SYRACUSE — There’s a lot new about Wawasee football as 2017 season approaches.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 3:22 p.m. Thursday, July 13, North Indiana Avenue, Syracuse. Drivers: Sol C. Miller, 80, Bonita Bay Blvd., Bonita Springs, Fla., and Barbara S. Naab, 87, East Northshore Drive, Syracuse. Miller struck Naab’s vehicle when he was backing out of a parking space. Damage up …read more.

SYRACUSE — Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church of Goshen is hosting a fundraiser at Maxwelton Golf Club Aug. 22.

Kosciusko Officers with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 6:45 a.m. Monday, July 10, South CR 200W and West CR 550S, Claypool. Driver: Joseph L. Rose, 39, South CR 775S, Pierceton. Rose advised he was traveling westbound on CR 550S and discovered he could not make it through an area of high water. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Golfers and hole sponsors still have time to sign up for the Kim and Stephen Conrad Golf Fundraiser at Maxwelton Golf Club on July 31.

SYRACUSE – The 2017 Tour des Lakes sees a record number of participants.

[weaver_youtube fMK7SA6rB6U rel=]   SYRACUSE — Approximately 40 youngsters, accompanied by adults, participated in the first of four Wetland Adventures at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, SR 13, Syracuse, Thursday morning, July 6. Those participating today learned about the watershed by creating a lake and a watershed. Pam Schumm, WACF board member, used a variety …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation is offering special programs every Thursday morning in July for kids accompanied by a parent or adult. Learn about nature and the watershed with four activities each week including a canoe scavenger hunt (bring your own life jacket). The events will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at …read more.

SYRACUSE – Bob Herdrich’s E-Scow was in command over the two-day Wawasee Independence Day Regatta.

Megan Carpenter                                                                                                           …read more.

[weaver_youtube Xz8u_9GsnB4 rel=0]   SYRACUSE — The largest group ever participated in the 2017 Bug Catch Saturday morning at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. It’s estimated close to 125 adults and children participated this year having fun on the shore of Lake Wawasee and catching bugs. The annual bug catch is part of the educational …read more.

SYRACUSE — Sylvia Gargett, Syracuse, was officially elected to the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board tonight, Thursday, June 29. The brief Republican Caucus was held in the Syracuse Town Hall with five of the six precinct committeemen present. Mike Ragan, county Republican chairman, presided over the brief caucus. Also present were members of the township …read more.

SYRACUSE — Rogers Electro-Matics will be hosting a garage sale and bake sale fundraiser to benefit Little Lambs Ministry Daycare and Preschool. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 1, at the Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. If it rains, the sale will be held …read more.

SYRACUSE — Sylvia Gargett, Syracuse, is the lone candidate for the open seat on the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board. A Republican caucus of Turkey Creek Township Precinct Committeemen, to appoint Gargett to the board, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 29, in the Syracuse Town Hall. The vacancy was created after former …read more.

COLLAMER — Richard V. Wilson, 31, Warsaw, and Zachary A. Anderson, 25, Syracuse, were taken to Parkview Regional Medical Center by Parkview Samaritan Medical Transport following a water related incident in Whitley County Sunday, June 25. At approximately 11:59 a.m. Wilson attempted to cross over the Collamer Low Head Dam with a kayak on the …read more.

SYRACUSE — The third annual Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department Mudtastic Classic took place at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Education Center.

SYRACUSE — Families from Syracuse and Wawasee lakes enjoyed the annual Syracuse Lake Association and Wawasee Property Owners Association family breakfast at Oakwood Resort. Several hundred attended the annual event Saturday morning. Not only could the guests enjoy breakfast with friends they haven’t seen for a year, but also meet new friends. Guests also had …read more.

SYRACUSE — The proposed Syracuse-Webster Road trail was discussed at the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting Monday, June 19. Megan McClellan, executive director, and Ben Plikerd, owner of Brook Pointe Inn, talked to the Kosciusko County Highway Department about permitting for the trail along the west side of the road. The county wants the plans to …read more.

