SYRACUSE — The Wawasee High School Class of 1973 is having its 45th class reunion Saturday, July 28, at Blue Barn Berry Farm and Event Venue, 9139 N. CR 300E, Syracuse. Numerous classmates from the class of 1973 can not be reached for an invitation. The missing classmates are: Betsy Bennett, Gail Brown, Kelly Carvajal …read more.

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

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee addressed several projects at its Monday, June 18, meeting. An update on the new brochures were discussed. Two pictures were shown for the cover of the brochure, and the committee will need about 1,000 copies. Angie Racolta, a committee member, is spearheading the project for the brochures that will state …read more.

SYRACUSE — During the Syracuse Association’s annual banquet Saturday evening, June 16. The classes of 1948, 1958 and 1968 were honored and represented at the 109th annual banquet at the Syracuse Community Center. It was the largest turnout ever for the high school reunion. Over 150 people attended the event. The oldest member in attendance, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:18 p.m. Thursday, June 14, SR 19, south of West CR 75N, Etna Green. Driver: Greg A. Eads, 42, 9B Road, Bourbon. Eads advised he was traveling north on SR 19 when a skunk or raccoon entered the roadway. Eads attempted to slow …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:11 a.m. Friday, June 15, 7700 block East CR 1300N and North CR 775E, Syracuse. R. Christopher Dumford reported a vehicle that crashed into a fence with no one around the vehicle. 8:25 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 100 block EMS R4B1 Lane, Pierceton. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:32 a.m. Thursday, June 14, West Prairie Street, near South Church Street, Leesburg. Driver: Kenneth J. Graff, 35, East Van Buren Street, Leesburg. Graff was traveling east on Prairie Street when his vehicle left the roadway and collided into a tree. A witness …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:59 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 7900 block North SR 15 and West CR 800N, Leesburg. John F. Shepherd, Jr., reported a hit and run accident. 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. Officers responded to a report over a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:57 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, South CR 200W, north of West Maple Lane, Claypool. Driver: Gretchen A. Bailey, 42, West CR 700S, Claypool. Bailey was traveling south on CR 200W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $1,000. 10:56 a.m. Friday, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Remodeling of a home on Eli Lilly Road, Syracuse, could resume if the owner desires. However, the matter that stopped construction is still before the courts. A hearing was held Wednesday, June 13, to seek a preliminary injunction against Ryan Thwaits removing an existing passway on his lot established in the covenants of an …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation will be hosting its first ever summer social Friday, June 29. “The Event” is planned from 7 to 11 p.m. in at the Levinson-LaBrosse Educational and Wetlands Center, SR 13, Syracuse. The Event is just that, a summer social combining dinner, cocktails and live music, all in a summer …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, West Crystal Flash Road, east of North Blaine Street. Drivers: Cody M. Hollis, 27, C Lane 2D, Elkhart; and Johnny L. Feldman, 16, East Legacy Lane, Winona Lake. Hollis was driving west on Crystal Flash Road when …read more.

SYRACUSE — The 26th annual Beaman Home Golf Scramble featured 22 teams at South Shore and raised nearly $13,000 for the organizations programs.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee has set July 9 as its date for the 24th Warrior Open golf outing.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:03 a.m. Thursday, June 7, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Samantha Justice reported criminal mischief.  8:26 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, 5300 block West SR 14, Silver Lake. Melody K. Hale reported criminal mischief to a vehicle that had been keyed by …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Three Kosciusko County men were arrested after a Tuesday, June 5, incident where shots were fired at a female. Seth James Deamaral, 11256 North CR 450E, Syracuse, is being charged with criminal confinement, a level 3 felony; possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, a level 4 felony; intimidation with a …read more.

SYRACUSE — International Cultural Exchange Services welcomes Sheila McGee as a new local coordinator.  “I have lived at Dewart Lake since graduating from high school in 1989. I am engaged to a wonderful man, Donald Claassen, and we are planning a small ceremony with a few friends and family attending on Dec. 30, 2018, on …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man was arrested after battering his wife’s stepfather. Steven Gentry Ladig, 3667 East CR 1000N, Syracuse, is being charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On May 11, officers responded to a residential entry complaint in Syracuse. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:32 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, 3700 block West Old US 30, Warsaw. John P. Burchett reported criminal mischief. 3:12 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, 8900 block East CR 350N, Pierceton. Jeff A. Holle reported burglary. Value: $1,000. 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 3100 block …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, West Zimmer Road, north of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Drivers: Esteven R. Schmerber, 24, South Wood Street, Warsaw; and Donna H. Wright, 58, West Turner Road, Claypool. Schmerber was traveling north on SR 25 when his vehicle rear-ended …read more.

