Beginning Thursday, Jan. 1, KC Recycling Depot will offer new recycling services throughout Kosciusko County. Borden Waste Away Group will be picking up recycling materials at the nine KC Recycling stations located in Warsaw behind the KC Recycling Depot, Syracuse, North Webster, Milford, Leesburg, Silver Lake, Claypool, Mentone and Pierceton. Previously, the Depot offered consumer …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accident: 3:32 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Fred Hoyle, 18, South Main Street, Milford, and Richard G. Shaffer, 78, North Shoreside Drive, Syracuse. Hoyle was backing out of a parking space and didn’t see Shaffer and subsequently backed into his …read more.

A grandson upset with a grandfather ransacked the home then blamed someone else. However, after coming clean with police, he now faces charges for his actions. The homeowner told police, his grandson, Joshua Hensley, 18, 5251 E. CR 800N, Syracuse, told him on Nov. 17, he saw an individual in a red sedan pull into the driveway. …read more.

Gymnasts Open At LaPorte Pairs The gymnastics season officially opened for Wawasee Saturday at the LaPorte Pairs. Wawasee did not score in the team standings in the meet, but got to see what its group could do against some of the better teams in the Region. Wawasee’s top score of the day came from the …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Activities for the week of Dec. 22 through Jan. 3: Holiday Hours The library will be closing so the staff can spend time with family and friends over the holiday. We will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25. Items that are due over Christmas …read more.

Harry P. Chalk, 84, of Columbia City, died at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014 at his home. He was born August 1, 1930 in Champaign, Ill., a son of Joseph and Lena (McLaughlin) Chalk. As a young boy, his family moved to Sidney, where he completed his education. On Aug. 9, 1948, he enlisted …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 7:55 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 1 Warrior Lane, Syracuse. Driver: Gillian Rabb, 16, EMS B24 Lane, Pierceton. Rabb attempted to park his vehicle when he struck a parked vehicle registered to Stephen G. Jones, EMS B40 Lane, Leesburg. Damage up to $2,500. Warsaw …read more.

[weaver_youtube UPDs-dFBv-U rel=0] SYRACUSE – When Warsaw and Wawasee come together on any playing surface, the bad blood comes out between the two rivals. Friday night the two long-time rivals met at the Hardwood Teepee but the rivalry took a backseat to something else happening on the court. Once the Warriors and Tigers left the …read more.

James E. Caskey, president of the Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation, announces the foundation has awarded $84,250 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse community. The grants were awarded to the following organizations: Junior Achievement Wawasee, $3,000; Lakeland Learning Center, $6,500; Rose Home North, $9,500; Syracuse Cemetery Association, $10,000; Syracuse Parks Department, $10,000; Syracuse Wawasee …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee girls swim team picked up another win Thursday night when Plymouth came to town. The Warriors took the top two spots in every swimming event on their way to a dominant 140-43 victory. The winning started out in the diving portion of the evening for Wawasee. Hannah Rhoades posted a lifetime …read more.

[weaver_youtube jlMFIVoBfko rel=0] SYRACUSE – It was pin or be pinned Thursday night on the wrestling mat between Wawasee and Concord. Nine of the 10 bouts were falls, Concord with five of them plus three big forfeits in a 52-30 victory over Wawasee. Concord were spotted an 18-0 lead after a pair of forfeits and …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 Lakeview Middle School Auditorium Susie McEntire – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for admission. Wagon Wheel Theatre A …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: Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Harlan Amburgy, Mentone, $7,616.45 Phillip Brown, Warsaw, $8,311.34 David L and Jerry Hyde Sr., Warsaw, $7,744.06 Treina Starr, Rochester, $7,616.45 Matt Wolf …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:24 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, East CR 1200N, west of North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Driver: Austin M. Lemberg, 17, West Hillside Drive, Syracuse. Lemberg lost control of his vehicle on the icy road, sliding off the road and hitting a phone box. Damage …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle accident located on SR 13 near Harkless Drive in Syracuse. Syracuse EMS, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Syracuse Police Department responded to the scene. The vehicle rolled over as a result of the crash. Medical treatment was refused at the scene.

