Martha Stoelting writes Cruzin' Cuse and Heart of the Lakes columns and covers the North Webster and Tippecanoe Township beat for The Mail-Journal. She is also a staff writer for other TPI publications. The parents of three adult children, she and her husband Paul live in Syracuse.
NORTH WEBSTER — Warmer weather brings with it the promise of change and new beginnings. It heralded planning for the future for the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce at its meeting Monday, April 8, at its office in the Tippecanoe Township Building. Jim Smith presided. The Dixie … Read More
SYRACUSE — One simple question about who put up the blank billboard next to Mud Lake off Cornelius and Pickwick roads has led to a mystery. Four billboards, one empty, gently curve around a gravel area in a highly traveled area to and from Lake Wawasee. The short … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — Usually there may be one person who is not required to be there at North Webster Town Council meetings at the North Webster Community Center. For the past two months, there have been many. For March, the issue at the March 19 meeting was the … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — Nestled in the trees, the Owl’s Nest, on the north side of North Webster, provided an idyllic setting for the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce awards dinner Monday evening, March 11. Chamber members and guests enjoyed a catered meal after a social time while … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Center has revived one of its most successful fundraisers and named it after a long time supporter, Jon Sroufe. The Sroufe Memorial Shrimp Stag Men’s Night Out will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the center, 301 … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — After a discussion about the proposed use for The Lodge, a former motel, North Webster Town Council took care of regular business. Approved was a bid from T Square Mill & Elevator Supply, Leesburg, of $4,674 for galvanized posts and gates at the end of … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — Normally a swift and efficient occasion, the North Webster Town Council meeting proved to be anything but for those in attendance. The council has no legal authority to make a decision regarding zoning as the town of North Webster falls under the county’s zoning ordinances. … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster American Legion Post 253 honored its Junior Sharp Shooters Team before practice Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Legion. Formed four years ago, the group has grown from four members to nine with another joining soon. Jon Custer is the director and Joe Sunday … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — The town of North Webster was honored for participating in the National Flood Insurance Program at its January meeting at North Webster Community Center. Kosciusko County Assistant Planner and Floodplain Administrator Matt Sandy presented a plaque from the federal government to the town. Town Council … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — The new year brought some changes to the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce at the Tuesday, Jan. 15, meeting. A new treasurer and board member were selected, plans for the annual chamber awards dinner finalized, Dixie Day Festival and new ideas for chamber events … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council welcomed Jayne Alger as the new utilities manager for Infromark. The company contracts with the town for the position. She replaces Mike Noe who has accepted the position of Syracuse town manager-public utilities manager. In the absence of Clerk-Treasurer Betsy Luce, … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Treasurer Brenda Peterson, Lake City Bank, reminded everyone it is time for membership updates at the Monday, Dec. 10, meeting held at the chamber office in the Tippecanoe Township Building. New this year, members will automatically be renewed and … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council got a lot of business done in a short amount of time at its monthly meeting Tuesday evening, Nov. 20, in the North Webster Community Center. Council approved three items and heard progress on other issues. Council agreed for Dixie Haven … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Town Council meeting started in an emotional way with a moment of silence for the late Jon Sroufe, council president. Lisa Strombeck, acting president, paid tribute to Sroufe along with Council Member David Waliczek and Clerk-Treasurer Betsy Luce. Strombeck then welcomed newest … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — New networking opportunities for members and election of people to serve on the board of directors were at the top of the agenda at the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce monthly membership meeting held Monday, Oct. 8, in the chamber office. President Jim Smith, … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council was visited by three people asking questions about a variety of town issues. Representing the North Webster American Legion Post 253 were the Legion’s CFO Don Coverstone and Tracey Sleighter, general manager. Local resident Larry Kinsey was following up on issues … Read More