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

SYRACUSE – Wawasee issued its spring 2018 Warrior Way Award winners and spring sports awards Monday evening.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, 6600 block West CR 500S, Mentone. Braiden C. Rush reported criminal mischief. Two vehicles’ windshields were damaged. 8:17 p.m. Friday, June 1, 100 block EMS T50 Lane, Syracuse. Cynthia L. Underwood reported fraud and theft. 7:01 p.m. Friday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:22 p.m. Sunday, June 3, US 6, near South SR 15, New Paris. Drivers: Roger J. Hamsher, 68, North Main Street, Nappanee; and Neal A. Eash, 17, County Road 101, Nappanee. Each was traveling east on US 6 when Hamsher pulled into the …read more.

SYRACUSE — A young boy suffered an arm injury in a one-vehicle accident around 10:50 a.m. today June 4, on Harkless Road, Syracuse. Turkey Creek Fire Territory and Paramedics were called to the bridge on Harkless Road when the right front tire of a Hummer went off the roadway, pulling the vehicle into the bridge …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce for Lake Coffee Co., Monday, May 23. A mobile coffee shop is a new concept in the lake area. It is currently parked at Dynamic Landscape, 1426 S. Huntington St. ( SR 13), Syracuse. The cute and portable …read more.

SYRACUSE — Summer reading for children and teens officially begins on Tuesday, June 5. The music of singer Tom Sieling is at 2 p.m. Pamphlets that have a complete description of the rockin’ programs through the summer are available to keep everyone coming to the right program. This summer come see how the Syracuse Library Rocks. …read more.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. — Polaris Industries Inc. Minneapolis, Minn., announced Wednesday, May 30, it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Boat Holdings LLC, a boat manufacturer owned by the Vogel family, management and Balmoral Funds, in an all-cash transaction valued at a net present value of approximately $805 million. Boat Holdings is owner of Rinker, …read more.

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

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library will host the following events in May and June: A Busy Time Of Year Memorial Day weekend is traditionally regarded as the official start of summer. Monday is a day of parades that reflect on the sacrifices made during past wars. The Syracuse Library is closing in observance of …read more.

SOUTH BEND — “Legends of Michiana” is all about telling the story of individuals who have gone above to positively impact the lives of Michiana residents. WNIT’s next “Legends” documentary will give viewers an inside look into the lives of Rebecca and Michael Kubacki, Syracuse, true community leaders who have served Michiana in business, in …read more.

SYRACUSE —“Superheroes” is the theme for the 2018 Wawasee Flotilla and this year’s commodore is like the superheroes who stay behind the scenes until called up. Dave Stell, Syracuse, has been named this year’s commodore and will lead the 57th Wawasee Flotilla Saturday, July 7. Stell is someone who has been a supporter of many …read more.

SYRACUSE — Brief rain during morning hours Saturday for the 30th annual Cruisin’ Cuse caused a slow start, with a handful of cars arriving when the show began, with more arriving when the clouds cleared and the sun began to shine. However, the threat of rain and potential thunderstorms cut the show short Saturday with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:18 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 8300 block East McClintic Road, Syracuse. Vince P. Keil reported theft. Mail was stolen from a mailbox overnight. Value: $30. 5:46 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 9100 block East Crooked Mile Road, Cromwell. Mahlon J. Hershberger reported theft. A …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:16 p.m. Monday, May 21, South Main Street, north of Turkey Creek Drive. Driver: Benjamin P. Engle, 33, West Emeline Street, Milford. Engle was traveling north on South Main Street when he heard his cellphone ring. As he attempted to pick up the call, …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:14 p.m. Monday, May 14, 100 block North Main St., Claypool. Officers responded to a domestic complaint.   Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 4:47 a.m. Monday, May 21, 100 block EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw. Kosciusko County Dispatch …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:06 p.m. Monday, May 21, East CR 1000N, east of North Hasse Court, Milford. Driver: Steven G. Ladig, 32, East CR 1000N, Syracuse. Ladig stated that the accelerator stuck on his vehicle, causing his vehicle to exit the roadway and get stuck in …read more.

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

SYRACUSE – Wawasee sports results for Saturday, May 19.

