Lillian Conley, 69, of Syracuse, passed away on Jan. 31, 2016, at the IU Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Erma I. Mast, 79 of Lexington, Ky., formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St. Syracuse.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Take Your Child to the Library Saturday, Feb. 6, is the day that libraries throughout the country are encouraging children to come to see the many things that their local library has to offer. Saturday is a day with splendid activities for families who come to the …read more.

A Wawasee basketball wrap for games played Jan. 30.

Ronnie S. Zentz II, 44, of Vero Beach, Fla., and formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 9:10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, as the result of an automobile accident near Syracuse. He was born on Oct. 1, 1971, in Warsaw, to Ronnie S. and Sarah D. (Stump) Zentz. He attended Lakeland High School in Lakeland, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet returned to Oakwood Resort Tuesday, Jan. 26, where it honored many local businesses and individuals within the Wawasee area. And this year the chamber utilized a different approach for doing so: opening nominations to its members.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Kiwanis Club is hosting its seventh annual soup supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at the Syracuse Community Center.

MILFORD — For January, a longtime friend of the organization offered to fund and supply the fish from Peterson’s Fish in Syracuse. North Webster resident Janet Krull paid for and delivered the fresh fish from the local favorite, and stayed for lunch to enjoy chatting with the residents.

Ronnie S. Zentz II, 44, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 9:10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, as the result of an automobile accident near Dewart Lake. Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in Senior Life Elko Edition, a publication of The Papers, Inc., which also owns Ink Free News. The February edition of Senior Life Elko can be found online and in print in both Kosciusko and Elkhart County.) SYRACUSE — “Looking for love in all the wrong places” is a familiar …read more.

Richard L. Curtis, 71, of Syracuse, passed away at 2:47 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on Nov. 22, 1944, in Elkhart, to Kenneth E. and Esther L. (Pippen) Curtis. He graduated from high school in Georgia, moved to the Syracuse area 20 years ago from Chicago …read more.

Rosemary Lantz, 86, Syracuse, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor, Syracuse. She was born Aug. 15, 1929, in Elkhart County, to Doris and Ruby (Godshalk) Hummel. On Dec. 3, 1949, she married Charles W. Lantz, who survives. She was a 1947 graduate of Syracuse High School. She enjoyed playing golf at Max Welton …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Creative Activities at the Library This week is a great week to be a toddler at the Syracuse Library. Art for Preschoolers is introducing the sophisticated concept of “Cookies and Canvas.” Young children will sample delectable sweets while experiencing the joy of watercolor painting. The group is …read more.

SYRACUSE — This event began back in the 1970’s on Syracuse Lake. The main event that takes place each year and that highlights the carnival are the Snowmobile Drag Races. Each year racers come from Michigan, Ohio and all over Indiana to this unique event. Chamber Director, Tammy Cotton, had a vision to bring the …read more.

Richard L. Curtis, 71, Syracuse, passed away at 2:47 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at IU Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Rosemary Lantz, 86, Syracuse, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor of Syracuse. Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

Ben Jackson, 82, Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at the Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen. He was born on Jan. 6, 1934, in Flemingsburg, Ky. to Willie and Addie (Smith) Jackson. He retired from Essix Corp. in Marion. He is survived by his longtime companion: Lois Harrison, Syracuse; one daughter: Linda Morr, New …read more.

By JONI TRUEX KLA Public Information Director KOSCIUSKO — KLA Cadets were welcomed to Syracuse by Henry DeJulia, town manager, to learn about economics in Kosciusko County. Tony Ciriello also welcomed the cadets and spoke about the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy, which he has moderated since inception. Joni Truex, executive officer, Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, North SR 15 and West CR 600N, Leesburg. Driver: Kimberly B. Feasby, 25, East Market Street, Warsaw. Feasby was attempting to avoid a sliding vehicle in front of her, went off the road and hit a sign. Damage …read more.

Ben Jackson, 82, Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:03 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 100 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. Oscar P. Flores reported an accident where the other party left the scene. 6:55 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 1200 block South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Duwayne A. Pearson reported the theft of a …read more.

Eugene L. “Gene” Druckamiller, 86, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Nov. 17, 1962, in Syracuse, to Leo and Alma (Heide) Druckamiller. On July 7, 1962 he married Laurabelle Skelton who survives. He was a Korean War era US Army veteran. He retired …read more.

