The following programs are set to take place in August with the Warsaw Community Public Library: 

Red yard signs seem to be the color of choice for at least five local candidates in the upcoming June 2 primary, but two of those are emanating from the same household.

When growing up, David Burden said he “had a small scope of what I thought I could pursue as a career.” Public education in the 1990s had a different look to it.

Press Release SYRACUSE — On Monday evening, May 4, Geoff Walmer, Wawasee High School principal, released the following letter regarding a graduation ceremony for the class of 2020: “Dear Seniors: “We wanted to wait until Governor Holcomb’s announcement this past Friday before finalizing any plans with regards to a graduation ceremony. Now that we better …read more.

By Ray Balogh InkFreeNews MILFORD — Based upon “extremely good responses,” several Milford churches are planning at least two more Sunday morning drive-in church services in downtown Milford, according to Mike Kelley, pastor of Word of Truth Ministries. Several attendees at the first drive-in service on Sunday, April 26, “asked this to happen again,” said …read more.

By Tim Ashley InkFreeNews MILFORD — Environmental study work is in progress on plans to extend CR 1300N west from Old SR 15 to SR 15 in Milford that would include an overpass across the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks. According to Steve Moriarty, superintendent of the Kosciusko County Highway Department, environmental work includes soil borings …read more.

Press Release DALLAS — Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the VEX Robotics World Championships were conducted in a unique format Saturday, April 25, in Dallas, Texas. The Robotics Education and Competition Foundation created VEX Virtual Worlds, a way to honor the 720 high school, 360 middle school and 92 college teams qualifying for worlds this …read more.

Press Release SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corporation wants to find out who the students are who will be entering kindergarten this fall, the class of 2033. If you are the parent of a child who will be 5 on or before Aug. 1, 2020, and who will be attending Milford School, North Webster Elementary or …read more.

Press Release WARSAW – The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS’ annual charitable endeavors are all based on the needs of the children of Kosciusko County. For example, each year KBOR awards three $1,000 college scholarships to high school seniors or currently enrolled college students. They partner with Combined Community Services to provide back-to-school backpacks each fall and …read more.

By Chelsea Los InkFreeNews CROMWELL — In what is quickly becoming standard operating procedure, the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board held April’s monthly meeting via Zoom video conferencing. The digital meeting was held Monday, April 20, and kicked off promptly at 7 p.m. As usual, board members were invited to provide updates first with …read more.

By Tim Ashley InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Although the Wawasee School Board meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, was cancelled due to COVID-19 and the stay-at-home order, the school corporation released a list of recommendations and plans the board will ratify when it next meets, either electronically or in person in May or June. Emergency …read more.

By Tim Ashley InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Due to COVID-19 and the stay at home order now in effect until May 1, the Wawasee Community School Corporation board of trustees regular meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, has been cancelled. An update of WCSC activities will be forwarded to media outlets Tuesday, April 21. …read more.

By Sarah Wright InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — What started as a unique way to recognize local 2020 graduates who have had major milestones derailed by COVID-19 has ballooned to include students from all over northern and central Indiana. Travis Davidson, owner of Davidson Auto Deals in Syracuse, has been blown away by how quickly the public …read more.

WARSAW — Education presses on during the coronavirus pandemic. Due to available technology, students in Warsaw Community Schools are able to use their electronic devices to continue learning while at home through eLearning days. For the rest of the school year, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are eLearning days, while Tuesdays and Thursdays are waiver days, …read more.

During an especially stressful and challenging time with the outbreak of COVID-19, Vicki Peyton, a former employee of Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse, decided to do something positive and special for the 50 residents of Miller’s. Late Wednesday morning, April 8, she placed, picked up and delivered to Miller’s 72 orders of french fries, 30 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent of the Wawasee Community School Corporation, released the following information late Tuesday afternoon, April 7: “It is looking and feeling like spring, although going away for a break isn’t in the plans this year. “Our school radio station, 93.7, will broadcast an Easter Sunday service at 11 a.m., as …read more.

SYRACUSE — To the Wawasee community: The past month has been one of constant change for all of us. Wawasee just completed three weeks of eLearning lessons, and we are at the beginning of a spring break through April 12. School schedules have been set for April 13 to May 1. Thank you to parents, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Evan Coblentz has been named valedictorian and Michael Hammer salutatorian for the Wawasee High School Class of 2020. Evan is the son of Allen and Mindy Coblentz of North Webster. Evan plans to attend Purdue University and major in animal science with a pre-veterinary concentration. He has been active in FFA, serving on …read more.

