SYRACUSE – It’s All Good as the Conrad Golf Classic held its fourth event Monday at Maxwelton Golf Club.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:48 a.m. Monday, July 20, 300 block EMS D15 Lane, Syracuse. Roger Mikels reported the theft of items from a vehicle. Items stolen include fishing rods and tackle boxes. Value: $6,225. 7:47 a.m. Monday, July 20, 7800 block East CR 1000N, Syracuse. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 4:35 p.m. Monday, July 20, West US 30, east of North CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Courtney L. Shadday, 23, West 8th Street, Rochester. Shadday was traveling west on US 30 when her vehicle struck a large wooden object in the roadway. Damage …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Fulton County The following person was booked in the Fulton County Jail: Noble County The following people were booked in the Noble County Jail: Whitley County The following people were …read more.

A Syracuse man was recently arrested after choking a woman twice with a belt.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 12:59 p.m. Saturday, July 18, East Cornelius Road, east of North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse. Driver: David A. Hartter, 81, East Catherine Street 22, Milford. Hartter was traveling west on Cornelius Drive when his vehicle left the roadway and entered a wooded area. …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:01 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 600 block North Main St., North Webster. Officers investigated a road rage incident that led to intimidation with a deadly weapon.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:49 p.m. Thursday, July …read more.

NIPSCO teams were kept busy this weekend. Approximately 700 customers around Ogden Island, Eli Lilly Road, Kanata Manayunk and Johnson’s Bay were without power from approximately 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 18, through 12:14 a.m. Sunday, July, 19, due to a primary underground fault that failed at the same time there were storms in the area.

A power outage in in Syracuse is affecting the downtown area along with 1,626 customers. NIPSCO is working on the problem and hopes to have power restored by 11 a.m.

A public ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for the Conklin Bay Boardwalk and Trail. The ceremony will be conducted by the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 30, at the entrance to the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation headquarters on SR 13, south of Syracuse.

The ribbon cutting represents a significant step forward for the trails committee. It received a grant in May 2019 from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ Next Level Trails program. Construction began in October. While the last section of the Conklin Bay boardwalk and trail was completed in March, the trail officially opened in May.

Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:09 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 100 block East Market St., Pierceton. Jamy A. Gregory reported a vehicle that left the scene of an accident resulting in property damage. 9:02 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 9800 block East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell. Billy P. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:09 a.m. Monday, July 13, North SR 15, east of West CR 1350N, Milford. Drivers: Jayson R. Harper, 16, East Waterford Street, Wakarusa; and Kevin M. Caudill, 46, West SR 110, Argos. Harper was traveling west on CR 1350N when he stopped …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 10:04 a.m. Thursday, July 9, SR 25, south of West CR 250S, Warsaw. Driver: Douglas K. Meckley, Eagle Circle, Clever, Mo. Meckley said he had just finished a cigarette and was attempting to put his oxygen back on. His vehicle ended up …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriffs Office Investigated the following incidents: 11:27 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 100 block EMS B58 Lane, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a no-contact order violation. 10:26 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 200 block East Prairie St., Leesburg. Officers investigated the theft of a cellphone. Value: $400. 10:16 a.m. …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: midnight Tuesday, June 30, 1200 block South Huntington St., Syracuse. A representative for Wilby’s reported theft. Value: $3.58.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:04 p.m. Monday, July 6, 1700 block West Lake St., Warsaw. Officers assisted with …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee held its annual Warrior Open golf outing Monday afternoon at Maxwelton Golf Club.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:34 p.m. Friday, July 3, 200 block South Church St., Claypool. Officers investigated a vehicle accident involving damage to a garage owned by Juan F. Medina.   Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:14 p.m. Sunday, July …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:20 p.m. Saturday, July 4, West CR 500S, east of South CR 700W, Burket. Driver: Fred A. Vining, 67, West CR 525S, Claypool. Vining was traveling east on CR 500S when a deer entered the roadway. Damages under $1,001. 6:40 p.m. Friday, July 3, …read more.

SYRACUSE – The 43rd annual Flotilla Road Race adjusted to a virtual format for the first time in the event’s history.

By Deb Patterson InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — The coronavirus and social distancing didn’t stop the fun at the annual Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s annual Lake Talks & Eats Bug Catch Saturday, July 4. It did however, keep the number of participants down. Normally over 100 kids, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles converge on the WACF educational …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — Two permit transfers and six renewals were approved during a Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission virtual meeting on Thursday, July 2. Lisa Ulrey, owner of Board and Brush Warsaw, 210 S. Buffalo St., was present at the meeting for a permit transfer. Board and Brush offers DIY wood …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:11 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 3400 block East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Deborah R. Beer reported the theft of a dog from a building. Value: $5,000. 1:41 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 5400 block North CR 100E and East CR 550N, Leesburg. Edward A. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee graduate Zach Leedy has chosen Rose-Hulman to continue his golf and academic careers.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s swim program lost an all-timer as Andy Kryder passed away Thursday night.