Renovation efforts are well underway at the Syracuse Public Library — and they are much needed renovations after 20 years. “Twenty years ago the library was just going online with its catalog,” said Becky Brower, who does communications for the library. “It was time to repaint, re-carpet.” However, Brower noted, “It’s not just an appearance …read more.

[weaver_youtube e5DTFDgFzDA rel=0] SYRACUSE – It almost wasn’t worth the trip for the NorthWood girls swim team Tuesday night. The Panthers came to town to take on Northern Lakes Conference power Wawasee and saw first hand just how tough the Warriors are once again, as if they needed a reminder. Wawasee won all eleven swimming …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s freshman boys basketball team will not go down in hoops history among the land’s unbeaten. Elkhart Memorial handed Wawasee its first loss of the season Monday night, defeating the Warriors 45-37 at the Hardwood Teepee. Trevon Coleman led the Warriors with 18 points and eight rebounds while Dalton Pearish pitching in seven …read more.

Darrick W. Spore With responses barely audible, Darrick W. Spore, 34, North Long Drive, Syracuse, changed his plea in the June 2014 death of his son Skyler, 12. Charged with neglect of a dependent, a class A felony and reckless homicide, a class C felony, Spore plead guilty to reckless homicide. Skyler Spore was tragically …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library events for the week of Dec. 15- Dec. 20. Meet The Doctor The Whovians in the monthly fan club are showing a holiday themed adventure from one of the newer Doctor Who stories. All people that are interested in the new Doctor Who series are invited …read more.

SYRACUSE – There was some vintage Northern Lakes Conference girls basketball on display Friday night at the Hardwood Teepee. Seemingly every player hit the floor at least once in this physical game as Wawasee hosted rival Goshen for the conference opener. A sloppy second quarter from Wawasee allowed the Redskins to build up momentum and …read more.

Anna L. McDowell, 91, of Syracuse, passed away on Monday Dec. 8, 2014, at her home. She was born Jan. 27, 1923, in Nappanee, to Jesse and Cora Stackman. On Jan. 8, 1973, in Elkhart, she married William S. McDowell. Anna was in the US Naval Reserves from 1943 – 1944. She enjoyed reading and playing …read more.

Dear Editor, On behalf of myself and Kyle Weideman we would like to thank the area businesses that sponsored teams in our Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy project the Put the Hammer Down Dodgeball Tournament held Wednesday, Dec. 10 supporting Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County. These businesses include: Chore Time Brock, Colbin Tool, Hoosier Horse …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s freshman kept up its hot start to the season with a 31-26 boys basketball win Thursday evening against visiting Goshen. In a balanced team effort, Trevon Coleman and John Kennedy each scored 10 points, Jairus Boyer added six points and Will Geer pitched in four points and eight rebounds. Wawasee, now 5-0, …read more.

SYRACUSE – In 27 years of bowling, Syracuse resident Curtis Smeltzer had never rolled a 300. Check one thing off the bucket list as Smeltzer hit the magic number Wednesday night during league bowling at Wawasee Bowl.

Emergency personnel are responding to an accident located on South Huntington and Bowser streets in Syracuse. According to Reporter Chelsea Los, two vehicles were involved in an accident where one male was taken to the hospital for a reported head injury. Turkey Creek Fire Territory Fire Department and Paramedics responded. Air bags were deployed in …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 Warsaw Performing Arts Center Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra – 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. Admission is $20 Wagon Wheel Theatre A Christmas Story: The Musical – 8 pm. Friday, …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: Nephrology Associates of Northern Indiana v. David D. Arnold, Warsaw, $1,518.78 Susan J. Blackburn, Warsaw, $1,038.18 Ronald A. Johnston, Warsaw, $1,818.61 William C. Southall, Warsaw, $1,496.44 Kosciusko …read more.

Affordable Furniture & Moore has recently partnered up with the former “Shops at the Grand,” downtown Syracuse. With the vendors being moved from the Old Grand Hotel location, they have changed their name to Gypsy Junktion adding over 500 square feet of antiques, artwork, repurposed furniture, collectibles and more. The shops are now located inside …read more.

