Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 12:43 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 3100 block East Bowser Road, Syracuse. Drew A. Rosenberry reported his mailbox damaged. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:13 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 600 block West Crystal Flash Road and …read more.

Dimitrius Michael Kaplanis, 21, Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. Born on Jan. 13, 1994, he was a graduate and wrestler of Wawasee High School. Dimitri was an exceptional student and a defensive lineman at the University of Saint Francis where he studied Business Administration. Dimitri will always be remembered as “the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Territory received the call of a possible house fire on North Street, Syracuse, around 9:47 p.m. last night, Thursday, Dec. 10.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 100 block EMS T48B Lane, Syracuse, Police were notified that a vehicle owned by Norma L. Eisaman had been struck. 7:06 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 300 block North CR 700W, Warsaw. Darren J. Whitehorse reported the theft of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:58 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, North Kern Road, north of East Duffy Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Christopher Logenbaugh, 33, North Main Street, Syracuse, suffered minor bleeding to the head. Passenger: Curtis P. Longenbaugh, 33, North Main St., Syracuse, minor bleeding to the head. Both …read more.

SYRACUSE — Christopher Longenbaugh and his brother, Curtis Logenbaugh, both 33, North Main Street, Syracuse, were flown by Samaritan Air Ambulance to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, with minor bleeding to the head, following a one-vehicle accident on North Kern Road, north of East Duffy Drive, Syracuse. The accident occurred around 9:58 p.m. Police report Christopher …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Territory and EMS, alongside Syracuse Police, were dispatched to a house fire in the area of North Street, Syracuse, near the intersection of North Main Street. Turkey Creek Fire called for an assist from Benton Township Fire Department and Milford Volunteer Fire Department. While responding to the blaze, EMS and …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Thursday night wrestling matchup between Northern Lakes Conference foes Wawasee and Goshen has been postponed.

Evelyn E. Bobeck, 107, Syracuse, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born Nov. 8, 1908 to Edward and Minnie (Hyre) Hire in Green Township, Noble County. On April 30, 1932, she married Virgil Bobeck, and together they raised a son. Evelyn …read more.

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Herman Rollins, 92, passed away at Goshen Hospital on Monday afternoon, Dec. 8, 2015. He was born on Aug. 20, 1923, to Earnest and Ada (Reed) Rollins. On April 5, 1958, he married Gail Lisman; she survives. Also surviving are his siblings: Gene Rollins, Syracuse; Irene Fisher, Cromwell. He was preceded in death by his …read more.

SYRACUSE — Calvary United Methodist Church on SR 13 in Syracuse will be holding their annual Christmas concert at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. The concert is titled “Christmas Card to You” and will feature the quartet “Calvary Blend” singing a variety of sacred and secular Christmas favorites.

SYRACUSE — Those looking for some good eating this weekend will find it in Syracuse and be supporting two community minded organizations as well. Both the Syracuse American Legion Auxiliary Unit 223 and the Syracuse Eagles Aerie 3760 are hosting dinners Friday evening, Dec. 11, and the Eagles has a dinner on Saturday, Dec. 12, too.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A charge of battery, causing serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony, against Justin Forrest Plank, 38, East NorthShore Drive, Syracuse, was dismissed four days before a three-day jury trial was to begin. The deputy prosecuting attorney filed a motion Wednesday, Nov. 25, to dismiss charges against Plank, which was granted. The …read more.

Due to an unseasonably warm fall, the Wawasee Kiwanis Club has opted to move its 2016 Snowmobile Drag Races from Jan. 30 to the alternate date Feb. 13.

SYRACUSE — There was a lot of discussion between members of the Syracuse Quiet Zone Committee, along with residents, Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia and representatives from Lawson, Fisher Associates, an engineering firm in Mishawaka regarding safety and insurance liability during a Quiet Zone Committee meeting Tuesday night, Dec. 8. The committee was discussing the …read more.

Ryan L. Owen, 54, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. He was born on May 20, 1961, in Goshen, to Robert L. “Bob” and Jean A. (Moser) Owen. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident, graduated in 1979 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse, 1983 from Indiana University in Bloomington, and Life Chiropractic …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Quite Zone Committee, called SHHH, met with Faith Morrison, civil engineer and Paul Hummel, senior vice president of Lawson Fisher Associates, an engineering firm in Mishawaka, Tuesday night, Dec. 8, to discuss the possibility of establishing a railroad quiet zone. Members of the public and town officials were also invited. “Having a …read more.

