SYRACUSE — After an unusually high number of accidents at the intersection of US 6 and CR 29, north of Syracuse, INDOT researched possible methods of alleviation including a roundabout and a four-way stop to replace the current two-way stop. The group settled on an overpass that has come in at an estimated $2.3 million cost.

By TYLER MCLEAD Program Diretor, Syracuse Parks and Recreation SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Parks Department will host a community indoor garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Syracuse Community Center. More than 30 vendors will fill the gymnasium with a variety of items to look through. The Syracuse Lions will provide concessions …read more.

MILFORD — Milford EMS and Milford Fire Department have been called to the scene of an accident south of 3705 E. Bowser Road, Syracuse.
Syracuse Police and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the single vehicle accident on Bowser Road, finding the red SUV badly damaged in the middle of the road.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 5:27 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, North Main Street north of East Fourth Street, Milford. Driver: Jacqueline C. Pedraza, 21, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Pedraza’s vehicle struck one parked car, pushing it into a second parked car. Damage up to $25,000. 9:40 p.m. …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Programs planned at the Syracuse Public Library are as follows: Geocaching Film Festival The Syracuse Library is showing the entire 16 finalist films in the International Geocaching Film Contest for 2015. Light refreshments will be served along with the hour long film at 11 a.m. …read more.

Lary Dale “Red Eye” Reed, of the Cromwell-Syracuse area, passed away Friday Oct. 30, 2015 following a brief illness, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was 56 years old. He was born Aug. 29, 1959 the son of Dale and Mary Reed in Goshen. Like a wise man, he never married. He is survived …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

By SANDY ANGEL TL Jackson Construction SYRACUSE — TL Jackson Construction, Syracuse, announced the addition of Brad Przemielewski as its new project manager. Przemielewski brings more than 25 years of construction experience. He owned Allied Exteriors for 13 years but has been involved in various aspects of the building business since his teens.Przemielewski believes communication is the …read more.

Your guide to making the most of your weekend with concerts, community events and more!

SYRACUSE – Thursday night was magical for one set of lanes at Wawasee Bowl. The pair saw both a 300 game by Drew Wright, and a “Break the Bank” by Ryan Coquillard.

You don’t have to look very far to find new construction projects in the lakes area. Several local companies are in various stages of major expansion undertakings.

UPDATE: Sean Adam Dada, 32, 8164 E. Sunrise Drive, Syracuse, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail at 10:03 a.m. Monday. He was booked on charges of failure to report a property damage boat accident and operating a motorboat, endangering person/property. His Bond was set at $500 cash.

Kosciusko Cares has a few spots left for their Strengthening Families program starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Quaker Haven Camp in Syracuse. The class runs for 14 weeks, once a week for two hours. It will help you learn communication skills and new ways of resolving conflict. Dinner is provided at no …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:14 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, West US 30 and North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Chelsea F. Circle 25, US 31, Plymouth, and Juan J. Olivia Salas, 35, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Circle’s vehicle rear-ended Salas’s vehicle. Circle had injuries to her face. …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming programs at Syracuse Public Library include: Special Programs The days are getting shorter, which is good with Halloween coming up and Trick or Treat hours set for 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The staff and volunteers are preparing an enchanted forest to open during …read more.

BLOOMINGTON — During homecoming weekend, three Indiana University graduates received the Distinguished Alumni Service Award, the university’s highest award given only to an alumna or alumnus.

Joy E. Williams, 63, of Syracuse, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at her home. She was born on Jan. 10, 1952, in Teegarden, to Buel and Martha (Hoover) Wheeler. She graduated from Laville High School and lived most of her life in the Teegarden, Nappanee and Syracuse areas except for a …read more.

Richard Charles Strasser, 95, Goshen passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 23, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on Jan. 15, 1920, to Genevieve (Cheadle) and Rolland Strasser Richard grew up in Evanston, Ill. and graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in geology. He …read more.

SYRACUSE — New Hope Pet Rescue is hosting an indoor garage sale until 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and again from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The indoor garage sale is being held at the Syracuse Eagles building located at 12889 N. Kern Road.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:57 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, East US 30 west of South CR 900E, Pierceton. Driver: Andrew W. Ley, 32, North CR 100E, Roanoke. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 10:11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, South Packerton Road north of East CR 600S, Claypool. Driver: …read more.