SYRACUSE — There will be no eLearning during spring break. However, the Wawasee Community School Corporation recognizes many families will be at home together and wanted to provide some options/ideas for fun. As a district, they have prepared a daily activity and some bonus ones and invite families to share their participation on social media …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corporation announces its plan for student learning from April 3-May 1, during Gov. Eric Holcomb’s mandatory closing of all Indiana schools. Parents/guardians were sent the detailed plan Friday, March 27, via ParentSquare. Wawasee schools will be on spring break April 3-10, and no assignments will take place during that time. …read more.

SYRACUSE — As it did last week, the Wawasee School Board held a special emergency meeting Tuesday morning, March 24, in Syracuse in light of the coronavirus outbreak. Only one board member — board president Rebecca Linnemeier — was present while the other board members with the exception of Mary Lou Dixon participated by phone …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Congressman Jim Banks provided updates on actions concerning the coronavirus via a town hall on Facebook Live, March 20. The livestream broadcast emanated from Banks’ district office in Fort Wayne. IU Health Fort Wayne Chief Medical Officer Geoff Randolf, Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Chief Medical Officer Todd Rumsey and New Haven Mayor …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wednesday evening, March 18, around 340 bags with food items for students to eat during the weekend were packed at Wawasee High School. These will be at meal pickup locations Thursday as students come to pick up breakfasts and lunches. This is an expansion of the Boomerang Backpack program that takes place throughout …read more.

SYRACUSE — Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent of the Wawasee Community School Corporation, submitted the following letter to the community in the midst of fears and concerns about the coronavirus: “We wake up every day to additional news about the coronavirus, including school closures. Wawasee Schools have closed through the end of our spring break, April …read more.

  CROMWELL — Although the state and federal governments have begun to limit how many people can gather, the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District was able to slide in one last meeting before restrictions tighten. The meeting was held Monday, March 16, in the garage bay with plenty of Clorox wipes present, and ample spacing …read more.

MILFORD — Locally owned restaurants, bars and nightclubs abruptly had to make tough decisions after Gov. Eric Holcomb’s announcement Monday, March 16, dining in could no longer be offered. Some responded by closing and not offering either carry-out or delivery, some will offer carry-out only and others will offer both carry-out and delivery. Depending on …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corporation is making some changes to how children ages 18 and under can access free breakfasts and lunches during this time of school closures. Wednesday, March 18, meal pickups will remain the same as the previous two days, at Milford School, North Webster School, and Syracuse School at the main …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee School Board approved Resolution 2020-001 during a special emergency meeting held Monday afternoon, March 16, in the central office board room in Syracuse. James Flecker, director of personnel and legal services for the Wawasee Community School Corporation, said the resolution will allow non-salaried employees to continue receiving income even while mandated to …read more.

SYRACUSE — As a result of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s announcement to not hold non essential events with more than 250 people, Wawasee High School administrators decided to postpone a couple of events. The fall play “Beauty And The Beast” originally scheduled for March 27-29 was postponed. It will be rescheduled, but a date has not …read more.

SYRACUSE — Part two of the free training on trauma in schools will be offered by the Wawasee Community School Corporation from 5:45-7:45 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at Wawasee High School in Syracuse. The class is intended for those who provide childcare to children ages 0 to 5 within the Wawasee school district. A meet …read more.

WARSAW — It’s pretty evident Mandy Duncan is passionate about teaching. The instructional coach with an emphasis on literacy for grades K through six in Warsaw Community Schools, Duncan has for a long time had a desire to work with children. She has lived in Warsaw most of her life and is a 1998 graduate …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Community School Corporation Superintendent Tom Edington issued the following statement Wednesday in light of growing concerns over coronavirus: With several cases of COVID-19 now being reported in Indiana and at least one district closing for two weeks as a result of the illness, we wanted to communicate with you regarding what …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Redevelopment Commission voted to work with Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation to develop a strategy for improving workforce housing in Milford at its monthly meeting Monday, March 9. The partnership comes ahead of the rollout of a countywide housing strategy expected to be announced in mid-April, said Alan Tio, KEDCo CEO, who …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council President Doug Ruch commended “all parties involved” in the effort to ensure Milford volunteer firefighters receive new air packs at the March 9 meeting of the council. The total cost for the new packs was $132,214, and will bring the department into compliance with state code. Jefferson Township, Kosciusko County …read more.

