[weaver_youtube vF1IiOCaCc0 rel=0] UPDATE: Syracuse Police Department has released the name of this morning’s male shooting victim. Joshua Randall Knisley, 19, Syracuse, was pronounced dead at the scene by Kosciusko County Coroner Michael Wilson. An autopsy at the Northeast Indiana Forensic Center is still scheduled for later today. Tara Thornburg and Joshua Knisley. (Picture courtesy of …read more.

Tara Thornburg, 23, is in critical condition in a Fort Wayne hospital following a shooting in Syracuse early this morning. A 19 year old male was found deceased. His name is not being released by police as extended family is still being notified. An autopsy is expected to be performed today.
Brandon Woody is being sought by police as a person of interest. He is considered armed and dangerous. However police believe this was an isolated incident and no threat to the community.

SYRACUSE – A seven-point overtime victory on February 17, 2011 was the last time the Wawasee boys basketball team defeated Westview. That was until Tuesday night. The green and gold Warriors snapped a three-game losing skid to the red and gold Warriors by earning a seven-point overtime victory, 69-62. “We really needed to pull this …read more.

Paralee Traster, 91, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Feb. 15, 2015 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Mrs. Traster had been a resident of Rittenhouse Senior Living in Valparaiso for the last three years after living most of her life in Syracuse. She was born in North Judson to William and Mabel (Lain) Harvey …read more.

UPDATE: Syracuse Street Department originally reported a water main break as the cause for several local residents being without water Tuesday afternoon. After Northshore Drive, Long Drive and Shore Lane residents took to Facebook to post their grievances, the town clerk reported water would be back on within a couple hours of the first calls …read more.

By TODD LUCAS Main on Main Improv Troupe Main on Main Improv Troupe will be performing a free comedy improv show at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. Main on Main will be providing a family-friendly evening of totally-improvised comedy. Comedy improv involves “games” where the actors create scenes based …read more.

SYRACUSE – Since the current alignment of the Class 3-A Sectional 21 was formed in 2008, one thing was for certain: either Wawasee or NorthWood was going to win the sectional championship. Tippecanoe Valley said ‘not so fast’ and knocked out half of that equation Friday night in an epic 64-60 double overtime win over …read more.

Authorities are currently responding to an accident on East CR 1400N in Syracuse. The single-vehicle accident reportedly occurred when the driver lost control of the car and struck a tree. There were multiple passengers in the car and though some injuries did occur, everyone is conscious and breathing. Several of the car’s passengers are being …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Syracuse library events this week: Book Clubs Teens will be meeting to play Apples to Apples at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, during the new young adult book club meeting. The group is for young people in sixth grade through high school. Come for a snack and …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Executive Director, Animal Welfare League From 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Jason and Emily Traycoff will be turning their charming establishment in Syracuse, Westmain Tavern, into a tasting from the taps, a new fundraiser benefiting the Animal Welfare League. Visitors will be treated to two pints or four half-pints …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Wagon Wheel Theatre Kristy Lee Cook and John King – 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. Tickets are $15. Warsaw Performing Arts Center Young Artists Competition – 2 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Statewide Credit Services v. David Adkins, Warsaw, $529.28 Dawn Blanton, Warsaw, $398.45 Gabriel Bollinger, Leesburg, $873.94 Beth Conley-Eppenbaugh, Warsaw, $660.75 Carrie Dugger, Warsaw, and Jason Dugger, Winona …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:31 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 8700 block of Crow Road, Syracuse, report of a burglary

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee girls basketball team didn’t earn a lot of brownie points Wednesday night, but the only points it needed were the 40 on the board at the end of a 40-36 overtime win against Lakeland in the Wawasee Girls Basketball Sectional. Certainly making things more interesting in blowing a five-point lead in …read more.

SYRACUSE – Watching the Whitko girls basketball team file out of their lockerroom Wednesday evening, you would have thought the team lost by 17 and not won by that margin. Adorned with red faces, several looking at the floor in a scurry, many a Whitko letter jacket were headed to the Wawasee athletic training room …read more.

By TRACEY SUMPTER Activity Director, Lakeland Youth Center Tickets are available now at the Lakeland Youth Center office for the Daddy-Daughter Masquerade Ball, sponsored by LYC and Oakwood Resort. The ball will be held from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Oakwood Resort’s Hilltop Center, Syracuse. Tickets cost $25 per couple and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:28 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, Armstrong Road west of CR 475E, North Webster. Driver: Michael P. Wunder, 35, CR 650E, Pierceton. Wunder lost control of his vehicle, ran off the roadway and struck a NIPSCO utility pole. The utility pole snapped in two. …read more.

