SYRACUSE — Work to repair a small water leak on Pickwick Road, Syracuse, has turned disastrous as a main water line has been broken resulting in low pressure or no water to homes and businesses, mainly south of the railroad tracks. Mike Noe, town manager, stated they are working to shut off the water along …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:29 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, South SR 15, near Hill Lake Road, Claypool. Driver: Trent A. Ptak, 46, North Rangeline Road, Huntington. Ptak was traveling north on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500.   Kosciusko Officers with the …read more.

SYRACUSE — The autumn leaf season is underway. The representatives of the Syracuse Cemetary ask that summer decorations, artificial flowers and all loose items around monument bases be removed before Oct. 20, according to a news release from the Syracuse Cemetary Associaton. Flowers in urns on the monument fronts can stay in place.

Thomas M. McCarthy II, 44, South Bend, died 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He was born Sept. 8, 1975, in South Bend, to Thomas M. McCarthy I and Candis (Dorsch) McCarthy. Surviving are his mother, Candis McCarthy, Goshen; father, Thomas M. McCarthy I, Michigan; sister, Jennifer McCarthy, Syracuse; …read more.

WARSAW — Two new Dollar General stores in Kosciusko County were approved for alcoholic beverage permits during the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3. Lisa McKinney, a lawyer with Bose McKinney and Evans LLP in Indianapolis; and Margaret Buck, a district manager with Dollar General, were both at the meeting in regard …read more.

WARSAW — A local man was sentenced to seven years in the Indiana Department of Corrections for two drug-related cases. In the first case, Shane Andrew Timmons, 32, 322 E. High St., Atwood; also showing an address of 602 N. Harrison St., Syracuse; was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 1400 block North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of kidnapping.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:24 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 300 block South Huntington St., Syracuse. CVS …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:12 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, South CR 850W, north of West SR 14, Silver Lake. Driver: Austin F. Nickerson, 22, South CR 825W, Akron. Nickerson was traveling north on South CR 850W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Milford man was arrested after allegedly stealing a moped. Travis Belt, 29, 309 S. Henry St., Milford, is charged with possession of methamphetamine and theft, both level 6 felonies. On Aug. 20, an officer with the Syracuse Police Department responded to a theft at AIA Countertops. The officer spoke with a man …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 The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Marshall County The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:  

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 2:36 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, North Huntington Street, near West Main Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Chad A. Genth, 47, Decamp Avenue, Elkhart; and Medardo F. Pena, 50, East Wizard of Oz Way, Cromwell. Genth was traveling south on North Huntington Street and attempted to make …read more.

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

SYRACUSE — Declaring that the district deserves better than it has received, Bill Dixon of Syracuse announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative from the 22nd District Sunday. The district includes all or most of Kosciusko County plus Jackson, Locke, and Union Townships in Elkhart County. Elkhart County towns in the district …read more.

By MARY HURSH Guest Writer SYRACUSE — Swedish author Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson in her book “Buzz, Sting, Bite,” is often asked why we need mosquitoes, wasps and deer flies. And the answer is that insects underpin the world as we know it and that they play a vital role with other animals and plants. Her book …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:23 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 200 block East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse. Autumn E. Carrie reported criminal mischief.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7:54 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 700 block East Winona Ave., Warsaw. Christopher A. Tague reported …read more.

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

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after allegedly punching an officer while on LSD. Joshua Michael Monroe, 21, 508 Inwood Circle, Syracuse; also showing an address of 518 Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse, is charged with battery to a public safety official, a level 6 felony; and disorderly conduct, a class B misdemeanor. On …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:24 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1600 block South Briarwood Drive, Warsaw. Waclaw M. Adamczyk reported fraud. Value: $100. 9:08 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 8800 block East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Jennifer A. Johnson reported theft. Value: $200. 1:25 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 9300 block …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Cub Scout Pack #3828 competed in the Cubmobile races Saturday, Sept. 21, in Warsaw. The Syracuse pack competed against 13 other Cub Scout packs from the Lincolway District of the Anthony Wayne Council of Scouts of America. From the Syracuse pack, Bradley Miller placed first in the featherweight class with Bentley Truman …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:26 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 11800 block North Pine Road, Syracuse. Janie C. Osborn reported the theft of a vehicle. Value: $5,000. 12:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 100 block EMS W30B Lane, North Webster. Benjamin D. Guy reported theft. Value: $100. 9:32 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:19 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, North CR 800W, north of West CR 300N, Atwood. Driver: Jeffrey S. Smith, 61, CR 38, Wakarusa. Smith was traveling south on CR 800W in a construction zone on a motorcycle when his vehicle struck a lip on …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 The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: Marshall County The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:

SYRACUSE — The North Webster-Tippecanoe Township and Syracuse-Wawasee chambers of commerce hosted a joint ribbon cutting and Business After Hours for Mohawk Pier & Lift Thursday, Sept. 19. The event showcased Mohawk Pier & Lift’s new location at 10147 N. SR 13 in the old Destiny Rescue building. Chamber representatives were able to tour the …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 8:02 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, SR 25, near CR 900W, Mentone. Driver: Chelsea L. Wray, 27, West CR 100N, Warsaw. Wray was traveling westbound on SR 25 near CR 900W. A semi-truck was also westbound on SR 25 and stopped to …read more.

SYRACUSE —  The Chautauqua-Wawasee Organization will hold the first meeting of its Reading Circle, Nov. 15. The book discussion group was formed in partnership with the Syracuse Public Library. The first book discussion over “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande will occur at 2 p.m. in conference room 1 at the Oakwood Resort. The event is …read more.

  SYRACUSE  — The Conklin Bay boardwalk project is expected to begin approximately Monday, Oct. 14, the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard Monday, Sept. 16. A pre-construction meeting was conducted Monday morning at Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s office in Syracuse. At the meeting was Robert Smith, a board member, and representatives of the project’s contractors. There was …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 7:05 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 1800 block South CR 400W, Warsaw. John W. Adamiec reported the theft of an off-road vehicle.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:18 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 800 block South Huntington …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s Elementary Mile races were held Monday night, exhibiting the future runners in the pipeline.

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:

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of the Cedarstone Children’s Bookstore, 710 N. Huntington St., Syracuse, Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:39 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 100 block EMS T26H Lane, Leesburg. Daniel A. Zeringue, Jr., reported theft. Value: $405. 2:58 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 200 block South Main St., Etna Green. Nicholas L. Clark reported criminal mischief to a residence. 1:28 a.m. Tuesday, …read more.

WARSAW — A local man and woman face criminal charges after stealing a man’s vehicle and credit card. Amber Lynn Burnworth, 35, 8635 W. River Road, South Whitley; also showing an address of 7222 W. Highway 90, Monticello, Ky., is charged with theft, a level 6 felony. Christopher Lee Dean, 28, 72833 CR 29 No. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Warrior Swimming is seeking members for its 2019-20 club swim season.

SYRACUSE — With plans to take a year off from work, Jace Morgan and his wife, Rikki, bought a 25-foot sailboat from a marina in Syracuse, named it SugarBaby and did a complete restoration. Throughout the summer they lived on their boat on Lake Wawasee on and off. He had his own business and Rikki was a Spanish teacher at Wawasee High School. They gave up their stable jobs, their home and their cars to begin a new adventure living and traveling on the SugarBaby.

Gene H. Stoffel, 90, of Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 30, 2019 at Masons Health Care. He was born on Sept. 14, 1928, in Huntington, to Frank and Mary (Gill) Stoffel. He was a US Army veteran having served in Korea. He was a Budweiser rep for many years. Upon retirement he owned and operated …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 8900 block East Black Point Road, Syracuse. Dollar General reported criminal mischief. 1:12 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 4900 block South SR 19 and West CR 500S, Mentone. Officers investigated a report of disorderly conduct. 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. …read more.