SYRACUSE – Taking one for the team took on a different meaning Wednesday evening as 16 teams took aim at each other for bragging rights at the Put The Hammer Down Dodgeball Tourney at Wawasee Middle School. The event was a fundraiser for the Wawasee High School chapter of the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy. The …read more.

[weaver_youtube M7MOvP8Y0aI rel=0] SYRACUSE – It’s the middle of December, but it felt like the middle of January Tuesday night at the Wawasee Natatorium. In a budding rivalry between Northern Lakes Conference girls swimming powers Wawasee and Concord, it literally came down to the final points given. When the splash surged the south wall of …read more.

[weaver_youtube x8BpzVr-dY4 rel=0] SYRACUSE – As often happens, when one side of the equation gets into a heated battle, the other side often gets lost in the shuffle amidst all the excitement. While the Wawasee and Concord girls swimmers were adding another notch to the budding rivalry, the boys dual was somewhat overlooked. The outcome …read more.

SYRACUSE – Needing a second-half spark, Wawasee used its defense to its advantage to earn a win Tuesday night. Holding a red-hot John Glenn team to just 10 points in the second half, the Warrior boys basketball team was able to rally to a 52-45 win at the Hardwood Teepee. John Glenn was on fire …read more.

Turkey Creek Advisory Board Monday night approved a bid of $100,865 to purchase a new grass fire truck that will replace the fire territory’s current vehicle, a 1998 Chevy pickup. “We budgeted $120,000 in the 2014 equipment replacement fund for this purchase,” reported Fire Chief Mickey Scott. Bidding was closed Friday, with the winning bid …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 2:58 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 600 block South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Officials at Wawachic, reported the theft of 63 items of merchandise and cash. Value: $2,322. 12:38 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 8900 block North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Carissa McCullough reported juvenile problems. Warsaw Officers …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee maintained its perfect mark on the freshman hardcourt, winning 34-18 against visiting Jimtown Monday evening in frosh hoops. John Kennedy led the Warriors with 10 points and teammate Trevon Coleman hit for eight points. Wawasee moves to 4-0 on the season and will host Goshen Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Charles H. Purdum, Jr, 94, of Syracuse, passed away Dec. 7, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born March 16, 1920, in Richmond, Va., to Charles Henry and Virginia Martin Purdum. On Oct. 3, 1942, he married Margaret Vanderveer, who died in 2000. He was a graduate of Milford High School and …read more.

Janet A. Davis, 78, of Syracuse, passed away at 3:05 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on Aug. 16, 1936, in Marion, to John Franklin and Doris Lucille (Bragg) Shroat. She graduated in 1954 from Marion High School, attended Indiana University in Bloomington and graduated in …read more.

Crossroads Bank announces the hiring of Brenda Bulger as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager at the Syracuse Branch of Crossroads Bank. Brenda, a life time resident of the area, is a graduate of Wawasee High School and has been in the banking industry for over 18 years. She has received recognition and awards in sales …read more.

Rita Allen, 45, 66 EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg, ran from police after her vehicle almost hit another vehicle. A police pursuit followed with her being arrested for resisting law enforcement with force or a deadly weapon, her vehicle. Early Saturday morning, Syracuse Police Officer Joe Denton observed a vehicle turn a corner and almost hit …read more.

UPDATE: According to a press release from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Rick Neff, 57, Syracuse, was operating an ATV off road near the 11,000 block of Webster Road in Syracuse at approximately 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. Neff stated the throttle stuck on the vehicle. He attempted a right turn, but was unable …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library events for the week of Dec. 8- Dec. 13. Book Clubs and Knitting Club The Children’s Book Club meets for a fun December party from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9. A turkey has been glimpsed on the loose in the Syracuse Public Library. …read more.

