SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man riding a bike was injured after he was hit by a vehicle Saturday. At about 12:15 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to an accident at South Front Street/East Baltimore near 103 South Front Street, Syracuse. Lon D. White, 59, East Baltimore Street, Syracuse suffered …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:29 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, South Country Club Road, north of East Winona Beach Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Amanda J. Sheets, 36, East CR 450S, Warsaw. Sheets was traveling north on Country Club Road when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:23 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 10600 block North SR 13, Syracuse. A representative for South Shore Golf Course reported burglary. 12:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2100 block North CR 875W, Etna Green. Officers investigated a report of battery. 2:52 p.m. Friday, Jan. …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: midnight Monday, Jan. 6, 100 block Warrior Path, Syracuse. A representative at Wawasee High School reported criminal mischief. midnight Monday, Jan. 6, 100 block Warrior Path, Syracuse. A juvenile at Wawasee High School reported the theft of a Chromebook. Value: $357. Warsaw Officers with …read more.

SYRACUSE – Fort Wayne Carroll pieced together a seven-point gymnastics win over Wawasee Thursday night.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee’s seniors showed up big, and the Warriors wound up with an NLC win over NorthWood on senior night in Syracuse Thursday.

BRISTOL — In late December, 37 new troopers graduated from the 79th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy after completing a journey of 25 weeks of intense training. The recruits completed more than 1,100 hours of academic and hands-on training in criminal and traffic law, crash investigation, emergency vehicle operations, defensive tactics, firearms and other classes …read more.

SYRACUSE – Two different routes had Northridge leave Wawasee with team swim wins Tuesday night.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accident: 11:02 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 1200 South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Driver: Kandi L. Gall, 60, East Maple Grove, Syracuse. Gall said she was driving west in the parking lot of 1200 South Huntington Street when she swerved to avoid parked vehicles and struck …read more.

David Lee Wells, 72, Syracuse, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Jan. 1, 2020, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, with his family at his side. David was born the son of Harry E. and Jeanette R. (Jeffries) Wells, July 2, 1947, in Bryan, Ohio. He has been a resident of Syracuse since the early 1980s and …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, North CR 150W, near North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Jody L. Torpy, 52, East Barrington Place, Warsaw; and Aaron D. Schrock, 24, North CR 400E, Syracuse. Schrock’s vehicle was stopped on CR 150W at a stop …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission approved an alcoholic beverage permit for a new Syracuse restaurant during a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 2. Elizabeth Kennedy, owner of Cafe Liefde, 105 W. Main St., Syracuse, was present at the meeting in regards to the permit. Cafe Liefde will be a restaurant with a …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Facebook fundraiser has been recently established for a Syracuse man with cystic fibrosis. Haiden Morgan is a 29-year-old orthopedic machinist at Zimmer Biomet who enjoys playing music, as well as studying medicine and physics. However, he’s spent approximately three years of his adult life in hospitals. “I’ve lost quite a few jobs …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Sterling Group, the Mishawaka based owner of Greenhaus Apartments, Syracuse, is wrapping up $300,000 in renovations as they switch from income-based housing to market rate.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:55 p.m. Saturday, Dc. 21, 200 block East Section St., Claypool. Officers investigated a report of a violation of a no-contact order.   North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:32 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 300 block North …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:47 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, North CR 175E, north of East CR 1300N, Milford. Driver: Brandon L. Shipp, 24, West Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Shipp was traveling north on North CR 175E when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000.   Warsaw Officers …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Christmas is a special time of year and local cities and towns want to help make it a special celebration for their friends, families and neighbors. One of the most popular ways to bring the community together for the holidays is with a Christmas tree lighting gathering.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Whitley County The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail:

SYRACUSE – Warsaw used a 26-3 start to overwhelm Wawasee, 54-29, Saturday night in girls hoops at the Teepee.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:08 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 5400 block West High St., Silver Lake. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. 5:02 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 9800 block North CR 300E, Syracuse. Shanna L. Davidson reported burglary. Value: $500. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw …read more.