SYRACUSE — Two variances and an exception were discussed at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, June 15. Wawasee Plaza LLC’s petition for a variance was discussed at length. The variance is to allow the change and alteration to previously granted variances by allowing three additional units totaling 18 units …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:51 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, East CR 1300N, north of North CR 100E, Milford. Driver: Dallas E. Yoder, 22, County Road 40, Goshen. Yoder lost control of the vehicle while attempting to make a turn. Damage up to $10,000. 2:57 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, …read more.

NEW PARIS — In the early hours of June 11, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of an underage party at a residence in the 18000 block of CR 48. Upon arrival, officers found multiple subjects under the age of 21 who had been consuming alcoholic beverages. There were 13 individuals found to be …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 9:32 a.m. Saturday, June 10, Lake City Highway, west of Detroit Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Joni S. Beachy, 76, 7th Road, Bremen, Chad M. Martin, 18, North Michigan Street, Plymouth, and Carolyn Burgett, 63, South Komensky Avenue, Oak Lawn, Ill. Beachy rear-ended Martin, causing him …read more.

[weaver_youtube eR7Dbfr_THk rel=0]   SYRACUSE — An opportunity to learn about the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County, along with an opportunity to support the fund was held Saturday afternoon, June 10, at the Cocktails on the Lake event. The event was held at the Ruddell Pavilion at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Levinson-LaBrosse Wetland …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS  — An appeal by Brandon Thomas Woody, 25, Syracuse, is awaiting ruling by the Indiana Court of Appeals. Briefs on behalf of Woody and by the state have been filed with the court. Woody is appealing his murder conviction of the Feb. 19, 2015, deaths of Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley, Woody was found …read more.

SYRACUSE — The first of three summer Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Lake Talk & Eats took place Saturday, June 3, at the Levinson-LaBrosse Wetland and Educational Center, SR 13, Syracuse. The series kicked off with the annual native plant sale from several local nurseries/garden centers. New this year was the opportunity to speak with Indiana …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kyle David DeHart, 24, Syracuse, was found guilty by a jury Oct. 6, 2016, for the murders of Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley Feb. 19, 2015. He was sentenced 20 days later to 110 years on two counts of murder and one year for obstruction of justice. An appeal of his conviction was …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, North Detroit Street, south of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Tristan J. Mobley, 17, South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake, and Jodie B. Irwin, 21, Country Club Drive, Warsaw. The vehicles collided at the intersection. Damage up to $25,000. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee concluded its 2016-17 athletic season with its spring sports banquet Monday evening.

SYRACUSE — It’s time for the first Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Lake Talk & Eats event of the 2017 season at the WACF Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes and Wetlands Educational Center, 11586 N. SR 13, just south of Syracuse. A special double-header is planned for Saturday, June 3, with a native plant sale and a Department of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, North CR 375E, north of East CR 1100N, Syracuse. Drivers: Michael R. Christie, 29, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Wayne L. Sholtey, 75, North CR 375E, Syracuse. KCSD was called in reference to a property damage accident involving …read more.

WARSAW — Todd Valentine, 40, 306 E. Lynwood Drive, Syracuse, has been released from jail on his own recognizance, with conditions, after entering pleas of guilty to five of 13 charges in Kosciusko Superior Court 1. Valentine appeared before Judge David Cates Tuesday morning, May 30, to enter a change of plea on six pending cases. Two of the cases were pending in Kosciusko Superior Court 2.

SYRACUSE — Wonderfully Made is holding an awareness walk Saturday, July 15, in honor of those who suffer from Turner syndrome or any chromosomal disorder or rare disease. The event will be held at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex, 900 W. Brooklyn St., Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — NorthWood’s baseball team claimed its fifth straight sectional title in a 14-0 championship win over Lakeland in a game moved to Wawasee Monday.

SYRACUSE — Come by boat or come by vehicle with a picnic blanket to Quaker Haven shoreline on Dewart Lake this summer and discover boat-in. Enjoy guest musicians, biblical messages and connect with others. By road, Quaker Haven is at 91 EMS D16C Lane, Syracuse.

