Socks Marina cuts ribbon for second location
A small throng of members from two area chambers of commerce joined the owners and staff of Socks Marina to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the business’s second Kosciusko County location.
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Fire Destroys Home Near Barbee Lake
A home near Barbee Lake was destroyed in a fire on Thursday evening, Feb. 11.
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Donna Rae Rodriguez
Donna Rae Rodriguez, 57, Barbee Lake, died at 12:56 p.m., Thursday, April 13, at her home. She was born Jan. 5, 1960, in Columbia City, a daughter of Reino A. and Sharon L. (O’Brien) Panula. Her formative years were spent in Columbia City. She graduated from Columbia City … Read More
Three Kosciusko County Lakes Earn Top Ranking
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Travel blog The Crazy Tourist, ranked the top 15 lakes in Indiana. Kosciusko County had three lakes on the list. Tippecanoe Lake was ranked number one, Lake Wawasee was ranked number three and Barbee lake was ranked number eight. Here are the reasons why each lake … Read More
KCSD Arrest Two On Multiple Burglaries
By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Two men have been arrested by Kosciusko County officers after their alleged involvement in at least 34 burglaries and thefts. Kurtis Michael Gunkel, 41, Warsaw, and Eric Warren Swick, 35, Macy, were both … Read More
Lakeland Sewer Requests Extended Warranty Following Design Flaws
NORTH WEBSTER — The board wanted to know how long Crane would stand behind their repairs, requesting the company extend its five-year warranty to something more substantial. Walt Erndt, vice president and general manager of the Municipal Group said the team would take the idea back to the president and present an option to the board by Friday, May 13.
Read MoreLakeland Sewer Adds Public Meetings/Workshops To Summer Calendar
NORTH WEBSTER — The Lakeland Regional Sewer District board met for its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening, May 5, but added a few more important dates to the agenda. During the 6 p.m. meeting at the North Webster Community Center, the board also agreed to hold another public … Read More
Lakeland Sewer Reaches 50 Percent Completion
NORTH WEBSTER — For many of those involved in the $28 million sewer project around the Barbee chain of lakes, a 50 percent completion notice is a breath of fresh air.
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Douglas New Lakeland Youth Center Executive Director
By JUDE STRIEBY-RASKA Staff Writer, The Mail-Journal For Jenny Douglas of Syracuse, starting as new executive director at the Lakeland Youth Center falls in line with her commitment to children and community. “Kids have always been my passion,” she noted. Previously a stay-at-home mom and volunteer co-coordinator for … Read More
Don E. Baer
Don E. Baer, 90, of Warren, formerly of Wabash died at 7:20 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Heritage Pointe in Warren, where he had lived since 2001, coming from Lake Barbee. He was born April 28, 1925, in Urbana, to Forrest G. and Eva S. (Cripe) Baer. … Read More
Lakeland Sewer to send letters
NORTH WEBSTER — Board member Bob Sanders expressed frustration with those who refused to join the project when it was presented. “We’re bending over backwards to help these guys,” said Sanders. “… let them eat a little crow.”
Read MoreLakeland Sewer Plan In Place To Assist New Hookups
NORTH WEBSTER — The district voted with a five to one yes to put a plan in place for property owners to be added to the project who may have refused to join before, purchased new property within the district, or one of several other possible reasons. Treasurer Mike DeWald was the only board member to vote no.
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Kenneth Eugene Keener
Kenneth Eugene Keener, 97, of Columbia City, passed away at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born Sept. 19, 1918, in Pierceton, he was the son of Forest Merlin and Anna Marie (Grindle) Keener. He was born in Pierceton and later moved … Read More
Public Members Get Heated During Lakeland Sewer Meeting
NORTH WEBSTER — For each question thrown at the board, members attempted to provide explanation or answers, but were consistently interrupted. Bob Sanders recommended closing the meeting as public comments turned to attacking personal characteristics about the board members, such as posture or affluence.
Read MoreLakeland Regional Sewer Seeing Green After Paying $1M in Invoices
NORTH WEBSTER — It was no gentle start to the Thursday evening, Oct. 1, monthly meeting of Lakeland Regional Sewer District’s board in the North Webster Community Center, as the meeting kicked off with three bill pay requests of substantial amounts.
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Multiple Meth, Heroin and Cocaine Arrests
By LT. KIP SHUTTER Public Information Officer, Warsaw Police WARSAW — Warsaw Police Narcotics Unit and Indiana State Police officers were following up on a methamphetamine complaint in the Barbee Lake area, around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, when officers observed the subject of the complaint outside the … Read More