Fulton County The following person was booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Whitley County The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail:

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accident: 5:38 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, North CR 800W and West CR 640N, Warsaw. Driver: Barbara Yoder, 55, Byrer Road, Etna Green. Yoder’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $1,000. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accidents: 7:41 …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 7:37 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, South SR 15 near West CR 200S, Warsaw. Driver: Misty L. Prater, 41, South Graceland Avenue, Claypool. Prater was driving her vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000. 6:36 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee wrapped up its end-of-the-year business and also received an update on the Conklin Bay project at its monthly meeting Monday, Dec. 16. While it was the last meeting of the year for the committee, it was the first meeting for the new executive director, Erlene Yentes. Work on the Conklin …read more.

SYRACUSE — On Monday, Dec. 16, DeWitt filed a second amended complaint against Dustin and Lindsey Johns in response to Judge Christopher D. Kehler’s, Kosciusko Superior Court 4, ruling on Dec. 9, to dismiss due to insufficient details pending an amended complaint.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 9:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, East Stanton Road near EMS T25 Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Brandi L. Berry, 33, North Highland Lane, Leesburg. Berry’s vehicle ran off the roadway and collided with a NIPSCO pole and a street sign. Damages up to …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee will have a lot of green among its gold on the gymnastics equipment this winter.

SYRACUSE — The driver accused of striking and killing a construction worker in July is facing a criminal charge. Joshua E. Ratliff, 33, 7232 E. CR 650N, North Webster, is charged with operating a vehicle causing death, a level 4 felony. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. Tests taken after the accident indicated …read more.

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

SYRACUSE – Wawasee was the aggressor in a 49-27 wrestling win over Goshen Thursday night.

SYRACUSE — On Monday, Dec. 9, Judge Christopher D. Kehler, Kosciusko Superior Court No. 4, ruled there was insufficient details in the civil fraud allegations again Dustin Johns, Travel Lite owner, and his wife, Lindsey Johns. The fraud suit was filed by Michael DeWitt in reference to a purchase agreement for a home and land. However, DeWitt has 10 days, pursuant to Indiana Trial Rule 15(A) to amend his complaint filed on Oct. 3. Failure to amend the complaint may result in a dismissal with prejudice.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 3600 block North Barbee Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a protective order violation. 1:37 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 200 block South Wray St., Atwood. Officers investigated a report of a fight. 5:38 p.m. Sunday, Dec. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 1:53 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, South SR 15, south of West CR 950S, Silver Lake. Driver: Kerny C. Jones, 66, South CR 250E, Peru. Jones was traveling south on SR 15 when a group of deer entered his path of travel. This …read more.

SYRACUSE — The smell of a fire in the fire place, the sounds of Christmas music and laughter filled the air at the fifth annual Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Christmas Lights Party Friday evening, Dec. 6. Guests gathered in the Ruddell Pavilion on the WACF property, which was decked with holiday lights. A lone evergreen …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee senior baseball player Logan Adkins selected St. Francis to continue his baseball and academic careers.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:18 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 100 block EMS W11 Lane, North Webster. Echo Bay reported a vehicle stuck in the yard of a residence. 1:11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5100 East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of theft. 3:13 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:27 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, East Old Road 30, west of North CR 650E, Pierceton. Driver: Shelli A. McBride, 46, East Seneca Street, Albion. McBride was traveling west on Old Road 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County Tthe following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 100 block South Main St., Milford. Steven L. Whetten of Whettens Pizza reported theft from a pop machine. Value: $30.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:23 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 200 block …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department Investigated the following accident: 7:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, North SR 13 near East CR 800N, North Webster. Driver: Randall K. Stahly, 64, North Fascination Way, Cromwell. Stahly was driving his vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded …read more.

Jeffery Allen Evans SYRACUSE — A warrant was recently served on a Michigan City man for his alleged involvement in a 2016 theft at CVS Pharmacy in Syracuse. Jeffery Allen Evans, 46, Michigan City, is charged with theft, a class A misdemeanor; and sentence enhancement theft, a level 6 felony. On Aug. 14, 2016, an …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 4:46 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, North Lake Street, north of East Henry Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Ryan S. McDonald, 30, North Front Street, Syracuse; and Travis A. Miller, 38, West Boston Street, Syracuse. McDonald was traveling west on Henry Street when he came to the …read more.

