SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce has long been a place to go to find information about what is happening in Syracuse, including at local businesses. To further that mission, it is sprucing up its website, www.swchamber.com, to make it an easy-to-use hub to find everything happening in Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — Karen L. Falk, 62, East Cherokee Road, Syracuse, suffered a possible shoulder injury as a result of a two-vehicle accident at 2:29 p.m. Tuesday, June 7. The accident was on South Huntington Street, east of West Pickwick Drive.

The proposed overpass to go over US 6 and CR 29 is two months into construction. For a project of this size, much work goes into the foundation, and ground excavation has been a major part of the construction thus far. This involves removing old dirt and replacing it with new ground that is stable enough for a bridge.

SYRACUSE — An accident at 6:30 a.m. today, June 9, on Harkless Drive, north of Bowser Road, will have approximately 46 customers without power for most of the day. Harkless Drive between Bowser Road and the entrance to Oakwood Resort will remain closed until repairs are complete. Syracuse Police Officer Capt. Calvin Kline reports the …read more.

By CRAIG J. ALLEBACH Coordinator, Kosicusko County DUI Taskforce Indiana KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during June. The next scheduled roving patrols and sobriety checkpoint will be from 10 p.m. Friday, June 10 to 2 …read more.

SYRACUSE — A minor personal injury accident happened about 2:30 p.m. at the access road near the intersection of Pickwick Drive and Huntington Street in Syracuse, today, Tuesday, June 7. According to Syracuse Police, the Ford F-150 was traveling north on the access road as the Buick Lucerne was heading west. The pickup driver didn’t …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee wrapped up its 2016 spring sports season with Monday evening’s spring sports banquet at Wawasee High School.

John O. Leonard, 69, of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in Boca Grande, Fla. He was born on September 11, 1946 in Fort Wayne to Thomas Spurgeon and Marie Lou (O’Connor) Leonard.

Wawasee High School had its graduation Sunday, June 5. With a packed gym, 214 students graduated Sunday, June 5.
(Photos by Phoebe Muthart)

Marilyn A. Taylor, 82, Goshen, passed away at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born Jan. 15, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Fred W. and Dorothy (Brunslow) Windle. She graduated in 1952 from Notre Dame Academy High School, Cleveland, Ohio and, June 4, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, she married …read more.

Michael Eugene Byrd, 65, Syracuse, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. He was born Oct. 3, 1950, in Elkhart, to Archie O. and Miriam A. (Pfeffley) Byrd. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1970 from Wawasee High School, Syracuse. He previously worked at …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:56 p.m. Thursday, June 2, Lakeside Drive south of East Pickwick, Syracuse. Driver: Douglas S. Plummer, 56, EMS B33A Lane, Warsaw. Plummer’s truck hit a utility pole. Damage up to $25,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 11:06 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:36 a.m. Friday, June 3, 7300 block of South Caldwell Lake Drive, Claypool. Tina M. Hall reported a threat. 11:33 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 3900 block of North Meadow Ridge Drive, Warsaw. Officers received calls about a fight. 1:41 a.m. Friday, June 3, …read more.

Esther Julia Hoover Nader Schrock, 87, Goshen, passed away at her home Wednesday, June 1, 2016. She had been in failing health. She was born April 7, 1929, in Harrison Township to Warren Dennis and Nettie (Martin) Hoover. On July 7, 1957, she married Esam William Nader in Lebanon. She later married Roscoe Schrock on …read more.

Marilyn A. Taylor, 82, Goshen, (formerly of Syracuse) passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Michael Eugene Byrd, 65, Syracuse, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — The annual Lake Talk and Eats, hosted by the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, will kick off its 2016 season Saturday, June 4. Held the first Saturday of June, July and August, the educational programs are offered from 9 to 11 a.m. at Ruddell Pavilion at the WACF Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes & Wetlands Education Center, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:01 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, North SR 15 south of West CR 600N, Warsaw. Drivers: Todd M. Clay, 24, South CR 175W, Warsaw, and Brent A. Schmidlin, 32, North Lighthouse Drive, Warsaw. Clay became distracted and his vehicle crossed center and struck Schmidlin’s. Damage up to …read more.

John O. Leonard, 69, Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, in Boca Grande, Fla.

Madelyn “Virginia” Graff, 91, Syracuse, passed away at 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Warsaw Meadows Nursing Home in Warsaw.