SYRACUSE — A late afternoon stabbing incident Tuesday, Dec. 8, quickly turned to a hunt for one man after he fled the scene, still armed and on the loose.

SYRACUSE – The Lakeland Youth Center is extending its youth basketball league deadline.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police Department and Turkey Creek EMS are responding to an alleged stabbing at Greenhaus Apartments, 201 E. Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse.

Ryan L. Owen, 54, Syracuse, passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:16 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 900 block of South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Police arrested a female subject for disorderly conduct.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 532 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, East CR 1300N west of North CR 250E, Milford. Driver: Derick A. Herendeen, 46, East CR 1300N, Milford. Herendeen swerved to miss an oncoming vehicle and his vehicle left the road, hit tow mailboxes and flipped. Herendeen agreed to …read more.

Michael Allen “Mike” Haab, 43, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. He was born on June 2, 1972, in Goshen, to Donald O. “Don” & Martha (Hostetler) Haab. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1990 from Fairfield High School. He was married on April 11, 1998, in Milford, to …read more.

SYRACUSE — Any support from others in any way, whether spoken, unspoken, a smile, a note card, a text or a simply a lantern lit in memory of the child gone before, makes a huge statement of compassion and caring for those who often don’t know why or how to cope, particularly during the holidays.

Michael Allen “Mike” Haab, 43, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:17 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, North Grandview Drive, west of East Margaret Drive, Syracuse. Police received a call at 2:52 a.m. from Travis Vanover, North Grandview Drive, Syracuse. Vanover reported someone just tried to steal his truck and crashed it in the middle …read more.

James M. “Jim” Mench, 62, Syracuse, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare in Milford. He was born on June 9, 1953, in Goshen, to James M. and Ruth E. (Knisley) Mench. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1973 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse.  He …read more.

SYRACUSE — Over 500 people, which included children and their families, spent Saturday, Dec. 5 having Breakfast with Santa at the Syracuse Community Center. Children also made crafts, met Santa, and had a free breakfast. The annual Breakfast with Santa event is sponsored by Wawasee Kiwanis Club and six other agencies. The Wawasee High School …read more.

SYRACUSE – Manchester pulled away for a 70-37 boys basketball win at Wawasee Friday night.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:38 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 1600 E. 200N, Warsaw. Moises Tlahuetl Inc., reported a lost or stolen license plate. 10:13 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 5100 block North CR 925E, North Webster. Timothy R. Barry reported the theft of medication and wallet from his …read more.

James M. “Jim” Mench, 62, of Syracuse, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare in Milford. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — In 2012, at the age of 26, Wawasee graduate Adrian McDaniel found herself in the doctor’s office receiving a diagnosis that would change her life. McDaniel was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma — formerly known as Hodgkin’s disease. The disease is a form of cancer that attacks the lymphatic system, which is part …read more.

SYRACUSE — With the new year just around the corner, the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce sought to get 2016 events, budgets, membership packets and more in order at its regular board meeting Wednesday, Dec. 2.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, South County Farm Road and East CR 600S, Warsaw. Driver: Michael A. Atchison, 54, East Center Street, Sidney. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 11:14 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, East US 30 east of North CR 900E, Pierceton. …read more.

SYRACUSE — New Paris Fire Department and EMS personnel are responding to a two-car accident on CR 29 and U.S. Highway 6, in Syracuse.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 5:09 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 400 block of West Carroll Street, Syracuse. Jeffery S. Gall reported theft of several tools and wrenches from his vehicle. 7:54 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 100 block of West Bowser Road, Syracuse. A juvenile reported an incident involving conversion/unauthorized control. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Make Christmas special to a child in Kosciusko County this year through the donation of a new toy. The annual Kosciusko County Toys for Tots drive is underway throughout the county and area businesses are set up to accept donations of new toys to be distributed throughout the county. The toy campaign …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation has given a generous donation to the trails. “The Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee is extremely grateful to the Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation for their generous donation of a $250,000 to the trail system,” said Megan McClellan, executive director. This donation is not for any specific project or trail section. …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 300 block North Harrison Street, Syracuse. Dennis C. Wright reported the theft of a Smith and Wesson hand gun from his vehicle. 9:18 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 200 block West Boston Street, Syracuse. Sean Jacob Manges reported the theft …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:17 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 800 block of South Lakeside Drive, Syracuse. Debra Kay Sparbel reported a theft.