WARSAW — All local government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29, in observance of Thanksgiving, but how does that affect local trash pickup? InkFreenews checked with Warsaw and ten towns in Kosciusko County and below are their plans for trash pickup: Claypool – Trash pickup will not be affected. Etna Green – …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee is looking to its future, not its past, in kickstarting its 2019-20 boys basketball season.

SYRACUSE —  The town of Syracuse kicked off the Christmas season Saturday, Nov. 23, with the Syracuse Holiday Magic celebration held at Veterans Memorial Park at Crosson Mill. Attendees were treated to performances of Christmas carols by choirs from Syracuse Elementary School, Wawasee Middle School and Wawasee High School, while Syracuse Boy Scout Troop 728 …read more.

SYRACUSE – Triton made some timely plays in the fourth quarter to edge Wawasee, 40-35, Saturday night in girls buckets.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Cub Scout Pack 3828 held its annual cake auction Monday, Nov. 18, at the Syracuse Community Center. Medieval was the theme for this year’s cake auction. With minimal parental help, the Cub Scouts baked and decorated cakes that reflected the medieval theme. Each cake was auctioned off to the highest bidder. The …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse/Wawasee Trails Committee announces the hiring of a new executive director. Erlene Yentes will be starting her duties Dec. 2. Yentes has experience in working with not for profits and grant writing and is an avid user of trails. With the planning and now construction of the Conklin Bay trail segment underway the …read more.

SYRACUSE — A 70-year-old Syracuse man is facing new charges that appear to be in connection with a NET43 drug bust earlier this month. John Brown Christian John Brown Christian, 70, 4484 East CR 1300N, Syracuse, was one of four people charged after a drug bust on the night of Nov. 7. New charges came …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was recently arrested in two separate cases for dealing methamphetamine and theft. In the first case, Warren James Davies, 37, 9928 N. Happiness Drive, Syracuse, is charged with dealing methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony. In a second case, Davies is also charged …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:53 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 8700 block East Black Point Road, Syracuse. James J. Hampton reported theft.  7:56 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 300 block West Emeline St., Milford. An employee at Friendly Express reported criminal trespass.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:12 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 6000 block East CR 800N, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of battery/disorderly conduct. 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 12700 block North Pleasant Grove Road, Syracuse. Scot McDowell reported damage to his mailbox. 12:23 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee used three-point shooting and some key defensive stops to take out Westview, 46-38, Friday night in girls hoops at the Teepee.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 2:03 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, South CR 800W, near West SR 25, Mentone. Drivers: Amber A. Diehl, 34, South CR 800W, Mentone; and Tammy L. Tilton, 35, Skylane Drive G3, Plymouth. Diehl’s vehicle was behind Tilton’s when Tilton stopped at a stop …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:12 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, East CR 1000N, west of Syracuse-Webster Road, North Webster. Driver: Joseph Sunday, 17, EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg. Sunday’s vehicle slid on the slick roadway and struck an embankment and trees. Damage up to $2,500.  Syracuse Officers with …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 6:54 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, East CR 1300N near North CR 150E, Milford. Driver: James L. Bartman, 26, West Waubee Road, Milford. Bartman’s vehicle slid off the road and struck a fence. Damages up to $5,000. 4:23 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 6:54 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, East CR 1300N near North CR 150E, Milford. Driver: James L. Bartman, West Waubee Road, Milford. Bartman’s vehicle slid off the road and struck a fence. Damages up to $5,000. 4:54 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, North …read more.

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

WARSAW — Almost all local government offices will be closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day. Offices that will be closed include Kosciusko County, the city of Warsaw, and the towns of Winona Lake, Mentone, Milford, Pierceton, Silver Lake, Claypool, Etna Green and Syracuse. Leesburg town government will be open. The US Post offices are …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee Wrestling Club is open for registration for the upcoming season.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce will be holding a business after-hours at MedStat Urgent Care & Occupational Health, a part of the Lutheran Health Network. Join the chamber after work for networking and appetizers from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. Medstat is located at 107 W. Pickwick Drive, Ste. A, Syracuse. RSVP by …read more.

