SYRACUSE – Wawasee seniors Raven Brown and Brayanna Kelly have committed to join the Trine University acrobatic and tumbling program.

Press Release SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library is checking out items from the library’s collection to local residents for pick-up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Patrons can go into the Evergreen catalog to look for items in the Syracuse Library collections. Items are limited to 10 per check-out (only five …read more.

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

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 9:18 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 700 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Driver: Chad R. Dailey, 48, North Etna Road, Columbia City. Dailey was backing his vehicle when he struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle. Damage up to $2,500. 10:32 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 726 S. Huntington …read more.

Press Release SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber/SWCC Foundation Inc.’s Placemaking Task Force is honoring Wawasee High School seniors with an interactive mural designed by Emily Austin. Seniors can have their picture taken with this board outside of the Pickwick Theater. Special thanks to The Revolving Closet for the chalkboard, the Pickwick Theater for allowing the task …read more.

By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Louie’s Bar and Grill in Syracuse gave away 700 free meals today, Thursday, April 30. Vehicles started lining up well before the starting time of 4 p.m. for free meals. The owners, Kenny and Kim Johnson, started promptly at 4 p.m. handing out the free dinners with numerous volunteers. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Another local food giveaway at The Channel Marker helped to feed hundreds in Syracuse and the surrounding communities.

WINONA LAKE — A Leesburg man was recently arrested after allegedly helping burglarize a residence in Kosciusko County. Mickey Dean Tubbs II, 26, 8071 E. CR 500N, Leesburg, is charged with burglary, a level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine and theft, both level 6 felonies; possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor; and driving while …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:14 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 100 block South East St., Milford. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief and invasion of privacy. 7:23 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 400 block North Brown Lane, Warsaw. Brittany M. Fuller reported fraud. Value: $98. 9:48 a.m. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee announced its winter sports awards for the 2019-20 season.

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

SYRACUSE — The need for food is still evident in the area, as over two dozen cars had to be turned away Sunday, April 26, at Sleepy Owl, when free dinners ran out in less than 30 minutes.

SYRACUSE —A sign in the yard asked passing motorist to “honk” as they drove by to celebrate Elise Berkeypile’s 10th birthday. After all she couldn’t have the traditional birthday party. There was even a Happy Birthday banner hung on the front porch. But Elise’s birthday celebration had a special twist.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee senior Jordan Grindle has decided upon Trine University to continue his track and academic career.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:43 a.m. Friday, April 24, 5300 block East CR 650N, Syracuse. Matthew B. Thomas reported theft. 5 p.m. Monday, April 20, 4300 block North CR 375E, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of an animal complaint. 1 p.m. Monday, April 20, 9800 block …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:43 a.m. Sunday, April 19, 7800 block West Lovetts Court, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of sexual battery. 4:18 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 200 block South Harrison Street Atwood. Phillip Kelley reported the theft of tools. Value: $1,150.   Syracuse Officers with …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:32 p.m. Monday, April 20, West US 30 near North CR 500W, Warsaw. Driver: Justin L. Ewald, 36, West CR 950S, Silver Lake. When the front tire on Ewald’s motorcycle went flat, he was thrown from the motorcycle. Ewald was treated for …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:05 a.m. Monday, April 20, 200 block South Wray Street, Atwood. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy. 12:31 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 100 block EMS T32 Lane, Leesburg. David Carnes reported the theft of a dirt bike helmet. Value: $100. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The distribution of free dinners and food items continues to be provided to those in need in Milford, North Webster, Syracuse and Ligonier. Free meals for families in need will be distributed from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Milestones Early Education Center, 111 S. Harrison St., North Webster. “Milestones Mama Mia!!” …read more.

By David Hazledine InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — April is the time area residents begin their outdoor projects. For many, it is simply a matter of keeping the lawn mowed. Whatever the size of the project, many rely on landscaping companies, particularly businesses and seasonal residents. And so it is this year, only with a few changes …read more.

WARSAW —  Wildman Business Group, a linen supply business located in Warsaw, recently laid off 48 employees due to the pandemic. The layoffs are expected to be temporary. The company notified the Indiana Department of Workforce Development regarding the layoffs. A letter written by Audrey Russell, director of human resources at Wildman Business Group, points …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after strangling and hitting a woman. Robert William Russell III, 24, 1014 N. Harrison St., Syracuse, is charged with strangulation and domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, both level 6 felonies; and theft, a class A misdemeanor. On Oct. 19, 2019, a Syracuse Police officer went …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:53 a.m. Friday, April 10, 200 block South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Marathon Wilby’s reported a case of forgery-counterfeiting. Value: $50.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 2:02 p.m. Monday, April 13, 1000 block North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Andrew …read more.

