From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. Oct. 6, 1971 — A state biologist said today a band of pollution that has killed thousands upon thousands of fish in the … Read More
Despite record-setting heat and a particularly damaging storm that heavily impacted the Upper Tippecanoe River Watershed, volunteers gathered June 15 for the annual Hoosier Riverwatch training presented by The Watershed Foundation and the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Read MoreRecently elected North Webster Town Council President Dan Thystrup is looking forward to at least three significant projects and initiatives in 2022, thanks to the council’s habitually responsible stewardship of taxpayer money.
Read MoreWARSAW — 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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.
Read MoreWARSAW — 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 … 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.
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