SYRACUSE – LCA used to second-half goals to take down Wawasee, 3-0, in girls soccer Thursday night.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:23 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, 100 block EMS W30B Lane, North Webster. Katrina R. Okey, Steven G. Okey, and Linda D. Land reported criminal mischief to vehicles. 11:22 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 5000 block East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Kerry L. Morton reported theft. …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Lady Warriors split their NLC-opener with Plymouth and Northridge Tuesday, while the Warriors fell short in both legs of the three-way on senior night.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:02 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 1400 block East Smith St., Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of disorderly conduct. 6:58 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 6600 block North 5th Trail, North Webster. Virginia K. Penn reported a hit-and-run vehicle accident. 6:56 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, …read more.

WARSAW — The closing of local offices in observance of the Labor Day holiday Monday, Sept. 2, will result in some changes for trash collection. According to town officials: Warsaw’s Monday’s trash route will be serviced Tuesday, Sept. 3. All other routes will remain the same. Syracuse trash normally picked up Monday will be picked …read more.

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

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee Junior Lady Warrior Basketball League returns in September.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee posted a 182 to comfortably defeat Goshen Monday in NLC girls golf.

SYRACUSE — Kaitlyn Burger, a student at Manchester University, has been recognized by The Kroger Company Foundation as a 2019 Kroger Scholar, receiving a $2,500 scholarship. Burger is receiving this award for the second consecutive year, receiving a total of $5,000 to apply to tuition and related expenses. “Kroger Scholars is a tuition-assistance program that …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:03 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. Pamela S. Long reported damage to her vehicle while it was parked. 3:25 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 5900 block East Old Road 30, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of battery. 6:36 p.m. …read more.

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

SYRACUSE – Wawasee won its season opener, 28-14, over Lakeland Friday night.

SYRACUSE — Two South Bend men were recently charged with theft after allegedly stealing a firearm from a vehicle. Jacob Randall Shreve, 20, 609 Meadow Stream Drive, South Bend; and Chris Jerry Shreve II, 44, 52723 Hastings St., South Bend, are each being charged with theft, a level 6 felony, according to court paperwork. On …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after allegedly having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl. Austin Nigel Spurling, 25, 514 Prairie Drive, Syracuse, is being charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 4 felony. On Aug. 3, an officer with the Syracuse Police Department found a vehicle that had been reported …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2300 block North CR 350W, Warsaw. Nipsco reported a car that struck a pole. 11:01 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 11600 block McCulloch Road, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of a verbal argument. 7:44 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 3700 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:03 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, South CR 650W, south of West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Driver: Alexis C. Brazo, 24, South CR 700W, Claypool. Brazo was traveling north on CR 650W when a deer entered the roadway. Brazo swerved her vehicle to avoid …read more.

SYRACUSE – First-year head coach Jon Reutebuch will guide the Wawasee Warriors into the 2019 football season.

SYRACUSE — Paced by Braedyn O’Dell’s repeat low-medalist round, Northridge earned the repeat team title at the Wawasee Invite, while the Warriors were second Saturday.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee rallied big time to beat Bremen, 3-2, in the volleyball season lid lifter.

WARSAW – Football scrimmages on Friday night signify the fall sports kick-off for the 2019-20 athletic calendar.

SYRACUSE — Central Noble transfer Jack Gibbons and a host of Wawasee tennis newcomers are looking to move up in the NLC rankings this fall.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee claimed three dual golf wins Wednesday in a quad at South Shore.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:55 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 500 block South Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse. Linda L. Kaufman reported fraud. Value: $32,065.   Fulton Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:24 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 200 lock East Main St., Kewanna. Officials …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, North Indiana Avenue, south of North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Sara S. Skow, 54, Tyler Court, Goshen; and Alison M. Weaver, 27, Bristol Street P259, Elkhart. Skow was traveling north on North Indiana Avenue when she rear-ended Weaver’s vehicle. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Steven C. Printz, 69, East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, died Friday, Aug. 9, at South Bend Memorial Hospital, from injuries he suffered in a moped accident Wednesday, Aug. 7. The accident occurred at 5:58 p.m. on South Lakeside Drive, south of East Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. He suffered head injuries and was flown to South …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund helped raise over $9,800 from its first Glow Golf outing at Maxwelton Golf Club.