SYRACUSE — Monday, April 13, Polaris Inc. announced it has made the strategic decision to focus its marine investments and growth efforts on its flagship boating brands. As a result, Polaris will stop producing Rinker, Striper and Larson FX boat brands at its Syracuse plant in June. “This decision was made after extensive consideration of …read more.

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

Audrey K. Whitlock, 96, Syracuse, died Monday, April 6, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She had been in declining health for 12 years. She was born July 21, 1923, in Goshen to Arthur Franklin and E. Marie (Adams) Saylor. Survivors include a son, Gary E. (Barbara) Miller, Syracuse; a stepdaughter, Belle Collins, The Villages, Florida; 11 …read more.

SYRACUSE — The second annual Wawa-Brewski event was cancelled for 2020 due to safety precautions surrounding the COVD-19 pandemic. Those who had already purchased tickets will be receiving a refund.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:12 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 200 block West Calhoun St., Claypool. Officers investigated an animal complaint.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: midnight Friday, April 3, 400 block South Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee senior Madi Simmons has announced she will continue her volleyball career at Goshen College.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee senior Aundreya Wegener has chosen Trine University and its new Acrobatics and Tumbling program to continue her gymnastics and academic careers.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:37 a.m. Monday, April 6, North East Wawasee Drive, south of East Cinderella Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Denise J. Kelley, 57, Baytree Drive, Fort Wayne. Kelley was traveling south on North East Wawasee Drive when she swerved her vehicle to avoid striking an …read more.

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

SYRACUSE — The outpouring of support during this pandemic continues in the Syracuse community. The Women of Today sponsored another free meal giveaway on Friday, April 3, with the assistance of The Channel Marker. What began as a food giveaway with 100 meals turned into a total of 222 meals made and given away Friday afternoon. Those who came were given meals of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and green beans from The Channel Marker.

MILFORD — It should come as no surprise the COVID-19 pandemic is placing additional burdens on emergency responders. Less widely known is fire departments across the nation were already facing difficulties as a result of falling volunteer rosters and rising equipment costs. The Lakeland area is no exception. In the last 20 years, the numbers …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:39 p.m. Thursday, March 26, Van Buren Street, Leesburg. Driver: Michael R. Kauffman, 49, Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Kauffman’s vehicle struck a parked vehicle. Damage up to $750.  Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:29 p.m. Monday, March 30, …read more.

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

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:13 p.m. Friday, March 27, 200 block North Main St., Syracuse. Christina L. Kuhn reported theft. Value: $200.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:59 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 500 block Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Jeremy Flores reported the …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee senior Ethan Garza is keeping the family line moving with his football decision to choose Trine University.

SYRACUSE — Customers at The Sleepy Owl Supper Club, SR 13, Syracuse, wanted to do something positive for those who have reduced working hours or not working at all at this time. They are giving back to others. Starting at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, The Sleepy Owl Supper Club is giving away 100 free …read more.

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

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 11:03 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, East Wilcox Road near South CR 350E, Warsaw. Driver: Kevin J. Schildroth, 65, South Cassandra Lane, Warsaw. Schildroth said he was distracted by his dog in the front passenger seat of his vehicle. This caused his vehicle …read more.

WARSAW – InkFreeNews reporters spanned out across Kosciusko County and beyond to check on how far gas prices have fallen. Below are photos of 19 gas stations in 14 towns – all taken on Wednesday, March 25. In Warsaw In Syracuse In Leesburg and North Webster In Etna Green In Atwood and Bourbon In Argos …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 7:06 a.m. Monday, March 23, North CR 225E, north of Mitchells Boulevard, Warsaw. Drivers: Tod C. Bolesky, 57, North Timberline Circle, Warsaw; and Bradley W. Timm, 43, South Main Street, South Whitley. Bolesky was traveling north on North CR 175E when he …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:17 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 100 block East Main Street, Silver Lake. Officers investigated the theft of a license plate. 2:47 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 10300 block North CR 500E, Syracuse. Officers investigated a protective order violation.   North Webster Officers with …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:07 p.m. Monday, March 16, East Armstrong Road, east of North CR 200E, Leesburg. Driver: Marita S. Workman, 65, EMS T26B Lane, Leesburg. Workman was traveling east on North Armstrong Road when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility box. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 4:57 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 100 block EMS D21C Lane, Syracuse. Officers investigated a reported theft of a temporary license plate. Value: $50.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:06 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 300 block …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School announced Thursday night via its Twitter account it is halting athletic competition through April 2.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee concluded its middle school gymnastics slate with a pair of meets this week.

SYRACUSE — The Kosciusko County Voice Core Leadership Team, Kosciusko County Voice Action Squad, and Wawasee High School Key Club students will conduct a community-wide waste tobacco filters event this weekend. They will be working on behalf of the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition. The coalition’s goal is to reduce the environmental impacts of discarded …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 9, 400 block North Lake Street, Syracuse. Officers investigate the reported theft of bicycles, a buffing/grinding wheel, tackle box with tackle and a Harley Davidson necklace. Value: $530. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 2:08 …read more.

