SYRACUSE – Wawasee endured Whitko in a double overtime thriller, 54-47, Saturday night in boys basketball.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 7:09 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, East LaPoint Drive and North CR 300E, Syracuse. Drivers: Graciela R. Mejia, 53, East LaPoint Drive, Milford, and Kevin A. Waugh, 32, East LaPoint Drive, Milford. Mejia’s vehicle collided with Waugh’s vehicle at the intersection. Damage up to …read more.

[weaver_youtube T1vTqq-VGy8 rel=0]   SYRACUSE — A suspect in a burglary has barricaded himself inside that residence, several miles north of Syracuse. There are no reports of any hostages at this point. Early this morning, Wednesday, Dec. 7, at approximately 4:31 a.m. officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to an alarm at a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Registration for the 2017 Syracuse Adult Basketball League is now open. Deadline is Jan. 3 with games starting Jan. 8.

Paul Gene Berghorn passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at the Conway Regional Medical Center in Conway, Ark. following a bout with cancer. Gene was born Oct. 15, 1930 in Fort Wayne to the late Paul A. and Margaret Berghorn.  He was a graduate of South Side High School, Class of 1948, and attended …read more.

Santa Claus visited the Community Center in Syracuse for Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 3. The Syracuse Kiwanis dished up more than 600 pancake and sausage meals, supplemented by fresh baked chocolate chip cookies served by the local Boy Scout troop. Santa had a busy time, with hundreds of children taking their turns on his …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:24 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Diana L. Albert, 67, East CR 250S, Pierceton. Albert hit a parked vehicle in a parking lot. Damage up to $5,000. 3:04 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, East Center Street, west of Robmar Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: …read more.

SYRACUSE — The smell of burning wood in a fireplace and the path to Ruddell Pavilion lined with candelarias greeted approximately 50 guests to the Second Annual Wawasee Area Conservancy Christmas Lighting Social Friday evening, Dec. 2. The event took place at the WACF Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes & Wetlands Education Center, one mile south of Syracuse …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:27 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, East CR 400N and North CR 850E, Pierceton. Driver: Michaela M. Beck, 24, North CR 650E, Warsaw. Vehicle struck deer. Damage up to $5,000. 7:42 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, South SR 19, north of West CR 900S, Warsaw. Driver: …read more.

John I. Knapp, 85, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. John, the son of Bill and Laura (Klonowski) Knapp was born, grew up and attended public schools in Goshen. John served four years as a radioman in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Crisis, most of those years at …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation will be hosting its second annual WACF Christmas Lighting Social at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. The event will take place at the WACF Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes & Wetlands Education Center, one mile south of Syracuse on SR 13.

SYRACUSE — A motorist driving in the area of CR 1350N saw smoke Saturday evening Nov. 26, and went to investigate. That motorist found a barn on fire at 9661 E. 1350N, Syracuse. Turkey Creek Fire Territory was notified at 8:14 p.m. and upon arriving found the barn fully involved.

SYRACUSE – Columbia City bested Wawasee in the championship wrestling match of the Wawasee November Duals Saturday afternoon.

SYRACUSE – Warsaw took home a pair of dual wins Saturday morning against swim rival Wawasee.

Lena Jane (Allen) Lowe, 88, Syracuse, died at 12:23 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Goshen Health Hospital. She was born May 13, 1928, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, to Walter Lee and Cora (Huffman) Allen. She married James K. Lowe on Sept. 23, 1972, and he died Aug. 14, 2016. Surviving are sons: Everett …read more.

John I. Knapp, 85, Syracuse, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. John, the son of Bill and Laura (Klonowski) Knapp was born, grew up and attended public schools in Goshen. John served four years as a radioman in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Crisis, most of those years …read more.