SYRACUSE — Paula Kehr-Wicker, Republican, was elected to her second term as clerk-treasurer for the town of Syracuse following Tuesday’s municipal election. She defeated her Democratic opponent Tim Yeager. Kehr-Wicker received 109 votes to Yeager’s 34 votes, carrying all four of the town precincts. Also winning were Tom Hoover, Syracuse Council District 3; Larry Marindale, …read more.

Towns with races: Claypool Libertarian Patricia Warner captured two-thirds of the vote (66.6 to 33.3) and defeated Democrat Charlotte Lindley in the race for clerk-treasurer. Republican Benny Stage, Jr. defeated Democrat Niki Miller, 65.1 to 34.8, for the north district seat. Other candidates on the ballot included Democrat Elizabeth Heiman and Republican Eugene Warner. They …read more.

SYRACUSE – The future is bright for Wawasee, who hopes to bring some of that to its present.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:47 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 300 block North Huntington St., Syracuse. Stephanie A. Lee reported criminal mischief to a vehicle.    Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:33 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2800 block Frontage Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:18 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 8600 East Backwater Road, North Webster. Officers investigated the reported theft of $1,600 in tools from Utiliquest, LLC. 11:04 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 800 block South Main Street, Milford. Officers investigated a report of battery. 1:00 a.m. Wednesday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 6:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, West US 30 near North CR 650 West, Warsaw. Driver: Gregory H. Music, 21, Beech Road, Bourbon. Music was driving his vehicle west on US 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $10,000. …read more.

MUNCIE — MutualFirst Financial Inc., the parent company of MutualBank, recently announced its merger with Pennsylvania based Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Both organizations announced the merger through a press release on Oct. 29. According to the news release from MutualFirst Financial, NorthWest will acquire the Muncie-based holding company in an all-stock transaction currently valued at $346 …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 1100 block North Indiana Avenue, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2100 block East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Fnu Nitin reported …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: midnight Wednesday, Oct. 30, 4700 block North SR 13, Leesburg. Michael G. Bradley reported theft. Value: $100. 2:18 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 4400 block East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Matthew E. Barfell reported a hit-and-run property damage vehicle accident.    North Webster Officers …read more.

WARSAW — A local man was recently arrested after allegedly committing several acts of home improvement fraud. Jason William Cole, 41, 1776 E. CR 225S, Winona Lake; also showing an address of 3265 E. CR 1300N, Syracuse, is charged with home improvement fraud, a level 6 felony; three counts of home improvement fraud and one …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard updates on the new Conklin Bay boardwalk and SR 13 trail project at its meeting Monday, Oct. 28. Two of the contractors working on the current project attended the meeting. Christian Baybutt from Selge Construction and George Trueblood of Earth Source Inc. were at Monday night’s meeting. They gave …read more.

WARSAW  — Tom Prickett, Syracuse, was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29.  Prickett was born in Nappanee in 1934. He graduated from Syracuse High School in 1952 and was drafted into the Army in September 1956.  After completing basic training at Fort Hood, Texas, he …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:28 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, North CR 800W, north of West CR 400N, Atwood. Driver: Osvaldo Rodriguez, 23, South Circle Drive West, Warsaw. Rodriguez was traveling north on CR 800W when a deer entered the roadway. Rodriguez sustained no injuries in the …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after allegedly using money from a woman’s bank account without permission. James E. Brake, 72, 407 S. Harkless Drive, Syracuse, is charged with exploitation of an endangered adult and theft, both level 6 felonies. On Feb. 21, an officer with the Indiana Adult Protective Services received an …read more.

SYRACUSE – The 2020 US Sunfish Masters Championship sailing regatta is coming to Lake Wawasee in September 2020.

SYRACUSE — A second man was arrested in connection with a firearm theft that occurred in June. Chris Jerry Shreve II Chris Jerry Shreve II, 44, 52723 Hastings St., South Bend, was recently charged with one count of theft of a firearm, a level 6 felony, according to court documents. Shreve was arrested on a …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 3:41 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4500 block West CR 400N, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:57 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 200 block South Huntington St., Syracuse. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, North Fox Farm Road, near North CR 150W, Warsaw. Drivers: Matthew D. Tedesco, 25, East Deerwood Court, Warsaw; and Lee M. Wahl, 40, Country Club Road, Warsaw. Tedesco was traveling south on CR 150 when he pulled …read more.

