Tippecanoe Township Trustee Chris Francis informed the Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory Board that the initial estimate to renovate the fire station in downtown North Webster “came in about $3 million higher than I would have been comfortable seeing.”
Read MoreBy Keith Knepp InkFreeNews NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster resident Michael Wyrick was sworn in as the at-large member of the Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory board during its Tuesday, March 14, meeting. Wyrick replaced Jim Smith as the at-large member for 2023. With each alternating year, the township … Read More
The North Webster Community Center will be open as a warming station Friday, Saturday and Sunday, according to an announcement at the Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory board meeting following Tuesday evening’s meeting of the North Webster Town Council. The hours are still being determined.
Read MoreLeigh Anne Jessop was officially sworn in by town attorney Jack Birch. Jessop replaced Betsy Luce, who served in the role for 19 years.
Read MoreThe newly-established Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory board didn’t waste any time gathering for its first official meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 4.
Read MoreAn effort to form a fire territory has taken a number of years, but the creation of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory became a reality in March. The department will officially become a fire territory in January 2022. But for many, it will remain the North Webster Fire Department. It is the third department in the county to become a fire territory.
Read MoreIt was standing room only at the second public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 24, on the proposed formation of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Protection Territory. The hearing, held at the township building, provided new and updated information, especially on the financial impact.
Read MoreCitizen input is needed about a new, proposed fire territory in Kosciusko County. If approved it would be between Tippecanoe Township and the town of North Webster.
Read MoreTippecanoe Township Board held its final meeting of 2020 Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the township building, North Webster. Much was accomplished in a short amount of time.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreNORTH 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
NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire Chief Jeremy Likens is on vacation. A number of firefighters who walked out Thursday, Aug. 25, have returned, others remain uncertain. A release was issued today by North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Battalion Chief Christopher Francis. It states: “On behalf of the membership … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — Earlier reports North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens had resigned from his position, have been clarified by the chief. He has not resigned, but is asking for consideration of two weeks vacation while this matter is investigated and a resolution reached. Likens provided the following … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — Word has been received North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens has resigned. While Likens has not confirmed the action, his turnout gear was seen this morning among other firefighters who have left the department.
Read MoreNORTH WEBSTER — As of 3 p.m. today close to one-half of the 48 North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire and EMS personnel had walked out. This includes volunteer, part-time and full-time employees. More are expected this evening. Those who have walked out thus far have a combined 210 years … Read More
Residents near North Webster will hear the town’s severe weather siren activated Saturday. North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens stated a test of the system will be conducted at noon Saturday, weather permitting. “If there is any chance of severe weather, we will not do the test.” Normally … Read More