SYRACUSE — Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located at 1200 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. According to reports from the scene, the driver exited his vehicle after pulling into a carwash, unaware the vehicle was still in gear, causing his leg to become pinned. He was able to be freed before help arrived, but …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Church of God will hold its annual trunk-or-treat for community trick-or-treaters from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Church members will park in the church parking lot and hand out treats from the trunks of their cars to children as they trick-or-treat throughout the neighborhood on Halloween night. In addition to treats, there will be carnival …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:10 p.m. a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 1900 block North CR850E, Pierceton. Rick Bishop reported the theft of firewood 6:18 p.m Wednesday, Oct. 21, 11600 block North Grandview Drive, Syracuse. Jeffery W. Dunithan reported a burglary of miscellaneous merchandise. Value: $50,000. Syracuse Officers with …read more.

Betty Lou Coy, 89, Syracuse, passed away at 7:26 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on April 21, 1926, in Syracuse to Carl Robert and Mabel Pearl (Bunger) O’Haver. She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended Syracuse High School. On Nov. 10, 1945, in Syracuse …read more.

Claudia May (Conn) Doriot of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. Claudia was born Nov. 8, 1935, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to her parents, Albert Clay and Zella (Brown) Conn. She is preceded in death by her husband: Hal Doriot; parents; brother: Harry Conn; and a daughter: Brooke R. Doriot. …read more.

Your guide to making the most of your weekend with concerts, community events and more!

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 21, East CR 700N and North CR 200E, Leesburg. Drivers: Donald A. Walters, 41, West CR 625S, Claypool, and Gabrielle E. Flannery, 19, Aspen Court, Warsaw. Flannery was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital after complaining of pain to the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:19 Tuesday, Oct. 20, Gwendolyn C. Huffman contacted police in reference to a lost prescription in the 9400 block of Claypool. The medication was later located. 5:44 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Carolyn E. Taylor reported criminal mischief, a probation violation and tobacco law …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

It was a productive night for the Syracuse Town Council Tuesday, Oct. 20. Their accomplishments included approving wages for the new police chief and parks superintendent, swearing in two-year reservist Kyle Denton as a police officer, approving the purchase of a new ambulance and adopting the 2016 operating budget. The $3,398,351 budget allots slightly less …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee community is welcoming back a familiar face after a three-year hiatus. Kim Slocum made the decision to join the company he left just a few years ago, and the Rinker family is welcoming him back with open arms.

Frank E. Nyikos, 83, residing in Goshen and formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 7:54 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing in Goshen. He was born June 13, 1932, in South Bend to the late John K. and Margaret (Retek) Nyikos. Frank moved to the Syracuse area in 1955, and …read more.

By JANET K. WEIRICK Executive Director, Teen Parents Succeeding, Inc. SYRACUSE — Teen Parents Succeeding is kicking off its annual wreath sales fundraiser, featuring live holiday wreaths, sprays, centerpieces and tabletop living trees to raise funds and promote the organization throughout the community. This year’s selection includes the classic, Victorian and cranberry splash wreaths; classic, Victorian and cranberry splash …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s first Falltastic event was held Saturday, Oct. 17, and again today, Sunday, Oct. 18, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Levinson-LaBrosse Education Center, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:55 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, South CR 450W, south of West CR 525S, Claypool. Driver: Samantha J. Skeens, 28, North Etna Street, Etna Green. Skeens complained of pain to the knee/lower leg/foot and was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Also injured were passengers: …read more.

Thelma I. Curtis, 73, Goshen died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born April 30, 1942, in South Bend to Doyle and Geraldine (Deitch) Wygant. She is survived by three sons: Edward (Cheri) Curtis, LaGrange; Scott Curtis, Syracuse; and Keith Curtis, LaGrange; and a sister: Patricia (Mike) Tomlinson, Elkhart. She …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:16 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, South Packerton Road south of East CR 1000S, Warsaw. Drivers: Jessy L. Bowers, 22, West Third Street, North Manchester. A passenger vehicle crossed center, struck Bowers’ vehicle and drove away. Damage up to $10,000. 10:36 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. …read more.

Timothy Jacob Furney, 20, Syracuse, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, from a train accident in New Paris. He was born May 18, 1995, in Warsaw, to Bruce and Minnie (Smith) Furney, Jr. He was a 2013 graduate of Fairfield High School. He worked at Rotational Molding Technologies (RomoTech) in New Paris. He is survived by …read more.

SYRACUSE — Begin a new family tradition by attending the first Falltastic Trail Walk at Levinson-LaBrosse Education Center, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse.

