INDIANAPOLIS — State Rep. Curt Nisly recently welcomed a pair of student pages to the Statehouse. Rachel Leininger, from Syracuse, attends Bethany Christian School. Madelyne Bressler, from Nappanee, attends NorthWood High School. As a House page, these participants toured government offices, helped staff with daily duties and joined Nisly on the House floor as he conducted …read more.

SYRACUSE — Drainage issues on Eli Lilly Road are still a problem, the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee heard the evening of Monday, March 21. The committee is proposing a bike/pedestrian trail along Eli Lilly Road. “There’s still some drainage issues,” said Megan McClellan, executive director. Pulver Asphalt located where the water drains into Lake Wawasee. However, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 5:49 a.m. Friday, March 18, East Old Road 30, west of South CR 600E, Warsaw. Driver: Kayla A. Burelison, 28, North CR 850E, Pierceton. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:20 a.m. …read more.

WARSAW — Approximately 30 individuals attended a public meeting of the Kosciusko County Bicentennial Committee Wednesday evening, March 16, to hear plans and needs for a county celebration of the state’s birthday. Diane Wulliman, chairwoman, along with Paula Bowman, Mike Loher and Deb Wright, committee members, shared the formation of the group, what plans have …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:06 a.m. Monday, March 21, South SR 13 and South CR 525E, Pierceton. Driver: James C. Shepherd, 54, South CR 450W, Silver Lake. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 10:29 a.m. Sunday, March 20, East Wade Road west of East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. …read more.

by BIGWIGS AND NEW GIGS SYRACUSE — Poly-Wood LLC has promoted Jenni Owens to director of sales. She has been a part of the company over two years. Owens will continue to manage and coordinate Poly-Wood’s four permanent showrooms in Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas and Dallas and support retail sales employees in new business partnerships and sales initiatives.

SYRACUSE — Hundreds gathered at the Syracuse community center and Lakeside Park, Saturday, March 19, for the Lakeside Egg Hunt. The event was well attended despite the windy chill, which made a furry Easter bunny costume sound like a good idea. As the horn sounded at 10:30 a.m., over 200 children, from toddlers to 10-year …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Books for the annual community book read may be picked up at the Syracuse Library. The books are unabridged Edgar Allen Poe stories and poems with notes and commentary to help the modern reader understand Poe’s intentions and his place in the history of literature. …read more.

Frederick M. “Fred” Bontrager Jr., 92, Syracuse, passed away at 9:24 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. He was born March 11, 1924, in Goshen to Frederick M. and Irene Bontrager Sr. He attended Goshen High School and was a World War II Army veteran. He was married July 10, …read more.

SYRACUSE — How much business is too much business for a busy intersection? That was the discussion for most of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting the evening of Thursday, March 17. The board approved two exceptions and one variance at its meeting. The hot topic of debate was an exception and a variance …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Jeli O. Gill, 45, Syracuse, complained of pain to her left arm following a two-vehicle accident on CR 46 at CR 19, south of Goshen. The accident occurred at 6:19 a.m. today, March 16. Gill was taken to Elkhart General Hospital. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Joseph Crawford, 16, Goshen, was traveling …read more.

Zelma May Folger, 72, Syracuse, passed away at her home Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She was born Feb. 26, 1944, in Elkhart to Henry LaMar and Dorothea (Mullen) Kilmer. On May 18, 1968 she married Charles Ray Folger in Syracuse. He died March 10, 2002. Survivors include four children: Donna (Mitchell) Moseng, Elkhart; Tonna (Daniel) …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:06 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, South Huntington Street south of East Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Katelyn M. Baker, 16, East Lapoint Drive, Milford, and Amanda J. Brown, 30, North Long Drive, Syracuse. When the traffic light turned green, Baker became distracted and proceeded, causing …read more.

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

SYRACUSE — In a recent letter to the editor in our sister publication, The Mail-Journal, Larry Rensberger addressed the local communities with a challenge to give back through volunteer work. Rensberger wrote, “(Seven years ago), 27 percent of all Americans were volunteers. It is down to 21 percent. This trend is unlikely to change unless something …read more.

Birda Rhudell “Rhudy” Yeager, 87, of Goshen, (formerly of Syracuse) passed away at 4:37 p.m., Monday, March 14, in Goshen.

