Resources grants totaling more than $850,000 will fund removal of sediment and logjams from …read more.

After nearly five days of dealing with flooded roadways, lakes, yards and fields an end may be in sight. Although the National Weather Service projects an 80 percent chance of rain late today, according to Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock, the National Weather Service’s Hydraulic Maps indicates flood conditions in the county are …read more.

A clean-up project for the Tippecanoe River was discussed at the last meeting of the year for county commissioners this morning. Three men associated with the project came before the commissioners asking for support and assistance with the clean-up efforts. Dr. Nate Bosch, Jon Tyler and emergency management director Ed Rock said flooding is being …read more.