NEW PARIS — Timothy Furney, 20, whose last known address was 72622 CR 133, Syracuse, was killed Monday evening, Oct. 12, when he walked into the path of an oncoming train.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse home’s attached garage is in shambles following a late night explosion. The residence is located at the intersection of Palm Drive and Harkless Drive. On Monday, October 12, at approximately 11:30 p.m. the Syracuse Police Department was alerted to a possible fire/explosion at 901 S. Harkless Drive in Syracuse.

Clara E. “Katie” Auer, 94, Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 10, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor. She was born on June 26, 1921, in Syracuse to Lawrence and Wilma (Hammon) Held. On April 5, 1941, she married Ted Auer who preceded her in 2011. She was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:35 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 1100 block South Kitson Drive, Syracuse. David M. Cobbs reported a criminal mischief matter to police. 8:05 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 400 block East Hunnicutt Drive, Syracuse. Ashley Ann Creekmore reported damage to her vehicle. 4:16 p.m. Friday, Oct. …read more.

ELKHART — The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to an anonymous tip regarding an underage drinking party on Saturday, Oct. 10. The officers went to a residence is the 62000 block of CR 1. At the residence, officers found multiple people under the age of 1 who had been consuming alcoholic beverages. One of those individuals was was Syracuse.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:58 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 500 block of South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Beth A. Sample reported her purse was stolen.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 700 block South Lakeside Drive, Syracuse. Officials at Main Channel Marina reported the theft of a boat trailer owned by Anthony De Pietro, New Haven. Value: $1,000. 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 700 block South Lakeside Drive, Syracuse. Officials …read more.

MISHAWAKA — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) reminded constituents that a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. Area dates, locations and times are:

Kosciusko County Court Judgements Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: The Car Company v. Brent Biddle, Elkhart, $394 James Schrock, New Paris, $721 Darcy N. Tomlonson, Bristol, $821 Canterbury House Apartments v. Sara Hinton, Warsaw, $3,370.29 Christy …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.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 13 will be closed .4 miles north of East CR 800N beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13, weather permitting.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 1 Warrior Path, Syracuse. Drivers: Christian L. Wolken, 17, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg, and James K. Brooks, 74, Milford. While Wolken was pulling out of a parking lot, his vehicle collided with Brooks’s. Damage up to $2,500. Warsaw Officers with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:39 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, South SR 19 north of West CR 800S, Mentone. Driver: Jamie L. Odell, 34, North SR 19, Akron. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 11:10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, North SR 15 and West CR 800N, Leesburg. Driver: …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Megan McClellan is talking about the 27 months she was a Peace Corps volunteer in Niger, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Peace Corps is funded with federal tax dollars and is a positive way to have interaction between Americans and people in the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Two local Democrats were honored Saturday evening, Oct. 3, at the annual Kosciusko County Democratic Party Jefferson/Jackson Banquet. Bill Morton, Syracuse, was presented the Democrat of the Year Award and John Bonitati received the Hall of Fame Award. Lee Ann Brown, party vice chairman, stated both recipients are active in their community and …read more.

Winona Turpin, 86, formerly of North Webster, passed away on Sept. 30, 2015, at the Oschner Medical Center in Slidell, La. She was born on Dec. 28, 1928, in Evansville, to Leonard and Esther (Ershig) Dewig. On Feb. 29, 1966, she married Michael Turpin who preceded her in 2002. She moved to North Webster in …read more.

SYRACUSE — The annual Syracuse Fall Harvest Festival is returning once again Oct. 10 to Lakeside Park, North Long Drive, Syracuse. As in years past, it is running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in conjunction with the last Syracuse Artisans and Farmers Market of the year. Celebrate the harvest season while enjoying several fun …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Boy Scouts will be having an all you can eat pancake breakfast tomorrow morning from 7-11 a.m. Oct. 3, at the Knights of Columbus, Syracuse. The money raised will help send the boys to summer camp.

Winona Turpin, 86, formerly of North Webster, passed away Sept. 30, 2015 at the Oschner Medical Center in Slidell, Louisiana.

Mary Ellen Bushong, 90, Syracuse, passed away at 2:27 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on Oct. 7, 1924, in Elkhart, to Martin and Ida (Klawitter) Kunkel. She grew up in Elkhart, graduated in 1942 from Elkhart Central High School and lived most of her life in …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Conservation Officers Jonathon Boyd and Dustin Whitehead, along with Kosciusko Lake Patrol Officer Ken Troutman, received national recognition from the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators for their courageous rescue of seven boaters on Lake Wawasee this summer.