SYRACUSE — Travel Lite RV, 110 Innovation Blvd., Syracuse, is back in operation, but currently on a smaller scale, at least for the time being. Dustin Johns, president and chief executive officer, noted the company is undergoing a restructuring and reorganizational process. “We’re up and running slowly. We’re building units now with more in the …read more.

  MILFORD — Area libraries, city departments, churches and civic organizations will provide a wide variety of Halloween and fall harvest activities for kids and families. The communities of Syracuse, North Webster and Milford have all announced their official trick-or-treat hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Other events: Friday, Oct. 25 …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:55 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, East Old Road 30, east of South CR 900E, Pierceton. Driver: Heather M. Fest, 43, West CR 700N, Larwill. Fest was traveling east on Old Road 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Two vehicles were involved in an accident at US 6 and CR 43 in Syracuse, Saturday, Oct. 19. At 5:01 p.m., first responders responded to an accident involving a Honda Civic DX and a Ford Escape. The Honda Civic DX sustained heavy front-end damage. The Ford Escape appeared to sustain damage to the …read more.

SYRACUSE – NorthWood took care of business, 3-0, against West Noble to win the Wawasee Volleyball Sectional.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:07 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 400 block Ulrich Drive, Milford. Officers investigated a report of battery.   North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:36 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 700 block of East Boydston Drive, North Webster. Officers …read more.

SYRACUSE – NorthWood and West Noble punched their tickets to the semi-final with wins Thursday at the Wawasee Volleyball Sectional.

SYRACUSE — The forecast for the fifth annual Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Falltastic Trail Walk appears to be perfect for a walk through the trails on the WACF educational property. The temperatures will be in the mid to high 60s. The annual trail walk will be held from noon to 4 p.m. both Saturday, Oct. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Jerry L. Wright, 64, North Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse, was transported to an area hospital for pain in his entire body, following a crash on North Indiana Avenue, south of East Wood Street, Syracuse. The crash was at 10:37 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14. Wright, who was trapped in his vehicle, had to …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accidents: 8:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, North Huntington Street near West High Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Philip R. Graff, 38, 8652 Mayflower Avenue, Pensacola, FL; and Rick L. Gerber, 57, North CR 500 East, Syracuse. Both vehicles were traveling south on SR 13. Graff was …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Junior Warrior basketball league is preparing for the 2019 winter season.

SYRACUSE — One person was transported to a local hospital following a crash on North Indiana Avenue, just south of Wood Street. The accident occurred at approximately 10:35 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14. The crash occurred between a Chevrolet Cruze and Jeep Grand Cherokee. After the initial impact, the Jeep continued northbound, going off the west …read more.

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

SYRACUSE — Helen A. Peterson, 85, Syracuse, formerly of Goshen, died at 7:42 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born April 15, 1934, in New Paris, to Charles H. & Marie B. (James) Kiefer. On Jan. 28, 1955, in Elkhart, she married James L. Peterson. He died Oct. 13, 1998. Surviving …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 7:02 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, East Old Road 30, near South CR 325E, Warsaw. Driver: Robert C. Ault, 46, Kirkwood Court, Columbia City. Ault was driving his vehicle west on Old Road 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up …read more.

SYRACUSE – NorthWood’s 3-0 run over Wawasee Thursday night gave the Panthers its first outright NLC volleyball title since 1997.

SYRACUSE — Residents living in the area Maple Grove to the south end of the town limits of Syracuse,  including Oakwood Park, will have to boil water for one more day — until Friday, Oct. 11, according to Mike Noe, town manager. Noe made the announcement this morning, Thursday, Oct. 10. The boil order stems …read more.

SYRACUSE — A water main that was broken on Pickwick Drive Tuesday morning, Oct. 8, has resulted in residents in the area of Maple Grove Street to the south end of town being placed under a boil order, including Oakwood Park. The boil order will be in effect until at least mid morning Thursday, Oct. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Chris Cotton was honored for 25 years of dedication to the Wawasee PeeWee football program in a ceremony Saturday afternoon.