SYRACUSE — Longtime Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tammy Cotton resigned from her position Friday, March 11. Cotton stated, “I will always have a passion for the chamber and community, but I also have other passions and I’m choosing to focus on those.”

Birda Rhudell “Rhudy” Yeager, 87, of Goshen, (formerly of Syracuse) passed away at 4:37 p.m., Monday, March 14, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen.

SYRACUSE — A fight at Duffy’s Pub & Grub, Syracuse, on Feb. 9, resulted in charges being filed against Jeremy L. Coburn, 36, 6731 W. Maple St., Kimmell. Coburn was booked in the county jail at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, March 13. He has been charged with battery, causing moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony; …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee has received $34,500 in grants from the Greenways Foundation of Indiana and two grants from the Kosciusko County Convention Recreation and Visitor’s Commission. This has been a great start to the year for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee, said Megan McClellan, executive director for the trails. The Greenways Foundation of Indiana …read more.

SYRACUSE — Students from the Fairfield Cosmetology Class offered appointments for hair styling and nails on Saturday, March 12, before the Lakeland Youth Center Daddy Daughter Dance. Over 75 appointments were made to prepare the young ladies for their night with their dad.

By BECKY BOWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming events and programs at Syracuse Public Library. Syracuse, The Home Of A Famous Person One of the world’s greatest mathematicians, Archimedes of Syracuse, was the first to calculate Pi. Born in 287 B.C., the formula for Pi was not his most notable discovery, but …read more.

SYRACUSE — Shopko Hometown is bringing the Easter bunny to Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — Shopko Hometown is hosting the Easter Bunny. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19, the Easter Bunny will be at Shopko Hometown to visit with the area children and be available for photos. Parents may take their own pictures of their children with the Easter Bunny as a photographer will not …read more.

Joyce Cripe, 84, South Bend, passed away suddenly and went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2016. She was born to the late Gordon J. and Thelma L. Schock on July 28, 1931, in South Bend. She graduated in 1949 from Mishawaka High School. She was united in marriage on Oct. …read more.

Dorothy Lucille Rumbles, 95, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Aug. 4, 1920, in Midland, Mich., to Walter and Viola (Wagoner) Kuhlman. On July 3, 1939, she married Donald J. Rumbles who preceded her in 2003. She had lived in in Ligonier from …read more.

Sandra S. Gose, 72, Fort Wayne, died Friday, March 4, 2016, at her home. She was born March 12, 1943, in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Ervin D. and Ruth F. (Jackson) Geiger. She graduated from Wolf Lake High School. On May 12, 1962, she was united in marriage to Dennis E. Gose. They spent …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:53 a.m. Friday, March 4, East DeFreese Road, east of North CR 300E, Syracuse. Driver: Cynthia L. Tomblin, 50, EMS D18B Lane, Syracuse. Tomblin was transported to Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne after complaining of pain to the abdomen/pelvic area. Tomblin over corrected her …read more.

Emergency crews assist the driver of the four-door sedan. (Photo by Sarah Wright) SYRACUSE — A driver from Orland was taken to IU Health Goshen as a result of a two-vehicle accident at US 6 and CR 29, north of Syracuse. The accident occurred at 2:03 p.m. Wednesday, March 2. Vera Maust, 63, Orland, complained …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:50 a.m. Thursday, March 3, West Main Street, west of North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Mystique G. Coy, 19, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Cassandra A. Vu, 33, North Main Street, Syracuse. Coy’s vehicle slid while making a turn, hitting the Vu vehicle. Damage …read more.

SYRACUSE — Chamber Assistant Director Kristi Martin shared the bicentennial committee’s progress during the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s regular board meeting Wednesday, March 2. “I think we’ve officially changed the route so it (the torch) will go through Syracuse,” Martin said, noting the torch would pass through Thursday, Sept. 29. Torchbearers have been narrowed down …read more.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, March 4, Karaoke. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 5, Dj. Milford Duffy’s Pub and Grub 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, karaoke. 10 p.m Friday, March 4, DJ. 9 p.m. Saturday, March 5, Gunslinger. 8 p.m. Sunday, March 6, karaoke with Jhon Huss. Lizard’s Bar Friday, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Little Lambs Daycare and Preschool Board of Directors is hosting a dessert reception as a fundraiser. It is also a celebration of all that God has done through Little Lambs during the past several years as well as the school’s supporters. The public is invited from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Vineyard …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, East US 30 west of East Van Ness Road, Pierceton. Driver: Josue R. Ortiz, 38, North Harris Street, Bourbon. Ortiz lost control of his vehicle and it hit several trees and a fence. Damage up to $10,000. 7:10 …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:28 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 300 block of South Walnut Street, Syracuse. Jessica Marie Cravens reported an incident.

