SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Renea Salyer has been hired as its new executive director. Salyer will maintain the chamber memberships, recruit additional members, coordinate fundraising events, communicate the purpose and function of the chamber of commerce and other related responsibilities. Salyer brings with her extensive experience in nonprofit administration, management, …read more.

MUNCIE — Mark Battig has been hired as the new executive director of Camp Crosley YMCA, 165 EMS T2 Lane, North Webster. Battig succeeds long time executive, Richard Armstrong, whom he worked with for several years before moving to Tampa, Fla. Battig has a long history in camping, serving YMCAs in Wisconsin, Ohio, Florida and …read more.

PIERCETON — Growing up on a farm near Claypool, Glenn Hall has always worked to help serve the community which he considers home. Although he has traveled to 48 out of the 50 states for both work and pleasure, Hall always looks forward to returning home to Pierceton where he has lived for 30 years.

WARSAW — Glenn Hall has joined Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice as the new executive director. Hall is a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County and a 1977 graduate of Warsaw Community High School.

LEESBURG — Although she’s had a variety of jobs throughout her life, Barb Hetrick, Leesburg, has always made her main focus caring for others.

[weaver_youtube y5Z1d8cPjGc rel=0]   SYRACUSE — The state of the foundation was presented during the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Annual Meeting Saturday. During the close to 90-minute meeting guests heard from several board members on projects and programs. Dr. Joan Szynal, chairman of the WACF board, stated WACF is “all about clean water. So everything …read more.

WARSAW—Rick Paczkowski, executive director at Kosciusko Home Care and Health, announced at the March board meeting his intention to retire at the end of 2017.

WASHINGTON — A man accused of running away with a former student has been found and arrested.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce 2017 Annual Awards Banquet took place at the Oakwood Resort Community Center Tuesday, Jan. 24. The banquet honored and recognized many outstanding individuals and businesses within the community, awarding those who went above and beyond their duties to assist the community with funding projects, creating jobs or providing …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Andrea Reed as its new executive director. Reed will assume her responsibilities beginning the week of April 4, following a short transition period working with Tammy Cotton, who has stepped down to pursue other community-based projects.

By JUDE STRIEBY-RASKA Staff Writer, The Mail-Journal For Jenny Douglas of Syracuse, starting as new executive director at the Lakeland Youth Center falls in line with her commitment to children and community. “Kids have always been my passion,” she noted. Previously a stay-at-home mom and volunteer co-coordinator for North Webster Church of God Mothers of …read more.

WARSAW — Tonight, Monday, Feb. 15, is the Warsaw episode of “The Bachelor.” Among the features in the episode will be Ben Higgins at Baker Youth Club interacting with the youth along with several members of the Indiana Pacers. To coincide with this episode and the look Higgins is giving the country into his hometown, …read more.

WABASH — Celebrating its 6th Quinquennial Monster Concert, the Honeywell Center will present “A Grand Time: Piano Extravaganza” in the Ford Theater at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 under the direction of John Kozar, with select pieces directed by guest conductor Norma Meyer. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students 18 years and younger.

WABASH — The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presenting “Broadway Divas” will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4.

INDIANAPOLIS — In an effort to keep patients connected to their classrooms while receiving care, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health operates an ongoing Bear in the Chair program. Once a patient is admitted for two weeks, Riley staff sends a teddy bear to the child’s classroom. The bear sits in the child’s …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The Fort Wayne Philharmonic today announced that James W. Palermo has been engaged as Managing Director, to commence immediately. Earlier this year, The Philharmonic Board engaged Arts Consulting Group to lead a national search for an Executive Director, as well as to provide interim leadership during the transition.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man who allegedly caused the permanent loss of movement in an index finger of a female, has been arrested.

By EMILY SHIPLEY Development Coordinator, Heartline Pregnancy Center, Inc. The 2015 Board of Directors for Heartline Pregnancy Center, Inc. announces Amy Rosswurm as the new executive director. The public is invited to meet Rosswurm and to tour the center’s facilities and ICU Mobile Unit from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 at a …read more.

Chad Jonsson announced Megan McClellan will be the new executive director of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail. The announcement was made during the trail committee’s regular board meeting Monday. McClellan was one of six candidates considered and currently lives in the Cincinnati area, but is in the process of relocating to Syracuse. McClellan has worked on trail …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Leigh Ann Jacobson joined Ivy Tech Community College’s North Central region as the Executive Director of Resource Development on June 23. Leigh Ann will be responsible for developing and sustaining fundraising efforts in Ivy Tech North Central’s four-county area. She will identify and cultivate potential donors to the Ivy Tech Foundation as …read more.

Application deadline for the executive director’s position with the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee is Wednesday, July 25. The committee hopes to have a director hired by Aug. 1. Mike Buhrt, committee chairman, reported at press time that the job had been posted and only one application received. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, said he sent the posting …read more.

Mike Buhrt, chairman of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee, announced a local family has come forward willing to hire a director for the trail system for two years. The announcement was made during the trail committee’s regular monthly meeting Monday night. Buhrt explained a sub-committee of the trail committee met and created a job description. The …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, May 19, 12:04 a.m. A 1994 blue Buick LeSabre, registered to Cindy Williams of Warsaw, was reported stolen from the 2400 block of Old Road 30 in Warsaw. Monday, May 19, 12:09 a.m. Officers responded to a report …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, May 11, 10:00 p.m. Custody complaint reported in the 200 block of Main Street in Warsaw. Sunday, May 11, 9:06 p.m. Missing person reported in the 3400 block Lake City Highway in Warsaw. Person later located. Sunday, May …read more.

Beginning Friday, Aug. 30, residents of Indiana will once again be able to purchase Indiana 4-H Foundation specialty license plates. A ruling was made on July 30 reinstating the 4-H Foundation in the Specialty License Plate program. “We are so pleased that people can once again show their support for Indiana 4-H by purchasing 4-H …read more.

The Indiana 4-H Foundation announces the hire of a new executive director with extensive experience in the nonprofit sector. Elizabeth Ellis from Noblesville, Ind., is a 10-year 4-H alum and brings nearly 20 years of nonprofit management experience to the foundation. “I love 4-H and have a great understanding of the programs and opportunities available …read more.