The Tippecanoe Township board met with Fire Chief Jeremy Likens and Township Trustee Chris Francis at its regular monthly meeting,Wednesday, July 15, in the Tippecanoe Township Building, North Webster.
Read MoreA hands-free law regarding cellular phone usage while driving goes into effect Wednesday, July 1.
Read MoreTippecanoe Township Advisory Board approved further discussed properties where a second fire station could be built and the purchase of fire equipment at its Wednesday, June 10, meeting.
Read MoreAlthough Jeff Clark, Kosciusko County’s new animal control officer, has only been serving in the position for a month, he jokes that he is already wondering how he’ll ever get caught up.
Read MoreIndiana is entering its second phase of re-opening the state this week after a statewide stay-at-home order was implemented toward the end of March.
Read MoreWARSAW — Birthdays are being celebrated in a unique new way these days. Social distancing recommendations and the stay-at-home order implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic have put a hold on traditional birthday parties — but that hasn’t stopped people from coming up with creative new ways to … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — Tippecanoe Township’s elected board approved adjusting the cumulative fund budget and heard reports from the fire department and the township trustee at its monthly meeting Wednesday, March 11, at the Tippecanoe Township Building, North Webster. Jim Rhodes presided. Township Trustee Chris Francis had met with … Read More
WARSAW — Sgt. Chris Francis, public information officer for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, will be leading a presentation regarding senior fraud and senior scams. The event is free and open to the community. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. The event will take place from 6-7 … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — Discussion focusing on replacing two truck radios and how the county option income tax is determined highlighted the monthly meeting of the Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board’s meeting Wednesday, Feb. 12. Heads up on equipment needing replaced by the North Webster Fire Department was given by … Read More
Editor’s note: The following is the second of a two-part series. WARSAW — In August 2019, an IFN reader left a comment on a Facebook article about a house fire in Silver Lake. The reader wondered why it was necessary for firefighters from multiple departments to respond to … Read More
WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple complaints regarding jury duty telephone calls. The suspects are claiming to be a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office deputy. After identifying themselves, the suspects have informed reporting parties that a warrant has been issued for failing to report to jury … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — Ten years of study has gone into the proposed North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Protection Territory. No final decision has been made and three tentatively scheduled public hearings have been postponed until further notice. Staffing is the main problem facing the department. The governmental units of … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Sheriff Kyle Dukes is pleased to announce the following promotions: Rick Shepherd — Tippecanoe Valley School Resource Officer Deputy Shepherd began his career with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office in 2002. Deputy Shepherd has performed the duties of jail officer, patrol deputy, patrol supervisor and … Read More
Kyle Dukes, Tyler Huffer and Chris Francis upset their Republican incumbent opponents Tuesday in the May primary. Bob Conley was the only Republican incumbents in a local race who came away with a win. The county saw a 26.16 percent total voter turnout. Dukes received the county … Read More
TIPPECANOE TOWNSHIP — There are three candidates running for Tippecanoe Township Trustee. The two Republicans are Tippecanoe Township Board President Chris Francis and incumbent Tippecanoe Township Trustee Steve Ward, who face off in the May 8 primary to run against Democrat Rebecca Burton Nov. 6. There are five … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — Representing the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Department, Deputy Chief Chris Francis appeared before the North Webster Town Council during the meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the North Webster Community Center. He presented an overview of the department noting the main problem is a lack … Read More