SYRACUSE — New Paris Fire Department, Jackson Township EMS and the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle accident at approximately 2:11 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at the intersection of US 6 and CR 29, just north of Syracuse.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership announced today, Wednesday, March 2, they will join efforts with over 250 Indiana state and local law enforcement agencies to increase education and enforcement around dangerous and impaired driving. From March 4 through March 27, officers across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols specifically designated to identify …read more.

SYRACUSE — After months of working out the details, Oakwood Resorts and the plaintiffs, neighbors with property across Conklin Bay from Oakwood, will enter into mediation at 9 a.m. Monday, March 28, in Indianapolis. Attorney William Baten has been selected as mediator. The neighbors sued last spring about loud music coming from Oakwood, preventing them …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-based Poly-Wood LLC will cut the ribbon next week on a new $23 million manufacturing and warehouse facility.

SYRACUSE — The Lakeland Youth Center hosted a family bowling night on Monday, Feb. 29 at Wawasee Bowl on SR 13.

Judith A. “Judy” Keck, 76, Syracuse, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Sept. 7, 1939, in Goshen, to Robert W. and Marjorie J. (Laughlin) Wiles. She grew up in Syracuse, attended Syracuse High School and returned to the Syracuse area in 1970 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:39 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, West CR 1100N, east of North CR 725W, Nappanee. Driver: Rebecca J. Shaw, 34, North CR 100E, Milford. Shaw was backing from a driveway and backed into a deep water filled ditch, rolling over as it fell into …read more.

Kathryn J. “Jean” Stewart, 81, Syracuse, passed away at 5 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at her home. She was born on June 4, 1934, in Plymouth, to Leroy and Glenn (Rohrer) Coplen. She graduated in 1952 from Carmel High School, Carmel, and on Jan. 25, 1953, in Carmel she married Morris R. Stewart who …read more.

SYRACUSE — Northern Lakes Insurance Inc., has earned the distinction of “Preferred Agency Partner” from the Western Reserve Group Insurance Company. Northern Lakes Insurance Inc., an independent insurance agency has represented Western Reserve Group, a property/casualty insurance company of Wooster, Ohio since March 2002. The designation of “Preferred Agency Partner” is awarded to those agencies …read more.

Judith Keck, 76, Syracuse, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Kathryn J. “Jean” Stewart, 81, Syracuse, passed away at 5 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.  

John S. Hartzler, 87, Syracuse, died Thursday morning, Feb. 25, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born July 22, 1928, in Flint, Mich. to John S. and Martha Fern (Morningstar) Hartzler. On Dec. 30, 1954, he married Dolores M. Kammerdiener in Syracuse. She survives, along with a daughter: Linda (Roger) Bertram, Cromwell; two …read more.

SYRACUSE – A preview of the Wawasee Gymnastics Sectional taking place this Saturday.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 100 block of EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg. Amanda Desiree Alford reported an attempted burglary. 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 6500 block of West CR 800N, Nappanee. Christa B. Burkholder reported a dog bite. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse …read more.

SYRACUSE — Milford Fire Department and Lutheran EMS are responding to an accident in the area of CR 1100N and CR 300E. According to reports at the scene, the white SUV crossed the centerline while the white Chevy Impala swerved to avoid collision, causing damage to both vehicles. One female passenger had to be extricated from the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee will be collecting water for Flint, MI residents at Friday’s game against Tippecanoe Valley.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Count Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:42 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, South CR 275E and East CR 225S, Winona Lake. Drivers: Steven E. Ihnen, 57, East CR 300S, Akron, and Angela L. Westafer, 38, North Washington Street, North Manchester. Westafer stopped suddenly to avoid cats in the road and …read more.

