Kaciaryna Puntus, 85, Syracuse, passed away at her home on Aug. 11, 2016.

Kaciaryna Puntus, 85, Syracuse, passed away at her home Aug. 11, 2016. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Jonita M. “Jo” Frank, 64, Syracuse, passed away at 10:18 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at her home.

Kaciaryna Puntas, 85, Syracuse, passed away at her home on Aug. 11, 2016. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Brenda Lyons, 57, Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 4, 2016, at her home. She was born on Sept. 5, 1958, in Harvey, Ill., to James and Shirley (White) Bragg. On May 15, 1977, she married Edward Lyons who survives. She was a longtime area resident coming from Chicago, Ill., as well as several years in …read more.

Rachel E.B. Pelletier, 69, Syracuse, passed away at 9:47 a.m. Aug. 6, 2016, at her home. She was born on March 9, 1947, in Nashua, N.H., to Maurice Francis and Beatrice E. (Gaudette) LeBrun. She graduated in 1965 from St. Louis DeGonzaga High School, Nashua, N.H., and on Aug. 17, 1968, in Nashua, N.H., she …read more.

Merrick Joseph David Garlinger, 2 days old, Syracuse, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

Brenda Lyons, 57, Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Merrick Joseph David Garlinger, 2 days old, Syracuse, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He is the son of David L. and Samantha M. (Johnson) Garlinger. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

MILFORD — One individual has been transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at CR 300E and Bowser Road. The accident occurred around 8:05 a.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 4.

SYRACUSE — Re-opening with almost a whole new crew, Pizza Hut made its big debut by cutting the ribbon at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 2, in Syracuse,signifying the end to its construction. The new Pizza Hut has expanded its menu to include 10 flavors of wings, new sandwiches, salads and many new offers.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Alexander David Jackson, 24, 11548 N. SR 13, Syracuse, has been released from the hospital and was booked yesterday, Sunday, July 31, in the Kosciusko County Jail. He was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury. His bond has been set at $5,000 surety and $250 cash. Around 6 …read more.

SYRACUSE — At approximately 12:10 a.m. Saturday, July 30 Syracuse Police units became involved in a lengthy vehicle pursuit throughout Syracuse. The suspect’s vehicle was driving erratically and many times on the opposite side of the road. Stop sticks were utilized with no effect on the suspect’s vehicle. Officers were finally able to box in and …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation will hold its annual meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at the WACF Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes and Wetlands Education Center on S.R. 13 one mile south of Syracuse. The meeting will be a celebration of WACF’s 25 years of protecting the wetlands. A brunch buffet will be served. Everyone is invited to …read more.

Jack A. Maresh, 84, Syracuse, passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on May 14, 1932 in Cleveland, OH to Fred & Anna (Chesney) Maresh. He graduated in 1951 from Lincoln High School in Cleveland and served in the United States Air Force. He …read more.

Kyle John Hilty, 11, son of Mark and Cheri (Moser) Hilty of Syracuse, was born Nov. 11, 2004 in Goshen and died as a result of a four-wheel ATV accident at his home on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Francisco Espino “Chico” Obando, 92, Syracuse, passed away at 5:55 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at his son’s home. He was born on May 3, 1924 in Managua, Nicaragua to Palar and Leocadia (Espino) Obando. He attended public schools in Nicaragua and was a construction contractor in Nicaragua most of his life. He was …read more.

SYRACUSE — Shortly before 6:30 this evening, Kyle Hilty, 11, Syracuse, died of injuries sustained in an off-road vehicle crash that occurred at his residence on CR 35. Kyle was last seen operating an ATV around his family property around 6 pm. After about 20 minutes, his 13-year-old brother found him lying in a field. A …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Conservation Officers are on scene of an off road vehicle crash in the area of C.R. 35, south of U.S. 6. Officers are still investigating the crash, which occurred around 6:30 p.m. today. Initial reports from the scene are that an 11-year-old child was killed in the crash. Indiana Conservation Officers will provide …read more.