Dixie Diane Dean, 61, Syracuse passed away at home unexpectedly, following an extended illness, on Monday, May 22, 2017. She was born on Aug. 6, 1955 in Goshen the daughter of Donald and Darlene (DeVault) Disher. On Nov. 21, 1988 she married Mark Dean. Survivors include her husband of nearly 30 years, Mark Dean of …read more.

SYRACUSE – Due to a space conflict, the Wawasee girls basketball camp had to adjust its camp times.

SYRACUSE – Sports results for Wawasee on Saturday, May 20.

    SYRACUSE — Mother Nature decided not to cooperate this weekend for the 29th  annual Cruisin’ Cuse, bringing heavy rains to the area. As a result, the Cruise -In set for Friday night, May 19, was canceled, and the Cruisin’ Cuse ended earlier than anticipated. Awards were handed out around 12:30 p.m. and the …read more.

SYRACUSE — If we’re being honest, it would be completely impossible to pick one town in Indiana that’s more naturally beautiful than the rest.

SYRACUSE — “I think it’s a great honor,” said Richard “Dick” A. Green, Ogden Point Road, Syracuse, on being chosen the 2017 Wawasee Flotilla Commodore. Being chosen as commodore has been termed a high honor by those named in the past and to Green it is no different. This year’s Wawasee Flotilla will be held …read more.

SYRACUSE – Diamond results for Wawasee on Wednesday, May 17, including softball’s first-ever undefeated NLC season.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:37 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, North Huntington Street, south of East Henry Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Ashlee D. Luttrell, 18, North Lake Street, Syracuse, and Allan E. Waggoner, 49, Meadow View Drive, Syracuse. Luttrell struck Waggoner’s vehicle as he was traveling southbound on North Huntington …read more.

Robert R. “Bob” Kieler, 92, Syracuse, died at 11:23 a.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Oct. 21, 1924 near Arcola to Roy L. and Mary (Leffers) Kieler. He graduated in 1942 from Arcola High School and was a World War II Army veteran. He retired …read more.

Nancy A. Dunithan, 57, Syracuse, passed away at 8:35 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017 at her residence. She was born on April 22, 1960 in Fort Wayne to Stephen and Charlotte (Aiken) Glassley. She grew up in Fort Wayne and moved to Syracuse in 1975. She graduated in 1978 from Wawasee High School in …read more.

SYRACUSE – Fairfield made it interesting, but Wawasee held on for a 10-8 non-conference baseball win Tuesday.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee met Monday, May 15. Megan McClellan, executive director, told the board several recent events for the trails were successful. “The trail clean-up went well,” reported McClellan. The clean-up was April 21. The Couch to 5K program started April 18. Six women have signed up for the classes. The classes last …read more.

SYRACUSE — Summer is right around the corner and people are gearing up for fun. Many people will pack up their cars or hop on planes and travel to far off lands. For anyone planning on traveling outside of the country, it is important to have a passport and be aware of current regulations. In …read more.

SYRACUSE — Traffic on SR 13 was shut down for approximately 30 minutes today, Tuesday, May 16, following a two-vehicle accident at Henry and SR 13 (Huntington Street) in Syracuse. The accident occurred at approximately 8:35 a.m. The collision was between a Jeep Cherokee Sport and a Ford Expedition. Minor injuries were reported and those …read more.

SYRACUSE – Sports results for Wawasee on Monday, May 15.

SYRACUSE – A seven-run first inning by Wawasee stunned Plymouth in an 8-2 Warriors win Friday afternoon.

  SYRACUSE — Syracuse Redevelopment Commission approved two economic development agreements finalizing the sale of 40 to 45 percent of the Syracuse Technology Park during a meeting held Wednesday, May 10. Dustin Johns, owner of Innovation Inc LLC, purchased seven lots within the park. Total cost for the lots was $770,563. Johns, who also owns …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee softball and baseball highlights for Wednesday, May 10.

SYRACUSE — Chautauqua-Wawasee recognizes families face many different issues, so it planned a week long series for parents, grandparents, educators and community members that will cover issues from addictions, social media trends and human trafficking to tips for grandparents, family counseling and foster parenting. The series will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, …read more.