Plessa Edward Mast, 89, Urbana, Ill., died Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Ed was born Oct. 18, 1926, in Bourbon, to Plessa L and Vada Mae Mast. His father was a minister in the United Brethren Church and his mother received seminary training before becoming a pastor’s wife and homemaker for Ed and his three siblings, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, East CR 200N east of CR 400E, Warsaw. Driver: Maureen K. Mauzy, 68, North CR 600E, Warsaw. A deer ran into Mauzy’s vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. 9:38 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, North CR 300W west of West …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming events and programs at Syracuse Public Library: Downton Abbey High Tea and Season Review “Downton Abbey” has had six seasons as a popular BBC combination of soap-opera, historic documentary and social commentary. The library, along with the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum and the Syracuse Community …read more.

Margaret Anne Darr, 82, of Syracuse passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 20, 2016, at her home, following a short setback in her health. She was born Sept. 25, 1933, in Celeryville, Ohio, to Arthur and Myrtle (Bushong) Robinson. On June 16, 1952, she married Ray E. Darr in Syracuse, who passed away in 2002. She …read more.

James “Jimmy” Duvall, 76, of Goshen died Saturday morning, Feb. 20, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital after being in failing health for years. He was born July 31, 1939, in Albany, Ky. to Jess and Mabel (Rigney) Duvall. On March 25, 1978 he married Donna Butler in Goshen. She survives along with two daughters: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:01 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, West CR 200S, west of South Ferguson Road, Warsaw. Driver: Brandon S. Reinholt, 18, West CR 200S, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, East CR 200N, west of North SR 13, Pierceton. …read more.

Glenna Swearingen, age 69, of Syracuse, died at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at her residence. She was born July 21, 1946, in Beaver, Ohio to Arthur and Buford (Brown) Stapleton. Mrs. Swearingen moved to Nappanee from Ohio in 1962, she had lived in Syracuse for 17 years. She had worked at NIA in …read more.

SYRACUSE — One case was approved at the regular monthly meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday evening, Feb. 18. Teen Parents Succeeding’s petition is to allow a change and alteration of a granted exception by allowing a 12-foot by 24-foot addition. The petition was approved as requested. The property is located at …read more.

CROMWELL — Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District held a special monthly meeting Wednesday night, Feb. 17, after canceling Monday’s regular meeting. The board met at the Cromwell office for a quick series of updates on the SWAP project and getting the district’s customers ready for the improvements. Jones and Henry Engineer Brian Houghton met with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, East CR 500N and EMS T8 Lane, Leesburg, Driver: Benjamin C. Rhodes, 41, EMS T14 Lane, Leesburg. Deer hit vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, South CR 400E, south of East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council was asked to consider a flow of changes during its regular meeting Tuesday evening, Feb. 16. Public Works Director Rob Merchant shared plans to tighten up the town’s leak adjustment policy to shave down on lost revenue. The tighter policy would place more burden on residents to maintain their pipes …read more.

Jeff Moles, Sr., 49, Syracuse, died at his home early Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, 2016, of natural causes. He was born in Goshen on April 16, 1966, to Hess and Marvel (Dills) Moles. On Feb. 23, 2002, he married Michelle Meyer in Goshen. She survives along with a son: Jeffrey Lee (Jennifer) Moles Jr., Elkhart; …read more.

SYRACUSE — Goals, short-term objectives and current projects were discussed at the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting Monday evening, Feb. 15. The committee gave updates on the Conklin Bay and Eli Lilly Road projects. Regarding the Conklin Bay boardwalk and trail project, first, Earth Source LLC must submit plans. Construction is expected to begin in the …read more.

Gary Cristian Troyer, Topeka, 67, died on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at his home. Mr. Troyer was born at Luckey Hospital, Wolf Lake, on June 23, 1948, to Jonathan Arthur and Lydiann (Frey) Troyer. He graduated from Bethany Christian High School in 1966; over the years, Gary was employed at Starcraft Vans, Supreme Corporation, Crystal …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana State Police Clandestine Lab Team is at 304 W. High St., Syracuse, where a meth lab is being dismantled. The home is at the corner of Mill and High streets. According to the Kosciusko County property search, the home is owned by Jason W. Meade. Documents found at the Kosciusko County Jail …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:47 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, West CR 1350N and North CR 50W, Milford. Drivers: Thomas B. Sorensen, 61, East CR 1150N, MIlford, and Bryce A. Wuthrich, 17, East CR 1150N, Milford. Sorensen’s snow plow truck collided with Wuthrich’s vehicle. Damage up to $25,000. …read more.