David E. Phillips, 55, of Syracuse passed away on Nov. 26, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

In case you didn’t get a chance to plan for Thanksgiving, or you had a kitchen catastrophe, here are a few local places you can gobble up some traditional Thanksgiving cuisine to celebrate: Syracuse Syracuse Eagles will be serving Thanksgiving dinner from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Eagles, Aerie 3760, 12889 Kern Road. Public welcome. Donations appreciated. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Earlier this week, InkFreeNews posed a question to our readers: What does Thanksgiving mean to you? You took to our website and Facebook page to share your opinions, and although the poll options couldn’t be all-inclusive, you responded with enthusiasm.

WARSAW — For the sixth time, a hearing on the motion for change of venue and motions in limine for Brandon T. Woody, Syracuse, charged with murder, has been continued. The date of Dec. 10, has been vacated and a new date set for 1:15 p.m. Jan. 5. The motion to reschedule the hearing was …read more.

SYRACUSE — Both employees and patrons were taken aback to see the dining room filling with smoke this afternoon at Cool Beans, 109 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. A small electrical fire on the grill began to emit smoke, and a patron in the diner made the call to the fire department.

Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:53 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 3400 block West Neher Road, Silver Lake. Brian L. Slone reported a residential entry and criminal mischief. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:05 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 700 block East Lake …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 11:41 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, South Huntington Street north of East Bowser Road, Syracuse. Driver: Stephen S. Stachowski, 39, East Haiden Drive, Syracuse. Hit speed limit sign. Damage up to $10,000. 5:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 12675 S. Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Drivers: Madison B. …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Events and happenings at Syracuse Public Library: Doctor Who Spoiler! The ‘Meet the Doctor’ group is watching an episode that is pretty scary and the back-story for the next episodes. Anyone that is a fan of time-travel, science fiction and especially the BBC series, “Doctor …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:28 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, East Old Road 30, east of North CR 300E, Warsaw. Driver: Shelley J. Koozer, 48, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 10:31 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, East CR 350N, west of North CR 100E, …read more.

Tamara J. “Tami” Nelson, 54, Syracuse, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital after a courageous ongoing battle with Diabetes. Tammy was born Nov. 29, 1960, in Marion to Kenneth L. Sr. and Virginia (Lewis) Hall. On March 12, 1979, she married Rick Nelson; he survives. Tami lived most of her …read more.

Norma Peters, 64, Syracuse, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Avalon Village Healthcare in Ligonier. She was born on Oct. 3, 1951, in Michigan to Harry and Dorothy A. (Gouplski) Prybo. She grew up in Michigan, attended high school there and was married in April, 1986, in East Stroudsburg, Pa. to …read more.

Norma Peters, 64, of Syracuse, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Avalon Village Healthcare in Ligonier. Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — Winter weather derailed much of what was scheduled in Syracuse for Saturday night, but it was not enough to keep the afternoon’s indoor activities at Lakeland Youth Center from happening as planned. However, the scheduled afternoon sleigh rides were a casualty of the snowy conditions. Well over 100 people came through LYC’s doors to …read more.

The sole hearing was approved as requested at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, Nov. 19. The only item of business was a variance. McDonalds’ petition for a variance is to allow 411.23 square-feet of signage, where the ordinance only allows 200 square-feet. The property is located at 902 S. …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: Eastgate Apartments v. Taylor Ables, Muncie, $1,141 Timothy Brady, Warsaw, $1,141 The Car Company v. Elizabeth A. Allen, Elkhart, $431 Anna J. Bender, Elkhart, $431 Terrence Gangwer, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Hosted by Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse Parks & Recreation and the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, Holiday Magic is returning once again Saturday, Nov. 21. Featuring favorites like sleigh rides and visits with Santa and his reindeer, Holiday Magic offers fun for the whole family.

SYRACUSE — Back by popular demand is Syracuse’s holiday pop up shop, the Mistletoe Market. Shoppers wanting to snag some unique presents for the people on their list can stop by Nov. 21 and 28 in addition to Dec. 5, 12 and 19.

CROMWELL — Concrete, rebar, laterals and pipes were the talk of the evening, since work has started in each of the contracted areas. Most noticeably, the district’s office and wastewater plant location in Cromwell have seen a flurry of activity in the last couple weeks.