Madelyn “Virginia” Graff, 91, Syracuse, passed away at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Warsaw Meadows Nursing Home, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Please check back later for complete obituary and service information.

SYRACUSE — Braving warm temperatures under nearly cloudless skies, many people lined the parade route in Syracuse to enjoy the 2016 edition of the annual parade. Led by a processional of police vehicles, numerous floats, marchers and vehicles entertained the gathered crowd.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:59 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 700 block of South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Employees at Lance’s New Market reported a theft of consumable goods.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:59 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, North SR 13 south of East CR 1000N, Syracuse. Drivers: Kevin W. Weikart, 17, East South Barbee Drive, Pierceton, and Dawn M. Yoder, 43, North Birdie Court, Syracuse. Weikart was driving behind Yoder’s vehicle when he became distracted. Yoder …read more.

[weaver_youtube XU6OEFQuR7s rel=0]   SYRACUSE — The weather could not have been any better Saturday, May 21, for the 28th annual Cruisin’ Cuse Car show, hosted by the Wawasee Kiwanis Club. Warm temperatures and a slight breeze brought out not only the spectators, but car owners for the show, including a record number for the …read more.

SYRACUSE — The lawsuit against Oakwood Resorts for excessive noise has been resolved. On April 6, Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed signed a consent judgement and injunction after Dr. Rex Parent, owner of Oakwood Resorts, and the plaintiffs, neighbors who live across Conklin Bay from the resort, entered into a confidential settlement agreement. The court …read more.

SYRACUSE — An investigation into an intoxicated driver resulted in the passenger being charged with possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony, and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor.

V. Richard (Dick) Miller, 76, Englewood, Fla., went to heaven at 3:37 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 27, 1939, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Wallace T. Miller and Enid Lillian Conklin Miller, the family moved to Warsaw in 1947. Dick attended Warsaw schools, graduating in 1957. He received …read more.

Phillip L. “Phil” Simcox, 77, Syracuse, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on July 9, 1938, in South Bend, to Robert H. and Margie (Vannett) Simcox. He attended Adam High School in South Bend, and moved to Kosciusko County in the 1960’s from …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School seniors Lucas Garza and Zac McKee both signed on to continue their athletic careers at Trine University.

SYRACUSE — A caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, in the Syracuse Town Council Chambers, Syracuse Town Hall, 310 N. Huntington St., Syracuse for the purpose of filling the vacancy, remainder of the unexpired term of Brian Woody, who has submitted his resignation, as …read more.

Donna E. Jernigan, 79, Syracuse, passed away at 9:25 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on March 17, 1936 in Elkhart to Harold Dean and Goldie Elizabeth (Mellott) Mock.

Phillip L. “Phil” Simcox, 77, Syracuse passed away at 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at IU Goshen Hospital in Goshen.

NORTH WEBSTER — A two-car accident at SR 13 and CR 800N, North Webster, was reported around 11 a.m. today, Friday, May 20. No major injuries were reported. A 2006 Toyota Pruis, driven by Thaddeus DuBois, 43, North Webster, was headed north when a 2013 Dodge, driven by Luann Lugo, 57, Warsaw, also headed north …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 3:51 a.m. Thursday, May 19, West US 30 west of North CR 200W, Warsaw. Driver: Keith E. Panek, 44, Scenic Drive, Grayling, Mich. Panek’s vehicle struck a deer. damage up to $5,000. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: …read more.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:42 a.m. Thursday, May 19, East Pierceton Road and East Washington Road, Pierceton. Driver: Robert J. Jones, 35, Park Ridge Drive, Warsaw. Jones’s vehicle veered into a ditch, striking rocks, landscaping, fence rails and a newspaper box. Damage up to $2,500. 5:18 p.m. Tuesday, …read more.

V. Richard Miller, 76, Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in Venice, Fla.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Territory, requesting a full assist from North Webster, Milford and Benton fire departments, are still battling a fire at 11639 N. SR 13, on the property of Lakeland Animal Clinic. The building is located north and west of Dr. Richard Brungardt’s home and the animal clinic. Initial reports indicated the …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council held a public hearing during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, May 17, regarding the super voluntary annexation of the Syracuse Technology Park, located north of town near the intersection of US 6 and SR 13. The park is technically in Elkhart County. Syracuse resident Sharon Fowler asked why …read more.