Francisco Espino “Chico” Obando, 92, Syracuse, passed away at 5:55 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN.

Zackary Scott “Zack” Allen, 18, Syracuse, passed away at 11:52 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2016 in Warsaw.

SYRACUSE — More than 30 cars were on display at the the first inaugural car show, hosted by Oakwood Resort and Syracuse-Wawasee Parks Foundation, Sunday, July 24. The turn out was better than expected, said event organizers. “We are really surprised at the turnout,” said J.R. Parent, owner of Oakwood Resort. The car show was …read more.

SYRACUSE — The annual Goofy Golf To Sink Cystic Fibrosis event was held at Wawasee Golf Club Saturday morning.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:09 p.m. Friday, July 22, 5800 block of West CR 100S, Warsaw. Terence A. Gibson reported a theft of farm animals. 2:08 p.m. Friday, July 22, 200 block of West Main Street, Warsaw. Courtney A. Howard reported unauthorized control of a vehicle. 10:19 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Until Aug. 15, Rinker Boats will be hosting a dealer and public open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, during which the business will showcase its latest designs in the newly re-classed QX Sport Boat and EX Cruiser models.

SYRACUSE — A Goshen teen suffered head injuries after being struck while standing next to the road following a two-vehicle accident. The accident was reported at 4:45 a.m. today, Thursday, July 21. It happened at CR 33 north of CR 50, north of Syracuse. Lisa Helmuth, 18, Goshen, was standing off the road on the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:32 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, North Old Road 15 south of North CR 575E, Leesburg. Driver: Adam D. Kitchens, 27, West 12th Street, Winona Lake. Kitchens’s vehicle went off the road and he overcorrected, causing it to cross the road, overturning into a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s budget presentation to the Syracuse Town Council turned into a lengthy discussion during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 19. In discussing the budget, Scott told the council he was requesting $50,000 to complete the second floor of Station II. Right now the space is …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse department heads presented their proposed 2017 budgets during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 19. The estimated working budget is $1,969,676.34, which is $110,676 under maximum levy. The town manager’s budget is $217,508. Henry DeJulia, town manager, pointed out a decrease of 14.5 percent from the Oakwood Improvements …read more.

Michael A. “Mike” McAfee, 56, Syracuse, (formerly of Elkhart) passed away at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — Issues with the Eli Lilly Road trail widening project were discussed at the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting Monday, July 18. Pulver Asphalt and Paving started construction Monday, July 11, but the work had to be suspended. “There have been some complications,” noted Executive Director Megan McClellan. The county called her and she met …read more.

SYRACUSE — A two-vehicle accident at CR 1300N (Syracuse-Milford Road) and CR 300E, around 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, July 19, was a little wet for one of the drivers. According to police, the driver of a blue Chevrolet stopped on CR 300E and failed to see a white Jeep traveling on CR 1300N. The unidentified …read more.

SYRACUSE – The 2016 Indiana State Water Ski Championships will be held July 23-24 at Cindonway Shores.

Michael A. “Mike” McAfee, 56, Syracuse, formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.

Elwin M. Craft, 80, Syracuse, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

SYRACUSE — Branden Collins, 31, Leesburg, suffered facial lacerations following a one-vehicle accident at 4:35 a.m. today, Thursday, July 14. The accident was on US 6, west of CR 35, north of Syracuse. Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department report Collins was traveling west on US 6, in a 2006 Dodge 1500, when a …read more.

Jack A. Maresh, 84, Syracuse, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen.

SYRACUSE —No one was transported to a hospital following a single vehicle accident at Huntington Street and Bowser Road in Syracuse at approximately 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 12. The female driver refused medical treatment. According to preliminary information, the vehicle struck a pothole on the northeast corner of the intersection, causing the airbags to deploy …read more.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort announces an interactive evening of fun. Local Syracuse artist, Kathy Boyts will instruct her final “wine and canvas” event before her relocation to Florida. This event has been scheduled for 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28. Boyts will instruct guests how to turn a blank canvas …read more.