SYRACUSE — During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board Tuesday evening, March 10, in Syracuse, the board heard a report about a student cadet law enforcement program launched by the Pierceton Police Department. Tim Sammons, police chief of Pierceton, noted the cadet program began Jan. 1 and has 12 cadets from local …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Pathways radio and TV students, made up of students from Wawasee, Fairfield and West Noble high schools, competed in the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters state competition at the University of Indianapolis Monday, March 9. Finishing first was CPG-TV (corporate video), while Mariah Hamman (Wawasee) and Mykaela Miller (West Noble) finished second in …read more.

SYRACUSE — If you are the parent of a child who will be 5 on or before Aug. 1, 2020, then this event is for you and your child. If you know of children who will be 5 on or before Aug. 1, 2020, share this information with their families. Milford School, Syracuse Elementary and …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Wawasee Iron Pride Robotics teams are the Indiana VEX Robotics state champions and state runners up for the second year in a row. Wawasee’s 574D, ranked fifth, allied with Triton Central High School, facing off against Wawasee’s 574C, ranked 19th, and Portage High School in a battle royale for the title. The competition …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School’s band and choir will be hosting the third annual one-day mattress fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25. For one day only, the high school commons will be transformed into a mattress showroom. There will be 30 different mattress styles on display in all sizes for customers …read more.

DECATUR — A 16-year-old Wawasee High School student was recognized for his heroic actions after a fiery car crash last summer. The crash happened Aug. 3. Several cars were involved and it was Jeb Richey who saved the life of a woman before first responders arrived. Richey, a sophomore at Wawasee High School, flies planes. …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Iron Pride has qualified four teams to compete at the Indiana State Robotics Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. 574C Centurion, 574D Immortal and 574F Barbarian will be competing in the high school division. 574H Samurai will be competing in the middle school division. “I’m incredibly proud of our teams,” said Iron Pride …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY – Marshall County was stocked with unique and historic basketball arenas as part of a colorful century of hoops.

SYRACUSE — This summer won’t be just any summer for Brian Whirledge. Because he received a Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowship Grant for $12,000, Whirledge, a visual arts instructor at Wawasee High School, will get to visit several countries in southern Europe during a seven to eight week span in the summer. He applied for …read more.

SYRACUSE — During a 12-minute meeting held Monday afternoon, Feb. 24, in Syracuse, the Wawasee School Board approved a bid from Fort Wayne-based Hamilton Hunter Builders for 2020 facility improvement projects. Hamilton Hunter’s bid is for $2,219,600. All but one of the projects will be in either Wawasee High School or Wawasee Middle School. Following …read more.

CROWN POINT — Crown Point turned out to be an interstate battle with teams from Illinois, Michigan and Indiana being represented. “This was a good example of the level of competition we will see at worlds,” said Wawasee head coach Jed Wandland. Wawasee’s Iron Pride Robotics team took the skills championship at the Crown Point …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School student Terrance Egolf, as he did last year, has organized the “Bless the Homeless” event to help the homeless. It will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive. Items accepted include monetary donations, scarves, blankets, clothing, hot hands, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Nearly 300 students are enrolled in a Pathways Cooperative class, it was reported during the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, in Syracuse. Vince Beasley, first year director of Pathways, based at Wawasee High School, gave a brief report to the school board. Pathways includes Wawasee, West …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Wawasee’s Iron Pride Robotics team took the tourney championship and skills championship Saturday, Feb. 8, at Plymouth High School, increasing the season trophy count to 16. “With two more chances to qualify for state, teams are working and putting in long hours,” said Wawasee’s head coach Jed Wandland. “574C and 574D are qualified …read more.

NAPPANEE — String students of the Wawasee Community School Corporation orchestra programs traveled to NorthWood High School in Nappanee Saturday, Feb. 1, to participate in the Indiana Secondary School Music Association solo and ensemble competition. The annual event, held in multiple locations around the state, gives music students the opportunity to perform solos and ensembles …read more.

SYRACUSE — Katlyn Wireman, a Wawasee High School student, enjoys music and has been in the band. She is also interested in web development and decided to enroll in Power Up, a course offered for the first time during the 2019-20 school year by the Pathways Cooperative. Power Up is an electronics and computer programming …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School Class of 1970 is planning its 50th class reunion for July 18, 2020. The committee needs address updates. If you have moved since the 35th class reunion, chances are the committee doesn’t have a current address for you. Please send an address update to [email protected].