Beatrice “Bea” L. Huston, 106, Syracuse died Sunday evening, May 15, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse.

Vincent J. Jankauskis, 90, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born in Chicago, Ill. on July 19, 1925, the son of Joseph and Agatha Jankauskis. Vincent was honorably discharged from the United States Army and was an avid trainer and breeder of German Shepherds. Vincent retired as …read more.

SYRACUSE — Plans are moving forward with the Eli Lilly Road widening project, members of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard at the Monday, May 16, meeting. Pulver Asphalt and Paving can do a drain to Lake Wawasee that will stay above normal lake level, so a Department of Natural Resources permit is not necessary. Since …read more.

Beatrice L. Huston, 106, died Sunday evening, May 15, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 6:40 a.m. Friday, May 13, South SR 15, north of West CR 1300S, Silver Lake. Driver: Joshua K. Ward, 22, Manchester Avenue, Wabash. Hit deer. Damage up to 5,000. Syracuse Officers from the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:14 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

James (Jim) Louis Moore, Syracuse, died Friday, May 13, 2016, from the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Daniel L. Culler, 92, Green Valley, Ariz. (formerly of Syracuse and Goshen) passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 in Green Valley, Ariz.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s baseball team beat West Noble, 6-1, Saturday morning.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, May 7, at Dynamic Spine and Rehabilitation Center’s new location, 106 E. Pickwick Drive, Syracuse — next door to Creative Fish Art Gallery. Dynamic Spine also shares the space with Lauren Warner Acupuncture.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:49 p.m. Thursday, May 12, Souht SR 25 west of West CR 250S, Warsaw. Driver: Lonnie J. Dillon, 18, North Tucker Street, Mentone. Dillon swerved his vehicle to miss a deer and the vehicle went off the road, striking a tree. Damage up …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee boys golf picked up two more NLC wins Thursday night.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Redevelopment Commission met to discuss annexation of the technology park Thursday, May 12. Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia explained the commission was working with Bose McKinney & Evans, a law firm in Indianapolis to annex park into the town limits of Syracuse. DeJulia explained a public hearing on the annexation will …read more.

SYRACUSE – A wrap of Wawasee sporting activity for Wednesday, May 11.

SYRACUSE — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded Tuesday night shortly before midnight to the area of CR 1000 North regarding a vehicular crash. Officers located a 1993 Honda that had struck a tree, just east of the intersection of the Syracuse/Webster Road. The driver, identified as Travis M. Mrozinski, 20, Cromwell, was …read more.

Daniel L. Culler, 92, Green Valley, Ariz. (formerly of Syracuse) passed away on April 24, 2016, in Green Valley.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The list of northern Indiana waters where muskies can now be found continues to expand — a trend DNR biologists say is not necessarily a good thing. Although muskie fingerlings are stocked each year into eight lakes in the region to provide muskie fishing, muskies are now showing up in waters where …read more.

SYRACUSE — A group of photos hang on the walls of the main hallway and just outside the main office at Wawasee High School. These photos show the history of students inducted into the Wawasee High School Academic Hall of Fame. One more photo will be added to the collection as 34 graduating seniors were …read more.

SYRACUSE – Sports wraps for Wawasee athletics for Monday, May 9.

The 24th Annual Beaman Home Golf Scramble will be held on Monday, June 6, at South Shore Golf Club in Syracuse.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – A 2010 Wawasee High School graduate and Syracuse native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville, the largest base in the Southeast Region and third largest in the nation. Petty Officer 2nd Class Austin Tranter is a naval air crewman serving with Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 11. …read more.

Lottie May (Jones) Kendall, 70, entered into eternal peace surrounded by family, at the home of her son, on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. She had been staying with Anthony helping him with his cancer diagnosis when she had a brief struggle with cancer herself. Lottie was born Jan. 12, 1946, and was the youngest of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee, West Noble and Fairfield high schools recognized their 2016 building trades students at a banquet held Tuesday, May 3, in Wawasee High School’s cafeteria. In all, 31 students have worked throughout the year to build a new home for Troy and Linda Hostetler at 67408 Kensington Drive in Goshen. Troy Hostetler was …read more.