Kathaleen Jetmore, 86, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community. She was born on Oct. 26, 1929, in Harlan, to Grover and Orpha (May) Boger. On Aug. 6, 1948, she married Raymond Jetmore who preceded her in 2005. She moved to Syracuse in 1951 coming from Coldwater, Mich. She retired …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee met Monday, Nov. 16, and mainly discussed the Conklin Bay trail section. It also heard of a big donation from the Lilly family foundation. Dave Weadock from Earth Source Inc. was present and took questions. He said the maps of the project are about 50 percent complete, but are good enough to …read more.

For Brenda Shilling, there was no greater love than the love of her Lord and the love she held for family. A true optimist, Brenda lived by faith and with ways all her own, she was lovingly accepting of all. Brenda often placed the needs of others before her own without expecting anything in return. …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:13 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 1200 block South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Michelle L. Puckett and Steven A. Keim reported the theft of medication from a vehicle. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 300 block …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, East Cornelius Road and North Warner Road, Syracuse. Driver: David A. Hartter, 76, East Catherine Street, Milford. Hit Deer. Damage up to $1,000. 4:53 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, East SR 14 and South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Driver: …read more.

NAPPANEE — The Elkhart County 4-H program honored several distinguished 4-H members during a special trip to Amish Acres in Nappanee, Friday, Nov. 13. Six 4-H members were selected from a pool of applicants based on their 4-H achievement. The winners were Kara Pounds, Syracuse; Grace Anderson, Goshen; Courtney Bergan, Goshen; Sarah Bute, Elkhart; Ryan …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — News, events and programs at Syracuse Public Library. No Shave November Miss Kitson has taken on the role of mascot and reader’s adviser, however, she could use some help. During the week of Monday, Nov. 16 through Saturday, Nov. 21, readers at the library are …read more.

Kenneth Eugene Keener, 97, of Columbia City, passed away at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born Sept. 19, 1918, in Pierceton, he was the son of Forest Merlin and Anna Marie (Grindle) Keener. He was born in Pierceton and later moved to Barbee Lake and in December 1998 …read more.

Linda Sue Golden, 55, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. She was born on Feb. 25, 1960, in Gary, to Chester Lonzo and Dolores June (Sullivan) Golden. She attended Calumet High School in Calumet, Ill., and formerly lived in Syracuse, Jones, Mich., …read more.

Beatrice A. “Bea” Brown, 93, of Mishawaka, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Golden Living Nursing Home in Mishawaka. She was born on Jan. 13, 1922 in Elkhart, to Chester Hugh and Alta (Taylor) Books. She graduated from Niles High School in Niles, Mich., and on April …read more.

Melvin Douglas “Doug” Mickem, 78, of Syracuse, died peacefully with family at his side Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born Feb. 5, 1937 to Melvin V. and Marie (Lewis) Mickem. A 1955 graduate of LaGrange High School, he served with the US Air Force and was a member of …read more.

Brenda Shilling, 63, of Syracuse, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:14 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 300 block North Huntington Street, Syracuse, William L. Ford reported theft of money.

Beatrice A. ‘Bea’ Brown, 93, Mishawaka, and formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 3:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Golden Living Nursing Home, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:17 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 200 block of North Harrison Street and East John Street, Syracuse. Ashley Roesann Comer reported a domestic battery in the presence of a child.

Viola May Horein, 94, Wakarusa, died 10:07 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born May 3, 1921, in Muskegon, Mich. to Ralph and Cora (Teems) Arthurhultz. She married Arthur L. Horein on May 3, 1941, in Mishawaka and he died June 12, 2000. Surviving are daughters: Judith …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:54 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. 1100 block South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Officials at The Frog Tavern reported criminal recklessness.  

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:24 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, South SR 15 south of West CR 550S, Warsaw. Driver: Michael S. Gardner, 40, West CR 700N, Culver. Rolled vehicle. Gardner and a passenger fled on foot but were caught. Both had alcohol in their systems and the vehicle was …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filing 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. Gary S. Bowers, Warsaw, $5,508.99 Brian Bradley, Leesburg, $1,894.75 Braska S. Cartwright, Pierceton, $1,807.92 Jose Cruz, Warsaw, $1,230.86 Rebecca Day, Warsaw, $1,118.78 Laura …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A number of celebrations are being planned for Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor the county’s veterans. Here are programs known at this time: Akron 1:30 p.m. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Student Council is hosting a celebration in the school’s gymnasium. Jean Hoover, United States Marine Corps veteran is the guest speaker, with …read more.