Bud Weiser, 33, of Syracuse, passed away at 3:51 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, at Covington Manor Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 27, 1981, in Fort Wayne, to Michael D. and Patsy A. (Davis) Weiser. He was a lifetime Fort Wayne/Syracuse area resident, attended Wawasee High School in Syracuse and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:32 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, East CR 200N, west of North Cessna Road, Warsaw. Driver: David R. Richter, 49, EMS C26 Lane, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 7:12 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, West US 30, west of North CR 200W, Warsaw. …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 – 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 Central Park Light Up The Nite – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 Warsaw Performing Arts Center 6th Annual …read more.

By TAMMY TILLEY DJ Construction In order to adapt physical areas to changing needs, Syracuse Public Library is receiving interior cosmetic upgrades. The library is located at 115 E. Main St. DJ Construction’s Service Group is overseeing the project. The Service Group, as the name implies, serves clients on projects smaller in scope or size …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: Nephrology Associates of Northern Indiana v. David D. Arnold, Warsaw, $1,518.78 Susan J. Blackburn, Warsaw, $1,038.18 Ronald A. Johnston, Warsaw, $1,818.61 William C. Southall, Warsaw, $1,496.44 Kosciusko …read more.

Unique handcrafted items making good Christmas gifts will be in abundance as always at the annual Wawasee Middle School Christmas Craft Bazaar. This year’s bazaar, the 25th edition, will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the school located on SR 13 just south of the intersection with CR 1000N, …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s football team scored more points against West Noble in August (48) than what the girls basketball teams from both schools combined to score in three quarters Tuesday night. Only a fourth quarter surge made for a more respectable final score, 38-28, which West Noble claimed victoriously. After three quarters of play at …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s swim program both added Northern Lakes Conference wins Tuesday night in lopsided victories against Elkhart Memorial. Memorial was able to take three of the four speed races, otherwise, Wawasee won the other 21 of 24 events in a 119-64 boys win and 127-56 girls win at the Wawasee Natatorium. The Warrior boys …read more.

Daniel Lloyd Rhamey, 29, and Ryan Eric Dunithan, 26, both of 1026 N. Harrison St., Syracuse, were arrested early Monday morning on methamphetamine charges by Warsaw Police. Police located three loaded firearms and a large quality of manufactured meth at the residence. Numerous items used in the manufacturing of meth were also discovered throughout the …read more.

SYRACUSE – A nice start to the Wawasee freshman basketball season got a little better Monday night in a 41-27 win over West Noble. Ryan Edington had a monster game for the Warriors, scoring 16 points to lead all scorers while Dalton Pearish added four points and nine rebounds in the win. Wawasee moves to …read more.

Prepared to be sentenced on a charge of reckless homicide, Candy S. Chamness, 34, North Long Drive, Syracuse, instead will have to wait to find out her fate. Chamness appeared in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday morning for a scheduled plea hearing and sentencing. Instead, Judge Michael Reed took the plea under advisement. The sentencing date …read more.

Victor Feschenko, 81, of Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 30, 2014, at his home. He was born on Jan. 12, 1933. He was a carpenter by trade, having worked many years in the Chicago area. He was most recently employed at Liberty Homes. He was a Korean war veteran having served in the US Army …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, North SR 13 and CR East CR 850N, Syracuse. Driver: David J. McIlwain, 68, West Brooklyn Street, Syracuse. Hit deer. Damage up to $25,000. 6:46 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, North CR 300E, south of CR 1100N, Milford. Driver: …read more.

SYRACUSE – The annual Wawasee November Super Duals were held this past Saturday and several local teams participated in the event. Of the local squads in attendance, Whitko carried the torch, finishing fifth place in the 10-team invite. Tippecanoe Valley finished in ninth with Wawasee finishing just ahead of the Vikings in eighth. Columbia went …read more.

Dallas LeRoy Bjella, 75, Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, at his home. He was born on September 2, 1939 in Warsaw, IN to Oscar Alvin & Bonnie Mae (Grisamer) Bjella. Dallas was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1958 from Syracuse High School. He was a United …read more.