Carl Leon Myrick, formerly of Syracuse and Lake Wawasee, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016, at Goshen IU Hospital. Carl was born in Fairmount, Ill. on May 11, 1927, to Ica (Byrd) and Lester Myrick. After serving in the United States Army, Carl came to Syracuse, the home of several of his Byrd relatives. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Meghan Fretz homered twice and Kayla White added another as Wawasee clubbed Concord, 8-2, in NLC softball Monday evening.

David Stech, age 62, of Bristol, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 5:50 a.m., Friday, April 29, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 12, 1953 in Huntington to Kenneth and Delores (Hart) Tech.

SYRACUSE – Homestead defeated the weather and 15 other teams Saturday at the Wawasee Golf Invite.

SYRACUSE – Sports results for Wawasee on Saturday, April 30.

  SYRACUSE — Mother Nature decided not to cooperate, bringing cool temperatures and rain to the area this weekend. The Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department hosted its fourth annual Kids Safety Day Saturday, April 30,hoping the rain would stay away. Participating agencies and organizations included Syracuse Lions Club, Red Cross Disaster Action Team, Camp Mack, …read more.

Rosalyn Jeanne Jones, 72, Syracuse, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Goshen Hospital. Born July 21, 1943, in LaPorte, Rosalyn grew up in Rolling Prairie, the daughter of Glenn (a volunteer firefighter) and Ruth (Teeter) Rice (a piano teacher). During high school, Rosalyn played organ for both churches in town, which coordinated their services …read more.

Harold Stoffel, 91, Syracuse, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at his home. He was born March 16, 1925, in Huntington to Frank and Mary (Gill) Stoffel. Sept. 30, 1950, he married Maxine Carl, who preceded him in 1991. He operated the North Webster lumber yard and was a longtime farmer. He was a U.S. Army veteran and …read more.

SYRACUSE – Baseball, softball and girls tennis highlights for Friday, April 29, contest involving Wawasee.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:42 a.m. Friday, April 29, East Armstrong Road and North First Street, Leesburg. Drivers: Jamaica S. Ensz, 19, North CR 200E, Milford, and Ryan M. Slone, 32, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Ensz’s vehicle went left of center and sideswiped Slone’s oncoming vehicle. Damage …read more.

By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener SYRACUSE — Living plants for summer in zone 5b can be designed into a purposeful relationship to each other, their environment and those who choose to enjoy a personal creation for garden design. First, consider the space available, direction of natural elements and lay of the land, drainage and …read more.

Rosalyn Jones, 72, Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at the IU Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 2:57 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, West Railroad Avenue west of SR 13, Syracuse. Driver: Rebecca J. Shaw, 35, North CR 100E, Milford. An unknown vehicle hit Shaw’s vehicle and continued on. Damage up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following …read more.

SYRACUSE — Launching at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26, the Goshen Brewing Co. will be the first brewery featured and their brew master, Jesse Sensenig will be at The Pier Restaurant to educate guests about the brewing process. Six dates have been planned to allow guests a great opportunity to enjoy incredible local and regional craft beers. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Joanna King, State Senate District 12 candidate, will be at Oakwood’s The Pier, Syracuse, from 3-3:50 p.m. this Wednesday, April 27. She will meet with constituents and hear concerns regarding Indiana’s future. Community members living in the following townships in Elkhart and  Kosciusko counties are in district 12: Benton Clinton Concord Elkhart Harrison Jackson …read more.

MERRILLVILLE — To commemorate Earth Day, NIPSCO has awarded 14 grants totaling $50,000 through a new environmental grant to support local nonprofit organizations with environmental initiatives. The goal of NIPSCO’s Environmental Action Grant is to provide funding for restoration and education projects throughout northern Indiana. “We received nearly 50 applications, all with very worthwhile projects …read more.

Harlan D. Gardner, 81, of rural Goshen, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2016, at his residence near Goshen. Mr. Gardner was born on Oct. 16, 1934 in Marshall County, to the late Floyd and Mary (Buss) Gardner. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by three sons: Bernard (Patty) Gardner, New Paris; …read more.

NEW PARIS — Residents from Leesburg, Syracuse and Warsaw were among drivers of four vehicles involved in an accident at 4:54 a.m. today, April 26, at SR 15 and CR 146, just south of New Paris. Anthony Ganshorn, 29, Leesburg, suffered face and head injuries and complained of pain to the chest and shoulders. Bradley …read more.