SYRACUSE — It was a thankful, yet heartbreaking Thanksgiving Day for the family of John and Nancy F. Hoard, Carmel, who came to their lake home at 10515 N. Grand Blvd., Syracuse, for the holiday. Thankful because no lives were lost, including that of their two pit mixed dogs, but heartbreaking because of a loss …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee got the 2016-17 campaign started off the right way with a 48-39 victory over Fairfield Tuesday night at the Hardwood Tee Pee.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Jesse Richard Pena, 52, 306. N. Harrison St., Syracuse, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 15, on charges of fraud on a financial institution, a level 5 felony and theft, a level 6 felony. He was held on $10,000 surety and $250 cash bond in the Kosciusko County Jail. Documents filed with Kosciusko Superior …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:55 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, South Country Club Road and East Winona Beach Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Brenda M. Clark, 56, East Tulip Tree Drive, Warsaw. Clark struck a deer with her vehicle. Damage up to $2,500. 7:09 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, East CR …read more.

Gretchen A. Genshaw, 82, Syracuse, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at her home from a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born Aug. 16, 1934 in Kankakee, Ill. to Melvin R. and Lucy Marie (Boyer) Dean. She graduated in 1952 from Kankakee High School and from nursing school in Kankakee. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Thomas and Julie Votaw’s petition for a variance was approved at the Thursday, Nov. 17, Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The variance would permit allowing an existing shed to remain, as placed, 3 foot, 3 inches from the north sideline and 9 feet, 4 inches from the right of way. The property …read more.

Kenneth E. Lisor, 52, died early Sunday morning, Nov. 13, 2016 at Golden Living Center, Elkhart, following a long term illness. He was born Aug. 27, 1964 in Elkhart to Clem F. Lisor, Jr. and Suzanne (Kleinknight) Lisor. His mother, Suzanne survives along with his son, Kenneth Craney, Indianapolis; grandson, Aiden Craney; a brother, Clem …read more.

Michael A. “Mike” Baumgartner, 67, Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at his home. He was born Oct. 17, 1949 in Goshen to Richard Earl and Marjorie J. (Miller) Baumgartner. He graduated in 1967 from New Paris High School and was a United States Navy Veteran. He grew up in Syracuse and lived in …read more.

Donald G. “Don” Matson, 70, passed away at 11:31 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born Dec. 28, 1945 in East Chicago to George and Ann E. (Hora) Matson. He attended Roosevelt High School in East Chicago and was a United States Army Veteran. He grew up in East …read more.

Michael A. “Mike” Baumgartner, 67, Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved establishing a new riverfront district during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 15. The new riverfront district is located in the village area near Monteith Tire. Councilman Tom Hoover asked how the riverfront district would benefit the town. Town Manager Henry DeJulia explained it would allow a local …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School senior Paige Miller has chosen Purdue University as the next stop in her swim career.

Hilda S. Earnhart, 98, Syracuse and formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born Aug. 22, 1918 in Wilmot to John William and Sadie C. (Beezley) Scott. She grew up in Noble County, attended Washington Township Public School, and lived most of …read more.

SYRACUSE – Brady Robinson is ready to carve his own niche in the pantheon of Wawasee swimming.

SYRACUSE – With one hurdle out of the way, Wawasee senior Paige Miller is looking to clear one more. Or maybe two.

WARSAW — Thomas Glen Hursey, 29, Warsaw, will change his plea in a hearing at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12. The hearing will be held in Kosciusko County Circuit Court. Hursey was charged with two counts of murder; aiding/inducing robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, a level 2 felony, and aiding/inducing in the obstruction of …read more.

Joseph William “Joe” Hughes, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 4:28 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born July 6, 1929 in Syracuse to John P. and Valeria Lucille (Hopple) Hughes. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended Syracuse High School. On Aug. 27, 1949 in Benton he …read more.

Eleanor L. Kinney, 80, Goshen, died Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 2, 2016 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born Dec. 10, 1935 in Goshen to Lloyd and Nina (Fry) Weaver. On May 21, 1966 she married Richard Kinney in Goshen. He preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Deb Kinney-Shoudel, Syracuse; Anita Kinney-Naylor, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks Department is hosting a community indoor garage sale at the Syracuse Community Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. The center is located at 1043 N. Long Drive.

