Chris Schenkel’s Lakefront Home Sells For $2.9 Million
The former home of sports broadcasting pioneer Chris Schenkel has been sold at auction for $2.9 million.
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Annual Tour Des Lakes Bicycle Ride July 16
The 11th Annual Tour des Lakes leisurely bicycle ride around eight scenic Kosciusko County lakes, sponsored by K21 Health Foundation, will be held from 7-9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 16, at The Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive.
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List of Fireworks Around the Area
Fireworks are set to take place around the area both on July 3, and July 4 in celebration of independence day.
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Indiana DNR Lifts Area Boating Restrictions
Restrictions on boating have now been lifted for Tippecanoe Lake and others.
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Family Files Suit After PWC Explodes, Injures Teen
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — An explosion of a personal watercraft that injured a 15-year-old teen at a Tippecanoe Lake marina in May has resulted in a lawsuit. The lawsuit seeks to recover damages. Evan Tucker Campbell, a minor and through his parents, Darren and Nancy Campbell have filed a … Read More
Tour Gives A Look At TWF Agricultural Projects
NORTH WEBSTER — A tour of three projects in cooperation between farmers, landowners, The Watershed Foundation and partners to reduce sediment and pollution flowing into waterways was held in June and again Oct. 13. The tour focused on two water and sediment control basins, grassy waterways and … Read More
Tippecanoe Lake Control Structure
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — As per state guidelines, starting Nov. 1 the gates at the Tippecanoe Control Structure will be opened and adjusted to winter water level for Tippecanoe Lake. In the spring (April 1, 2019), the gates will be closed and adjusted for the summer water level of … Read More
Public hears proposal, raise questions, voice opinions
NORTH WEBSTER — Statements for and against sewers and questions were heard from residents in and around Tippecanoe and Chapman lakes Saturday afternoon. A public meeting was held by the county commissioners and council to provide information about the proposed Tippy-Chapman Lake Regional Sewer District, and hear … Read More
Proposed Tippy-Chapman Regional Sewer District Meeting Saturday
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A public meeting is scheduled at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, to provide information and take public comment on the county commissioners consideration of filing the Tippy-Chapman Regional Sewer District with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The meeting will be held in the North … Read More
Sixth Lake Tippecanoe Cottage Tour brings Success
By EILEEN OAKS Marketing and Outreach Specialist, The Watershed Foundation NORTH WEBSTER — Blue skies, low humidity and a slight breeze set the scene as 29 pontoon boats filled with 250 people took to the lake for the sixth Lake Tippecanoe Cottage Tour fundraiser benefitting The Watershed Foundation. … Read More
Commissioners Approve Tippy/Chapman Regional Sewer District Boundaries
KOSCIUSKO — Ken Jones Sr., CEO of Jones Petrie Rafinski, Elkhart, attended the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, July 10, to discuss the Tippy/Chapman regional sewer district boundaries. Jones advised that two changes have been made: Oswego has been included and Hawthorne Addition has been removed. “There will be … Read More
Golfers Go Old School At Second Annual Legacy Cup
LEESBURG — Tippecanoe Lake Country Club held its second annual Legacy Cup Saturday, and golfers used traditional equipment and dressed in old-time clothes to honor the history of the club.
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Local Lakes Receive LARE Grants To Fight Invasive Aquatic Plants
INDIANAPOLIS — Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife grants totaling nearly $660,000 have been awarded to fight invasive aquatic plants in the state’s lakes. Organizations in Kosciusko County received $143,200 to fight the invasive plants. Kosciusko County received grants for 10 projects involving 19 lakes. … Read More
Steps Taken To Establish Regional Sewer District At Tippy
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A move to establish a regional sewer district for the Tippecanoe Lake area took a step forward at today’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, March 6. Chad Miner, county attorney, received permission to have Marsha McSherry, county administrator, prepare a resolution for additional appropriations not … Read More
Committee Formed, But Groups Asked To Reach Compromise
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Compromise. That is the suggestion of the Kosciusko County Commissioners to persons involved with the Friends of Tippy Lake and the Tippecanoe Lake Sewer Initiative. The commissioners heard from both sides of a controversial sewer issue at Tippecanoe Lake at its meeting today, Jan. 9. … Read More
Friends Of Tippy Has Three Different Camps On Sewer Issue
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the sixth in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — Friends of Tippy has taken an initiative on its own and recently requested the county commissioners to implement a study to determine the necessity and feasibility of a … Read More