SYRACUSE — The 30th annual Cruisin’ Cuse Car, Motorcycle and Truck Show will be held Saturday, May 19, at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive , Syracuse. Registration will be from 8-11:30 a.m. with awards presented between 2:30-3 p.m. This event for cars, motorcycles and trucks is known as “The biggest little show in …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Blessed Nest celebrated a ribbon cutting Wednesday, May 16, in honor of its new location.

SYRACUSE — Two cases were approved at the regular Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Thursday evening, May 17. Both requests were for variances. BJM3’s petition for a variance was approved as presented. The business, Elite Design Team, wants to allow two commercial uses on a commercial tract of ground — a beauty salon and retail sales. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee sports results for Thursday, May 17.

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

SYRACUSE – Wawasee sports results for Wednesday, May 16.

SYRACUSE — Ordinances amending the sewer rates and charges, waterworks collection fees and utility deposit and parking on East Pearl and East Washington streets were approved at Tuesday evening’s Syracuse Town Council meeting. Prior to approval of the ordinance on sewer rates, a public hearing was held with no comments from council members or the …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee boys basketball is excited to host the 2018 Warrior Youth Basketball & Skill Development Camp June 4-8.

SYRACUSE – A Carter Miller sac fly pushed Fairfield past Wawasee, 3-2, in baseball Tuesday evening.

Kosciusko The following people were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:   Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility:

SYRACUSE – Wawasee sports results for Monday, May 14.

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

Despite Mother Nature’s furious objections, the 2018 Syracuse Artisans and Farmers Market celebrated its inaugural weekend Saturday, May 12, at Veteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill in downtown Syracuse. Pelting rains, lightning and temperatures in the 40s failed to scuttle the optimistic venture, which saw 11 intrepid vendors pop their canopies, open shop and ride …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee sports wraps for Friday, May 11.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:25 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2100 block Dubois Drive, Warsaw. Officers reported to Kosciusko Community Hospital in reference to a battery report. 8:58 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 100 block EMS B45 Lane, Leesburg. Austin K. Allen reported theft. Two rings were stolen. Value: …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:   Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility:

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Chamber of Commerce recently had the opportunity to celebrate the opening of the 702 Salon and Spa, located inside of Oakwood Resort at 702 E. Lake View Road in Syracuse, with a ribbon cutting. The 702 Salon and Spa will celebrate its official grand opening from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 3. …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:26 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 500 block West Fourth St., Milford. A subject came to the Lakeland Rehab center and demanded mail for a deceased resident. They were making threats and being disorderly. 8:22 p.m. Monday, May 7, 200 block North Perry Drive, Milford. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee sports results for Wednesday, May 9.

SYRACUSE – The Beaman Home Golf Outing is preparing for its 26th running on June 4 at South Shore Golf Club.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee sports results for Saturday, May 5.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee sports results for Friday, May 4.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia called a meeting Thursday night, May 3, with representatives from the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board, Wawasee Property Owners Association, Syracuse Lake Association and Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, to discuss repairs to the town’s flood control device, located in Crosson Mill Park. The town has had control of …read more.

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

SYRACUSE — Wawasee’s golf team downed visiting Jimtown by a convincing 173-196 margin in an easy-going dual at South Shore.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School senior Dylan Staley has chosen Trine University to continue his tennis and academic career.

SYRACUSE – Sports reports for Wawasee for Wednesday, May 2.

SYRACUSE — The seventh annual People Helping People event returns Friday, May 18, and Saturday, May 19, thanks to the Lakeland Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary 3760. The event will take place at 12889 N. Kern Road, Syracuse.

SYRACUSE – Sports results for Wawasee on Tuesday, May 1.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is very pleased to receive the donation of a new patrol boat for the department lake patrol program from the Wawasee Property Owners Association and with the assistance of Griffith Wawasee Marina in Syracuse. Thanks go to both of these fine organizations for their generous, community-minded donation. This …read more.

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

Goshen Officers with the Goshen Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:05 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2300 block Lincolnway East, Goshen. Police conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation and found Mathew Manges, 32, 208 W. Boston St., Syracuse, Kimberly Haradon, 34, 308 W. Boston St., Syracuse and Lawrance Hansford, 42, homeless in possession …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee will host NorthWood in girls tennis this Wednesday, May 2.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 9000 block South Hohman Lane, Claypool. Officers responded to a report of an individual being threatened by a co-worker. 8:53 a.m. Sunday, April 29, 4700 block East Old Road 30, Pierceton. Autumn B. Stahl reported theft from a …read more.

Kosciusko  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:16 p.m. Sunday, April 29, North Fox Farm Road, west of North CR 200W, Warsaw. Driver: Vance D. Brooke, 18, Southside Drive, Warsaw. Brooke was traveling east on Fox Farm Road when his motorcycle went off the right side of the road as …read more.