SYRACUSE — On Saturday afternoon, Feb. 13, Polar Plunge was not an exaggeration at all. The actual temperature was 14 degrees and with the wind chill factored in, it felt more like about -2.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 9:48 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1100 block of North Shaleview Court, Warsaw. Jeremy Daniel Widbin reported a credit/debit card fraud. 5:18 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2000 block of South Party Drive, Warsaw. Amanda Marie Gaerte reported a fraud. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:51 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, South Front Street, Syracuse. Driver: Jeffrey A. Gehring, 39, Treasure Island Road, Union, Mich. Gehring believed he was driving his vehicle into a private drive at Polar Kraft Marine, went off the roadway and drove his vehicle onto the …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department SYRACUSE — Ethan David Jessie, 25, Syracuse, has been arrested in connection with various house burglaries in the northeast portion of the Kosciusko County. Jessie is currently being held in the Kosciusko County Jail without bond associated with the additional charge of five …read more.

Chad Robert Lauer, 44, Syracuse, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, football, and boating. Chad is survived by parents: Cheryl Lauer, Fort Wayne; John Lauer, Syracuse; sisters: Cynthia Lauer, Fort Wayne; Michelle (Jonathan Baker) Lauer, Wesley Chapel, Fla.; and Rebecca Lauer, Tampa; two nieces and two nephews. Services will be at …read more.

SYRACUSE — Main Channel Marina, Wawasee and Syracuse Lake’s largest full-service marina, was recently invited to Savanna, Ga., to receive Malibu Boats’ top award for dealer of the year. “There are thousands of boat dealers in the United States and Canada and only the truly elite are recognized as being the most knowledgeable and successful …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:31 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, North CR 800W, south of West CR 640N, Etna Green. Driver: Donna L. Williams, 48, Marrett Drive, Mishawaka. Hit a deer. Damages up to $5,000. William’s complained of chest pain and was treated by medics. 4:03 p.m. Tuesday, …read more.

SYRACUSE — 1969 Wawasee graduate Bill Pipp shares his journey from Wawasee’s gridiron to the Dallas Cowboys.

Linda S. Bauer, 64, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at her home. She was born on Nov. 8, 1951, in Elkhart, to Vernon H. and Phyllis Jean (Haursperger) Timke. She was married on July 29, 1981, in Chicago to Robert Scott Bauer Jr. who preceded her in 2003. She spent most of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Poly-Wood Inc., Syracuse, donated a child’s picnic table to the Lakeland Youth Center. Although the table is weather proof, the children were ready to use it for indoor activity.

SYRACUSE — 1969 Wawasee graduate had an exceptional journey from being a member of the school’s first football team to playing professionally with the Dallas Cowboys.

INDIANAPOLIS – A preview of the 2016 IHSAA Girls Swimming State Finals.

SYRACUSE — The entire family will have plenty to do at Syracuse-Wawasee Winter Carnival Feb. 13, whether or not there is enough ice on Syracuse Lake for the annual Wawasee Kiwanis Snowmobile Drags. The carnival, which is presented by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, has bulked up since it got its start in the ’70s; in fact, this year is the “biggest ever” carnival.

By MADISSON HEINL Communications Specialist, Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College WINONA LAKE — The Center for Lakes & Streams conducts regular stream sampling on county streams which feed into several local lakes in Warsaw, Winona Lake, North Webster and Syracuse even throughout the winter months. Stream sampling is a way to gauge …read more.

Jared Thomas Frantz WARSAW — Jared Thomas Frantz, 28, Syracuse, was sentenced Monday, Feb. 8, in Kosciusko Circuit Court on charges relating to the deaths of Korbin Foster and Kaleb Lampkin, both 17, who died June 1, 2015, in an accidental drowning. Frantz, who plead guilty to count one, dealing in a schedule 1 controlled …read more.