Mary Ellen Bushong, 90, Syracuse, passed away at 2:27 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at IU Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee held its third annual Wawasee Elementary Cross Country Championships Monday at Wawasee Middle School.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Eagles is holding a fundraising pork chop dinner to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Kosciusko County. The dinner will be from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Syracuse Eagles, 12889 N Kern Road, Syracuse. The dinner will feature broasted pork chops, baked potato, vegetables and a roll.  The cost is …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Library has some nice spaces for people who need a quiet break to meet with other people or take a time out. While at the library, patrons have access to services such as free Wi-Fi, a copy machine, and tables to work at. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Conservation Officers are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in a hit and run boat accident which occurred on Lake Wawasee at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23. Witnesses heard a loud crash at Pier 52 off of Ogden Point Road at 1 a.m. and heard two men’s voices. The suspect boat …read more.

SYRACUSE — Not all church services take place in a church. Sunday, Sept. 20, the parishioners of Grace Lutheran in Syracuse traded in their bulletins, hymnals and Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes for rakes, shovels and T-shirts and spent their morning worship cleaning and doing maintenance work at Teen Parents Succeeding. The project constituted Grace’s belated participation in …read more.

Dallas “Dal” E. Ganger, 91, Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, went home to be with Jesus, 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, surrounded by his family at Courtyard Healthcare of Goshen. He was born June 28, 1924, in Goshen to Homer A. and Rosa L. (Graybill) Ganger. He married Barbara E. (Myers) Ganger on April 7, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:32 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, South Packerton Road, south of CR 550S, Warsaw. Driver: Steven N. Conley, 70, South County Farm Road, Claypool. Conley’s vehicle struck a vehicle sitting in the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 7:35 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, South CR …read more.

SYRACUSE — No one was injured when a truck, boat and trailer slid into the channel Tuesday in Syracuse.

WARSAW – The Kosciusko County Democratic Party cordially invites the public to its annual 2015 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner. This year’s theme is “We Can Do Better!”

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.

Helen Louise Skilling Alderfer, 97, Syracuse, died peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, in Indianapolis. She was born in Philadelphia in her maternal grandmother’s home on Jan. 29, 1918, to Helen (Phelert) and Paul Skilling. Her mother died in the flu epidemic of 1918 when Helen was two weeks old, and …read more.

Bonnie Johnson, 84, Syracuse passed away on Sept. 22, 2015, at Greencroft of Goshen. She was born on Aug. 27, 1931, in Crown Point, to Walter and Hazel (Benner) Graff. On June 18, 1949, she married Donald Johnson who preceded her in 1995. She was a member of the Grace Bible Baptist Church. Bonnie is …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:51 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 100 block of East Count Line Road, Syracuse. Phillip C. Hicks reported a theft of medication. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 900 block of Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Mark …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 7:01 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, West CR 200S east of South CR 550W, Warsaw. Driver: Zachary T. Taylor, 26, West CR 200S, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:22 p.m. Monday, …read more.

Deloris L. “Rene” Hayes, 83 and loved by many, Syracuse, passed away at 10:18 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at her home. She was born on April 11, 1932, in Marshall County, to Cleo and Estelle (Pierce) Frazier. She graduated from Wawasee High School in Syracuse. She was married on Oct. 16, 1954, to James …read more.

Vera Hall, 91, Syracuse, passed away on Sept. 21, 2015, at her home. She was born on June 22, 1924, in Greenwood Ontario, Canada to Gilbert and Olive (Hocking) Champion. On May 13, 1945, she married Eugene Hall who preceded her in 1983. She retired from the Wawasee School corporation in 1987. She was a …read more.

[weaver_youtube bFQ132d8zWM rel=0] By DALA BRUEMMER Staff Writer SYRACUSE — An oversize delivery drew curious glances and briefly rerouted traffic at the corner of North Main and Brooklyn streets over the lunch hour. And this was just Act 1. Three more will follow. A delivery for Polywood, the 60-foot tank arrived around noon on an …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:46 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 700 block of West Portland Street, Syracuse. A female reported a battery. 6:21 Friday, Sept. 18, 800 block of South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Karen J. Bender reported an animal bite.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:09 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, North CR 450E west of North Third Place, Warsaw. Driver: Dawn M. Campbell, 38, Poplar Street, Huntington. Campbell dozed off and her vehicle went off the road, hitting a pole. Campbell complained of pain to the neck and …read more.