Charles E. Minor, 92, Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Nov. 26, 2014, at the IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born on June 15, 1922 in Albertville, Ala., to S.J and Mamie (Moore) Minor. He is survived by his wife Zelma (Morrison). Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 29, at …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Aloha Lakeside Lounge Open Mic Night With Dustin Castle – 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27 DJ Batman – 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 Barbee Hotel Karaoke with Karrie …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officer Matt Maher is investigating a serious ATV crash that occurred at approximately 8:45 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of CR 250E and CR 1050N .Justin Desomer, 43, of Syracuse had been deer hunting and had failed to return home, which concerned his family. His wife attempted to contact him by cell phone several …read more.

A former employee of an athletic club has been arrested for forgery and theft. Both occurred while he was employed at the facility. Ross E. Elias, 708 N. Green Road, Goshen, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 25, on a warrant. Syracuse Police Officer Joseph Keene states, in the affidavit of probable cause, that on Sept. 16, …read more.

Kevin M. Newcomer, 31, with addresses of 8215 E. Lakeview Drive, Syracuse, and 67996 CR 23, New Paris, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 25, on a charge of theft of a firearm. The affidavit of probable cause, filed by Syracuse Police Officer James Layne, states on Sept. 30, a resident on North Branch Street, Syracuse, reported …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Stephanie Abbott, Warsaw, $1,273.06 Kristi L. Allen, Claypool, $2,638.38 Alicia Cole, North Webster, $746.06 Karen A. Demerly, Pierceton, $659.89 Carolyn S. Dye, Warsaw, $2,312.58 …read more.

SYRACUSE – When Wawasee walked out of Fairfield’s gym last November, the Warriors were on the wrong end of a 78-57 decision. What a difference a year makes. Nearly a year to the day, the Warriors redeemed themselves on their home court against a tough Falcon squad that returned much of its roster. Wawasee excelled …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 5:33 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, North Syracuse-Webster Road, west of North CR 700E, Syracuse. Driver: Jennifer N. Irwin, 24, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Irwin hit the accelerator instead of the brake when she saw a deer in the roadway. Her vehicle began to …read more.

MutualBank announces the addition of Heath Simcoe as financial center manager of the Syracuse MutualBank Financial Center. Simcoe joins the bank from Best Buy where he served in management for 12 years. Simcoe, originally from North Manchester, attended Manchester College majoring in secondary education with a focus on U.S. History. At Best Buy, Simcoe served …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Activities for the week of Dec. 1 through Dec. 6: The Syracuse Library has two craft programs to help with gifting. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 is a drop-by crafts time for adults. Individuals are invited to bring gifts that are ready to …read more.

With heavy winds sweeping across northern Indiana, power outages are widespread throughout the area. “We’ve been knocking outages out all day,” says NIPSCO spokesperson Larry Graham. “Until the wind calms down, we’ll be working scattered outages.” As of 1:30 p.m. today, NIPSCO reported more than 2,500 customers without power. In Kosciusko County, Leesburg and Syracuse …read more.

When you come out of that turkey coma after Thanksgiving, perhaps you’ll be looking to get out of the house for fun, local entertainment. Or maybe you’re looking to blow off some steam after a Black Friday shopping spree. Whatever the case, The Pier Bar at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse is serving up just what …read more.

By MAGGIE KENWORTHY Feature Writer Syracuse Holiday Magic provided local families with a festive day full of activities. Saturday’s events began at the Lakeland Youth Center and later moved to Crosson Mill Park in Syracuse. The Lakeland Youth Center was a scene similar to Santa’s workshop as children were able to design and create their …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee High School gymnastics program will host a clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 6. The clinic will teach basic skills on bars, beam, vault, tumbling and trampoline, and will be led by the athletes from the high school program as well as coaches. The clinic will take place in …read more.

SYRACUSE – A 22-0 run in the first quarter just got out of hand as Wawasee smothered the South Bend Career Academy, 74-6, Friday night at the Hardwood Teepee. Wawasee had 13 players score at least a point, led by Kylee Rostochak’s 12 points and 10 more from Katlyn Kennedy. Hannah Haines, Nicole Streby and …read more.