SYRACUSE — D.J. Hanback made a glorious return to the field, while women’s winner Kristen Long won her first-ever Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon after only barely deciding to race at the last moment at the 12th annual running of the sprint triathlon Saturday in Syracuse.

Kosciusko  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:39 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 200 block South Main St., Leesburg. Freedom Oil Express reported the use of a counterfeit bill. Value: $10. 3:55 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 8200 block West CR 1050N, Nappanee. Richard L. Yoder reported fraud. Value: $199.35. 3:37 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 11:46 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, South County Farm Road, near East CR 350S, Warsaw. Driver: Grant M. Bibler, 18, Trailside Drive, Winona Lake. Bibler was traveling north on South County Farm Road when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000 Syracuse …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Kid Olympics on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex.

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after officers responded to a report of a suspicious person and discovered drugs. Brandon Charles Carpenter, 32, 8727 E. Hatchery Road, Syracuse, is charged with operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator, possession of a narcotic drug, and possession of a syringe, all level 6 felonies; …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: midnight Saturday, Aug. 3, 1200 block South Huntington St., Syracuse. Wilby’s reported theft. Value: $47.80.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:42 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, 2100 block East Jefferson St., Warsaw. Carrie L. Adkins reported found property. …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, West CR 1200S, west of Peru Road, Silver Lake. Drivers: Rose M. Howell, 59, West Warren Avenue, Silver Lake; and Macallister R. Yarnelle, 20, West CR 1200S, Silver Lake. Howell was traveling east on CR 1200S when her vehicle …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after two instances of dealing a controlled substance to an undercover officer with the NET 43 Drug Task Force. Michael Alen Perzanowski, 50, formerly of 708 W. North St. 1, Syracuse, is charged with two counts of dealing in a schedule IV controlled substance, a level 4 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Officers responded to a report of a fight. 9:53 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 8600 block South Yellow View Lane, Claypool. Boyd H. Gillem reported the theft of a pontoon. Value: $1,800. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, North CR 300E, south of East CR 1050N, Syracuse. Driver: Kevin N. Hunter, 52, North CR 175E 84, Warsaw. Hunter was traveling south on CR 300E when a deer entered the roadway, striking his vehicle’s windshield. This caused …read more.

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

Joan Stuckman, 87, Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 1, 2019, at her home.   She was born Sept. 30, 1931, in Syracuse, to Paul & Ruth (Dehart) LeCount. On Aug. 24, 1978, she married Alden Stuckman who survives.  She is also survived by her son, Randy (Cathie) Weaver, Tennessee; one daughter, Jill Bartley, Florida; one stepdaughter, …read more.

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

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed several alcohol permits and addressed two permit violations during its meeting on Thursday, Aug. 1. Joel Stein, owner of Channel Side LLC, was present at the meeting in regards to a violation from 2018 at The Barbee Landing, 3687 N. Barbee Road, Warsaw. According to Stein, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:27 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of an inmate fight at the jail. 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2700 block North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Explorer Van reported the theft of 12 catalytic converters. …read more.

Joan Stuckman, 87, Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 1, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

SYRACUSE — An Elkhart man was arrested after allegedly using a former employer’s credit card to purchase lottery tickets. Michael Edward Cotter, 48, 2013 Leininger Ave., Elkhart, is being charged with fraud, a level 6 felony. On May 7, an officer with the Syracuse Police Department spoke with a woman regarding a fraud. The woman …read more.

  [weaver_youtube KIwh6TzYc70 rel=0]   The following is the first of two stories about Little Free Libraries in Kosciusko County. This story focuses on locals’ experiences with establishing the stands, how the Little Free Libraries work and where they can be found. Part two will be posted Friday. WARSAW — There are six public libraries in …read more.