[EDITOR’S NOTE: RadioShack released a list of stores that will be closing. The Warsaw and Syracuse locations were not listed. However, stores in Elkhart, Fort Wayne, Columbia City, Mishawaka and South Bend have been listed among the 1,784 stores that will be closing.] RadioShack Corporation announced today several actions intended to maximize value for the Company’s …read more.

By TAMMY COTTON Kosciusko Cares Kosciusko Cares, a Bowen Center sponsored prevention initiative, welcomes the public to participate in an eight hour training on mental health first aid, appropriate for anyone in the public. Specialty groups are welcome, including teachers, youth workers, clergy, civic groups, healthcare workers, corporate groups, or human resource professionals. At this …read more.

Karol Stanley, 79, of Syracuse, passed away on Feb. 7, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Fla. He was born on Nov. 3, 1935 in Plainfield to Lowell and Juanita (Newby) Stanley. On Oct. 19, 1958 he married Sasha Hire who preceded him in 2011. He was employed at Wright Patterson Air Force …read more.

SYRACUSE – After over a week off due to bad weather, Wawasee’s boys freshman basketball team was back at it Saturday. The Warriors, however, could not defend its home court in a 36-32 loss to Angola. Wawasee’s Trevon Coleman led the team with 13 points while Dalton Pearish contributed three points and eight rebounds. Wawasee …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library news and events this week: One Book, One Hour The adult book club, One Book, One Hour, is meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 to review “The 100-Year-Old-Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared.” The Norwegian story is a frolicking adventure and …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee was approaching rarified air Thursday night, but still didn’t have enough juice to catch the defending gymnastics sectional champions. DeKalb, loaded with veteran stars, continued on its apex with a 102.325-99.025 victory at Wawasee. The Lady Warriors, which posted its highest team total of the season, kept pace with the Lady Barons …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Downtown Warsaw First Friday 2015 Kicks Off With Fire And Ice – 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 Danny’s Sports Bar DJ Sparky Boss – 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Martin Financial Management v. Jose Aguilar, Notre Dame, $2,360.19 Deneen A. Caverly, Goshen, $2,360.19 Helvey and Associates Inc. v. Shane Ashby, Mentone, $4,849.48 James Hale, Tippecanoe, and …read more.

SYRACUSE – Not wanting to stray too far from home, but just enough to gain some of the “college feel”, Wawasee High School senior Elizabeth Jackson has chosen to continue her golf career down state at Taylor University. The decision to choose Taylor versus several other area golf suitors wasn’t an immediate one for Jackson, …read more.

SYRACUSE – It’s national signing day across the country for high school athletes looking to take the next step in their athletic careers. Wawasee High School senior Clayton Cook has chosen to spread his wings this fall with the Ball State University football program. Cook, who is also a standout track athlete, made his verbal …read more.

SYRACUSE – Snowy weather is the culprit Wednesday in the cancellation of a handful of basketball games involving Wawasee. The home freshman boys basketball game with East Noble, originally rescheduled from Jan. 8, is cancelled and will not be made up. The boys/girls junior varsity doubleheader with Bremen has also been called off and will …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, North CR 100E, just north of the intersection at Raintree Road, Warsaw. Driver: Brandon L. Bolden, 22, Sophie Lane, Warsaw. Bolden slid off the roadway and struck a utility pole. 6:38 p.m. Feb. 3, SR 13 near Southshore …read more.

For a second year in a row, the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum is inviting members of the public to take a free guided tour in February. Guided tours will be offered Feb. 14, 21, and 28 (Saturdays) starting on the hour at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. Guided tours last about 40 …read more.

Local rock band The Noise has released a calendar of its upcoming shows. The group, comprised of Dustin Davis – vocals, trumpet, flugelhorn; Troy Fancil – guitars, keyboards, vocals; Ken “Boomer” Büsselberg – guitars, vocals; Jeff Fancil – bass, vocals, Eric Damron – drums, vocals, have been playing together since 2008. Each member has more …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:13 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, West CR 1350N near North CR 900W, Nappanee. Driver: Kevin J. Slabaugh, 19, West CR 1350N, Nappanee. Slabaugh lost control of his vehicle due to slick road conditions, slid off the roadway and struck a NIPSCO utility pole. …read more.