SYRACUSE — Warsaw’s boys golf team took third behind the field’s other ranked teams Chesterton and Homestead at the Wawasee Boys Golf Invitational Saturday.

SYRACUSE — The sun was shining for the third Tails and Trails event in Syracuse, today, April 28. The event was hosted by the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee to kick off the 2018 trail season. Megan McClellan, executive director, welcomed the participants to this year’s event. The route was a five-mile walk around Syracuse Lake on …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library will hold the following events in April and May: May Brings The Start Of Summer Children’s Book Week starts off the month of May with special events and book raffles through the week. During the week, from April 30 until May 5, children of the Syracuse Library can stop …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Yatish Joshi, Democatic candidate for the 2nd District of the U.S. House of Representatives, is visiting all 10 counties in Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District leading up to the primary election on May 8. He will be visiting five locations within Kosciusko County on Monday, April 30. Through his “Whistle Stop Tour,” he aims …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Whitko boys golf team picked up a trio of wins in action at the South Shore Golf Club.

SYRACUSE – Sports results for Wawasee on Wednesday, April 25.

SYRACUSE — There are nine candidates running for office in Turkey Creek Township and Syracuse. There are three candidates running for Turkey Creek Township Trustee. Julie Close is the Republican candidate while Martha Stoelting and Tim Yeager will face off to be the Democratic candidate in the May 8 primary to run against Close Nov. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Elementary School will be hosting a pancake breakfast Saturday, April 28, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 414 S. Sycamore St., Syracuse. The proceeds for the event will help the Syracuse Elementary Maker’s Faire Project. The breakfast, served from 7-11 a.m., will include all you can eat pancake, sausage and scrambled eggs. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Sports results for Wawasee on Tuesday, April 24.

SYRACUSE — Lakeland Youth Center’s sixth annual Kids First Auction will be held Friday, April 27, at The Owl’s Nest, 7369 E. 800N, North Webster. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Travel the World,” with guests encouraged to attend wearing resort destination clothing or dressing as a pilot or flight attendant. There …read more.

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

SYRACUSE – Sports results and notes for Wawasee on Monday, April 23.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 2:26 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2000 block West CR 700S, Claypool. Warsaw Community Schools reported criminal mischief. A student damaged school property by throwing chairs and kicking a wall.   Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:22 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 6:33 a.m. Monday, April 23, South SR 25, east of South Bruner Road, Warsaw. Driver: Mitchell B. Hussong, 22, Lakeview Drive, Winona Lake. Hussong was traveling west on SR 25 when a deer ran into the road. Hussong’s vehicle struck the deer. Damage …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:   Elkhart The following people were booked into the Elkhart County Detention Facility:

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Education Center was alive was activity Saturday morning as hundreds of people from the area arrived to participate in the third annual Earth Day Festival. The tops of white tents placed throughout the front portion of the WACF property could be viewed approaching the property on SR 13. Twenty …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked into the Elkhart County Jail:

SYRACUSE – Warsaw ended Wawasee’s 25-game NLC softball win streak with an 8-6 victory Thursday evening.

SYRACUSE – Warsaw posted a pair of dual wins Thursday at Wawasee and against Northridge in NLC boys track.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, SR 13, Syracuse, will host its third annual Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 21. The event, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will take place at the WACF Levinson-LaBrosse Educational Center. This year’s theme is plastics. The first 200 families attending will get a free re-usable grocery bag. It …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:54 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, East Armstrong Road, near North 1st St., Leesburg. Drivers: Thomas V. Elkins, 59, North Hickory St., Warsaw, and Cynthia K. Fall, 58, EMS B34 Lane, Warsaw. Elkins’ vehicle was stopped at an intersection when he pulled out to …read more.

SYRACUSE — The latest construction projects being organized by the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee were heard at the Monday night, April 16, meeting. Funding for the Conklin Bay Trail and boardwalk project is moving forward. So far, $671,404.36 has been raised. “We’ve matched $66,000 from the Dekko Foundation,” said Megan McClellan, executive director. “We need $44,000 …read more.

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

SYRACUSE – Diamond results for Wawasee on Friday, April 13.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:26 a.m. Friday, April 13, 11500 block North Enchanted Forest Lane, Cromwell. Susan M. Phillips reported the theft of mail from a mailbox. 3:08 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2400 block North CR 500W, Warsaw. Police noticed a silver passenger car with a headlight …read more.