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Dots And Dreams Scents Opens In North Webster
Dots and Dreams Scents in North Webster is now open. The business hosted a ribbon cutting Monday, Dec. 9, with representatives of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce.Pictured in...
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North Webster Christmas Cash Winners Announced
The first place winner in ‘the PAPER’s’ North Webster Christmas Cash promotion was Misty Smalley of Leesburg. She registered at Pine Outdoor Apparel in North Webster. She won $250 in Webster Bucks,...
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North Webster Town Council Approves Inter-local Agreement For Sewer
Town Attorney Jack Birch, Clerk Treasurer Leigh Ann Jessop and Dan Thystrup talk before the town council meeting. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews NORTH WEBSTER —...
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Goon Enjoys Serving The Community
Lisa Goon of Leesburg works part time in the children’s department at Milford Public Library. She grew up in Syracuse. Photo by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews MILFORD — When Lisa Goon...
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Phase One Of North Webster Cemetery Restoration Complete
This tombstone in North Webster Cemetery was restored by Craig Arnett. It is one of several gravestones restored this year by Arnett’s Monument and Cleaning and Care Services. Photo provided by Craig...
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Warsaw Homes’ Holiday Light Show Dazzles With Music
Shown is Adam and Stephanie Churchill’s home in Warsaw. They started decorating the home in 2014 and he syncs the light show to music, which can be heard on 104.3. Photo provided by Adam Churchill. By...
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NWTC Holds End-Of-The-Year Meeting
North Webster Town Council held a special meeting Friday, Dec. 27. From left are Clerk-Treasurer Leigh Ann Jessop, Dave Waliczek, Lisa Strombeck and President Dan Thystrup. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe...
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Breaking News: Two-Vehicle Accident At CR 900N And SR 15 Near Milford
A two-vehicle accident occurred today, Thursday, Jan. 2, at SR 15 and CR 900N, near Milford. InkFreeNews photos by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews MILFORD — A two-vehicle accident...
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Park Board Ponders Pickleball Court Proposal
Jeff Nicodemus, left, was named vice president, and Paul Newcomer was named president again at the Monday, Jan. 13 park board meeting in Syracuse. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe Muthart...
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Luigi’s VIP Car Store Opens In Warsaw
Luigi’s VIP Car Store in Warsaw celebrated its opening, which was in December, with a ribbon cutting Wednesday, Jan. 15, hosted by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce. Pictured from left are Scott Wiley,...
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One Call Water In Syracuse Has New Ownership
One Call Water in Syracuse has new owners and celebrated the occasion with a ribbon cutting Thursday, Jan. 16. Shown from left are Barry Sheetz, One Call Water; Dan Buchman, State Farm, chamber...
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North Webster Town Council Hears Storm Drain Study
Mike Wyrick, left, of the Webster Lake Conservation Association, talks to town attorney, Jack Birch, while LeighAnne Jessop, clerk-treasurer, listens at tonight’s North Webster Town Council meeting....
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Nutrition Site Coordinator Enjoys Serving Seniors
Merita Wieser of North Webster is the nutrition site manager at the Senior Primelife Enrichment Center. She has lived in North Webster for six years. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe...
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Dixie Volunteer Work Day This Saturday, Feb. 1
A volunteer work day is set for the Dixie in North Webster this Saturday, Feb. 1, starting at 9 a.m. The Dixie is currently dry docked for the season. Photo provided by Bob Dailey. By Phoebe Muthart...
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Lakeland Quilt Club Honors Veterans, Serves The Community
In the front row from left are some of the members of the Lakeland Quilt Club, who are Beth Huber, Linda Greene, Audrey Scharpenberg and Sandy Seyler. In the back row are Linda Felger, Kim Hine,...
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Syracuse Parks Department Purchases Five AEDs
Park board members Jenell Lehman, left, and Kristin Abbs look at a new AED at the Monday night, Feb. 10, Syracuse Park Board meeting. The parks department purchased five new AEDs, thanks to a grant....