The 2015 Syracuse Winterfest took a chilly turn at 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon as 19 brave men and women took to the icy waters of Lake Wawasee for the annual Freezin’ For A Reason Polar Plunge. The event’s entry fees and spectator donations went toward the Wawasee Boomerang Backpack program, whose mission is provide food …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee jumped out a big lead and had to sweat it out late, but defeated Concord, 41-36, Saturday afternoon in girls buckets at the Hardwood Teepee. Wawasee used a 13-4 second quarter advantage to build a 25-11 lead at the break. Concord responded with a 15-7 third quarter to cut the lead to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:46 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, SR 13 near EMS B21 Lane, North Webster. Driver: Teirra M. Russell, 37, East CR 500N, Leesburg. Russell lost control of her vehicle due to icy, slid off the roadway and came to a stop in a ditch …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee got back to its winning ways Thursday night in a 30-19 win against Concord in boys freshman hoops. After starting the season 6-0, Wawasee dropped four of its last six games heading into this evening’s contest including a loss Monday at home to Fairfield. Of the 30 points the Warriors put up, …read more.

SYRACUSE – It was a statement meet of sorts for the Wawasee gymnastics program. Facing a perennial sectional contender in Lakeland Thursday evening, the Lady Warriors used strong performances on bars and stayed ahead of the Lakers in the other events to claim a 97.775-92.225 victory. Wawasee’s showing on bars was vital, outscoring Lakeland 23.325-19.775, …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Wagon Wheel Theatre Wagon Wheel Jr. present “Twinderella” – 2 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Tickets are $12. Rex’s Rendezvous Sum of 3 – 9: 30 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgements Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Shafer Rentals v. Chelsie Benson, Syracuse, $289.10 Colby Fultz, Syracuse, $289.10 Gary L. Spangle v. Scott Dingess, Claypool, $549 Richard and Janet Stouder v. Glenn A. Eaglebarger, …read more.

By TAMMY COTTON Rose Home Board President Local women’s recovery home, The Rose Home North, operating under the umbrella organization, Rose Home Inc. in Fort Wayne, Indiana announced today it has a new board of directors and plans to make major changes at the home. The Rose Home is a Christian not-for-profit transitional living home …read more.

SYRACUSE – A depleted Warsaw squad was no match for Wawasee as Kosciusko County’s only two gymnastics teams met Tuesday night. The Warriors dominated every event en route to a 96.325-73.150 victory. While the Warriors were the better team in every event, the vault is once again where Wawasee shined. Freshman Reagan Atwood tied for …read more.

SYRACUSE – Fairfield managed the final minutes of the freshman boys basketball game Monday to hold off Wawasee, 28-25. The Warriors had Trevon Coleman score 14 of the home side’s 25 points and Jairus Boyer was held to five points. Wawasee’s freshman squad falls to 8-4 overall and next host Concord Thursday evening.

By CINDY BRADY School Services Coordinator, Syracuse Elementary School Syracuse Elementary School will be hosting award winning children’s author Julia Cook Monday, Feb. 2. Cook will be meeting with students and staff during the day and a parent night beginning at 6 p.m. The evening will last about an hour and refreshments will be served. …read more.

  “This is a day I have not been looking for,” stated Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed this morning when he handed down the sentence to Candy S. Chamness and Derrick W. Spore, both of Syracuse, on a charge of reckless homicide, a class C felony. “This was a tragic set of circumstances. I …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:16 p.m Sunday, Jan. 25, North CR 500E, north of East CR 950N, Syracuse. Driver: John W. Reynolds, 31, North Warner Road, Syracuse. Reynolds lost control of his vehicle, went off the road, hitting several trees. Damage up to $10,000. 5:24 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

Ralph Caudill, 71, of Syracuse, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at his home. He was born on March 26, 1943, in Melvin, Ky., to Alvin & Pearlie (Slone) Caudill. He grew up in Kentucky and graduated in 1963 from Wheelwright High School in Wheelwright, Ky. He moved from Kentucky to Elkhart, …read more.

[weaver_youtube qGV0aYX4VMU rel=0]   SYRACUSE – It would have been huge. Instead of ending a 24-game conference losing streak Friday night, the Wawasee Warrior basketball team watched it grow to 25 and will have it linger for at least another week. The Plymouth Pilgrims escaped an electric crowd and a determined Warrior squad at the …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Interim Capital Group v. Mark Alber, Warsaw, $1,295.39 James II and Cheryl Beer, Syracuse, $4,793.61 James W. Crater, Warsaw, $1,228.52 Sam A. Hyden, Syracuse, $1,094.63 Angela D. …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Danny’s Sports Bar Sum of 3 – 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 Barbee Hotel Karaoke with Karrie Lynn – 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, and Saturday, Jan. 24 …read more.