WARSAW — Conner Sausaman, Syracuse, and Ashley Beer, Milford, were crowned the 2016 Kosciusko County 4-H King and Queen at the County 4-H Public Fashion Revue and Achievement Awards Night Thursday, July 7. Both are members of the Milford Helping Hands 4-H Club.

[weaver_youtube XZdpXq6Tgmw rel=0]   SYRACUSE — If you missed this morning’s Wetland Adventures For Kids at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, there are three more weeks to come with each having an adventure while learning about wetlands. Each week the activities are different, but all include a scavenger hunt by canoe. Approximately 14 kids, along …read more.

Jack A. Maresh, 84, Syracuse, passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Jacqueline R. “Jackie” (Nebro) Mann, 86, of Elkhart, (formerly of Syracuse) passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Carriage Manor Nursing Home in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

By MARLIES SELENT-WEST Chautauqua-Wawasee SYRACUSE — The Oakwood Fine Arts Festival will be form 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, outdoors at the Oakwood Resort, Syracuse. This year promises to be bigger and better with the event scheduled before Labor Day, the attendance is expected to rise significantly. Artists who have not yet …read more.

SYRACUSE — Volunteer organizations are banding together to showcase everything they do for the communities within the Wawasee Community School Corp. district. The result of their collaboration will be a Volunteer Expo from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Syracuse Community Center. “We want everybody there,” Larry Rensberger, who is helping organize …read more.

SYRACUSE — Information on Saturday’s Tour des Parks and the Tour des Lakes.

NORTH WEBSTER — Damage was contained to the back portion of a home at 53 EMS B12 Lane, North Webster, in an early morning fire. No one was home at the time of the fire. North Webster Fire Department was called at 7:12 a.m. today, July 6, of a possible cottage fire on EMS B12 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following incidents: 10:11 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 8400 block of East Epworth Forest Road, North Webster. Melanie Washington reported broken window in her vehicle. 10:05 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 300 block of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Michael Eldridge reported battery between two males. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Overcast skies did nothing to dampen the spirits of hundreds of visitors to Syracuse’s Lakeside Park, Monday, July 4. The crowds turned out in red, white and blue to swim, play volleyball, frolic on the playground and just enjoy the festive atmosphere as the Lakeland Area Community Band filled the air with patriotic …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee Yacht Club wrapped up its Independence Day Regatta Monday morning on Lake Wawasee.

Sherry J. Ott, 62, Syracuse, passed away at 5:03 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 30, 1953 in Kendallville to Robert Perry and Marilyn (Kiester) Eytcheson. She was a lifetime Noble and Kosciusko County area resident and attended West Noble High School. She was married …read more.

Samuel H. “Sam” Mishler, 70, Syracuse, passed away at 7:52 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at IU Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born Aug. 29, 1945 in Nappanee, to Harvey J. & Leatha E. (Miller) Mishler.

SYRACUSE — A recap of the 39th Annual Flotilla Road Race.

SYRACUSE — It was almost a perfect day for the 55th Wawasee Flotilla. The event got underway under cloudy skies at 1:29 p.m. with close to a dozen wooden and antique boats kicking off the flotilla. The 20 flotilla entries fell in behind the Commodore’s boat for a trip around the lake. Many motored around …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Lions held the Fish Fry and Stan Fox Memorial Silent Auction, one of its biggest fundraisers of the year from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 1 at the Syracuse Community Center. The auction was named after one of its founders, Stan Fox, who passed away in 2010. Fox was an …read more.

[weaver_youtube bXrFAFCKIGY rel=0]   SYRACUSE — The weather was perfect for the annual Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Bug Catch on Saturday morning, July 2. Kids of all ages gathered at the Ruddell Pavilion on the WACF Levinson-LaBrosse Educational Center property. This year was unique as over 95 percent of the participants were new to the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Township Fire Territory and the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single-car accident at approximately 10 a.m. today, July 1, on South County Line Road — between North Warner Road and North CR 750E — north of Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — The annual Turkey Creek firefighters barbecue usually consists of a four-hour flurry of dishing out pork chops, chicken halves and corn on the cob to a hungry — and supportive — Syracuse area community. But the preparation for the fundraiser, which begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 2, at Fire Station 1, 402 …read more.

