Dailey Takes Over As New President Of Dixie Sternwheeler
Bob Dailey and his wife Leila vacationed in North Webster for many years.
Read MoreBob Dailey and his wife Leila vacationed in North Webster for many years.
Read MoreDixie Day festival in North Webster returns this year on Saturday, July 31.
Read MorePlans for this year’s Dixie Day was the main topic of May’s North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday afternoon, May 10. The announcement was made by Karilyn Metcalf the Dixie Sternwheeler will run again this year starting Memorial Day weekend.
Read MoreDixie Sternwheeler Paddleboat Inc. board of directors made a “sad but necessary decision” Monday evening, May 18.
Read MoreKOSCIUSKO — Just because school is back in session doesn’t mean the summer fun needs to stop. There are seven great events happening throughout Kosciusko County this weekend. The Oakwood Resort Fine Arts Festival in Syracuse goes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25. This … Read More
SYRACUSE — Wawasee Iron Pride Robotics team had its annual end of year awards program on the Dixie Sternwheeler Monday, May 21. Awards presented were as follows: Team Awards (Voted On By Team Members) Design Award — A team that demonstrates an organized and professional approach to the … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — The eighth annual Dixie Day Festival and Art Fair will take place all day Saturday, July 30, in downtown North Webster, along SR 13, in North Webster Town Park on the west shore of Webster Lake and at the Mermaid Festival grounds two blocks west … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — Bob “Cap’n Bob” Barnes was born and raised in Huntington and makes his living as a voice-over artist, recording scripts for commercials, training modules, audiobooks and video games from a studio in his home in North Webster. Barnes is is a member of the board … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — The Dixie Sternwheeler, touted as Indiana’s oldest stern wheel paddle boat, has received high reviews this summer from riders. An email from Robert “Cap’N Bob” Barnes urges Dixie fans to visit Tripadvisor and read for themselves the comments riders have left. “It’ll make you proud of what … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — As someone who blogs a lot about beach bars, frequenting establishments that offer waterfront dining is a priority. It’s a pleasant and welcome surprise, then, when I stumble upon a lakefront restaurant that not only offers a waterfront experience (in this case, you’re actually … Read More
Hot off his biggest gig to date – playing before a crowd of 150 at the Senior Services Dinner at The Pete Thorn Center – Cap’N Bob Barnes, the Singing Skipper, announces his upcoming performance dates. Many have heard Barnes crooning on the Dixie’s famed sunset cruises, but … Read More
This spring the Dixie Sternwheeler Inc. received a generous donation from an area resident who wanted to share the experience of riding the Dixie Boat with children from this area who might otherwise not be able to ride. William “Billy” Clutter passed away in 2007. As a result … Read More
Approximately 90 people boarded the Dixie Sternwheeler for a free, “invitation only” thank you cruise Saturday afternoon. Karilyn Metcalf told the crowd it was to say thank you for supporting the Dixie either by volunteering, donating funds or simply enjoying a cruise around Webster Lake. “That’s what keeps … Read More