SYRACUSE — The Lake Wawasee area is rich with history and what better way to discover that history than metal detecting. Todd McCulloch, Syracuse, started eight years ago and his collection of found items are varied. He has located a Civil War belt buckle, a parachute jumper buckle type item, swim buckles, old toy cars, …read more.

Wilbur L. “Willie” Slabach, 82, Wawaka, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in LaGrange County Sept. 15, 1934, the son of Abraham and Lena (Miller) Slabach. On Sept. 15, 1957 he married Mary A. Yoder at the Methodist Church in Middlebury; she preceded him …read more.

UPDATE: William F. Lambert, 58, EMS D22D Lane, Syracuse, was not injured in a one-vehicle accident. The accident occurred at 4:13 p.m. at Interra Credit Union, Syracuse. Syracuse Police report Lambert was parking his truck in the bank’s parking lot when his foot slipped off the brake pedal and fell onto the gas pedal. The …read more.

WARSAW — The remainder of 24-year-old Kyle David DeHart’s life will be spent behind bars unless he wins an appeals case with Indiana Court of Appeals. DeHart was sentenced this morning by Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed to 55 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections for the murder of Joshua Randall Knisley. He …read more.

WARSAW — The sentencing of Kyle David DeHart,, 24, and Brandon Thomas Woody 24, both of Syracuse, will take place in Kosciusko Circuit Court Wednesday morning. DeHart is scheduled for sentencing at 10 a.m. and sentencing for Woody is set for 11 a.m. DeHart faces a fixed term of between 45 and 65 years on …read more.

Dorothy Bay Hite died peacefully Oct. 22, 2016.  She was 92. Dot loved life.  She enjoyed traveling, gardening, studying the constellations, and knitting.  She was a true lifelong learner and worked very hard on passing this passion on to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She especially loved water activities. Dot and her late husband, De,  …read more.

Dorothy Hite, 92, Syracuse, passed away Oct. 22, 2016.  Arrangements are pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home

SYRACUSE — CSX Railroad will be closing down Warner Road, East Shore Drive and Front Street in Syracuse the week of Oct. 24-28 for routine track work weather permitting.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals approved two cases Thursday, Oct. 20. Both of the items of business on the agenda were continued cases from August. Ernest and Christine Wingard’s petition for an exception was approved. They want to allow the construction of an oversized accessory building that is 1,226 square feet, where the …read more.

SYRACUSE  — What could have turned into a heated and lengthy debate about approving the Turkey Creek Fire Territory’s equipment budget was quickly squelched during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 18. Fire Chief Mickey Scott provided an updated equipment budget, complete with estimates for a number of projects. Scott told …read more.

SYRACUSE — The SR 13 crossing project has been approved by Indiana Department of Transportation, the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee heard Monday, Oct. 17. A pedestrian light will be installed at the intersection of SR 13 and Pickwick Drive. The town is interested in helping, said Megan McClellan, executive director. “We are waiting to hear how …read more.

SYRACUSE – Goshen outlasted Wawasee, 41-34, Friday night in a wild Northern Lakes Conference football game.

SYRACUSE – Triton rode the momentum of a key middle game to beat Wawasee, 3-0, Tuesday night in volleyball.

SYRACUSE — Join others at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Levinson-LaBrosse Education Center, SR 13 one mile south of Syracuse, from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, and/or Sunday, Oct. 16, for the second annual Falltastic Trail Walk.

Phillip Edward “Phil” Hartley, 83, Syracuse, joined Jesus and God in heaven at 6:15 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at his home. His journey with cancer was long and hard but Phil knew his Lord was with him which gave him peace. He was born Nov. 13, 1932 in Muncie to Harry and Velma (Morgan) …read more.

