Lilly Center Hosting Four Ecotours
Jun 23, 2021 
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Updated: The Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams, in partnership with several local organizations, is hosting several ecotour expeditions on area lakes.
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Crossroads Bank Hires John Warren
Mar 26, 2020 Updated:
Updated: WABASH — Crossroads Bank announces the hiring of John Warren. Warren has joined Crossroads Bank as senior vice president, business development officer in Warsaw. He is a life-long resident of the Warsaw area and brings with him 24 years of community banking experience. As a community banker, he … Read More
Does The Webster Lake Dam Control The Water Level Of The Barbees?
Jul 02, 2019 
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Updated: 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
Christian Singer Visits Four Local Churches This Weekend
Jun 21, 2019 Updated:
Updated: KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — This weekend Christian singer Michael Wayne Smith will be visiting churches throughout the area.
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Grants Received For Sediment, Logjam Removal
Jun 04, 2018 Updated:
Updated: INDIANAPOLIS — Sediment problems on Lake Tippecanoe, Winona Lake and Lake Wawasee can now be addressed following the receiving of grant funding from the Department of Natural Resource’s Lake and River Enhancement program. Lake Tippecanoe received a $48,000 grant and Winona Lake received $180,000 for sediment removal, while … Read More
Intense Rainfall Last Week Causes High Water Now
Feb 27, 2018 Updated:
Updated: 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
Commissioners Discuss Next Steps Toward Developing Lake Tippecanoe Regional Sewer District
Feb 20, 2018 
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Updated: KOSCIUSKO — Attorney Chad Miner presented his recommendation regarding the sanitary sewer issue at Lake Tippecanoe during the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held this morning, Feb. 20. Miner recommended setting up an initial meeting to establish a regional sewer district in the Lake Tippecanoe area. The meeting would include … Read More
Past Studies Related To Lake Tippecanoe Sewer Discussed At Commissioner Meeting
Feb 06, 2018 
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Updated: KOSCIUSKO — Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the Kosciusko commissioners meeting, Ken Jones Sr., CEO of Jones Petrie Rafinski, Elkhart, addressed the commissioners to further discuss the sanitary sewer issue at Lake Tippecanoe. Jones provided commissioners with a summary of information related to studies that have been done over the … Read More
Lilly Center Releases Historical Reports Featuring Area Lakes
May 31, 2017 Updated:
Updated: KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams recently distributed a study to residents on Lake Tippecanoe, James Lake, Oswego Lake, Syracuse Lake, Lake Wawasee, and Winona Lake highlighting research on each of these lakes throughout history. The viewbooks feature historical snapshots of each lake, providing … Read More
Motorboats & Merlot Boat Show Benefits The Watershed Foundation
May 17, 2017 Updated:
Updated: LEESBURG — The first annual Motorboats & Merlot Boat Show event will be held from noon-8 p.m. Saturday, May 20, to benefit The Watershed Foundation. Activities include boat rides, wine tastings, and the Big Apple Pizza food truck. There will also be live music performed by The Stone … Read More
Lake Tippecanoe To Be Featured On HGTV Sunday
Apr 13, 2017 Updated:
Updated: TIPPECANOE LAKE — HGTV is featuring Lake Tippecanoe on its “Lake Front Bargain Hunt” show. It will air for the first time 8:30 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 16. Deb Paton-Showley Group at Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber, Warsaw, just shared the news of the HGTV crew filming. Additional showings are scheduled for 3:30 a.m. Monday, April 17, and 7 p.m. Friday, May 5.
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New Board Leadership For The Watershed Foundation
Jan 09, 2017 
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Updated: By EILEEN OAKS The Watershed Foundation Outreach and Marketing Specialist NORTH WEBSTER — Over the past 20 years, The Watershed Foundation has been led by community leaders and visionaries. TWF’s Board of Directors has ensured the longevity of TWF’s mission to protect and improve our lakes and streams … Read More
Local Students Monitor the Tippecanoe River
Sep 28, 2016 
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Updated: NORTH WEBSTER — Yesterday, the usual lessons of the North Webster Elementary students were replaced by the splashes of water, the shrieks of excitement and awes of discovery. The Watershed Foundation guided Mrs. Jessie and Mr. Bollman’s 4th and 5th grade classes respectively down to the Tippecanoe River … Read More
Center For Lakes & Streams Addresses New Lake Threat: Starry Stonewort
Sep 20, 2016 Updated:
Updated: LAKE WAWASEE — This summer, the Center for Lakes & Streams, at Grace College, began a new project to monitor starry stonewort on Lake Wawasee. Starry stonewort is an invasive algae which can pose a threat to lakes as it can form dense, thick mats which inhibit boat … Read More
Lake Tippecanoe Drowning Victim Found
Jul 20, 2016 Updated:
Updated: By 1st Sergeant Chad Hill Public Relations Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County divers have recovered the potential drowning victim from Lake Tippecanoe. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, with the assistance of Indiana Conservation Officers, used an underwater remotely operated vehicle to assist in locating … Read More
Pro Wake Watersports Cancels Demo Days
Jul 15, 2016 
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Updated: LEESBURG — Out of respect for the family of recent drowning victim John J. Forbes, 70, Chicago, Ill., Pro Wake Watersports has decided to cancel its Demo Days on Lake Tippecanoe this weekend. A note on the Pro Wake Facebook page reads, “The Department of Natural Resources has … Read More