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North Webster Town Council Approves Sewer Rate Increase
Town Attorney Jack Birch, Clerk-Treasurer LeighAnne Jessop and President Dan Thystrup discuss a matter at the Tuesday, Feb. 18, North Webster Town Council meeting. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe Muthart....
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New Fire Station In North Webster Nearing Completion
Fire Chief Jeremy Likens, left, and Dave Rensberger, assistant chief, discuss business at Tuesday night’s meeting in North Webster. InkfreeNews photo by Phoebe Muthart. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe...
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North Webster Town Council, Chamber Conduct Joint Meeting
The North Webster Town Council held a special meeting Tuesday, March 4, with members of the chamber as well as a representative of the Webster Lake Conservation Association. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe...
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Park Board Discusses Pickleball Courts
Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson, left, Jeff Nicodemus and President Paul Newcomer ponder a proposal at Monday night’s park board meeting in Syracuse. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe...
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North Webster Town Council Conducts Short Meeting
Deputy Marshal Dave May, North Webster Town Marshal Greg Church and Utilities Manager Mike Noe listen to the North Webster Town Council during its meeting Tuesday, March 11. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe...
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The Dixie Receives $20,700 Grant From KCCRVC
Rick Owens, left, and Greg Carpenter worked on the Dixie last month while it has been dry docked. The Dixie Sternwheeler Inc. received a $20,700 grant from the Kosciusko County Convention Recreation...
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North Webster Community Public Library — Preserve Memories With New Digitizer
Ron Fishbaugh uses the new slide digitizing equipment at NWCPL. Photo provided by the library. News Release NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Public Library is offering new digitization...
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Community Easter Egg Hunt April 19 At Camp Crosley
Shown are some of the children who participated in the Easter Egg Hunt at Camp Crosley last year. File photo. News Release NORTH WEBSTER — A community Easter egg hunt will be hosted by North Webster...
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Thaddeus Landscaping — Creating Designs With An Artistic Flair
Thaddeus Landscaping in North Webster has been in business for four years. Now a member of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce, a ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, March...
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NorthWood Percussion Ensemble Earns Second Place At State
The Northwood High School percussion ensemble went to state recently and placed second in the state. In the front row from the left are Naomi Lopez, Logan Yoder, Jenna Brown, Elizabeth Scott and...
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Healthy Shorelines Topic Of ‘Lake Talk and Eats’ at WACF Today
Jeremy Price, middle, and Mark Myers, right, were speaker’s at today’s Lake Talk And Eats at WACF. The topic was healthy shorelines. Shown in the far left is another speaker, David Brandes, former WACF...
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Parks Department Receives Grant For New Pickleball Courts
Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson, Jeff Nicodemus and President Paul Newcomer review plans for new pickleball courts in Syracuse. The Syracuse Parks Department received a $90,000 grant for the new...
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North Webster Could Receive OIRI Funds
North Webster Town Council members listen as LeighAnne Jessop, far left, tells them about a grant the town may be receiving. From left are Jessop, Dan Thystrup, Lisa Strombeck, and Dave Waliczek....
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Noah’s Ark Christian Preschool Open House May 1
Shown are the Shining Stars 4 and 5 year old class. From left are Parker Kuhn, Cohen Able, Weston Werstler, Daniel Padilla, Maliyah Patton and Callan Kovarik. Not pictured: Rayah Hoffman. Photo...
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YMCA Celebrates Renovation With Ribbon Cutting
The Parkview YMCA in North Webster celebrated its recent renovation with a ribbon cutting Tuesday, April 29, at the North Webster Community Center. Community officials and chamber members from two...
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Hidden Oak Manor Event Venue Opens
Hidden Oak Manor Event Venue is a new destination for a wedding or a corporate function. On Wednesday, April 30, the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the new...
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WACF Hosts Annual Earth Day Festival Today in Syracuse
The annual Earth Day event was held at WACF in Syracuse today, Saturday, May 3. InkFreeNews photos by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Fun for the whole family, the annual Earth...
