Kadence Marie Cooper of North Webster, Ind., was stillborn at 8:06 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Ind. She is the infant daughter of Dwayne Allen Cooper and Kathryn (Katie) L. Bowser. She is survived by her parents: Dwayne Cooper and Katie Bowser, North … Read More
(UPDATE: Just minutes after posting this, the owner of the turkeys came and claimed them.) Judy Van Meter has been enjoying the company of some unusual guests all day, but she’s curious as to where they came from. Van Meter lives east of North Webster near Wilmot and … Read More
Harry E. Minnick, 87, of Ligonier, Ind., and formerly of North Webster and Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct 17, 2012, at his home. He was born on Aug. 13, 1925, in South Bend, Ind., to Harry L. and Clara Etta (Hurley) Minnick. He … Read More
Trick-or-Treat Times Trick-or-treating will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Atwood— 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Etna Green ―5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Leesburg― 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.* Mentone ― 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Milford ― 6 … Read More
North Webster’s Jerry Rhodes has been selected as a 2012 winner of the AARP Indiana Community Leadership Award. It recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to their local communities through their volunteerism and service. Rhodes’ years of dedication to the North Webster Community Center and Senior Primelife … Read More
John M. “Jay” Phipps Jr., 57, Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne after a short stay. He was born on Jan. 30, 1955, in Bluffton, Ind. to John Marshall and Gloria Jane (Gardner) Phipps. He … Read More
Lamar Davis of North Webster won the grand prize in the 2012 Heart of the Community Auction and Raffle to benefit the North Webster Community Center. He choose the pontoon boat from Main Channel Marina, Syracuse, and commented, “We were really looking forward to experiencing the auction night, … Read More
Herbert Kuhn American Legion Post 253 of North Webster is celebrating its 25th year at the post’s present location on SR 13 this month. The current building, that once housed the M & M Restaurant, began operations in late June 1987. Post 253 proudly bills itself as “The … Read More
Incidents Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, Oct. 5, 11:17 p.m. Crystal Flash Road. There was a physical altercation between two female subjects at Mid Lakes Mobile Home Park. Friday, Oct. 5, 12:11 p.m. North Main Street. An unoccupied vehicle owned … Read More
When Fred Davis, North Webster, bought the property at 7509 N. SR 15, all he was looking for was a place for storage. Within the past year, though, his lot of land has become a support for wounded soldiers around the country. Leesburg Pumpkin Patch began its venture … Read More
The annual Heart of the Harvest Fall Festival in North Webster was held Saturday. The Mail-Journal reporter Sarah Wright was there and shares a sampling of what festival-attendees enjoyed.
Read MoreTwo 14-year-old North Webster runaways were located in Wisconsin Monday after a traveling to six states in seven days. The boys were last seen Sept. 17 at their respective homes outside of North Webster. They were reported as runaways the following day and family members on Saturday were … Read More
According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Chad Larsh, agents from the Internal Revenue Service are at Stimmelator’s Gentlemen’s Club in North Webster today serving warrants. Larsh confirms that agents are also at the home of the club’s owner, Sam Stimmel on Syracuse-Webster Road, but ISP officers are on … Read More
Carl L. Hepler Sr., 82, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 1 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. He was born on Oct. 10, 1929, in Nappanee, Ind., to Willard and Anna (Cripe) Hepler. He was a lifetime Elkhart and Kosciusko County … Read More
The Dixie set out on a special cruise this afternoon to honor the former owners and supporters who have kept the paddlewheel boat in operation since 1929. Birthday cake was served as the individuals responsible for saving the Dixie mingled and reminisced about the Dixie’s history. Karilyn Metcalf, … Read More
Dixie Days kicks off in North Webster next weekend and there are a lot of actives on tap. Ski Bees Webster Lake Ski Bees will perform a special, free waterski show for Dixie Days on Saturday, July 28, at North Webster Town Park on Webster Lake. The pre-show … Read More
