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Syracuse Park Board Meets At Newly-Updated Ward Park
Paul Newcomer, left, park board member and president, and Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, discuss several items of business at Monday night’s park board meeting. The board met at Ward Park in...
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Pylant Is Passionate About Pollinators
Kay Pylant of Leesburg has a butterfly garden in her backyard. She also helped create a garden at the Syracuse Public Library called Becky’s Garden. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe...
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The Polka Dot Tail — A ‘Splash Of Better’
The Polka Dot Tail, located at 201 E. Bowser Road, Syracuse, held its ribbon cutting Monday, Aug. 19, along with chamber members and employees.Pictured in the front row from left are Melissa Paxton,...
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North Webster Declares Aug. 28 As Jay Montalbano Day
A celebration of life for Jay Montalbano will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, on Pilcher’s Lawn, North Webster. He worked for UPS for nearly 40 years. Photo provided. NORTH WEBSTER — North...
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Wawasee Middle School Student Gets Make-A-Wish Trip To Hawaii Fulfilled
Anna Hoover, middle, is surrounded by her family and Wawasee Middle School staff after her wish to go to Hawaii was revealed today, Thursday, Aug. 22. Also pictured are employees of BW/Cook Service...
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‘Life in the 1800s: Up Close and Hands On’ Held At WACF Today
Joe Zdziebko played a 1750s French Marine at “Life in the 1800s Up Close and Hands On,” held Saturday, Sept. 14 , at WACF in Syracuse. InkFreeNews photos by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe Muthart...
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Celebrating A Decade Of S.T.E.M. Innovation With The W.I.L.L. Bus
The Warsaw Inquiry Learning Lab, known as the W.I.L.L. bus, has been an instrumental force in transforming science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in Warsaw Community Schools for...
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Boggs Is Seeking Career In Agriculture
Thomas Boggs of Warsaw is a student at Huntington University where he is studying agronomy and agriculture business. He earned numerous awards while in FFA and 4-H. Photo provided by Thomas Boggs. By...
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People Enjoy Syracuse Fall Harvest Festival
The 16th annual Syracuse Fall Harvest Festival was held today, Saturday, Oct. 5. It was also the last day of the season for the Syracuse Artisans and Farmers Market. InkFreeNews photos by Phoebe...
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Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber Of Commerce Hosts Open House
The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce hosted an open house today, Saturday, Oct. 5, in its newly-remodeled office, located at 207 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. A ribbon cutting was held this...
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Lechlitner Mentored Others Through 4-H
Caleb Lechlitner of Nappanee is a freshman at Purdue. A Northwood High School graduate, he plans on having a career in the agriculture industry. Photo provided by Heather Lechlitner. By Phoebe Muthart...
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Rylan Cooper Stays Active In Ag
Rylan Cooper was active in FFA while attending high school. He plans to attend Purdue University in January 2025, where he will major in ag economics. Photo provided by Rylan Cooper. By Phoebe Muthart...
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Daily Bread Market Hosting Fall Fest Oct. 19
Daily Bread Market in Nappanee is hosting Fall Fest Saturday, Oct. 19. The event will include hayrides, a meadow maze, barrel train, bounce house, apple butter demonstrations, kettle corn, and food...
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Syracuse Park Board Discusses 2025 Projects
Darin Lursen, Jace Stewart and Janell Lehman ponder over some business at Monday night’s park board meeting at Lakeside Park in Syracuse. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe Muthart...
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Brightspeed Internet Will Be Doing Upgrades In North Webster
Dave May, assistant chief of the police department, left, and North Webster Town Council President Dan Thystrup chat after the meeting Tuesday, Oct. 15. InkFreeNews by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe Muthart...
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Paving Work Begins On CR 1300N, Two Other Roads Near Milford
Crews are paving a five-mile section of CR 1300 North between the new overpass in Milford and Kern Road in Syracuse. The work started today, Wednesday, Oct. 16. InkFreeNews photos by Phoebe Muthart. By...
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North Webster Town Council Holds Hearing On 2025 Budget
North Webster Town Council approved its 2025 budget at a public hearing Monday, Oct. 21. Shown are Clerk-Treasurer Leigh Anne Jessop, David Waliczek, Lisa Strombeck and Dan Thystrup, president of the...