There’s a new design at the welcome to Syracuse sign on SR 13 and it is much more than just pretty.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:11 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 11400 block North Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of a protective order violation. 7:19 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 100 block South CR 400W, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. 10:53 a.m. Thursday, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following people were …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee athletics has announced athletes will need an updated physical on file to participate in 2020-21 athletics.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:23 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 200 block South Church St., Claypool. Officers investigated a report of vehicle title fraud.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:06 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 200 block East Nelson Drive, Milford. …read more.

A Syracuse man was recently arrested after allegedly stealing his friend’s vehicle and traveling to Kentucky.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:02 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 500 block Inwood Circle, Syracuse. Jordan A. Crisler reported auto theft. Value: $300.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:03 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2400 block East Center St., Warsaw. Lynette D. Mollette …read more.

Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:26 p.m. Monday, June 22, 1900 block Lake Street, Warsaw. A Kosciusko County Highway Department sign was damaged. The suspect vehicle drove off.  9:10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 8200 block East CR 150N, Pierceton. Report of criminal mischief.  3:25 a.m. Saturday, June …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:38 p.m. Sunday, June 21, SR 13, south of Waco Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Sharon E. Siegel, 64, Northshore Drive, Syracuse; and James W. Adams, 52, Carroll Road, Indianapolis.  Siegel was backing out of a parking space when her vehicle struck Adams’ vehicle. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:47 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 300 block West Boston St., Syracuse. Doniven M. Combs reported criminal mischief to a cellphone. 5:24 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 400 block North Main St., Syracuse. Shanna L. Miller reported vehicle theft. Value: $500.   Warsaw Officers with the …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:58 p.m. Sunday, June 21, East CR 200N, east of North CR 100E, Warsaw. Driver: Mark D. Dunn, 65, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Dunn was traveling west on East CR 200N when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $2,500. 10:01 …read more.

SYRACUSE – The sixth annual Mudtastic lived up to expectations Saturday at WACF.

As communities roll out belated summer plans and hold on to the few remaining major events – even as coronavirus cases continue to climb in Kosciusko County – the main word continues to be “fluid.”

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 4:28 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 400 block North Huntington St., Syracuse. Raymond L. Schmucker reported vehicle theft. A Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and firearm were also stolen. Value: $46,130.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:55 a.m. Tuesday, …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:46 p.m. Monday, June 15, North Lake View Avenue, east of North Hiawatha Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Amber M. Barrett, 34, North Syracuse Webster Road, North Webster. Barrett was backing her vehicle when she struck a street sign. Damages under $750.   Warsaw Officers with …read more.

WARSAW – Monday marked Opening Day for several ball sports parks around the area, including three diamond sports in the county.

Three people were injured and taken to area hospitals after a single-vehicle accident north of Atwood on Sunday night.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:56 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 200 block West Section St., Claypool. Todd A. Lincoln and Linda M. Burns reported criminal mischief to three vehicles.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:17 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 200 …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:56 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 738 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Drivers. David H. Jenkins, 38, East McJunkin Street, Columbia City; and Carisa J. Addison, 35, East Lynwood Drive, Syracuse. Jenkins was backing his vehicle from a parking space when he struck Addison’s vehicle. Damage …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:07 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, Dellview Drive, north of East CR 300N, Warsaw. Drivers: Rachell G. Holston, 34, EMS W26 Lane, North Webster; and Allison N. Zartman, 17, Southwood Drive, Warsaw. Both vehicles were parked on the west side of Dellview Drive. …read more.

Garry Ringler, Syracuse, was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting June 9. 