Danny Villarreal, 53, of Syracuse, passed away June 28, 2016 at his home.

At Wawasee Boat Company, what was old is new again. The company recently became the nation’s first authorized dealer for Hacker-Craft wooden boats, individually crafted white oak and mahogany vessels that are sure to soon make their resurgence all across Lake Wawasee. “Wawasee has had a huge wooden boat tradition since the 1920s,” said Doug …read more.

SYRACUSE — The annual Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s July Lake Talk and Eats features the annual bug catch. Now in its fourth year, this year’s event will be held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 2, at the Levinson-Labrosse Lakes & Wetlands Education Center, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse. Nancy Brown, a certified Hoosier Water Trainer …read more.

Dorothy A. Lambert, 78, formerly of Syracuse, died Wednesday morning, June 29, 2016, at her daughter’s home after a short illness. She was born May 14, 1938, in Kentucky. On Dec. 31, 1963, she married Larry W. Lambert in Goshen. He died Sept. 2, 2010. Survivors include a daughter: Cheryl (Amy Goodman) Lambert, Elkhart; a …read more.

Danny Villarreal, 53, Syracuse, passed away on June 28, 2016, at his home. He was born on Sept. 25, 1962, in Mathis, Texas. He moved to the Syracuse area 15 years ago coming from Texas. He worked for Lakeland Rehabilitation, Milford. He is survived by his mother: Julia Villarreal, Odem, Texas; five sisters: Dora Pena, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 11:08 p.m. Friday, June 24, East US 30 east of East CR 200S, Pierceton. Drivers: Jordan J. Wadkins, 22, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Jeffrey J. Logsdon, 20, North Tamarack Street, Warsaw. As Logsdon was slowing his vehicle for a merging semi, Wadkins’ …read more.

Danny Villarreal, 53, Syracuse, passed away June 28 at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

SYRACUSE — Terry E. Powell, 52, East CR 1250N, Milford, suffered a head injury after he was thrown from the moped he was operating. Powell was transported to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. The accident occurred at 2:02 p.m. Friday, on West Railroad Avenue, east of North Oak Street, Syracuse. Samaritan Air Ambulance 2, from Rochester, …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Four children were injured in a vehicle/horse-drawn buggy accident Sunday, June 26. The accident occurred at 5:58 p.m. on US 6, west of Plymouth-Goshen Trail. Sean I. Pelikant, 41, Syracuse, driver of the vehicle, was not injured.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School sophomore, Wynter Rhodes, won a contest to design the 2016 Tour des Lakes T-shirt. The Tour des Lakes bike ride committee decided to have a contest to design this year’s T-shirt. Teddy Pieper contacted Bill Eby, art teacher at Wawasee High School. His students produced 32 creative entries. “It was …read more.

Dolores Mae Hartzler, 81, Syracuse, died early Monday morning, June 27, 2016, at Waterford Crossing. She had been in failing health since December 2015. She was born June 4, 1935, in Goshen to Volney George and Hazel Marie (Lewallen) Kammerdiener. On Dec. 30, 1954, she married John Samuel Hartzler in Syracuse. He died Feb. 25. …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Northern Indiana Dairy Trail, which celebrates Indiana dairy industry and National Dairy month, continued Saturday, June 25, at Oneeda Farm, owned by Roger and Camille Hibschman and their children. Anywhere from 500 to 600 people were expected to stop by the dairy farm to take a tour and learn where milk and …read more.