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School Key Club is collecting items to help the homeless until Feb. 21. Collection boxes are located around the school and items can also be dropped off at the main office. Items accepted include monetary donations, scarves, blankets, clothing, hot hands, tents, toys for children, shoes, hats, coats, gloves, nonperishable food …read more.

CHANTILLY, VA. — Wawasee Iron Pride robotics traveled 1,322 miles round trip to compete at the Vex Night at the museum signature event in Chantilly, Va., Jan. 31-Feb. 1. Sixty teams, representing 31 states in the U.S., arrived Friday morning at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum-Udvar Hazy Center. Wawasee was one of four schools …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Lions Club will hold its ninth annual Dan’s Fish & Tenderloin Fry fundraiser dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the North Webster American Legion on SR 13. You can dine-in for all-you-can-eat fish and/or tenderloins. Your ticket includes fish/tenderloin, baked beans, coleslaw, bread and a drink. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School and Wawasee Middle School will have an eLearning day Monday, Feb. 3. Those two buildings will be deep cleaned Monday. Student absences in both buildings have hovered between 15-19% this week due to illness. Milford School, North Webster Elementary and Syracuse Elementary will be in session Monday as they are …read more.

WARSAW — Gina Courtois can identify with some of the social and emotional struggles school students are facing because she faced similar struggles when growing up. Courtois has been the social and emotional learning coordinator for Warsaw Community Schools since January 2018. A 1996 graduate of Rochester High School who grew up in both Plymouth …read more.

WARSAW — It’s a rapidly changing world with increasing automation, and students in one of Abbi Richcreek’s classes at Edgewood Middle School in Warsaw gathered around her as she brought “Rowdy,” a humanoid robot, to “life.” Richcreek let the students see some of the things Rowdy can do, including responding to touch commands. Rowdy was …read more.

NORTH 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 Tippecanoe Township and the town of North …read more.

ZIONSVILLE — The Zionsville Tourney Saturday, Jan. 25, brought together the best teams from southern, central and northern Indiana. All four teams in the finals match face-off were undefeated up to that point, having won each of their nine matches of the day. Third ranked 7701X Xenith of Zionsville High School chose fifth ranked 574C, setting …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School announced it has been chosen as one of a few recipients of the German American Partnership Program “School of Distinction” school plaque award, for its exceptional partnership in fostering long-term German American youth exchange between the U.S. and Germany. The GAPP “School of Distinction” school plaque award is sponsored by …read more.

SYRACUSE — Employees who do more than what is expected will often get the attention of their supervisor. This has been proven true again by Terrance Egolf, a senior student at Wawasee High School who is an intern at the Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. Egolf’s quality of work was also noticed by Jon Everingham, director …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council started 2020 off with a swearing-in ceremony by Town Attorney Jack Birch. President Lisa Strombeck and council members David Waliczek and Dan Thystrup followed by Clerk-Treasurer Alice E. “Betsy” Luce took the oath of office to defend the United States and Indiana constitutions. Council approved two purchases suggested …read more.

CROMWELL — After a year of growth and changes, the board at Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District is starting 2020 with the goal to continue improving. Whether it be eliminating unnecessary expenses or adding modern technologies, TCRSD is starting January with Jim Boone at the helm and a full group of employees to see those …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Center Board of Directors announced Kelly Horn as its new executive director position. She is a lifelong resident of Noble and Kosciusko counties. Horn and her family reside in North Webster, and seasonally at Little Barbee Lake. Prior to joining the North Webster Community Center in 2018, she was …read more.

SANDUSKY, OHIO — Wawasee Robotics set a world record match high score of 124 points Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Kalahari Classic Signature Event in Sandusky, Ohio. Teams 574D and 574C in qualification match number 288 scored 124 points. They collected 21 of 22 orange cubes on the field to set the score. The last …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corporation is offering free trauma training for individuals providing childcare to children ages 0 to 5 in the Wawasee school district. Training will be held from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at Wawasee High School in Syracuse. Activities will include a meet and greet from 5:45 to 6 …read more.