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

SYRACUSE —  Charles Garner was a familiar face to students at several area schools from 1947 to 1985. Those students knew him as a science and math teacher at both Syracuse High School and Edgewood Middle School, as a principal at Leesburg High School and as an assistant principal at Warsaw Community High School. They …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee baseball players Levi Brown and Carter Woody signed on Monday to continue their diamond careers.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:18 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 1700 block East Ridge Valley Drive, Warsaw. Melissa C. Steinwedel reported damaged property. 1:13 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 8000 block North SR 13, Syracuse. Charles P. Tranter reported theft. Value: $200.   Milford Officers with the Milford …read more.

SYRACUSE – Nika Prather dedicated over half her life to bettering a sport. Prather now will retire from high school gymnastics with those people right behind her.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee senior Aundreya Wegener made the cut out to regional on the floor exercise with a sixth-place score of 9.275, while the Lady Warriors, Warsaw and NorthWood bowed out of the season at the Wawasee Gymnastics Sectional.

Henry “Hank” Waltz, 97, passed away on Feb. 27, 2020, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Brent & Jody Gordon, in Syracuse. He was born on Sept. 25, 1922, in South Whitley to Marion & Cora (Flaugh) Waltz. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and Bronze Star recipient. On Feb. …read more.

(A slow, fly-through documenting the progress of the Conklin Bay boardwalk and trail on Lake Wawasee. Video was originally recorded on Feb. 22, by Tony Pawlicki, a member of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee, and a Realtor with Todd Realty ERA Powered in Syracuse.) SYRACUSE — Progress is being made on the Conklin Bay boardwalk project …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee celebrated the announcement of coach Nika Prather’s pending retirement with a season-best night against Plymouth.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:34 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, North CR 300W, south of West CR 500N, Warsaw. Driver: Scott W. Kaiser, 35, North CR 300W, Warsaw. Kaiser was traveling north on North CR 300W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. 12:55 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Cub Scout Pack 3828 recently held its annual Blue and Gold Awards Banquet attended by Cub Scouts, their families and special guests at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church. The theme for the evening was moon and stars. Cub Master Don Curry handed out awards and badges to 26 Cub Scouts. The highlight …read more.

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

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 300 block South Huntington St., Syracuse. A representative for CVS Pharmacy reported theft. Value: $29.99.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:49 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2300 block Kuder Lane, Warsaw. Nila Y. …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 9:37 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 1200 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Drivers: Karl R. Waugh, 62, East CR 1050N, Milford; and Randall C. Smith, 45, Falcon Lane, Goshen. Waugh was backing his vehicle when he struck Smith’s vehicle. Damage up to $1,000.   Warsaw Officers …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee Summer League will host its first round of sign-ups for the 2020 summer season this weekend in the Wawasee community.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:12 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, West CR 600N, west of North CR 600W, Warsaw. Driver: John C. Moorman, 57, West CR 600N, Marion. Moorman was traveling west on CR 600N when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $1,000. 7:51 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:12 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 4300 block West CR 525S, Claypool. Officers investigated a report of home improvement fraud. 10:59 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 8000 block North SR 13, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of theft of vehicle parts and accessories. Value: …read more.

SYRACUSE — This week will be the five year heavenly anniversaries of Josh Knisley and Tara Thornburg. Knisley’s heavenly anniversary is Wednesday, Feb. 19, and Thornburg’s is Thursday, Feb. 20.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard an update on the Conklin Bay project at its meeting Monday evening, Feb. 17. The board also heard from two Syracuse Lake residents who walk the trail on a regular basis. The two women, who frequent the trails, attended the meeting. They expressed concern about the trail being maintained …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:21 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 4200 block North SR 15 and West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Elizabeth J. Salazar reported a hit-and-run vehicle accident. 10:41 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 1400 block Tanager Drive, Warsaw. Lawrence D. Clevenger reported theft. Value: $90. 8:54 …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:17 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, North CR 150W, south of West CR 600N, Warsaw. Driver: Logan D. Brown, 21, West CR 350S, Warsaw. Brown was traveling north on CR 150W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 10:12 p.m. …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:06 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 300 block North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of theft. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 1500 block East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accidents: 6:10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 414 South Sycamore Street, Syracuse. Driver: Donna J. Hollar, 67,  North CR 300W, Milford. Hollar’s vehicle collided with a parked, unoccupied vehicle. Damages up to $10,000. 10:53 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, East Bowser Road near South Huntington Street, …read more.

SYRACUSE – Jaydon Boyer hit a game-winning shot to propel Wawasee to a 49-47 win over Goshen Friday night.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee posted its highest season score, but still fell to Elkhart Central by a full four points in gymnastics Thursday night.

