Dear Editor, I would like to express my appreciation to the Webster Lake Conservation Association for its long and tireless efforts in addressing the Lake Webster dam issue. The association has devoted countless hours to navigating a difficult situation with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and the … Read More
Dear Editor, Instead of writing my usual Dear Santa letter this year, I’m sending my Christmas wish list to a place where it might actually reach adults: InkFreeNews. Let’s skip the pleasantries – because pleasantries are exactly what got us into this mess. The Webster Lake Dam is … Read More
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to Valerie Jeffrey’s May 8 letter titled “Greater Clarity Needed on Proposed Conservancy District.” Her comments misstate both the purpose of the recent postcard mailing and the background of the proposed conservancy district for Webster and Backwater Lakes. The district is … Read More
Dear Editor, Like many lake residents, I recently received a cheerful little postcard from the Webster Lake Conservation Association announcing its support for the proposed conservancy district to address the dam reconstruction. At first glance, it seems straightforward — the dam needs work, and they support creating a … Read More
At its meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Kosciusko County Commissioners gave permission for the highway and sheriff’s departments to apply for various grants, and OK’d two county ARPA grants.
Read MoreTwo new grant requests were made to the Kosciusko County American Rescue Plan Act Committee on Wednesday, Nov. 13, totaling over $400,000.
Read MoreThe future of the Webster dam will likely be determined by ongoing litigation between the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Webster Lake Conservation Association, as well as the association’s efforts to form a conservancy district.
Read MoreMore than 100 members of Webster Lake Conservation Association enjoyed a cruise around Webster Lake on the Dixie Saturday morning, June 19. The cruise was provided by the Dixie Sternwheeler Inc., in memory of Tom Plew, a longtime and dedicated volunteer of both the Dixie boat and WLCA.
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