Could New Technology Provide Insights In North Webster Cold Case?
Will advancements in crime-solving technology eventually lead to answers in the 1975 unsolved murder of a North Webster teen?
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Information Sought In Unsolved Murder Of Laurel Mitchell
On Aug. 6, 1975, 17-year-old Laurel Jean Mitchell of North Webster finished her shift at work and headed out to meet friends.
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Bidding Farewell To A 171-Year-Old Friend
On Sunday, June 27, parishioners bid a final adieu to Milford United Methodist Church, the building and spiritual family in which many of them grew up.
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Answers Sought In 1975 Unsolved Murder Of North Webster Teen Laurel Mitchell
NORTH WEBSTER — Tuesday, Aug. 6, will mark 44 years since the last time Syracuse resident Sarah Knisley saw her older sister alive. The 1975 murder of 17-year-old North Webster teen Laurel Jean Mitchell remains unsolved to this day. Mitchell’s murder sent shock waves through the sleepy little town. … Read More
TWF Tours Projects On Board The Dixie Sternwheeler
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Built in 1929, the Dixie Sternwheeler is Indiana’s oldest sternwheel excursion boat and one of the area’s favorite water attractions. On Friday, July 21, 75 supporters of The Watershed Foundation, representing seven area lakes, attended a private cruise hosted by TWF.
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Last Payment Made To Crosby On Sewer Project
NORTH WEBSTER — The end is in sight for the town on the state mandated sewer and waste treatment plant project the North Webster Town Council heard at its Tuesday, June 20, meeting at the North Webster Community Center. Triad and Associates Engineering representative Jeremy Sponseller presented the … Read More
Gordon Shares Knowledge Of Hebrew At Epworth Forest
NORTH WEBSTER — Nehemia Gordon, a Dead Sea Scrolls scholar, brought a lively, interactive program that highlighted biblical translation June 19 to Epworth Forest Conference Center. He also noted throughout the presentation the importance that Jewish tradition and history plays in translating biblical texts. A Karaite Jew, Gordon stated at the beginning of the presentation that he believes strictly in the Old Testament; however, he added later, “I’m not here to convert you. I am here to empower you with information.”
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Epworth Forest Plan Approved By BZA
WARSAW — Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church presented an overall master plan covering several years for Epworth Forest near North Webster during the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, Jan. 12, in Warsaw.
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North Webster Murder Unsolved for 40 Years
NORTH WEBSTER — Laurel Mitchell was a spirited young girl, part of many community organizations even at such a young age. She was just 17 years old when an unknown killer raped and murdered her, dumping her body in the Elkhart River in Noble County.
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Bites And Tidbits — Vacationing In The Land Of The Lakes
As the weather heats up and the school year comes to an end, thoughts turn to possible vacation spots for this summer season. Even as fuel prices continue to hover at levels significantly lower than last year, traveling for a family can still be expensive and time consuming, … Read More
North Webster Council Pumps It Up
North Webster Town Council approved an emergency pay out project to replace a volute pump at the north shore sewage station in Epworth Forest at the Tuesday evening meeting at the North Webster Community Center. While Epworth Forest is not in the town limits, the sewage system serving … Read More
Webster Lake To Reclaim Eroding Island Shoreline
Wind and wave energy generated by recreational activities and harsh winters have taken a toll on the largest island in Webster Lake. At the worst spot, on the west side of Kline Island, severe erosion has stolen an estimated 20 to 25 feet of shoreline. President Terry Fredericks … Read More
UPDATE: ‘Someone Knows’ Who Killed Laurel Mitchell
UPDATE: Earlier this Wednesday morning, Indiana State Police Detective Kevin Smith said he is once again looking for members of a youth musical group that performed in North Webster on the night of Aug. 6, 1975. While the detective had been given the name of a group known as … Read More
Church Conference Fencing Petition Tabled By BZA
North Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church wants to put split rail fencing along its property at Epworth Forest in North Webster. But some nearby property owners have expressed concerns and appeared before the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning … Read More
Girl Scout Leader Ready To Meet Cookie Needs
Yesterday, Andrea Chaney headed to Camp Logan in North Webster to await a most important delivery: cookies. Hundreds of thousands of cookies; 3,412 cases worth. From Shortbread, Peanut Butter Patties, Caramel deLites and most importantly, Thin Mints, this Girl Scout troop leader makes sure the community has enough … Read More