SYRACUSE — The public is invited to a retirement party honoring Cheryl Manning. The event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Lakeland Youth Center, 101 W. Chicago St., Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — The ninth season for the Syracuse Artisans & Farmers Market kicks off Saturday, May 13. The market will take place in Veteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill, SR 13, Syracuse, every Saturday until Oct. 14. The market is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will showcase a diverse …read more.

SYRACUSE – Plymouth defeated Wawasee 5-0 in girls tennis Monday, taking command of the NLC heading into the conference tournament this week.

SYRACUSE — Anna Haldewang, a senior at Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga., is majoring in industrial design. Raised at Dewart Lake in Syracuse, Haldewang is already making quite an impression with her bee drone creation.

SYRACUSE — While it has been 25 years, Nancy Nelson still worries cancer will return. Nelson is one of many cancer survivors in the community. She was diagnosed 25 years ago with stage two breast cancer. Back then the procedure was “cut, burn and get poisoned,” Nelson said. Now treatments are different. “You still worry. …read more.

Alois “Lou” Kohl, 81, Indianapolis, passed away at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. He was born on Aug. 16, 1935 in Kleve, Germany to Heinrich and Margaret Kohl. He attended high school in Germany and served in the German military in his youth. He moved to Patterson, …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:31 a.m. Saturday, May 6, North East Shore Drive, south of East Pickwick Road, Syracuse. Driver: Gary L. Stuckman, 47, North Warner Road, Syracuse. Stuckman swerved and ended up in a ditch. Damages up to $1,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School athletics will host several youth summer camps.

Lois Evelyn Allen, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 6:52 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on April 20, 1930 in Marion to Verlin M. and Delores Mabel (Owings) Harter. She graduated in 1947 from Sweetser High School in Sweetser. On Sept. 9, 1951 in Sweetser she …read more.

SYRACUSE – Amber Lemberg tossed a one-hitter Friday in a 9-0 Wawasee win over Elkhart Memorial in NLC softball.

Mary Fisher, 92, Syracuse, passed away at her home on Friday, May 5, 2017. She was born on June 22, 1924 in Albion to Frank and Ethel (Belt) Lemmon. On June 27, 1943 she married Robert Fisher who preceded her in 1973. She was a lifelong area resident. Mary was a homemaker as well as …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s results from its trip to Elkhart for girls track and girls tennis matches with Elkhart Memorial Tuesday afternoon.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks & Recreation Department is hosting Touch-A-Truck from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 6, at the Syracuse Community Center, North Long Drive. This hands-on event will provide kids with the opportunity to see, touch and explore their favorite big trucks, heavy equipment and emergency vehicles as well as interact with community support leaders who operate them.

SYRACUSE – Sports results for Wawasee on Monday, May 1.

SYRACUSE – Plymouth shot a 308 to hold off Homestead by six strokes to win the Wawasee Golf Invite on Saturday.

SYRACUSE – Sports results for Wawasee on Friday, April 28.

SYRACUSE – A special night on the diamond Friday night at Wawasee had Hannah Haines drive in the winner in a 4-3 Warrior softball win over Goshen.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee played well enough to win a boys golf trio with Manchester and Whitko Thursday afternoon.

SYRACUSE – Warsaw was very effective in its four court wins among the 4-1 result at Wawasee Thursday in girls tennis.

SYRACUSE – NorthWood defeated Wawasee 93-39 in NLC boys track Wednesday.

SYRACUSE – Warsaw’s girls track team won another two duals against Wawasee and NorthWood, the Warriors splitting with a win over the Panthers Tuesday night.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s physical night is Thursday, May 4, at the high school annex gym.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee and Goshen softball programs will host a Strike Out Cancer event Friday.

