Wawasee Near Record Low Water Level
The drought of 2012 dropped Lake Wawasee’s water level down about 18 inches from normal levels, and even dropped nearby Lake Michigan to its lowest water level in recorded history since 1918....
View ArticleTIF District In Milford Moves Forward
The agenda was light for the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission today in Warsaw, but the APC did approve a resolution as part of the process to establish a tax...
View ArticleFair Seeking Heroes To Honor
The Kosciusko County Community Fair wants to know, “Who is your hero?” This year’s fair theme, A Salute to Heroes, is meant to honor anyone who someone views as their hero. It could be someone’s mother...
View ArticleWater Setback Standards Not Changing
During its regular monthly meeting June 5, Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission heard from a Lake Wawasee property owner who wants the APC to consider amending the setback requirements in the...
View ArticleE-Scow Regatta Delayed
With winds under 5 mph on Lake Wawasee, the Wawasee Yacht Club made the decision to delay the Wawasee E-Scow Regatta Open for at least an hour. The decision was made around 10 a.m., around half an hour...
View ArticleLake Patrol’s Goal Is Education
Members of the Wawasee Lake Patrol dedicate their volunteer time to take care of educating all who boat on the state’s largest natural lake. Jim Tranter, who oversees the local patrol, presented...
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Free Philharmonic Patriotic Concert
The Fort Wayne Philharmonic 2013 Summer Tour is coming to Lake Wawasee. The Phil’s Patriotic Pops Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, June 29 outdoors at the Oakwood Resort. This tradition...
View ArticleFireworks, Flotillas And More
Looking for events to enjoy on the July 4th holiday weekend? We’ve compiled a list of events happening throughout Kosciusko County. Syracuse Syracuse will host the annual Flotilla Road Race at 8 a.m....
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The Agony Of Defeat Wins Flotilla
Women of Today’s entry depicting The Agony Of Defeat was this year’s Commodore’s Trophy Winner. (Photo by Deb Patterson) Light drizzle caused a little concern 45 minutes before the Wawasee Flotilla as...
View ArticleUPDATE: Ohio Man Dies Following Swimming Accident
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Information provided by The DNR Sunday noting the incident occurred on Lake Wawasee was incorrect. Indiana Conservation Officer media spokesperson Jerry Hoerdt today announced, “I...
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Teen Serious After Boating Accident
A mechanical failure resulted in this boat crashing through a seawall and ejecting a 16-year-old passenger, resulting in serious injuries. (Photo provided by IDNR) A 16-year-old New Paris teen is...
View ArticleSummer Spotlight: Wawasee Yacht Club
SYRACUSE – After a Fourth of July without needed wind, the Wawasee Yacht Club finally got some wind in its sails Sunday morning for the only day of its scheduled Independence Day Regatta. Sailing for...
View ArticleSummer Spotlight: WYC Jr. Sailing Program
SYRACUSE – Good things come to those who wait. After a week’s worth of tying knots, avoiding the boom, judging wind and “arrrrgh”-ing like a pirate, the sailors-in-training in the Junior Sail Program...
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Joan B. McNagny
Joan B. McNagny, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at the family’s Lake Wawasee home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 19, 1923, in Fort Wayne, Ind., the daughter of Charles H....
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KLA Discusses Aquatic Ecology At WACF
Pictured discussing Kosciusko County Lakes and Watershed are: (seated) Diana Castell, Volunteer Educator for Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation; Heather Harwood, Executive Director, Wawasee Area...
View ArticleHEC Addresses Minimizing Animal Waste Contamination
Members of the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, and others interested in the impact factory farms have on communities and the local watershed, spent most of the day Saturday listening to statistics...
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Paul E. Estridge Sr.
Paul E. Estridge Sr., 79, of Westfield, Ind., passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, at St Vincent’s Hospital, Carmel, Ind. He was born Feb. 21, 1934 to Elmer and Hannah Estridge. Paul was one of the...
View ArticleAT&T Expands Mobile Internet Service
AT&T today announced the availability of its mobile Internet service in several northern Indiana communities, extending access for advanced mobile services, devices and applications to customers in...
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Kosciusko Sport Fishing Nets $27.8 Million
Lake Wawasee (pictured) is the highest contributor to property taxes and values among all Kosciusko County lakes.(Photo provided) Kosciusko County lakes are valued as sources of recreation and scenery...
View ArticleWawasee Flotilla 2014 Theme Set
The 2014 Wawasee Flotilla theme has been set allowing plenty of time for participants to put on their thinking caps. “Get Your Game On” hopes to encourage the entrants of boats decorated in game themes...
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