SYRACUSE — During its first regular meeting of 2020, the Wawasee School Board heard a report Tuesday evening, Jan. 14, from Sarah LeCount, social and emotional learning liaison for the Wawasee Community School Corporation, about what has been accomplished with a four-year Lilly Endowment grant. Wawasee is in the second year of the grant. Essentially …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce got things off to a fast start for 2020. Many topics were covered including membership received for 2020, the annual banquet, information on the North Webster Community Guide Book, purchase of a new computer and vision for 2020. President Mindy Scaggs, RE/MAX Lakes, was in charge …read more.

SILVER LAKE – Tom Sittler was one of the area’s top basketball coaches.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School announces parent-teacher conferences have been scheduled from 3:15 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13. Teachers will be available in their classrooms for you to meet with that evening. There will be students to help you find teachers and rooms if you need assistance. You can pick up a paper copy …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee’s Iron Pride began the winter half of the season by presenting to the Wawasee Kiwanis of Syracuse Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Syracuse Community Center. Teams 574C and 574D talked for more than an hour about the upgrades made to the robots during the winter break and their goals for the rest …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Department of Education released the federal 2018-19 school accountability ratings to the public Friday, Jan. 3. More than 56% of high schools and 53% of elementary and middle schools received a rating of Meets Expectations or Exceeds Expectations. Each school in the Wawasee Community School Corporation received a rating of Approaches Expectations. However, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The town of North Webster is operating smoothly after a transitional time due to the death of long-time town council President Jon Sroufe last year. Current President Lisa Strombeck reported, “My goals for 2020 is to see a continuation of the sewer project coming in from the east side of Webster Lake. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Department of Education released the 2019 state graduation rate Tuesday, Dec. 31. In 2019, Indiana’s graduation rate was 87.29 percent, and the non-waiver rate was 76.73 percent. In 2018, Indiana’s graduation rate was 88.1 percent with a non-waiver graduation rate of 80.78 percent. Wawasee High School’s graduation rate was 90.99%, or 212 …read more.

SYRACUSE — On Dec. 10, the Wawasee School Board met for the last time in 2019. When the board reconvenes Jan. 14 for the first time in 2020, it will be reorganization day and various appointments will be made. Looking back at 2019 and looking ahead to 2020, board president Becky Linnemeier said, “I believe …read more.

SYRACUSE — To borrow terminology from the sport of track and field, the bar is being raised for AP, or advanced placement, courses at Wawasee High School. Wawasee received word Dec. 12 it is one of 10 schools in the state being accepted into the AP-Tip IN program based out of Notre Dame. A more …read more.

CHANTILLY, VA. — Wawasee’s Iron Pride Robotics teams 574C (Evan Rassi, Taylor Fiedeke and Evan Brower) and 574D (Noah Beckner, Jack Collins, Wesley Hays and Nathan Smith) have been invited to participate in the signature event “Night At The Museum” Jan. 31-Feb. 1, held at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Virginia. The …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corporation was one of several school corporations throughout the state to receive a K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM, Acceleration Grant by the Indiana Department of Education. These grants will allow school corporations to accelerate, scale or implement a STEM curricula grounded in problem/project-based or inquiry-based pedagogy while …read more.

CROMWELL — Fun, festive, and final. Each December brings a holly jolly feel to the sewer crew that comprises the board of Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District, and Monday night, Dec. 16, was no exception. Although the board and district said goodbye to member Rex Heil after 20 years of service, there was much to …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The last 2019 meeting of the North Webster Town Council Tuesday, Dec. 17, was a swift sail through the agenda. Highlights included the approval of a bid for meters for the sewage system, notification that disposable wipes are causing problems and more information about the K21 Health Foundation grant to the town. …read more.

PORTAGE — Wawasee Iron Pride took it down to the wire at the Region Robotics Rumble Robotics Tournament Saturday, Dec. 14, in Portage. The day was a triumph as three teams brought home trophies. 574F (rank 31, 2-3-1) and 574H (rank 46, 1-5-0) fought hard in the qualification rounds. 574A (rank 17, 4-2-0) was an …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Less than two weeks away from Christmas, Santa is busy making stops at multiple locations. Saturday morning, Dec. 14, he made an appearance at the annual Breakfast with Santa event in the North Webster Community Center gym. Santa took time out of his busy schedule to patiently pose for photographs with children. …read more.

SYRACUSE — When students who have not had the opportunity to do so in the past take AP, or advanced placement, courses in high school, they often discover they are capable of handling college-level classes. Such was the message conveyed by John Snyder, assistant principal, during the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board …read more.