CROMWELL — Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District’s first regular monthly meeting of 2016 Monday evening, Jan. 18, saw the reelection of officers to their respective posts: Rex Heil, president; Larry Mock, vice-president; Dan Mikolajczak, secretary/treasurer. Heil also welcomed new trustee Jim Boone and a new lab technician, Ryan Cramer, who was hired Jan. 4. Superintendent …read more.

Donna E. Jernigan, 79, Syracuse, passed away at 9:25 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on March 17, 1936 in Elkhart, IN to Harold Dean and Goldie Elizabeth (Mellott) Mock. She moved to the Syracuse area in the 1940’s and attended Syracuse High School. She was married …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, North SR 13 and East CR 200N. Driver: Larissa M. Taylor, 29, Roell Road, Fountain City. Hit a deer. Damages up to $2,500. 3:47 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, Lake City Highway and East CR 200N. Drivesr: Hans P. Willumson, …read more.

Donna E. Jernigan, 79, of Syracuse, passed away at 9:25 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Winter is the time for the annual snowman decorating contest for children at the Syracuse Library. The children’s department wants to have some bright decorations and to offer prizes for the most interesting snowman in a variety of age categories. Snowmen can be decorated using supplies at …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Territory and Syracuse EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of US Highway 6 and SR 13 in Syracuse involving a red Jeep Cherokee and a black Chrysler 300. According to a video shared on Facebook by the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, the accident was a result of the …read more.

Milford Lizard’s Comedian Heywood Banks, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15. $20 a ticket. Karaoke to follow. DJ 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16. Free pool. Silver Lake Silver Inn Pick Slide, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, January 16. No cover charge. Warsaw Barbee Hotel Karaoke with Karrie Lyn, 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15 and Saturday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:36 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, East CR 1050N and North CR 450E, Syracuse. Amber Francis Lemberg, 16, East CR 400N, Syracuse. Lemberg braked her vehicle suddenly to avoid hitting a deer. Her vehicle lost traction on the slick roadway, causing her to lose …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Kiwanis seventh annual Soup Supper will take place from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at the Syracuse Community Center. The special aspect of this soup supper is that the soups are provided by local businesses, restaurants, non-profits and individuals. Participants may enter this contest by submitting a registration form that can be …read more.

Ronald J. “Woody” Burkhead, 72, of Goshen died Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne after a recent cancer diagnoses. He was born August 5, 1943, in Sturgis, Mich. to Harold Burkhead and Jessie (Gero) Marks. Survivors include four children: Miranda (William) Rhodes, Goshen; Mark (Wendy) Burkhead, Middlebury; Gary Burkhead, Elkhart; and Troy …read more.

SYRACUSE – Edgewood’s eighth grade boys basketball continued its winning ways Tuesday night with a 37-16 win at Wawasee.

Jimmie Kent Taylor, 87, of Bear Lake and Nokomis, Fla., died on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Tidewell Hospice Home in Venice, Fla. He had been ill for 7 weeks. Born in Dunkirk, on Sept. 27, 1928, the son of Ralph and Geraldine Taylor. On Dec. 5, 1953, he was married to Doris E. Egolf, …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Lakeland Youth Center in Syracuse will be sponsoring a Family Fun Night Monday, Jan. 18.

SYRACUSE — With the Dec. 31 expiration of Steve Snyder’s term on the Turkey Creek Fire Board, the town of Syracuse and Turkey Creek Township are contractually bound to reappoint him or select his replacement to keep the fire board functioning. Township attorney Andrew Grossnickle informed the township advisory board Monday, Jan. 11, Snyder’s reappointment …read more.

Tonia Barnhart, 63, Syracuse, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 at her home. She was born on Feb. 27, 1952, in Bluffton, to Kenneth and Wanda (Mertz) Moser. She is survived by her son: Brock Barnhart; daughter: Sheena (Mark) Binum; two brothers: Terry Moser, Syracuse; Tim (Dair) Moser, Ariz.; two sisters: Judy (Roy) Kunce, …read more.

TOPEKA — Roy Edward Brickey Jr., 28, who was booked with the address of 335 E. North St., Topeka, has been arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony, and possession of paraphernalia, class A misdemeanor. Court documents show an address of 726 E. Northshore drive, Syracuse. He was booked in the …read more.

Charles W. “Sonny” Gross Jr., 76, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 4:38 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, North SR 13 north of East Vawter Park Road, Syracuse. Driver: Julie P. Ponsler, 37, West CR 200S, Pierceton. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Heather Myers, 40, North …read more.