View ArticleThe Dixie Dry Docked For Five-Year DNR Inspection
By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews NORTH WEBSTER — The Dixie is out of the water for the season. The stern-wheeler has been dry docked for the season for its five-year hull inspection. Every five years,...
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Hall Enjoys Giving Back To The Community
John Hall delivers Mobile Meals through Kosciusko Community Senior Services in Warsaw. Hall was born and raised in Kosciusko County and worked in his family’s insurance business for many years before...
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JR Firearms — Offering Guns, Knives And More
JR Firearms in Nappanee is your one-stop shop for all your firearms and ammunition needs. Owners Jack and Rachel Penry started the business last year. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe...
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Christmas Bucks Are Coming To Town
Dennis and Anita Wagoner, owners of Ace Hardware in North Webster, are now accepting Christmas Bucks entries. The promotion is sponsored by The Papers Inc. InkFreeNews photos by Phoebe Muthart. By...
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North Webster Town Council Approves 2025 Budget
North Webster Town Council approved and signed its 2025 budget tonight, Friday, Nov. 1. Shown from left are Clerk-Treasurer Leigh Anne Jessop, David Waliczek, Lisa Strombeck and Dan Thystrup, president...
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‘Gobble Up Hunger’ Fundraiser For Milford Food Bank Held Saturday
People look at silent auction items at “Gobble Up Hunger,” a fundraiser for Milford Food Bank. The event was held today, Saturday, Nov. 2, at Milford School. InkFreeNews photos by Phoebe Muthart. By...
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TD Tack — Offering Guns, Ammo, Knives And Supplies
TD Tack in Syracuse is your one-stop shop for guns, ammunition, knives and supplies. Owner Tim Bowling, left, is pictured with his father, Tim. InkFreeNews Photo by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe Muthart...
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Syracuse Park Board Announces 2025 Budget
Syracuse Park Board discussed the 2025 budget at last night’s monthly meeting. Shown are Program Manager Darin Lursen, left, and President Paul Newcomer. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe...
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Quilts of Valor Ceremony Conducted At North Webster American Legion
These veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor on Nov. 11. Shown in the front row from left are Phil Moore, Air Force; Catherine “Cat’ Bowers, Air Force; Logan Bowers, Navy; Dave Currie, Army; and...
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Garage Catches On Fire South Of North Webster
A fire south of North Webster was called in by a passerby this morning, Monday, Nov. 18. The property is located on SR 13. InkFreeNews photos by Phoebe Muthart, By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews PIERCETON...
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North Webster Tree Lighting Festivities Nov. 23
Carolers added a special ambiance before the tree lighting ceremony in North Webster last year. File photo. By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster tree lighting festivities...
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Update: Owners Of Twisted Tiki’s Garage Catches On Fire, Equipment Destroyed
Most of the equipment in this pole building in Pierceton was destroyed Monday, Nov. 18. The building was used to store equipment for the Twisted Tiki food truck. The truck, shown on the far left,...
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Army Veteran Serves His Fellow Military Peers
On Veterans Day, Quilts of Valor were given to these veterans, including Kevin Enyeart, who is in the back row far left. He served in the Army, enlisting in 1983 when he was 17. InkFreeNews photo by...
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Christmas Celebration Dec. 7 In Nappanee
Mark your calendars and prepare to enjoy the magic of the season as the Miracles at Main and Market Street Committee hosts an unforgettable Christmas celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7, in Nappanee. A...
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WCS’ Therapy Dogs Ease Students’ Anxiety, Reduce Stress
Sara Ervin’s second grade classroom at Leesburg Elementary School is shown with Clifford, a therapy dog at the school. Photo provided by Krista Polston. By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —...
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Mother, daughter complete last Art in Action column
Deanna Muraski, right, and her mother, Darla McCammon, have collaborated on the Art in Action column for over 15 years. The duo have decided to retire the column. Photo provided by Deanna Muraski. By...
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Pro Wake Watersports Expands Showroom, Hosts Ribbon Cutting
Pro Wake Water Sports in Leesburg celebrated its showroom expansion with a ribbon cutting Friday, Dec. 6.Pictured in the front row from left are Jeff Dyson, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce;...
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Syracuse Park Board Adopts NRO Budget
Shown are Jenell Lehman, left, board member, and Program Manager Darin Lursen talking after the Syracuse park board meeting Monday, Dec. 9. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe Muthart. By Phoebe Muthart...
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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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