SYRACUSE — Team 574D earned the tourney championship trophy skills championship trophy, finishing qualifying at 6-0-0, at Purdue Polytechnic Institute in Anderson Saturday, Dec. 7. Saturday was another successful tournament for Wawasee’s Iron Pride Robotics team. All teams successfully advanced from qualifying to elimination rounds. 574D finished qualification rounds ranked first out of 37 teams …read more.

WARSAW – Basketball was played in several unique venues in generation’s past.

SYRACUSE — Teams 574C and 574D earned the tourney championship trophy, each finishing qualifying rounds at 7-0-0. Team 574C was robot skills champion with a team best 85. The Iron Pride had a great tournament on its home turf at Syracuse Elementary School Saturday, Nov. 23. All teams competed successfully in the qualification rounds and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council President Lisa Strombeck said, “It felt like a Hallmark movie. I want to thank the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce and the local businesses that participated on behalf of the town council. Also thanks to the street department for hanging the lights and banners. What a great …read more.

SYRACUSE — How popular has the Wawasee Middle School PTO Christmas Craft Bazaar become? This year’s bazaar is the 30th and now there is a waiting list for vendors to have a booth. “We completely sold out,” said Bobbi Beer of the PTO. There will be 260 booths filled with vendors from 8 a.m. to …read more.

SYRACUSE — “A Christmas Carol” based on the novel by Charles Dickens is clearly a Christmas classic and would likely be one of the most produced high school plays across the United States. Wawasee High School will present “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A tradition is being revived in North Webster. Due to popular demand, the town tree lighting ceremony has been brought back after a brief absence. Organized by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce, the event will once again herald the arrival of the holiday season Saturday evening, Nov. 23, on Pilcher …read more.

CROMWELL — With less than two months remaining in the year, Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board members found themselves finalizing resolutions and ordinances, as well as wrapping up the water plant improvement project during Monday night’s meeting. Held Nov. 18, this month felt a little more down-to-business, likely in preparation for December’s more jolly …read more.

SYRACUSE — Watch more than 80 high school, middle school, and elementary school robotics teams from around the state compete head to head for a spot in the VEX Robotics Indiana State Championships. The Iron Pride fall qualifier is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Syracuse Elementary School. In the VRC division …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corporation released the following letter Thursday, Nov. 14, signed by Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent; Rebecca Linnemeier, school board president; and Kim Jones and Angela Lortie, co-presidents of the Wawasee Community Educators Association: “Tuesday, November 19, is organizational day for the Indiana General Assembly. That day has also been designated as …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Thirteen veterans of the United States military and members of the North Webster Herbert Kuhn American Legion Post 253 received Quilts of Valor made by members of the Lakeland Quilt Club, which meets twice each month at the Tippecanoe Township Building, North Webster. In a moving ceremony conducted by Lana Dowell, from …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Police Chief Greg Church was given a major surprise at the Tuesday evening, Nov. 12, meeting of the North Webster Town Council held at the North Webster Community Center. He was presented a glass plaque for his 25 years of service to the community by Council President Lisa Strombeck. “We cannot say …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce board of directors appointed Tammy Waliczek, Dixie Haven Resort, as the new secretary and Kim Bolt, Mutual Bank, treasurer. She will continue in the office. The chamber held its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 11, in the chamber office in the Tippecanoe Township Building. Jim Smith presided. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana ranks dead last in the United States in teacher salary increases during the last 15 years. Twenty-one percent of all school districts will receive less state funding than the previous year. Those are among the reasons a rally will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis to encourage more …read more.

SYRACUSE — Team 574D brought home the Build Award Saturday, Nov. 9, an award given to a team that has built a well-crafted and constructed robot that also shows a clear dedication to safety and attention to detail. Speedway Tower Takeover 2019 was a great experience for the Wawasee Iron Pride Robotics team. Wawasee spent …read more.

WARSAW — Jerry Black was a reserve sheriff’s deputy for Kosciusko County and was familiar with the old jail before the Justice Building was built. His wife, Connie, always had an interest in genealogy and began volunteering when the old jail became the museum for the Kosciusko County Historical Society. Now the couple volunteers their …read more.

CROWN POINT — Wawasee’s robotics team won the tournament championship, robotics skills champion, and qualified two teams for state Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Crown Point Tournament. “It is a great start to our season,” said head coach Jed Wandland. Saturday was a kickoff for the 2019-20 Tower Takeover season for Iron Pride Robotics. Twenty-four …read more.