Silver Lake The Silver Inn will host Gunslinger at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9.  No cover charge. Syracuse Charlie Rocket will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight in the Pier restaurant from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Jan. 9. Warsaw Plaxton will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at American Legion Post 49, Warsaw, as …read more.

Wynn L. Schwalm, 58, Syracuse, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 13, 1957, in Goshen, to Dean L. and Anna (Douma) Schwalm. He was a lifetime Goshen and Syracuse area resident, graduated in 1976 from Goshen High School and …read more.

Wynn Schwalm, Syracuse, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, South CR 950W and West CR 200S, Mentone. Drivers: Melecio Gonzales, 30, CR 36, Goshen, and Jose L. Reyes, 65, street address not given, Mentone. Gonzales failed to yield to oncoming traffic and Reyes’s vehicle hit his. Damage …read more.

Lillian M. Arlic, 89, of Syracuse, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at her home. She was born on Sept. 28, 1926 in Watertown, N.Y. to Matthew and Florence Cassell. She graduated from High School in New York and was married on July 26, 1958, in Watertown, N.Y. to Hartmuth A. “Hodd” …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:43 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, East CR 1250N west of North CR 2000E, Cromwell. Driver: Paul C. Leal, 34, Holiday Lane, Cromwell. Leal lost control of his vehicle and it left the roadway, rolling onto its top. Damage up to $5,000. 2:56 p.m. …read more.

Lillian M. Arlic, 89, of Syracuse, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — Sandra J. “Sandy” (MacPherson) Johnson, 85, Syracuse, died 11:29 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. She was born Feb. 6, 1930, in Fort Wayne, to Roy Powers and Bertha (Lear) MacPherson. She graduated in 1948 from Glenn H. Curtiss Memorial High School, Hammondsport, N.Y., and attended International Business College …read more.

SYRACUSE — Alara Mae Williams, 5, Syracuse, died 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 at her home. She was born on Dec. 13, 2010 in Indianapolis, to Daniel Scott Williams and Jessica Ann Hites. She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended North Webster Elementary School. She is survived by: Mother: Jessica Hites, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Alzheimer’s Association offers open support groups to provide caregivers with the opportunity to share their experiences and receive support from others living with Alzheimer’s disease. Feeling connected on the journey of Alzheimer’s disease can be an integral part of coping with the diagnosis and becoming connected with valuable resources. The Alzheimer’s Association …read more.

SYRACUSE — Michael James Kausal, 51, 27 EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse, is no stranger to the Kosciusko County Jail. Most recently, Kausal was booked into the jail on a charge of home improvement fraud. Kausal was taken to jail and booked in Wednesday, Dec. 30, with a $600 bond.According to a probable cause affidavit completed by …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:19 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, North CR 500E north of East CR 1000N, Syracuse. Driver: Gerald G. Young, 76, EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse. Young’s vehicle went off the roadway and into the trees. Damage up to $5,000. 7:51 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, West …read more.

SYRACUSE — Ellen Longenbaugh, 63, Syracuse, died Jan. 1, 2016, at the Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on April 1, 1952, in Fort Wayne to Harold and Barbara (Downs) Freeman. On June 28, 1975, she married John Longenbaugh. She was a lifelong Syracuse area resident. She was employed as a dispatcher for Foremost Transport …read more.

SYRACUSE — Vivian C. “Corrine” Bontrager, 87, Syracuse, died at noon Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare in Milford. She was born on June 12, 1928, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Albert and Martha (Hanson) Clifton. She graduated in 1945 from Goshen High School and on July 10, 1946, in Valparaiso. She …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Territory and Syracuse EMS responded to a vehicle on fire late in the morning today, Monday, Jan. 4. The call came through around 11 a.m., sending firefighters onto the snowy roads. Emergency personnel arrived on scene to find a small Dodge truck engulfed in flames just south of a residence …read more.

SYRACUSE — Alara Mae Williams, 5, of Syracuse, died Sunday, Jan, 3, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. To leave online condolences or sign the electronic guestbook, visit Owen Family Funeral Home.