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

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after allegedly breaking into a residence, with officers finding him naked in a closet and in possession of drugs. Ethan David Jessie, 29, 4547 E. Fox Run Drive, Syracuse, is charged with residential entry and possession of methamphetamine, both level 6 felonies; and false informing, a class …read more.

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

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after officers discovered an abnormally parked vehicle and found drugs. Kegan Charles Young, 31, 203 S. Front St., Syracuse, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony; possession of a controlled substance, driving while suspended and …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 300 block South Main St., Claypool. Officers investigated a report of intimidation.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:13 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 500 block Prairie Drive, Syracuse. A representative for Bayview Estates …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:18 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, East US 30, east of East Van Ness Road, Pierceton. Driver: Thomas A. Marsh, 70, Heritage Lane, Mount Vernon, OH. Marsh was traveling east on US 30 when his vehicle went off the roadway, rolling down the south side …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accident: 11:33 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, West Bowser Road near South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Larry D. Phillips, 70, North Kern Road, Syracuse; and Angela G. Kleopfer, 53, North CR 500E, Syracuse. Phillips’ vehicle collided with Kleopfer’s while during right out of the Burger …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 5800 block North CR 75E, Leesburg. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office was contacted regarding dogs killing a neighbor’s chickens. 9:14 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 400 block East CR 575N, Leesburg. Nicolas Lakey reported theft of a firearm valued …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department responded to the following accident: 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, SR 13, west of East CR 900N, Syracuse. Driver: Douglas P. Watkins, 40, EMS W29B Lane, North Webster. Watkins lost control of his vehicle due to icy road conditions. The vehicle spun around and went off …read more.

SYRACUSE — Two Syracuse men are facing criminal charges after a drug investigation at a residence. In the first case, John Brown Christian, 70, 4484 E. CR 1300N, Syracuse, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. In a second case, John Christian was charged …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:21 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 700 block South Dixie Drive, North Webster. Officers investigated a report of battery. 5:24 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Alicia C. Centeno reported the theft of a license plate from a …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee gymnastics got back to form with a win over East Noble Monday night.

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after battering a woman and confining her in a vehicle. Josiah James Gall, 25, 9592 N. CR 300E, Syracuse, is charged with strangulation and criminal confinement, both level 6 felonies; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Jan. 28, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department …read more.

SYRACUSE — Lake City Bank, Syracuse, is a supporter of the Boomerang Backpack program. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, Lake City Bank donated $500 to the program.

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

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse woman was recently arrested after dealing 29 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover officer with the NET43 Drug Task Force. Ashley Marie Fields, 34, 9845 N. Skyline Drive, Syracuse, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 3 felony. Sometime during April 2019, …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was sentenced to six years in prison on Tuesday, Jan. 28, for dealing methamphetamine. Michael Darren Miller, 23, 11314 N. East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony. A possession of methamphetamine charge was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Miller was also …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating individuals responsible for a burglary at South Shore Golf Club at Syracuse. According to a Crime Stoppers press release, the KCSO responded to an alarm at the golf club on Jan. 12. When deputies arrived, they located a shattered glass door that the …read more.

SYRACUSE — The ice is officially safe to skate at the Schrock Athletic Complex, 900 W. Brooklyn St., Syracuse.

SYRACUSE— Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee had its first meeting of the year Monday, Jan. 20. The board heard updates on several projects and plans for 2020. Construction is moving along for the Conklin Bay boardwalk and trail project. Construction began Oct. 13 and will be completed in the spring of 2020. Photos of the work were …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:48 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 300 block North Huntington St., Syracuse. A wallet was located. 11:09 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 500 block West Boston St., Syracuse. Autumn L. Belle Replogle reported a hit-and-run property damage vehicle accident.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police …read more.

SYRACUSE — David E. Kuhn, 52, North Lake Street, Syracuse, died from internal injuries at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a one-vehicle crash at South Huntington and East Chicago streets, Syracuse. The accident was at 1:52 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. Kuhn, who was conscious at the scene was able to speak to police at the …read more.

WARSAW – Being in a foreign land is an eye-opening experience, but athletics has made the transition for some area athletes a welcomed change of pace.

SYRACUSE — Timothy Abair, 30, South Bend, was taken into custody and is facing a preliminary charge of neglect of a dependent following a one-vehicle crash on SR 13 Tuesday, Jan. 14. The crash was at approximately 2:55 p.m. between South Shore Drive and Brown Road. Abair received minor injuries but refused medical treatment. The …read more.

WARSAW — Stephen Conrad was born in Kendallville Nov. 13, 1949. His family moved to Syracuse in 1961, and Conrad graduated from Syracuse High School in 1968. Conrad was drafted into the Army in the summer of 1969 but chose to join the Navy instead. He reported for duty Aug. 8, 1969.  He attended boot …read more.