Herbert R. “Herb” Gilmore Jr., 81, of North Webster, Ind., passed away at 2 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at his home. He was born on Sept. 26, 1931, in Cadiz, Ind., to Herbert R. and Clio Belle (Yelton) Gilmore. He graduated in 1949 from Anderson High School … Read More
North Webster Tippecanoe Township Fire Department will be testing the newly installed severe weather warning sirens on Wednesday, Dec. 26, between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon. The sirens are located to the north of North Webster in the area of Lake City Bank and to the south … Read More
North Webster Town Council received three proposals during their meeting Dec. 18 for a cash renting lease on 20 acres of land north of North Webster, which is owned by the town. Council members decided to table a decision on the lease until their end of the year … Read More
Undercover controlled drug buys have resulted in the arrest of a North Webster man. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies assisted officers of the Drug Task Force Monday in executing a felony warrant for Lynn Allen Umber, 58. Umber, of 41 EMS W14B Ln., North Webster, was taken into … Read More
The weather outside may be frightful, but you can count on the atmosphere at the Library’s Cozy Christmas Celebration to be – well – cozy. At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, the North Webster Community Library invites everyone to celebrate the holidays in the North Webster Community … Read More
Elijah James Bowser of Warsaw, Ind., was stillborn at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 8, 2012, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He is the infant son of Joshua and Stella (Tilbury) Bowser of Warsaw. He is survived by his parents; a sister: Nevaeh Bowser; maternal grandparents: James … Read More
Milford Reserve Deputy A.J. Westerman is being credited with putting out a small fire Saturday at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 505 W. Fourth St. According to Milford Town Marshal Rich Miotto, a call regarding a grease fire in the facility’s kitchen came in at 6:09 p.m. Westerman, … Read More
On Dec. 11, Indiana turns 196 years old. It was on that date in 1816 that Indiana became the 19th state of the Union with Jonathan Jennings serving as Indiana’s first governor. You can learn more about Indiana and local history in the North Webster Public Library’s Local … Read More
Ronald Devoe Schmucker, 59, of North Webster, Ind., passed away at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, while surrounded by his family in his home. Ron was born to Chancy and Thelma (Ogle) Schmucker on Sept. 2, 1953, in Warsaw, Ind. On July 29, 1972, also in Warsaw, … Read More
The North Webster United Methodist Church is offering free soup suppers on Fridays, beginning Nov. 30. Deanna Strombeck, director of children’s ministries at North Webster United Methodist Church, says, “So many people need to eat and we are going to be doing free dinner once a month from now … Read More
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a tree stand accident which occurred this morning on the Tri County Fish and Wildlife Area near North Webster. Clarence “Daven” Gasaway, 15, of Warsaw, was hunting deer when part of his deer stand broke causing him to fall backward and become stuck … Read More
Kosciusko County Court new filings – for the week of Nov. 21, 2012 Kosciusko County Court small claims – for the week of Nov. 21, 2012 Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Jason McSherry: … Read More
Members of North Webster American Legion Post 253 presented essay awards and cash prizes to fifth-grade students during the Veterans Day program put on by North Webster Elementary School, with the cooperation of the legion, on Nov. 12. The crowd of students, staff, parents and citizens heard the … Read More
Worth “Junior” Packer Jr., 76, of North Webster, Ind., passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Ind. He was born on June 11, 1936, in Bladen Co., N.C., to Worth and Delia (Edwards) Packer Sr. He attended Bladenboro High … Read More
It’s almost time to shop till you drop but before that, enter the North Webster Christmas Cash contest at local area merchants. A total of $400 in Christmas Cash will be split between several winners to spend at participating stores. First place earns $250, second is $100 while third place has the … Read More
Gilsinger Rentals on SR 15 in Leesburg was granted approval to expand its existing office by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday. The expansion will include construction of an addition 60 feet by 140 feet in size, as well as an … Read More