SYRACUSE — Sandra J. “Sandy” Johnson, 85, of Syracuse, died Sunday, 11:29 a.m. Jan. 3, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. To leave online condolences or sign the electronic guestbook, visit Owen Family Funeral Home.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, South SR 15, north of West CR 200S, Warsaw. Driver: Jeffery R. Price, 34, West Center Street, Warsaw. The driver had left the scene before police arrived. Police found the vehicle went off west side of the road, …read more.

Ellen Longenbaugh, 63, Syracuse, passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Vivian C. “Corrine” Bontrager, 87, Syracuse, passed away at noon Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare, Milford. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Vivian C. “Corrine” Bontrager, 87, of Syracuse, passed away at noon, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare in Milford. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming programs and events at Syracuse Public Library Mac and Cheese The young adult book club is discussing the best recipes for making macaroni and cheese at the January book club. Teens are meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, to talk about the best …read more.

SYRACUSE — Following Monday’s ice storm, Dec. 28, lack of power was a common issue throughout Syracuse and some parts of Milford and North Webster. Four days later, one strip of Syracuse businesses is still waiting in the dark.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, US 30 and East Van Ness Road, Pireceton. Driver: Penni J. Harris, 40, East Lake Shore Drive, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 2:43 …read more.

Ardith J. “Joan” Shear, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on May 15, 1928, in North Webster, to Charles Dewey and Fern (Winebrenner) Scott. She was a lifetime North Webster and Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1946 from North Webster …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. Thursday, Dec. 31. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Lutheran EMS, Milford Fire Department and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on CR 300E, north of the intersection with CR 1300N this evening around 4:50 p.m.

By LINDA MOORE Fight Club Pink SYRACUSE — In a culture of stress, conflict and disunity, women from all backgrounds and faiths have an opportunity to come together at the Let There Be Life retreat at Oakwood Inn at Lake Wawasee. For the community to have this at their back door is wonderful. Most local …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:02 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, North CR 850E, north of East CR 150N, Pierceton. Driver: Ray W. Hathaway, 57, East CR 150S, Pierceton. Hathaway’s vehicle struck a tree limb that was in the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 12:10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Events, programs, and hours for the holiday at Syracuse Public Library. Movie, Arts, and Crafts Over the Holidays The weather is colder and helped get everyone into the feeling of the holidays. However, being inside becomes tedious after a while, so the library is offering …read more.

ATLANTA, GA. – Legendary Harlem Globetrotter George “Meadowlark” Lemon passed away Sunday.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek EMS and Benton Township Fire Department responded to an accident scene this morning around 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of US Highway 6 and CR 33 (SR 13). The accident involved a horse and buggy that had been struck by a large Dodge Ram truck.

Frances Jean “Jeannie” Hamman, 74, of Syracuse, passed away at 11:34 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at Center for Hospice House in Elkhart. She was born on Sept. 26, 1941 in Syracuse, to Arnold & Marjorie Maxine (Cory) Hall. She attended Syracuse, Cromwell, and Milford public schools and was a lifetime area resident except for …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 7:02 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, North Huntington Street, north of East Benton Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Peyton O. Pike, 21, Warren Street, Huntington. Rodney D. Nichols, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, parked his vehicle in the parking lot and while he was inside the business, his …read more.

Douglas D. Walls, also known as Doug, and occasionally as “Dougie” by childhood friends, 75, previously a resident of New Castle, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, while visiting his daughter in Calif. Survivors are his spouse: Margaret (Peggy) Poole Walls; daughter: Kim (Bert) Walls Braden, Santa Rosa, Calif.; son: Erich D. (Deborah Hueter) …read more.

Frances J. “Jeannie” Hamman, 74, Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at Center for Hospice House in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Ardeth J. “Joan” Shear, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — Paul F. Meredith, 37, North Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse, was not injured when his PT Cruiser ended up hitting a large tree stump. But a passenger in his vehicle, Trina L. Hamrick, 39, North Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse, was transported to IU Health Goshen Hospital for possible abdominal/pelvic injuries. The two …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:13 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, North CR 1000E, south of East CR 1350N, Syracuse. Driver: Paul F. Meredith, 37, North Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse. Injured: Trina L. Hamrick, 39, North Fourth of July Avenue, injuries believed to be to the abdoman, pelvis …read more.

  WARSAW — The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 149 held their annual Christmas with a Cop event at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at Meijer in Warsaw. Police departments from throughout the county — city, town and county departments — participated in the event, which was said to be the largest event yet. …read more.