SYRACUSE – Sports results for Wawasee for games played on Monday, April 24.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee has been invited to compete in the 2018 IWCA Team State tournament.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee recently received a $100,000 grant from the Dekko Foundation, as well the opportunity of $100,000 more in matching funds. Planning for the Conklin Bay boardwalk and trail has been progressing slowly during the past two years, but things are speeding up now. All the permits are in place and the …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee split its two games at the Wawasee Baseball Tourney, rallying to beat Heritage and being shut out by Lowell.

SYRACUSE – Whitko defeated South Bend Clay and Wawasee to win its first-ever Wawasee Softball Invite championship.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department will host a free Scotts Major League Baseball Pitch Hit and Run Competition for area youth on Saturday, April 29 at 10 a.m. at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex .

SYRACUSE – Wawasee rallied with six runs in the seventh inning to stun Elkhart Memorial, 8-7, in NLC baseball Wednesday.

SYRACUSE — Have some fun with outdoor activities and learning about lake health during this year’s Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Earth Day Festival. The event, free of charge, will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes & Wetlands Education Center, one mile south of Syracuse on SR 13. …read more.

GOSHEN — Philip Kevin Smith, 32, Syracuse, died Tuesday, April 18, after he was found stabbed Monday, April 17, in Goshen. According to information from Goshen Police Department, police were called around 9:17 p.m. Monday of an injured man in the 700 block of Lincolnway East (US 33), Goshen. Smith was found lying on the …read more.

SYRACUSE – Sports highlights for Wawasee games played on Tuesday, April 18.

Robert Byrd, 92, formerly of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Selective Health Care in Muncie.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee lost a tough 4-1 match to Central Noble that featured a trio of three-setters.

[weaver_youtube rGk6Z3gFl-s rel=0]   SYRACUSE — It was a perfect day for a motorcycle ride. The parking lot at Chubbies Pub & Grub, Syracuse, was filled with motorcycles of every make and model Saturday morning, April 15, for the Fallen Rider Memorial Ride. Riders from all over the area arrived at 10 a.m. for registration …read more.

SYRACUSE – Hannah Haines had a big game for Wawasee, homering and getting the win in the circle, an 11-1 Warrior softball win over Triton Saturday morning.

SYRACUSE – Baseball and softball wraps for Wawasee’s road games on Friday, April 14.

SYRACUSE – Sports results for Wawasee on Thursday, April 13.

Dorothy J. “June” Baker, 91, Syracuse, passed away at 9:11 a.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born Feb. 28, 1926 in Muncie to Frank O. and Dorothy M. (Goodwin) Leyendecker. She graduated in 1944 from Muncie Central High School and on May 20, 1951 in Muncie she married …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee earned its second win of the junior varsity baseball season Wednesday, defeating Columbia City 11-8.

SYRACUSE – Whitko used a pair of Wawasee mistakes to escape with a 3-1 baseball win Tuesday night.

SYRACUSE – An eight-run seventh by East Noble stunned Wawasee, 10-6, in baseball action at Wawasee.

SYRACUSE — An upcoming project by Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation will benefit more than Lake Wawasee. The neighbors, farmers and Wawasee Middle School will also reap the benefits. Work will soon begin to improve drainage issues between Wawasee Middle School and CR 800E, known as the Martin Creek Drainage Project. This includes drainage from the …read more.

Nancy L. Bidner, 72, Bellflower, Ill., passed away at 4:48 a.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Advocate BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal, Ill. Funeral Service will be 3 p.m.., Sunday, April 9 at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Farmer City, Ill. with Dr. Lonnie S. Southern and Pastor Louella Pence officiating. Burial will be in Bellflower Township …read more.

D. Mark Stinson, M.D., 59, Anderson, and Lake Wawasee, passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2017. He was born May 16, 1957, to Dr. William and Betty Stinson. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1975 and Indiana University School of Medicine in 1983. He joined his father in the practice of family …read more.

SYRACUSE — Dewart Lake Community Friends Church is hosting its third annual Easter Egg-stravaganza from 10-12 a.m. Saturday, April 15. The egg hunt will be at Quaker Haven Camp, 111 EMS D16C Lane, Syracuse. There will be over 1,000 eggs plus other activities for children. Come and hunt, create, play and hang out on Easter …read more.