By BECKY BOWERS Communications Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming events and programs for Syracuse Public Library. Rock Concert Starts the Weekend Celebrations Stars of the air guitar are playing a concert for friends, family and rockers at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 2. The performance has tunes of the Beatles and other hits by Journey, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Close to 200 residents and families from Syracuse and Wawasee Lakes are expected to attend this morning’s Wawasee Property Owner’s Association/Syracuse Lake Association Family Breakfast at Oakwood Resort. The breakfast event will continue until 10:30 a.m. Organizations such as the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club, Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Foundation, Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, Center for Lakes …read more.

By CAPT. WILLIAM BROWNE DNR Division of Law Enforcement INDIANA — Indiana Conservation Officer Dustin Whitehead has been selected as the Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Whitehead will be presented with the award at a ceremony in St. Louis, Mo., June 27. Whitehead was selected by his …read more.

[weaver_youtube 745RzmGtV2o rel=0]   SYRACUSE — A single male was injured in a single moped accident on CR 1300N east of Kern Road around 2:05 p.m. today. No other vehicle was involved. The injured driver was initially going to be transported to Parkview Medical Center, Fort Wayne. However, the patient was later transported by ambulance. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Yearly the Wawasee Flotilla Committee makes available Flotilla attire featuring that year’s logo. This year’s attire is available at Main Channel Marina, Wawasee Marina, NewMarket and Team Tuttle Mortgage, all in Syracuse. This year’s attire, celebrating the 55th Flotilla, carries a nautical theme. T-shirts in long sleeve and short sleeve, youth T-shirts, a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Ever want to go all out decorating for Christmas, but the weather was just too cold? Here’s your chance to decorate until your heart’s content by entering the 2016 Wawasee Flotilla’s “Christmas In July” parade. The Flotilla will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3, and is celebrating its 55th parade. What are …read more.

Stephanie Lynn Krugman, 59, Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016. She was born Dec. 17, 1956, in Traverse City, Mich. After graduating from high school, she obtained a degree in radiology. She then moved to Brainerd, Minn., where she worked 20 years for a group of orthopedic surgeons. After retiring, she worked in Arizona …read more.

SYRACUSE — Larry Martindale was sworn in as the new councilman representing Ward 4 during the Syracuse Town Council’s meeting Tuesday night, June 21. The council, with council President Larry Siegel absent, quickly got down to business by approving a fiscal plan provided by London Witte for annexing the industrial park into the town. Town …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council is considering amending the peddler permit at the request of Police Chief Jim Layne. Layne explained during the council’s regular council meeting Tuesday night, June 21, that businesses such as Nelson’s and food trucks would need a peddler permit. Those selling food items would pay a higher fee than …read more.

Alice L. Luyben, 86, Syracuse, passed away on June 21, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor of Syracuse.

Wanda N. Martsolf, 86, Syracuse, and formerly of Goshen, died Monday, June 20, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. She was born Sept. 24, 1929, in Rocky Branch, Ky. to Elisha and Rebecca (Watson) Spradlin. She is survived by a daughter: Bess (John) Stetler, Goshen; a son: Richard (Janet) Doerscher, North Webster; seven grandchildren; six …read more.

SYRACUSE — Fond memories and laughter were the order of the evening at the 107th annual Syracuse High School alumni banquet, held Saturday, June 18, at the Syracuse Community Center. More than 100 attendees chatted and enjoyed a baked chicken and barbecued roast beef buffet to the nostalgic strains of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, The …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Eli Lilly trail widening project will start Monday, July 11, the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard at the Monday, June 20, meeting. The project is expected to take six to eight weeks. Pulver Asphalt and Paving will do a directional boring and cut and pour curb. Letters will be sent to homeowners this …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:52 a.m. Saturday, June 18, Kosciusko Drive and East Old Road 30, Warsaw. Drivers: Cody B. Honeycutt, 24, EMS B60D Lane, Warsaw, and Randy A. Williard, 57, Indianapolis Road, Yoder. Honeycutt backed his vehicle into the front end of Williard’s vehicle. Damage up …read more.

MILFORD — A storm with straight line winds reaching 45 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour, with localized wet microbursts caused damage throughout the Milford and Syracuse areas. National Weather Service officials are stating localized wet microbursts could have contained up to 70 mile per hour winds. At this time they have no …read more.