By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services The Syracuse Chapter of Women of Today has donated $500 to Cardinal Services for use in their programs serving our community. Women of Today is a service organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids in our community. They meet the last Monday of every month. Anyone …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Warsaw Performing Arts Center Symphony of the Lakes Home for the Holidays Pops Concert – 2 p.m. and 7p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 Aloha Lakeside Lounge Open Mic Night …read more.

Incorporating myriad genres, including Alternative Country, Americana, Roots, Rock, Memphis Soul, and even Reggae, this Michigan-born artist has forged a truly unique style all his own. With eight self-produced all original CD’s under his belt, Mark Struwin proves to be a gifted and prolific songwriter. Struwin has shared the stage with members from the Doobie …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: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Linda L. Alto, Mentone, $1,580.96 Jeremy R. Brock, Warsaw, $866.33 William J. Burchett, Warsaw, $1,873.62 Donna J. Cassel, Pierceton, $1,219.98 Esmeralda Cruz, Warsaw, …read more.

Anthony ‘Tony’ Todd, 46, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home early Wednesday morning, Nov. 19, 2014. He was born Oct. 8, 1968, in Columbus to Lewis and Wanetta (Buchanan) Todd. He married Bernette “Bernie” Regan on July 27, 2001. She survives along with his mother, Wanetta Todd of Flat Rock, …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication and Programming Services, Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library programs this week: Everyone gets busier as the holidays begin. Publishers know this and bring out seasonal stories that are shorter than the usual stories. The Syracuse Public Library has a display with Christmas books at the front desk for easy selecting. …read more.

SYRACUSE – There are times when you don’t even notice he is there. Then he drops a school record and you double take as he ventures back to his team again, as if it never happened. Wawasee junior boys swimmer Logan Brugh is rather unassuming. He doesn’t say much as several of his teammates over …read more.

By AMY MILLER Miss Kosciusko County Pageant Coordinator Applications are now being accepted for three local pageants. Miss Kosciusko County, Outstanding Teen Indiana, and the Little Miss Kosciusko County pageants will be held in January. The Outstanding Teen pageant is open to any girls living in the state of Indiana. The Miss Kosciusko pageant is …read more.

Wawasee High School’s KYLA project supporting Habitat For Humanity will host a dodgeball tournament Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Wawasee Middle School gym. The Event, which will take place from 7:30-9:30 p.m., will have 16 teams from area businesses battle for the title. Admission is $1 with concessions available. Proceeds from the event will go …read more.

[weaver_youtube feL_l37rXyQ rel=0] SYRACUSE – There wasn’t any big ceremony or hoopla surrounding opening day in the Wawasee Natatorium for the Wawasee girls swim team. Just business as usual. Coming off one of the finest seasons in program history, Wawasee kept its approach simple in a 149-29 dismantling of DeKalb Saturday morning. Wawasee swept 10 …read more.

At least one person was injured in a one-vehicle accident on US 6, near CR 37, north of Syracuse at approximately 2:40 p.m. today. Benton Township Fire Department along with Turkey Creek Fire Territory EMS responded to the scene. The accident was investigated by Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department. More details will be released when available …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 2:38 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, South Detroit Street and East Market Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Joshua S. Clark, 30, Forest Street, Gloversville, N.Y., and Crystal L. Hays, 31, S. CR 500E, Warsaw. Clark was making a wide right turn when the semitrailer hit the …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication and Programming Services, Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library Events Nov. 17-22: November Is Health Awareness Month November activities at the Syracuse Library include a reward for adults and young people who check out books, movies or CDs with a health theme. Recent items with a health theme are marked with …read more.

By SHAWNA VAN LUE Syracuse Boy Scouts Cub Master Pack 3828 The Syracuse Boy Scouts will be holding a chili dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 at the St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Syracuse. Cost for adults will be $7 and children under 12 will be  $4. The Scout Cub …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:21 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 920 Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Driver: Ross M. Minear, 30, East Fort Wayne Street Warsaw. Minear was backing a City of Warsaw vehicle, from a parking space and backed into a parked vehicle registered to Martha E. Beltran, Anchorage …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: Capital Alliance Financial LLC v. Lisa Cochran, Syracuse, $586.45 Charles M. Tucker v. Heather Bentley, Mentone. $686.55 Davis Kohnen & Associates v. Courtnie Lyke, Claypool, $1,594 Dental …read more.