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1 p.m. Monday, June 8, 4100 block East CR 450N, Leesburg. Scott L. Harvey reported hitting a dog with a vehicle. 6:51 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 100 block EMS W11 Lane, North Webster. A representative for Echo Bay reported damaged property. 5:22 …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:55 p.m. Monday, June 8, South Packerton Road, west of East Pierceton Road, Winona Lake. Drivers: Paulette G. Sauders, 77, South Packerton Road, Warsaw; and Samuel J. Smith, 17, West CR 400N, Warsaw. Sauders was traveling west on Pierceton Road and attempted to make …read more.

he Food Bank Of Northern Indiana in cooperation with The Salvation Army of Kosciusko County will distribute food boxes, dairy and produce items to families in need from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, June 10, at Wawasee High School, 1 Warrior Path, 12659 N. Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:13 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 200 block South James St., Milford. Officers investigated a report of a domestic disturbance. 9:59 a.m. Sunday, June 7, 300 block East Camp Mack Road, Milford. Tony Ortiz reported theft. Items stolen include a blue kayak. Value: $380.69. 1:13 …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 2:27 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, East US 30, east of South CR 250E, Warsaw. Drivers: Vlad M. Ardelean, 34, Oakland Street, Watertown, Mass.; Lucjan J. Kuzinski, 40, Cronin Avenue, Justice, Ill.; and Raymond J. Curtiss, 27, Elder Road 215, Homewood, Ill. Curtiss …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – Renovations to the North Webster baseball field highlights preseason prep for the Wawasee Community Summer League.

A community cruise-through event to honor the Wawasee High School Senior Class of 2020 took place Friday night, June 5. People decorated vehicles, honoring this year’s class, and lined the streets while cars honked in congratulations.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:09 p.m. Thursday, June 4, SR 14, west of South CR 600E, North Manchester. Driver: Nicholas D. Lehman, 23, Waters Court, Fort Wayne. Lehman said he was stopped at the intersection waiting to turn north on CR 600E when his vehicle was …read more.

SYRACUSE – There are two disc golf courses in the area, including The Lodge in Syracuse and Lucerne Park in Warsaw.

WARSAW – Golf courses across the state are open, ready to host the public in our socially distant world.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 3:01 p.m. Monday, June 1, on North CR 200E, near East CR 700N, Warsaw. Drivers: Renee L. Sonnenberg, 38, Carmen Street, Portage; and Sarah A. Silva, 25, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake. Sonnenberg was at a stop sign and did not realize …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 7800 block South CR 700W, Claypool. Anthony M. Goodwin reported fraud.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:12 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 4900 block East CR 1200N, Syracuse. Officers investigated a …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 11:09 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Chapman Lake Drive, north of EMS C10 Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Mason W. Reber, 19, East Autumn Trail, Warsaw. Reber was traveling north on Chapman Lake Drive when his vehicle left the roadway, striking a shed. The vehicle …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Lakeland Youth Center is readying for a handful of summer opportunities for kids.

SYRACUSE – The 26th annual Wawasee Warrior Open golf outing is set for July 6 at Maxwelton Golf Club.

SYRACUSE – The 2020 Flotilla Road Race will be run virtually this year from July 4-5 along its traditional route.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s girls basketball camp will take place July 20-23 at Wawasee High School.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked into Kosciusko County Jail:

A Syracuse woman was recently arrested after allegedly writing fraudulent checks to get pizza.

Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:40 p.m. Friday, May 22, 4700 block North SR 13, Leesburg. Lea A. Couture reported the theft of a boat. Value: $48,500. 8:43 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 500 block North Ward Lane, North Webster. Karen R. Rider reported criminal mischief. 8:11 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:02 a.m. Sunday, May 24, 5700 block South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. Dane E. Gans reported criminal mischief to his vehicle. 6:34 a.m. Sunday, May 24, 6600 block South CR 300E, Claypool. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy. 3:37 p.m. Saturday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:09 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, South SR 15, north of West CR 350S, Warsaw. Driver: Jason W. Stromatt, 45, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Stromatt was traveling north on South SR 15 on a motorcycle when a deer entered the roadway. Stromatt sustained …read more.

Staff Report WARSAW – A Syracuse woman was arrested after allegedly stealing nearly $10,000 from a couple. Leah Nicole DeSomer, 21, 153 EMS D24 Lane, Syracuse, is charged with fraud on a financial institution, a level 5 felony. On Feb. 17, officers spoke with the couple at their home. While the man was in Florida, …read more.

Memorial Day celebrations were limited this year due to COVID-19 and current social distancing restrictions, but each of the local American Legion posts met at area cemeteries to remember those who have served their country. While there were no parades held this year in Milford, North Webster or Syracuse, the community still gathered at each of the area cemeteries to remember and honor those who have died Monday, May 25.

The following is a list of Memorial Day weekend events happening in Kosciusko County, as well as a list of events that will not occur this year due to COVID-19 restrictions:

SYRACUSE – Jace Alexander continued to compete as one of the top wrestlers in Northern Indiana in a second straight appearance at the IHSAA State Finals and first appearance on our list, landing at No. 6.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:10 a.m. Thursday, May 21, East CR 1400N, west of North Warner Road, Syracuse. Driver: Darin R. Bemiller, 55, Seth Ward Road, Syracuse. Bemiller swerved to avoid striking deer and his vehicle went off the roadway and down an embankment. Damage up …read more.

The Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee has announced that the Conklin Bay trail and boardwalk project in Syracuse is complete and open to the public. An official ribbon cutting will be scheduled at a later date.

By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee conducted a virtual Zoom meeting Monday night, May 18. An update on the new Conklin Bay project was given. Selge Construction completed the project last Wednesday, May 13. A final walk-through was last Friday, May 15, and went well with minor issues to address. Erlene Yentes, …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:17 p.m. Friday, May 15, 400 block West Wilson Ave., Silver Lake. Lloyd W. Perkins reported burglary. Value: $40.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:44 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 5500 block South SR 13 and …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:15 a.m. Monday, May 18, West Broadway Street, east of North Pearl Street, Etna Green. Driver: Jacob M. Ashby, 32, Ohio Street, Rochester. Ashby was traveling east on Broadway Street when his vehicle began to hydroplane. His vehicle then struck a parked, …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident; 8:09 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2500 Block Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Edith Alvares-Hernandez reported the theft of a purse and its belongings. Value: $400. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident; 9:33 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 700 Block South Thwaits Court, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Despite heavy rain and thunderstorms, Oakwood Resort gave away 350 free meals Thursday, May 14, in Syracuse.

The Lodge, a Christian retreat center in Syracuse, has new caretakers, Mitch and Kim Moser. The couple recently moved from Fort Wayne to Syracuse to take on this new challenge.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews PIERCETON — Two local men face criminal charges after allegedly stealing a tractor and burglarizing Loose Moose Motor Sports in Pierceton. Jeremy Louis Coburn, 40, 916 S. Hansing St., Syracuse, is charged with burglary, a level 5 felony; and theft, a level 6 felony. Tristen Lee Terry, 34, 9688 E. Excalibur …read more.

A man was recently arrested after a high-speed vehicle pursuit that led to the discovery of drugs.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — A Wabash woman received a suspended prison sentence after dealing heroin with her mother. Brittany Denise Fields, 29, 249 W. CR 250S, Wabash, was charged with two counts of dealing in a narcotic drug, both level 5 felonies. Two possession of narcotic drug charges were dismissed as part of …read more.

News Release SYRACUSE — The Food Bank of Northern Indiana, in cooperation with The Salvation Army of Kosciusko County, will distribute food boxes to families in need from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 13, at Wawasee High School, Syracuse. The truck and volunteers will be located at the main entrance of the high school. …read more.

A barn fire early Sunday morning, May 10, at 4445 E. 1200N, resulted in the loss of chicks, ducklings, turkeys and a cat, along with some furniture and lawnmowers. The damage has been estimated up to $30,000.

Syracuse  Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:57 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 1200 block South Huntington St., Syracuse. Madison Skelton reported a hit-and-run vehicle accident resulting in property damage.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 5:45 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 200 block North Union St., …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee wrestling lost some all-timers from its roster, but came back just as strong this past season and is our No. 6 team in the countdown.

A Syracuse man is facing eight criminal charges after allegedly battering a woman and three minors. 

The Syracuse Redevelopment Commission had a busy morning, Thursday, May 7, as it met in executive session with members of the Syracuse Town Council, then held it’s own public meeting.

SYRACUSE – WCSL has set a deadline for summer ball registration as well as developed an equipment exchange and scholarship program to help prepare for the summer season.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 8200 block East US 30, Pierceton. Officers received a report of a missing person. 2:47 p.m. Monday, May 4, 300 block East High St., Etna Green. Officers completed a citizens’ assist at Parkview Hospital.   Syracuse Officers …read more.

Press Release SYRACUSE — Those families in need will have two opportunities this week to obtain a free meal. Health Elite, 400 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, will be providing a free meal starting at noon, Thursday, May 7, and lasting until 5 p.m. or until gone. This event is being hosted by SWCC Foundation Inc., …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 3:15 p.m. Monday, May 4, 11300 block North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. Stephen J. Kaluza reported theft. Value: $50.   Mentone Officers with the Mentone Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:02 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 100 block South Tucker St., Mentone. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:51 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, North SR 13, north of EMS B21 Lane, Pierceton. Driver: Michele R. Fisher, 53, South Mary Lafern Street, North Webster. Fisher was traveling south on SR 13 when two deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee basketball rallied itself to a remarkable season and a spot at No. 9 on our Top 10 list.