SYRACUSE — UPDATE: Syracuse Police, Turkey Creek Fire and EMS responded to Fox Run Drive, Syracuse, for a accident involving a moped.
At the scene, police and fire officials reported the driver of the moped had left the roadway, entering a yard and coming to a stop in a driveway on Fox Run Drive.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Library is bringing Lego building blocks in for a monthly Saturday Program. Families are invited to drop-in at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, to complete a building set or improvise a free form Lego creation. The library staff will post a picture of …read more.

Barbara J. Zollinger, 83, Goshen, passed away early Friday morning, Sept. 18, 2015, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born Jan. 18, 1932 in Syracuse to John and Evelyn (Jordon) Bowser. A lifetime area resident, Mrs. Zollinger attended Solomon Creek United Methodist Church. Following high school, Mrs. Zollinger, performed with the Barnum and …read more.

SYRACUSE – Garrett won the Wawasee Volleyball Invite title while Wawasee, Whitko and Tippecanoe Valley were battling among the group.

SYRACUSE – Plymouth scored 22 points to hold off Warsaw and Goshen for the JV boys tennis title at the NLC Reserve Saturday morning at Wawasee.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:06 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 1000 block of West 300 North, Warsaw. Tiffany L. Wilson reported a fraud. 10:17 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 100 block North Lake Street, Warsaw. Heather Lynn Bartley reported a violation of a protective order. 4:21 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating a vehicular crash involving a school bus and a “driverless” car near Syracuse. A 9-year-old boy was transported to IU Health Goshen in stable condition with minor head injuries. Kosciusko County Deputies, along with Syracuse Police and Fire Units, responded today at approximately 4:18 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:19 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, South CR 700W south of West CR 700S, Mentone. Driver: Brant E. Nellans, 63, West Lakeview Park Drive, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 6:55 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, West SR 25S south of South CR 800W, …read more.

Deloris L. Hayes, 83, Syracuse, passed away at 10:18 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Here are a few of the concerts and events happening around Kosciusko County this weekend:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:05 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 5700 block North Second Street, Warsaw. Harold E. Gasaway reported the theft of a firearm. 2:32 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 200 block West Main Street, Warsaw. Joan Helser reported a theft. 2:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 200 block …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation members and volunteers helped make science a lot more fun during a three-day event at the education center on SR 13. Syracuse Elementary School fourth-grade students attended Bug Fest 2015 Monday, Sept. 14, from 9 to 11:15 a.m. or 12:15 to 2:45 p.m.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 5:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 900 block of North Mill Street, Syracuse. Lori L. Coy reported cemetery mischief. 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 200 block of East Henry Street, Syracuse. Sheila Lea Nesmith reported a fraud.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:54 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, SR 13 south of SR 14, Sidney. Driver: Richard E. Holmes, 35, South SR 524, Lagro. Deer hit car. Damage up to $10,000. 11:35 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, North SR 15 north of West Plum Street, Leesburg. Drivers: …read more.

Sandra Jean (Denton) Young, 72, of Syracuse, lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015. “Sandi” was born in Fort Wayne, on July 25, 1943. She attended Central High School and remained a resident of Fort Wayne until 1982. Sandi worked various office jobs as a young woman and eventually worked for Hardware …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — There was a consistent stream of spectators at the 2015 Homes on Parade over the weekend, visiting six homes — three in Warsaw, two in Syracuse and one in Winona Lake. Renewal Homes presented two homes in the event, one at 28 Trailside Drive, Winona Lake and a second one at 2665 …read more.

Eric Zane Smith, 31, Syracuse, passed away at 11:05 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at home. He was born Jan. 31, 1984, in Windber, Pa., to Wes and Lois Bowser. Eric is survived by his parents; brother: Chad (Trina) Smith, New Paris; father: Mark Pensyl; two nephews: Colton Hite; and Callaghan Smith; one niece: Kalina …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee High School cheerleaders will be hosting an “all you can eat” pancake breakfast at the Knights of Columbus in Syracuse from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.

SYRACUSE — The Boomerang Backpacks program has stayed plenty productive since Kellie Newcomer took over as the new program coordinator in the early summer months. Wawasee High School students take part in the program each week by helping fill bags with food and get them ready to send home with low-income elementary students.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 11. Nukklhead, 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 12. Pierceton The Post Random Play, Friday, Sept. 11. Little Orphan Andy, Saturday, Sept. 12. Syracuse The Frog Tavern Karaoke, Friday Sept. 11. The Noise, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Oakwood Resort Julia …read more.