By TODD LUCAS Main on Main Improv Troupe Maybe people have always told you you’re funny. Or if you’ve ever been interested in comedy improv, like that seen on TV’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?”, this may be an opportunity for you. Main on Main Improv Troupe is a performing comedy improv group based in …read more.

Two highly acclaimed gospel singing groups will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Wawasee High School, 12659 N. Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Legacy Five with appear along with special guests Ernie Haase and Signature Sound. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. “This year’s concert is special in that it is our 25th …read more.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:07 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, North First Street, south of East Wayne Street, Pierceton. Drivers: William J. Frush, 55, West CR 300S, Warsaw, and Willie E. Fannin, 75, North Adams Street, Sidney. Frush’s vehicle struck the Fannin vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. Syracuse Officers …read more.

Sweetwater recently hired 2 new high-level employees to strengthen its management team. Vice President of Finance Greg Clark joins Sweetwater after working the past four years as internal audit director at Symmetry Medical, Inc. based in Warsaw, Indiana. He is a Fort Wayne native who began his career at KPMG in Raleigh, N.C., after graduating …read more.

Treasures can come from the most unusual places. And today, countless beautiful products are made from recycled materials. Still, some brands consistently stand out from the crowd, like Polywood all weather furnishings. The outdoor casual furniture manufacturer routinely surpasses the competition with finely crafted products that began life as milk cartons, plastic bags or soda bottles. …read more.

Jeanne Elizabeth (Sutton) Jones, 90, died on Jan. 20, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born Dec. 1, 1924, in Terre Haute, to Aubert Waldo and Madge (Garten) Sutton. On Nov. 4, 1945, she married William T. Jones Jr., who preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 1987. She was a graduate …read more.

Alice Harriett Gregorowicz, 93, Syracuse, passed away at 6:08 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at her home. She was born on Feb. 1, 1921, in East Chicago, Ind., to Joseph and Lola Lutkus. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in East Chicago, received her Bachelor’s degree from College of St. Teresa in Winona, Minn., and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:09 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, CR 100E and CR 550N, Warsaw. Mackenzie L. Rogers, 18, Mediterranean Avenue, Elkhart. Rogers’ vehicle slid off the right side of road hitting a road sign, stopping in the field. Damage up to $2,500 6:37 a.m. Monday, Jan. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 2:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2500 block East US 30, Warsaw. Alberta E. Conner, 67, South Perry Street, Hagerstown, reported a property damage accident on private property at 2557 E. US 30. Conner’s vehicle sustained left front damage and a vehicle registered to …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, North Indiana Avenue, Syracuse. Driver: Zachary E Reiff, 19, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Reiff struck a parked vehicle registered to Christine E. Pelz, North Honeycomb Lane, Cromwell, in the parking lot at Shopko. Damage under $750.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:04 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 100 block EMS B12 Lane, Pierceton. Austin J. Nine requested assistance from an officer. 5:57 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 100 block EMS B20A Lane, Pierceton. Janice D. Williams reported damage to a vehicle window while parked in a …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee almost found a way to end it’s Northern Lakes Conference slide, but came up two points short. Elkhart Memorial made five of nine free throw attempts in the fourth quarter to withstand Wawasee’s rally, 44-42, Saturday afternoon at the Hardwood Teepee. The Memorial duo of Alexsis Miller and Sierra Peete were huge, …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library news and events this week: Syracuse Public Library Newsletter The library is closing in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on Monday, Jan. 19. A good way to keep track of events at the Syracuse Public Library is by looking at the newsletter …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to either list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Warsaw Performing Arts Center Simon and Garfunkel Retrospective – 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. Tickets range from $15-$30. The Downtown Otitis Media – 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 7:07 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 11400 block North Nash Drive, Syracuse. Bernard William Young reported that a dog attacked his dog.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Sylvia Aguirre, Warsaw, $1,287.48 Jon H. Angel, North Webster, $867.11 Darrell E. Carr, Warsaw, $1,937.61 Carl E. Clevenger, Leesburg, $534.09 Joy S. Fernandez, …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee Athletics announced this afternoon the freshman boys basketball game with East Noble, originally scheduled for Jan. 8, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4. The game at Wawasee will have a 6 p.m. tip. Wawasee’s freshman team are 7-3 this season and play again next Thursday at Plymouth.  