SYRACUSE  —  “It’s been a great turnout and the cooperative weather has a lot to do with it,” said Tyler McLead, program director of the Syracuse Parks Department, about today’s Syracuse Fall Festival. With sunny skies and temperatures in the low 60s, it was perfect weather for the Saturday, Oct. 8, festival, held at Lakeside …read more.

Dr. John G. “Jack” Hamilton passed away on August 31, 2016 ending a sixteen-year battle with a rare brain tumor called an ependymoma.  He was 72 years old. Jack was born to Gerald Hamilton and Lois Rondot Hamilton in Fort Wayne on June 29th, 1944. The timing of his birth put him, technically, just ahead …read more.

Anna Sudlow, 103, Syracuse, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. Anna was born Dec. 28, 1912 in Elkhart County the daughter of Jesse and Merta (Harsh) Rex. On Nov. 21, 1931 she married W.A. (John) Sudlow in Syracuse. He preceded her in death on Nov. 6, 1993. Anna …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse’s Fall Harvest Festival is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Lakeside Park. Hosted alongside the final date of the Artisans and Farmers Market, the Fall Harvest Festival will have several, fun activities for the entire family to enjoy. Face painting and games are part of the day’s activities. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce and the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails cut the ribbon for their move to their new location at Pickwick Plaza next to the Waterlily Art Gallery, located at 108 N. Huntington St., Suite 4.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee boys basketball Jr. Warrior Program is hosting a skills evaluation event on Monday, October 17.

SYRACUSE — The Eli Lilly Road trail widening project has been completed. Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee and other members of the community took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, Oct. 3, in Syracuse. The new section is 2,100 feet long, or about 0.4 miles. The project was made possible by donations and the K21 Health Foundation. …read more.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Notre Dame racked up 657 yards of offense in a 50-33 victory Saturday against Syracuse.

WARSAW — Nineteen months and 10 days after the murder of Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley at a Main Street residence in Syracuse, two of the three accused will stand trial. The joint murder trial of Brandon Thomas Woody, 24, and Kyle David DeHart, 24, both of Syracuse, is scheduled to begin Thursday, Sept. 29, …read more.

Robert “Bob” Miller, 59, Syracuse, left us to be with the Lord at 5:35 p.m., Sept. 24, 2016. He passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family, after a hard and courageous battle with cancer. He had suffered with pain due to health issues the last several years of his life, and can now rest in …read more.

Ronald L. Stephens, 58, Angola, died of natural causes Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 13, 1958, in LaPorte to Mary (Tamlin) Stephens. Survivors include his mother: Mary, Goshen; biological father: Clifford Gibson, California; three daughters: Veronica Stephens, Milford; Sharon Harris, Syracuse; and Georgina Stephens, Middlebury; former wife: Sharon Stephens, …read more.

Barry Baumbaugh, 62, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 21, 2016, after suffering a massive heart attack. Barry was born in Fort Wayne on Oct. 31, 1953, to the late William Edward and Vella Mae (Smith) Baumbaugh. On May 30, 1987, Barry married the love of his life and his best friend, Carole “Kelly” Havens. He was …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club is putting the finishing touches on its third annual Rotary Rocktoberfest, an evening of live music by The Why Store, beer, music and food. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 22, at the North Webster American Legion Post 253, 756 S. SR 13, North Webster. Doors open at 6 p.m.

[weaver_youtube bRVlLCiudPc rel=0]   SYRACUSE — Stan Moore, North Manchester, was named the Democrat of the Year at the Kosciusko County Democratic Party annual dinner. The event was held Saturday evening, Sept. 24, at South Shore Golf Club, Syracuse. Moore was recognized for his willingness to assist the party when needed. Carmen Darland, Albion, 3rd …read more.

Patricia G. “Pat” Stewart, 76, Syracuse, passed away at 2:52 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on March 6, 1940 in Indianapolis, to Elmer and Louise (Gaskins) Gebhardt. She graduated in 1958 from Thomas Carr Howe High School in Indianapolis and attended Indiana University in Bloomington. She …read more.