SYRACUSE — A driver swerved to avoid hitting a deer, which caused his vehicle to go off the road and strike a large tree stump in an accident around 10:20 tonight. The accident was reported at 13217 N. 1000E, Syracuse. The scene was near the office of the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District. Turkey Creek …read more.

SYRACUSE – Approximately 180 anglers will converge on the famed muskie waters of northern Indiana May 13-15, 2016, for the 20th annual Indiana Muskies Classic.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Events and programs offered by the Syracuse Public Library are as follows: Holiday Week The Syracuse Library is open the week of Christmas with crafts and coloring projects in the children’s and adult departments during the beginning of the week. The library is closing on …read more.

Douglas Lee “Doug” Pullman Jr., 52, Syracuse, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at his home. He was born Oct. 10, 1963. in Chicago, Ill., to Douglas Lee Sr. and Kathleen (Howard) Pullman. He attended West Chicago High School, grew up in Carol Stream, Ill., and moved to Indiana 10 years ago …read more.

UPDATE: According to officials at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Grindle was in critical condition as of Monday evening, Dec. 21. SYRACUSE — Kevin Grindle, 47, Syracuse, was initially taken to IU Health Goshen complaining of neck pain following a two-vehicle accident Saturday. The accident occurred at 7:46 p.m. at US 6 and SR 13, north …read more.

SYRACUSE – Lifetime bests highlighted Wawasee’s pair of huge wins against Plymouth in NLC swimming Thursday evening.

WARSAW – A pair of rivalry games took place Thursday night in the Warsaw hoops tree.

SYRACUSE — Christmas programs involving youngsters always bring laughter, applause and plenty of photo opportunities. This was the case Tuesday evening at Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Lakeland Youth Center Preschool held its Christmas program with plenty of parents, grandparents, siblings and other relatives in attendance. Here are just a few photographs from the evening’s event.

Your guide to making the most of this weekend with concerts, community events and more. That is, if you’re not too busy seeing Star Wars…

Lyle R. Mayhew, 72, Syracuse, passed away at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at his home. He was born on June 4, 1943, in Clare, Mich. to Arthur and Ethel (Johnston) Mayhew. He attended Clare High School, was a United States Army veteran, and moved to the Syracuse area in 1983 from Hillsdale, Mich. …read more.

Douglas Lee ‘Doug’ Pullman Jr., 52, Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Lyle R. Mayhew, 72, Syracuse, died at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

SYRACUSE – Syracuse Town Council finished out the year by swearing in a new council member and a new clerk treasurer, while two current council members took the oath of office and will start a new term in January. Tom Hoover was sworn in as a new council member. He will be replacing Kathy Beer who …read more.

SYRACUSE — Robin Merchant, public works superintendent, gave the Syracuse Town Council a detailed update on the wastewater treatment plant project during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Dec. 15. The sludge holding tank has been poured and should be backfilled next week. Merchant has been working on reducing the cost of transporting sludge …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:08 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 100 block EMS R4B1 Lane, Pierceton. Stephanie A. Stratton reported paying for work to her residence that was never attempted or completed. 12:13 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 4500 block East Fox Run Drive, Syracuse. David W. Jessie reported …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:07 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, East Koher Road South north of North Oakeechie Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Michelle R. Lucas, 42, South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. Lucas swerved to miss a deer and collided with a tree. Damage up to $10,000. 1:44 p.m. Saturday, Dec. …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming events and programs at Syracuse Public Library Relax at the Library Many adults have tried to knit or crochet when they were younger but didn’t continue. The Syracuse Library is offering assistance to start some fulfilling wintertime crafts. Children and adults are encouraged to …read more.

By PAUL HEATON, FOP Lodge President KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #149 is looking forward to our annual Christmas with Cops shopping event scheduled to take place on Dec. 21. This event allows FOP members from all area Police departments to come together with a common goal: To bring holiday …read more.

SYRACUSE — Michael James Kausal, 51, 27 EM D18A1 Lane, Syracuse, was arrested Saturday evening, after charges were filed against him when he took a check from a friend, wrote the check out to himself and forged the friend’s name. He also used that friend’s debit card for a purchase. Kausal has been charged with …read more.

SYRACUSE  — A two-car accident at CR 1300N and Warner Road in Syracuse resulted in no injuries. The accident occurred at around 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14. The accident was caused by a failure to yield. A van, driven by Everett Beckham, 85, Cromwell, was heading southbound on Warner Road, and turned onto CR 1300N …read more.