By DIANE WILLIAMS Guidance Secretary and Scholarship Coordinator, Wawasee High School Wawasee High School will be holding their annual Junior Parent night for college bound students from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, in the Wawasee High School lecture room. This meeting is for parents to listen and ask questions about post high …read more.

SYRACUSE – Offensive production was hard to come by for both teams in Tuesday’s girls basketball game between No. 12 Columbia City and host Wawasee. The Eagles used a shutout in the first quarter to spark a 40-22 victory over the Lady Warriors. City slowly built up a lead in the first quarter to take …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Ancilla College has announced its fall 2014 Dean’s List and Honor’s List recipients. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above and carry at least 12 credit hours during the semester. Those eligible for the Academic Honors List must have a …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:46 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, East Crooked Mile Road and Rainbow Lane, Syracuse. Drivers: Melissa K. Sroufe, 46, CR 133, Syracuse, and Miguel A. Leon, 23, East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell. Sroufe’s vehicle slid as it rounded a curve into the opposite …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:51 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 500 block South Franklin Street, Mentone. Holly R. Clabaugh reported the theft of a debit card. 8:59 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 100 block South Seventh Street, Pierceton. An individual tried to commit suicide. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:37 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, East US 30, west of South CR 250E, Warsaw. Driver: Ryan S. Ramsey, 33, William Drive, Winona Lake. Ramsey lost control of his vehicle on US 30, went off the road, down an embankment and overturned. Damage up …read more.

By KAREN KELSHEIMER Director, Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum There is a new visiting display at the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum during January and February. Jean Orcutt of Atwood has been collecting miniature horses for over 50 years. Horses in her collection have come from all over the world, most of which were collected during her travels. This …read more.

SYRACUSE – Just like a lot of cars parked outside this week, it took the NorthWood Panthers girls basketball team a little while to get warmed up. Once going, NorthWood had no trouble speeding past Wawasee, 63-34, Saturday at the Hardwood Teepee. What was just a 6-0 NorthWood lead five minutes into the first quarter …read more.

Icy roads caused a single-vehicle accident at 12:35 p.m. Friday, on East CR 900N, south of North CR 500E, south of Syracuse. Jason L. Goldsmith, 22, East CR 1250N, Milford, complained of pain to the chest and was transported by Turkey Creek Fire Territory Paramedics to an area hospital. Goldsmith told police he saw a …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Syracuse Church of God The Syracuse Church of God will host the End Times Video Series presentation by Craig Groeschel from lifechurch.tv from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. This digital teaching event, based on the book of Revelations in the Bible, is open to the public free of charge. …read more.

Margaret M. Zimmerman 89, of Syracuse, formerly of Goshen, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Syracuse, where she had resided for the past four months. She was born Nov. 1, 1925 in Dolton, Ill., to Andrew and Angeline (Panozzo) Panega. A 1943 graduate of Pullman Tech High School in Chicago, she married …read more.

Charles ‘Chuck’ Randall Eby, 55, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Jan. 5, 2015, at his home in Kimmell after a long battle with his health. He was born on March 1, 1959, to Clarence and Frances Eby in Syracuse, and was a lifetime resident. He never married and had no children. He served in the …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to either list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Warsaw City Hall Art In Action – Black, White and Read – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Free admission. Teresa Smith’s unusual exhibit. Rex’s Rendezvous JFX – …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Snow and Sauerteig LLP v. Deborah J. Avery, Warsaw, $2,836.66 Terry A. Besson, Atwood, $749.54 Jeanine Bizzaro, South Bend, $5,313.87 Penny S. Blair, Warsaw, $5,104.58 Michelle Blakemore, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:16 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, East Mock Drive, Milford. Driver: Calyssa S. Arnett, 21, EMS D16A Lane, Syracuse. Arnett lost control of her vehicle on the snowy road while negotiating a curve, slid off of the road into a wooded area. Damage up …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:17 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, West Lake Street and North Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Driver: Patrick C. Ragan, 26, East Old Road 30, Warsaw. Lost control on a patch of ice and struck a curb. Damage up to $2,500. 4:23 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, …read more.