SYRACUSE — Since 1945, the Rinker name has been synonymous with boat lovers. In the beginning the Rinker Boat Company, then Rinkerbuilt, was founded by a family with a passion for life on the water — people who brought that passion to work with them every day and made boating their life’s work. Their shared …read more.

Eldred Eugene Ehmen, 71, of rural Syracuse, passed away at 6 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at his home. He was born on June 4, 1944, in Urbana, to Henry John and Harmine “Minnie” (Ackerman) Ehmen who preceded him in death. He married Barbara Bowers on Sept. 12, 1981, who survives in Syracuse. He is survived …read more.

WARSAW — The seven-day murder trial of Brandon Thomas Woody, Kyle David DeHart and Thomas Glen Hursey has been continued according to an order by Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed. The order was issued early this afternoon, Monday, April 25. Leading up to the continuance, the case has had a few twists. The three …read more.

SYRACUSE – Heritage won the Wawasee Baseball Invitational Saturday afternoon. Wawasee went 0-2 in its games.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 18, E. Pierceton Road, east of CR 250E, Warsaw. Driver: Rachel D. Neuendorf, 20, CR 275E, Warsaw. Neuendorf became distracted by a spider in the car and crossed the center line, proceeding off the roadway into a fence. Damage …read more.

SYRACUSE – NorthWood extended its win streak over Wawasee with a 7-1 baseball win Friday night.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee athletic department will offer sports physicals for the upcoming 2016-17 school year. Physicals will be held Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Fred J. Helton, age 70, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016, at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

SYRACUSE — Three variances and one exception were approved at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, April 21. Shane Oberholzer’s petition for a variance to allow three commercial uses on one tract was approved. He wants the site to be able to have watercraft sales and seasonal fruit and vegetable …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:38 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 7600 block of West Swick Road, Claypool. Salvador DeJesus Arellanes Juarez reported a lost state ID. 4:13 p.m. Monday, April 18, 8800 block of West CR 1350N, Nappanee. Matthew D. bishop reported damage to his vehicle. 12:57 p.m. …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament will be sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club on Saturday, April 23. The event will be held in the Syracuse Community Center, North Long Drive, Syracuse. The doors will open at noon and the tournament begins at 1 p.m. There is a $75 entry fee which includes food …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council approved a rezoning request for Swiss Perfection, which locals may know as the old molasses plant, during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, April 19. Dan Richard of the Area Plan Commission came before the council explaining Swiss Perfection would like to be zoned all commercial. Previously it had …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council approved an additional 75 days for R.E. Crosby to complete work on the waste water treatment plant during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, April 19. R.E. Crosby is the contractor doing the rehabilitation work on the plant. Jonathan Moen, representing Triad Associates, the engineering firm hired to oversee …read more.

Sarah Lynne (Mast) Carroll, 34, of Milford, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the home of her brother in Goshen. She was born on Aug. 5, 1981 in Goshen, to Donald W. and Donna L. (Gardner) Mast.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee High School cheer competition team is hosting its first-ever craft show on Saturday, April 23, in the Wawasee High School cafeteria.

CROMWELL — Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board met for its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, April 18. After the previous month’s revelations of dramatic increases in the rates for TCRSD wastewater treated by the Syracuse plant, board members had hoped to meet with a Syracuse representative. Instead, board president Rex Heil received a letter …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee cracked 18 hits to beat Warsaw, 8-0, in NLC softball Monday afternoon.

Maro D. Myers, 83, Syracuse, died at 10 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. He was born April 19, 1932, in Elkhart, to Argus J. and Nancy C. (Hooley) Myers. He married Barbara A. Miller on July 13, 1974. He is survived by his wife: Barbara Myers, Syracuse; three daughters: …read more.

In loving memory of Johnny Paul Beaty of Conroe, Texas, formerly of Syracuse, who passed away from complications of open heart surgery on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Born in Muncie, he moved to Calif. where he met his future wife Sandi. They were married on April 1, 1972. In 1977 they moved to Muncie, then …read more.

SYRACUSE — Celebrate Earth Day with the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Friday, April 22. The theme this year is “Trees For The Earth.” A short program will begin at 5 p.m. followed by a tree seedling planting and then a guided nature walk on the wetlands and wooded trails on the property. The event will …read more.

David E. Church, 87 of Pierceton, Indiana passed away at 7 a.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016, in Millers Merry Manor, Syracuse.