Plenty Of Fireworks Shows, Fourth Of July Events Set To Occur In Area
There’s plenty of fireworks shows and other patriotic events upcoming in the area to mark the Fourth of July.
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UPDATE: Leesburg Man Extricated After Vehicle Hits Garage
A Leesburg man was extricated from his vehicle after it hit a tree, then a garage on Friday, March 31.
Read MoreDriver Extricated After Vehicle Hits Garage At Sechrist Lake
A driver had to be extricated from his vehicle after it hit a tree, then a garage at Sechrist Lake.
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Maynard Wade: Still Working And Playing At 91
Warsaw resident Maynard Wade is literally surrounded by a world of his own making.
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Trump Fans Show Their Support On Three Lakes (PHOTOS)
Boaters in Kosciusko County caused political waves – of sorts – Sunday as residents on three area different lakes organized rallies in support of President Donald Trump’s re-election.
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List of Fireworks Around the Area
Fireworks are set to take place around the area both on July 3, and July 4 in celebration of independence day.
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Moana And Frozen Take Over The Barbee Lakes Flotilla
WARSAW — It was a hot afternoon with temperatures in the low 90s when the participants for the Barbee Lakes Flotilla lined up at one of the two parade routes. “Moana” and “Frozen” seemed to be the two most popular Disney movies among the boat decorations.
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Intense Rainfall Last Week Causes High Water Now
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Some residents of the local lakes and river areas have felt a kinship to the Johnny Cash song “Five Feet High and Risin’” during the past week. While Goshen, Elkhart and Plymouth and parts of Warsaw received the major portion of media coverage, the rivers, … Read More
Barbee Flotilla Winners Announced
WARSAW — The winners of the Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association Flotilla, held Sunday, July 3, have been announced. The flotilla was actually three separate events, each starting 1:30 p.m. on three different lakes. Judging took place by lake, with an overall winner also announced. Winners were as … Read More
Barbee Lakes Hold Three-Part Flotilla Event
WARSAW — When the Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association decided to host a flotilla, they realized their task would not be an easy one. There are multiple lakes in the Barbee chain so, according to Bob Gibbs of the BLPOA, a single flotilla could take several hours to … Read More
Barbee Lakes To Hold First Flotilla
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Barbee Lakes will have their first-ever flotilla Sunday, July 3. The event includes prize money for the three winning entries.
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Lakeland Sewer Reaches 50 Percent Completion
NORTH WEBSTER — For many of those involved in the $28 million sewer project around the Barbee chain of lakes, a 50 percent completion notice is a breath of fresh air.
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APC Recommends Denial Of Vacation Request
WARSAW — Once again, the issue of the public being able to use a platted road to access a lake came up during a meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission. During its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 3, in Warsaw the APC considered a petition by Ronald and Karen Harter to vacate a 14.5-foot wide public way in the Brindle subdivision near Sechrist Lake in Tippecanoe Township.
Read MoreLakeland Sewer to send letters
NORTH WEBSTER — Board member Bob Sanders expressed frustration with those who refused to join the project when it was presented. “We’re bending over backwards to help these guys,” said Sanders. “… let them eat a little crow.”
Read MoreLakeland Sewer Plan In Place To Assist New Hookups
NORTH WEBSTER — The district voted with a five to one yes to put a plan in place for property owners to be added to the project who may have refused to join before, purchased new property within the district, or one of several other possible reasons. Treasurer Mike DeWald was the only board member to vote no.
Read MoreLakeland Regional Sewer Seeing Green After Paying $1M in Invoices
NORTH WEBSTER — It was no gentle start to the Thursday evening, Oct. 1, monthly meeting of Lakeland Regional Sewer District’s board in the North Webster Community Center, as the meeting kicked off with three bill pay requests of substantial amounts.
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