Roy and Inez (Gordon) Caywood of Syracuse are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. They have lived in this area all of their lives and were married on Jan. 20, 1945. They have three children, Jackie (Bill) Kitson and Chris (Dave) Waldrop, both of Syracuse, and the late Sandra (Larry) Weisser of Milford. They also have …read more.

SYRACUSE – Norwell gave Wawasee a taste of its own medicine Saturday night in the evening session of the Wawasee Shootout in a 45-21 Lady Knights win. Wawasee had held Brebeuf to just six combined points in the second and third quarters of the morning game. Brebeuf, consequently, scored just 20 points in the game. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s defensive tempo gave Indianapolis Brebeuf Jesuit fits in a 40-20 girls basketball victory Saturday morning at the Wawasee Shootout. Stingy defense by the Lady Warriors afforded the Lady Braves just a pair of three-point makes in the second and third quarters combined while Wawasee jumped out to a 32-14 lead after three …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library news and events this week: There are many new groups forming at the Syracuse Public Library in the new year. Food From Fiction Winter is a time for comfort food and how better to find some good recipes than in a mystery book. A …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Shanda Myers, Warsaw, $2,963.44 Scott T. Nine, Yuma, Az., $5,713.96 Kody Popenfoose, Warsaw, $4,890.68 Alexis Potts, Warsaw, $4,890.68 Helvey and Associates v. …read more.

Charles “Sonny” Gross, Syracuse, will celebrate his 75th birthday Jan. 7. Gross preaches at the Pacific Garden Mission once a month and still logs and drives truck. His hobby is working with his tractors. His family will hold a surprise open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 10, at Grace Bible Baptist Church, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident reports: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 4600 block East CR 500S, Warsaw. Jima L. Masterson reported an a attempted fraud on her bank account. 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 3700 block West Old Road 30, Warsaw, Jennifer L. Young reported a stolen license …read more.

As party goers begin to make their plans for New Year’s Eve, be sure to note the following local events going on here in Kosciusko County. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. The listing will be updated until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31. …read more.

Homer E. Bachtel, 83, of Syracuse, passed away on Dec. 29, 2014, at the Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born on Feb. 6, 1931, in Mishawaka, to Merrell and Martha (Overholser) Bachtel.  On Dec. 23, 1950, he married Mabel Rarig who preceded him in 2011. He was a lifelong area resident. He retired …read more.

Shana Hutcherson, 39, Syracuse, was not injured in an early morning accident today, but a passenger was taken to Elkhart General Hospital.. The accident was on Old US 20, east of CR 13 in northern Elkhart County at 4:20 a.m. Uzziel Martinez, 31, Goshen, the injured passenger, complained of pain to the face. Elkhart County …read more.

Frederick R. “Fred” Mock, 75, of Syracuse, passed away at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014 at his home. He was born on March 8, 1939 in North Webster, to Wayne & Arlene L. (Green) Mock. On March 12, 1966, in Syracuse, he was married to Becky S. Fisher who survives. He attended North Webster …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:17 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 300 Block East Maple Grove Syracuse. Bambi J. Stuckman reported a problem with a juvenile. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:16 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 100 block South Lake Street, Warsaw. Officials with …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library news and events this week: Knitting and Crocheting Knitting and crocheting are traditional crafts using spun fibers. Today European countries continue many advanced traditions of working with yarn. A long-standing history can be observed in Ireland. Celtic fabric has been found on the Silk …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:08 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 800 block East Center Street, Warsaw. James C. Jarrett reported he had dropped his wallet at Freedom Express, Warsaw, and no one had turned it in to the store. 12:57 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 12700 block North East …read more.

Bobi K. Sopher 38, North SR 13, Syracuse, complained of pain to the head, after her vehicle slid off the road at 7:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26. The accident was a North SR 13 and North Lake View Trace. Syracuse Police report Sopher lost control of her vehicle due to icy road conditions at the …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will be putting together a listing of New Year’s Eve event’s next week. To have an event added to either list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Tourmaline The Matchsellers Album Release Concert – 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27. Purchase of a $15 …read more.

Kosciukso County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjustors v. Kathryn M. Slone, Warsaw, $976.67 Caleb J. Roth v. John and Shelly Garrett, Winona Lake, $2,804 Canterbury House Apartments v. Stacey Miller, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:43 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, West SR 14 south of South CR 750W, Silver Lake. Driver: Ronald L. Phillips, 36, North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. Phillips failed to stop for the intersection, going off the roadway into a wooded area. Damage up to …read more.