WARSAW — Police have arrested a Syracuse resident on preliminary charges of dealing a schedule I, II or III controlled substance. Charges were filed Oct. 20 against Samantha Deanne Evett, 201 E. Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse. According to court documents around May 13, Evett sold 20 Adderall pills, a total of 5.1 grams, to an individual who met with her in …read more.

S. Glenn Yoder, 80, of Goshen passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing where he had been a resident since December 2013. He was born April 17, 1935, in Porter County to Harold C. and Sadie M. (Miller) Yoder. On Aug. 6, 1961, he married Doris Detrow at Eighth Street …read more.

WARSAW — Larry W. Rex, 36, 710 Jay St., Ligonier, has been preliminarily charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, enhanced to a level 6 felony, and operating a vehicle while intoxicated a class C misdemeanor, as a result of a Feb. 13, accident that injured himself and his three children.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:25 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, East Bowser Road and North CR 300E, Syracuse. Driver: Mark A. Alfano, 53, East CR 300N, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 6:23 p.m. Monday, Nov 9, East Old Road 30, west of North SR 13, Pierceton. …read more.

Syracuse Park Board is working on a five-year master plan. During the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 9, Chad Jonsson, park director, presented a possible projects list derived from the survey. Jonsson said the survey shows the park department has things it needs to do. Some of the ideas were possible uses for the …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director MISHAWAKA — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski reminded constituents that a member of her staff will hold office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, 709 Main St., Rochester, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.  Constituents can stop by or call (574) 223-4373 …read more.

SYRACUSE — A 54-year-old Syracuse man was arrested by police Friday, Nov. 6, on preliminary charges of dealing in methamphetamine, a level 5 felony and possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony.

SYRACUSE — Police and fire officials responded to a personal injury accident on CR 1000N, near the intersection of CR 500E today around 8:30 a.m. Syracuse Police, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Turkey Creek Fire and EMS responded to the scene.

Stephen R. Phillips, 25, Syracuse, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 7, 2015, after a lifelong illness. He was born April 15, 1990 in Goshen. Stephen is survived by his mother, Dee Ann (Daniel Cole, fiancé) White, Syracuse; a brother, Logan Phillips, Syracuse; grandfather, Dale Neff, Syracuse; aunt, Karla (Acel) McDonald, Indianapolis; and uncle, Jeffery (Michelle) …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Library activities for Monday, Nov. 9 through Saturday, Nov. 14: Friday The 13th The Syracuse Library is closing during regular hours on Friday, Nov. 13, for staff in-service training. No items will be due on Friday, however books and movies can be returned in the …read more.

Donald J. “Don” Lines Sr., 80, Syracuse, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on Feb. 11, 1935, in Gary, to Jack N. and Vivian R. (Baker) Lines. He graduated in 1953, from Hobart High School and was married on March 7, 1953, in …read more.

Patricia Gallmeier, 69, Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at the IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born on Aug. 28, 1946, in Warsaw, to Robert & Betty (Longfield) Denny. She grew up in Warsaw and was a 1964 graduate of Warsaw High School. On Aug. 30, 1969, she married Danny Gallmeier who …read more.

INDIANA — With cold weather right around the corner, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security is warning Hoosiers to be safe when heating their homes. Every year, unsafe alternative heating sources are one of the leading causes of home fires and fire-related deaths during the winter months. Two of the leading culprits are improper use …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Lady Warriors held on for a 46-44 victory over visiting Mishawaka Marian.

SYRACUSE — About eight people attended the quiet zone meeting held Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Syracuse Community Center to plan its next moves. Resident George Marlow led the meeting. The committee formalized its mission statement, vision statement and values. “This will be the message we’ll pass out to the community in the coming months,” …read more.

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Donald J. Lines, 80, Syracuse, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce members will be receiving nomination letters, if they haven’t already, in the mail in preparation for chamber’s annual awards banquet. Members will then have until Dec. 1 to submit their nominees for the different award categories.

SYRACUSE – A preview of the 2015-16 girls basketball season for Wawasee girls basketball.