SYRACUSE — With a warmer than usual fall and winter, it’s been an uphill battle for Syracuse Lake to form enough ice to support dozens of people and snowmobiles. Now with a forecast of snow, the Wawasee Kiwanis Club has canceled its annual snowmobile drags.

Ron Weaver, 66, of Kimmel passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on  Sept. 20, 1949 in LaGrange County to Harry and Clara (Berkey) Weaver. On April 7, 1996. he married Kim Lowe who survives. He retired after 28 years as a metal fabricator …read more.

Linda S. Bauer, 64, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at her home. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 3:18 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, North Syracuse Webster Road west of North cR 700E, North Webster. Driver: Deanna N. Meade, 16, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Meade’s vehicle went off the roadway and she overcorrected, causing it to roll into a nearby field. Meade …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:07 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, West SR 14 and South CR 750W, Silver Lake. Driver: Jacinto J. Salazar, 34, North East Street, Milford. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 10:54 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, North SR 13 and East Waco Drive, Syracuse. Driver: …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming programs and events at Syracuse Public Library include: Be a Library Lover this February The library is offering the checkout of books on one of two Kindle Paperwhites. The books are loaded and ready to enjoy. Just for this year are Indiana State Park …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:35 a.m. Thursday Feb 4, East CR 1350N, west of North CR 1000E, Syracuse. Driver: Alexandria N. Wert, 18, West Main Street, Silver Lake. Wert lost control of her vehicle, went off the roadway and hit a row of trees and a telephone …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Department and Syracuse EMS were called to a single vehicle accident this morning around 8:55 a.m. at 9765 E. 1350N, Syracuse. Driver Alyxandria Wert, 18, Silver Lake, reportedly lost control of her vehicle while traveling west on the icy roads, causing her to strike a line of trees and telephone …read more.

WARSAW — It was 3:30 in the morning on June 25, 2013, when production crews began to move into Lance’s NewMarket in North Webster. Lighting, sound, and film equipment took over aisles 1 and 12 and a handful of local “extras” arrived to set the background for two scenes of the independent film, “My Elusive …read more.

Leslie Hardwick, 68, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at the Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on April 28, 1947, to George and Ruth Ellen (Greenstreet) Stimmel in Richmond. On March 25, 1991, she married Clayton Hardwick in Ligonier. He preceded her in death on July 24, 1999. Mrs. Hardwick was …read more.

Susan Smith, 70, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor, Syracuse. She was born on Sept. 9, 1945, in Fort Wayne, to Charles and Pauline (Wagner) Blue. She was a Syracuse area resident since 1979. She is survived by her daughter: Paula Fiscus, Milford; son: Brad (Cheryl) Smith, Franklin, Tenn.; …read more.

Susan Smith, 70, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Erma I. Mast, 79, Lexington, Ky., and formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at her home. She was born on Sept. 6, 1936, in Syracuse, to Wilbur Perry and Loah Mabel (Roberts) Walton. She attended Milford High School and was a lifetime Syracuse area resident until she moved to …read more.

Ada Riley, 55, Topeka, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at her home. She was born on Oct. 1, 1960 in Scottsburg, to Walter and Elsie (Barger) Riley. Ada is survived by her son: Roy Brickey Jr., Topeka; two daughters: Angela Brickey, Ligonier; Rochelle Brickey, Topeka; eight grandchildren; four sisters: Betty …read more.

Lillian Conley, 69, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at the IU Goshen Hospital. She was born on Oct. 28, 1946, in Logan County, W. Va., to Henry and Ardith (Dial) Smith. On March 28, 1970, she married Orie Conley who survives. She was a member of the Free United Baptist Church in …read more.

Sue Ann Nowlin, 50, of Fort Wayne, laid her weary head to rest at 4:28 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. She was born on Oct. 26, 1965, the daughter of Donald Roy and Donna I. (Thunander) Seidner, in Goshen. She is survived by three children: Daneille (Joey) O’Haver of Goshen and Brandon Dills and Natasha …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents:[weaver_sc id=”surveybegin”] 7:32 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, Old Road 30W east of CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Bryan K. Scutchfield, 41, North Hartzler Street, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 7:18 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, East US 30 and East CR 250S, Pierceton. Driver: …read more.