A Nigerian man was taken into custody this morning by officials in Atlanta, Ga., in connection with a theft investigation by Kosciusko County officials. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives stated officers from the Atlanta (Georgia) Police Department  took Kazeem Owonla, 44, Nigeria, into custody at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at approximately 5:30 a.m. today. Owonla …read more.

Dear Editor, On Veterans Day I had the opportunity to attend the program held at Wawasee High School, the program was for all students and staff as well as for community members to honor our veterans. I sat intently listening to the program and I must say I was very impressed with the speakers; each …read more.

By MICHELLE HANSEN Shopko Public Relations Shopko announces that its stores will be open for extended hours beginning Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Nov. 28. Special store hours and pricing will be available at the retailer’s Shopko and Shopko Hometown stores and on Shopko.com. A Shopko store is located in Syracuse. Shopko stores …read more.

[weaver_youtube qZpJu3wJ7Xg rel=0] SYRACUSE – Opening night of the girls basketball season for Wawasee and Fairfield had its share of jitters. A very green Wawasee team found itself hanging with Fairfield for a while before the visitors found a second gear to pull away with a 55-36 victory Tuesday at the Hardwood Teepee. The patience …read more.

Positive financial news took center stage at Monday’s Turkey Creek Fire Territory board meeting. Fire Chief Mickey Scott reported several items reflecting a fiscally healthy department: • The department received a refund of $1,013 from its workers’ compensation policy, attributable to a favorable risk factor recalculation. Year to date, the department has been refunded $6,052 …read more.

SYRACUSE – Vanilla was the expectation for the Wawasee girls basketball team entering last season and vanilla is what was produced. An inexperienced and very young Lady Warrior team struggled to find rhythm and consistency on the court in 2013 but Wawasee is planning on making a lot more noise this season. Lady Warrior basketball …read more.

A steady stream of interested residents Saturday afternoon received personal tours of Fire Station 1 during an open house showcasing the station’s recently completed expansion and renovations at the fire station in Syracuse . About 15 to 20 firefighters and paramedics from the Turkey Creek Fire Department were on hand to provide visitor escorts. Fire …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Nov. 8 Gregory P. Scheffer, 53, 4701 N. SR 13, Leesburg, arrested for strangulation and domestic battery. Bond: $10,000 surety. Ashley N. Johnson, 31, 2555 E. 225 South, Warsaw, arrested for OWI with a BAC of .15 or more. Bond: $550 cash. …read more.

Thomas D. “Tom” Miller, 62, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 2:22 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at Avalon Village Healthcare in Ligonier, Ind. He was born on August 22, 1952 in Elkhart, Ind., to Roy “Doc” & Mary J. (Robinson) Miller, Jr. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident, graduated in 1971 from …read more.

Rose Ruth Rapp, 94, of Mulberry, formerly of Syracuse (Lake Papakeechie), passed away 2:14 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital, Lafayette. She was born Feb. 7, 1920, in New Paris to Andrew and Louise (Steiglitz) Rapp. Rose worked approximately 40 years as a spot welder for Anderson-Bolling Manufacturing and its predecessor …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 & Sauerteig LLP v. Rhonda L. Baldridge, Warsaw , $2,128.93 Debra A. Bartels, North Webster, $538.76 Emmanuel and Denise Colon, Warsaw, $1,537.42 Lance Everts, Warsaw, $679.56 Healther …read more.

Nate Bosch speaks on preserving Lake Papakeechie at Syracuse Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 1. (Photo by Maggie Kenworthy) BY MAGGIE KENWORTHY Kosciusko County is home to hundreds of lakes and streams. When it comes to natural bodies of water there are always concerns about conservation. This past Saturday the Lake Papakeechie Sustainability Initiative (LaPSI) …read more.