SYRACUSE — The official police report contains additional information concerning an accident that occurred Friday, July 26, when a construction worker in Syracuse was struck and killed by a vehicle. At 1:51 p.m. Friday, July 26, Benjamin Fisher, 29, Plymouth, and a coworker, Laura McCollister, 40, South Bend, were removing road construction signs along SR …read more.

SYRACUSE — More details have been released concerning a construction worker in Syracuse who was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday. At 1:51 p.m. Friday, July 26, Benjamin Fisher, 29, Plymouth, and a coworker were removing road construction signs along SR 13 in a utility pole project area north of East Waco Drive, Syracuse. …read more.

SYRACUSE — On Monday, July 22, Lisa Durham of Rogers Electro-Matics delivered a check for $1,000 to Little Lambs Ministry Preschool and Daycare located in Syracuse. Little Lambs is working to raise money for a playground at its second location at Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Syracuse.

SYRACUSE – Tom Finlinson brought out his Shrike vintage race car out to Man Cave Brewery ahead of a big racing weekend.

SYRACUSE — New details have been released about the fatal road accident Friday in Syracuse involving a construction worker. The accident happened along Waco Drive, around 2 p.m. Friday, according to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Ben Fisher, 29, was working as a flagger with a construction crew and was directing traffic on SR 13 …read more.

SYRACUSE — A road construction worker who ran for mayor in Plymouth earlier this year died Friday when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic. Officials have confirmed that Ben Fisher, 29, Plymouth, died after being struck by a pickup truck Friday, July 26.  Fisher worked as a flagger with a construction crew …read more.

SYRACUSE – Chad Red Jr. and Kendrick Maple were the featured guests at Wawasee’s Wrestling Day Camp Friday afternoon.

SYRACUSE — Those traveling to Syracuse should expect short delays on Huntington Street between Bowser Road and Chicago Street due to another power outage.

SYRACUSE — ERA Real Estate, a global franchising leader, recently announced the affiliation of Todd Realty, an 18-agent brokerage headquartered in Syracuse. Established in 1966, the company will now serve clients as Todd Realty ERA Powered. Todd Realty was founded by Joe Todd and for a decade, he ran the business out of his Lake …read more.

SYRACUSE — The ninth annual Tour De Lakes took place Saturday, giving riders the chance to tour Kosciusko County’s chain of lakes along four different routes.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:18 p.m. Friday, July 19, 400 block EMS D15 Lane, Syracuse. Madeline J. Batista reported the theft of her purse. In the purse were a diamond ring and gold watch. Value: $1,050. 1:53 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 9700 block West CR 1000S, Akron. …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:25 a.m. Friday, July 19, North Orn Road, south of West CR 900N, Milford. Driver: Joshua D. Bonee, 35, West Prairie Street, Leesburg. Bonee was traveling north on Orn Road when a deer entered the roadway. This caused Bonee to swerve his vehicle, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Here’s an updated list of cooling centers and other offers for people seeking to avoid the heat Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, in Kosciusko County. The city of Warsaw will host a daytime cooling center at the Pete Thorn Center, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw. Residents with animals that need cooling will …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — A Syracuse man was sentenced to three years at the Indiana Department of Corrections after confessing to molesting three children under the age of 10. Ronald Dewayne Hensley, 55, 5251 E. CR 800N, Syracuse, was charged with child molesting, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, East Old Road 30, west of North CR 450E, Warsaw. Drivers: Ellie M. Nieveen, 20, East Old Road 30, Warsaw; and Larry D. Hollingsworth, 59, East Huntington Street, North Webster. Nieveen was pulling her vehicle out of a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee heard an update on the Conklin Bay project at its meeting Monday, July 15. The group also discussed plans for this weekend’s Tour des Lakes. Most of the meeting centered on the new Conklin Bay project. Construction on the project is set to begin. A $1 million Next Levels grant …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School hosted a pair of alumni games over the weekend.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:42 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 5600 block South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. Sarah A. Gray reported the theft of keys. Value: $25.           8:13 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 11500 block North SR 13, Syracuse. Lakin L. Jackson reported fraud. Value: …read more.

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