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Threads of Valor Ceremony Honors Eight Veterans
The 19th annual Threads of Valor ceremony honored eight veterans Tuesday, May 13, at the senior center in Warsaw. Each were given a quilt made by the Liberty Sewing Circle. In front row from left are...
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Syracuse Park Board Hears About Spring Tree Plantings
Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson, left, Jeff Nicodemus and President Paul Newcomer ponder a proposal at Monday night’s park board meeting in Syracuse. Photo by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe Muthart...
View ArticleMemorial Day Events To Take Place In Kosciusko County
By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews KOSCIUSKO COUNTY— The following Kosciusko County communities are preparing for Memorial Day weekend celebrations. Etna Green A service will be held at noon Sunday, May 25,...
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North Webster Town Council Hears From AWL President
John Lantz, left, president of the board of directors of the Animal Welfare League, talks with Police Chief Greg Church at the Tuesday, May 20, town board meeting in North Webster. InkFreeNews photo by...
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Metcalf, Payne And Bell Celebrates 70th anniversary
Metcalf, Payne and Bell is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. In the front row from left are employees Matthew Marsh, Harold Higginbotham, Tony Hoover, Tyler Bell and Zach Marshall. In the...
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Milford Lions Festival Brings Fun To All Ages
A variety of free carnival rides were available to children who came to the Milford Lions Festival. InkFreeNews photos by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews MILFORD — Joe and Ellen Shetler...
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‘Taps Across The Water’ Part Of Memorial Day Weekend Tradition
Members of American Legion Post 253’s Honor Guard were at North Webster Town Park prior to “Taps Across the Water” Sunday, May 25. InkFreeNews photos by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews...
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North Webster Honors Fallen Heroes On Memorial Day
The North Webster American Legion Honor Guard marched in the parade Monday, May 26, in North Webster. InkFreeNews photos by Phoebe Muthart By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews NORTH WEBSTER — The nice, sunny...
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YMCA Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Of Lakeside Cabins At Camp Crosley
The YMCA of Muncie hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of Phase 2 of the Camp Crosley Capital Projects — the brand-new lakeside cabins, a milestone investment in youth development,...
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Syracuse Park Board Discusses Ongoing Projects
Syracuse Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson, Jeff Nicodemus and Paul Newcomer go over the list of ongoing park projects at its meeting Monday, June 9. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe...
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North Webster Town Council Hears Of Potential Town Income Study
LeighAnne Jessop and Lisa Strombeck look on as Dan Thystrup signs a petition as requested by Mike Wyrick, standing. The board signed a petition for the creation of the Webster and Backwater Lakes Dam...
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Bexley O’Neal, Ella Warren Named Cutie King And Queen
The Cutie King and Queen for 2025 are Ella Warren and Bexley Oneal. The Mermaid Festival Cutie pageant was held Friday, June 20, in North Webster. InkFreeNews photos by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe...
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Ava Weldy Named 2025 Queen of Lakes
Miss Shoe Lake Ava Weldy of Syracuse was crowned the 2025 Mermaid Festival Queen of Lakes during the 79th annual pageant, held Saturday, June 21, inside the North Webster Community Center gymnasium....
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Lots Of Fun At Silver Lake Days June 20-21
These three were riding the firetruck in this year’s Silver Lake Days parade June 21. InkFreeNews photos by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake Days was June 20-21....
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79th Annual Mermaid Festival Cruises Down Main Street
The American Legion of North Webster started off the Mermaid Festival parade Saturday, June 21. InkFreeNews photos by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews NORTH WEBSTER — The parade...
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Donation Made To WMS Student Battling Cancer
An $18,000 donation was made to a young cancer patient, Angelina Chavez, who attends Wawasee Middle School, on Sunday, June 22, at the American Legion Post 223, Syracuse.Shown in the front row from...
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Fireworks Safety Is Of Utmost Importance July 4
Jeremy Williams, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s Fire Marshal, right, chats with Tom Richard, left, an employee at Speed Rockets Fireworks in Warsaw about fireworks safety. Photo by Phoebe Muthart. By...
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