SYRACUSE — A syracuse man has been arrested for failure to appear on a fraud charge. Aarron Lee Warren, 26, 519 Harbour Landing Drive, Syracuse, was arrested Feb. 26 and charged with one count of fraud, a level 6 Felony, and one count of theft, a Class A Misdemeanor. According to the affidavit of probable cause, …read more.

Ralph Eugene “Gene” Barkdull, Sr., 83, Daleville, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Anderson, Oct. 16, 1932, the son of Harry L. Barkdull and Beatrice Moon. He was a 1951 graduate of Daleville High School and a veteran of the US Army. He had lived his entire life …read more.

Danny Bill Gallmeier Sr., 70, Syracuse, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 at the IU Health Goshen Hospital.

SYRACUSE — Insurance, grants and flooding issues dominated much of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting Monday evening, Sept. 19. The meeting was held at its new office in downtown Syracuse. Megan McClellan, executive director, has applied for or will apply for nine grants totaling $1.1 million. One grant could come from State Farm for $25,000. …read more.

Ellabelle Carr, 85, a lifetime resident of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, with her devoted husband by her side.

Ellabelle Carr, 85, a lifetime resident of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, with her devoted husband by her side. Ellabelle was born Nov. 7, 1930, in Kosciusko County, to Theries D. Doll and Minnie A.(Simon) Doll. She was married to Jack M. Carr June 28, 1952. She graduated from Syracuse High School and …read more.

Harold Jerome Traviolia II, 79, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at the Mike Conley Hospice House, Clermont, Fla. Born on Feb. 14, 1937, in Lafayette, the son of Harold and Maxine (Brooke) Traviolia, “Trav” grew up showing horses at local exhibitions. He graduated from Lafayette Jeff High school in 1954 where he was …read more.

SYRACUSE — At approximately 11:33 a.m. this morning, Monday, Sept. 19, the Syracuse Police Department responded to a report of a possible explosive device lying in the grass near the Goodwill donation box. The box is located near 203 E. Pickwick Drive.

SYRACUSE — A female driver has been transported to IU Health Goshen following a one-vehicle accident on SR 13 at Grandview Drive, Syracuse. The accident occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 14. The white Mazda appears to have been northbound on SR 13, gone off the road between Lake View Trace and Trusdell …read more.

SYRACUSE — The regularly scheduled Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, has been cancelled due to unforseeable circumstances.  All regularly scheduled cases will be heard at the board’s regular meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Syracuse Town Hall.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Democrat Party will host a Democratic Dinner featuring Jill Long Thompson and upcoming general election candidates: Lynn Coleman, Carl Rust, Dee Moore and Brian Smith. The dinner will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at South Shore Golf Club, 10601 N. SR 13, Syracuse. Cocktails will be at 5:30 p.m. …read more.

Virgil L. Currence Jr., 85, Milford, passed away at 12:51 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Lakeland Healthcare and Rehab, Milford. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — In partnership with the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Lakeside Condominiums Storage, located at 813 Sycamore St., Syracuse. The condo units offer unique amenities, including steeper roof lines and wider exterior trim. Also available is a common area with restrooms, a kitchenette, and a …read more.

SYRACUSE — There wasn’t a dry person or student upon the return of the first Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation watershed rafting adventure Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 7. Wednesday was the first of three days for groups of Wawasee High School freshmen to take a little more than four hours out of their normal classroom schedule to learn in a different way.

SYRACUSE — Photos and a story from Saturday’s inaugural Kid Olympics at Harold Schrock Athletic Complex.

SYRACUSE — A recap from Wawasee’s thrilling double overtime victory over Northridge.

John G. Hamilton, 72, Syracuse, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Center for Hospice Care House in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Donald E. “Gene” Ringler, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 1:56 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at Warsaw Meadows in Warsaw.