SYRACUSE — As the Indiana Bicentennial approaches, the history that surrounds the county becomes more and more relevant. For the next few weeks, “A Summer For History” will produce a story a week concerning a different museum located in Kosciusko County. The Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum concerns itself with the history and prehistory of Syracuse, Lake …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 5:43 p.m. Thursday, June 16, South Huntington Street north of East Palm Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Shannon M. Garner, 21, South Winans Street, Battle Ground, and Jeanne M. Scott, 40, East Pine Drive, Warsaw. Scott’s vehicle was stopped in traffic and Garner’s vehicle rear-ended it. …read more.

Adilyn Rose Hernandez, Goshen, infant daughter of Michael and Amber (Smith) Hernandez, was stillborn at 11:28 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — The sole item of business at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals was approved Thursday, June 16. Firstlight Enterprises’ petition for a variance is to allow a commercial addition from a north alley and from a south property line. The property is located at 703 N. Huntington St. The …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Below is a listing of Vacation Bible Schools being offered in Kosciusko County. Some VBS programs in the community have already occurred, but there are still many to participate in for the rest of the summer. Milford Wawasee Community Bible Church: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  June 20-23 The theme is, “Wawasee Kids …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Lakeside Chapel, 10419 N. Turkey Creed Road, will sponsor its annual yard and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at the church, located on the east side of Lake Wawasee. The sales will take place in the church’s parking lot and fellowship hall. In the event of …read more.

By SGT. RON GALAVIZ Indiana State Police Public Information Officer – Fort Wayne Post NOBLE COUNTY — The Indiana State Police and the Noble County Sheriff Department are asking for the public’s help as they continue to work to solve a fatal hit and run crash which occurred on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Noble County …read more.

SYRACUSE — While the weather at first threatened a soaking walk, the slight drizzle lessened and eventually ceased as about 25 walkers set off on the Next Indiana Campfires walk Thursday, June 9, along the Syracuse Lake portion of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail. The goal? To connect nature, literature and Indiana’s bicentennial.

This summer, families have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of events in Chautuaqua-Wawasee and the Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. To begin the celebration of the birth of America, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Patriotic Pops Concert will enhance the evening of June 28 with patriotic music at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at …read more.

SYRACUSE — Approximately 35 Jensen automobiles and 65 individuals gathered at Oakwood Resort Wednesday through Sunday, June 8-12, for the Jensen East 2016 Crossroads of America Tour. Stephen and Michele Luckett, Chicago, were hosts for this year’s event. The majority of the Jensens were Jensen-Healey automobiles but there were “a couple rare ones,” said Stephen …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse Fire Department responded to a truck that crashed into a house at 1039 North Huntington Street in Syracuse. Nipsco was called to the scene and promptly took care of a gas leak that was created by the crash. The truck was removed by Stuckman’s and the area is now clear. According to …read more.

SYRACUSE — An accident on Harkless Drive last Thursday, June 9, caused a power outage in Syracuse that lasted a good portion of the day. At approximately 6:33 a.m. Thursday, June 9, officers with the Syracuse Police Department received a call about a one-vehicle accident. They arrived to find a silver 2002 Chevrolet pickup truck, driven …read more.

Donald T. Griffith, 76, Wawaka, passed away on June 10, 2016, at home. He was born on Oct. 15, 1939, the son of Tilman and Helen (Lemons) Griffith in Detroit, Mich. On July 20, 1963, he married Mary Beth Quinn in Riverdale, Ill.; she survives. Also surviving are six children: Donald (Heather) Griffith, Syracuse; Kathleen …read more.

Dennis “Denny” E. Emmert, 65, Syracuse died at his home Saturday evening, June 11, 2016.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:03 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2500 block of East Center Street, Warsaw. Officers investigated a death. 8:47 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 200 block of South Main Street, Leesburg. Personnel at Freedom Oil Express reported a drive-off theft of gasoline. Syracuse Officers with the …read more.