SYRACUSE — A Bristol woman complained of neck pain after her Lexis was struck and flipped onto its top, in an accident at 6:11 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29. The accident was at US 6 and CR 33, north of Syracuse. Stacy Alexander, 49, Bristol, was taken to IU Health Goshen after complaining of neck pain. …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee gymnastics club is hosting its annual fall tumbling classes this September through October.

SYRACUSE — The inaugural event will try to take off again this Saturday at Harold Schrock Athletic Complex.

Donald E. “Gene” Ringler, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 1:56 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at Warsaw Meadows Nursing Home in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Jack Earl Lutz, 84, Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital. He was born March 3, 1932, in Muncie to Fred and Mabel Lutz. Jack retired at age 65 from Hull Lift Truck, Elkhart; as well as worked at Midwest Towel, Muncie. A U.S. Navy veteran, Jack served …read more.

SYRACUSE — Northern Lakes Insurance Agency, Syracuse, a part of Auto-Owners Insurance Company, presented a $2,000 check to the Syracuse Food Pantry at noon Wednesday, Aug. 24. Auto-Owners Insurance is celebrating 100 years as a company and wanted to give back to the communities and agency partners that have helped support them throughout the years. …read more.

Donald E. Ritter Sr., 78, Syracuse, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw.

Donald E. Ritter, 78, Syracuse, died at 8:30 a.m., Aug. 24, 2016, at Mason Healthcare, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home.

SYRACUSE — The inaugural Kid Olympics will take place this Saturday at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex.

Robert J. Stiver, 96, Goshen, died 11:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. He was born on May 29, 1920 in New Paris to Irvin and Ina (O’Neal) Stiver. He married Margie Marie (Manges) Stiver on June 19, 1942. Surviving are his wife: Margie, Goshen; son: Craig (Phyl) Stiver, Goshen; brother: Don Stiver, …read more.

Clarice “June” Honer, 89, Syracuse, formerly of Chicago, Ill., passed away Friday, Aug. 19, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born on July 9, 1927, the daughter of Frank Arnold and Martha E. (Richards) Swanson in Chicago, Ill. On Feb. 1, 1969, she married Jack Honer in Ligonier; he preceded her in death in …read more.

Warsaw  Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 1:53 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, East Center Street and South Colfax Street. Drivers: Felisha N. Johnson, 28, Market Street, Warsaw, and Michael C. Finney, 34, Shell Bark Lane, Warsaw. Johnson was merging into the left turn lane when she collided with Finney’s vehicle. Damage …read more.

SYRACUSE — The National Weather Service has confirmed a small, EF0 tornado in southern Elkhart County, near Syracuse, yesterday, Saturday, Aug. 20. The funnel touched down just south of US 6, near CR 133, causing minor damage to two homes, several trees and a cornfield. It was on the ground for about a minute. EF0 …read more.

Ralph A. Heil, 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Ralph was born on April 9, 1917, in New Bremen, Ohio, to the late Otto and Mabel Heil. He moved to Huntington, and then to Fort Recovery, Ohio, where he was co-partner in the St. …read more.

SYRACUSE — No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle accident on SR 13, near Grandview Drive, Syracuse, at approximately 3:15 p.m. According to information at the scene the driver of a KIA Rio struck the back of a Chevrolet S10 truck. The truck came to rest in the yard at the property of Kenneth Butt. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The seven-day jury trial of Brandon Thomas Woody, 24, and Kyle David DeHart, 24, is still scheduled to begin Thursday, Sept. 29, in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Woody and DeHart were charged in February 2015 with two counts of murder, following the shooting deaths of Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley, Feb. 19, 2015, in …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard Monday, Aug. 15, the Eli Lily Road widening project is nearly completed. Megan McClellan, director, said the cost of the project increased but she is still continuing to get donations. “It looks good. It’s done and drainage is in,” she said. “It looks fantastic.” Pulver Asphalt and Paving are …read more.