Howard L. Moser, 76, Syracuse and Ocala, Fla. died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at IU Health, Goshen, Hospital, after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born May 30, 1939, in Ligonier, to George and Pauline Moser. On June 11, 1967, he married Sharon Byrd Lawson, who survives. Also surviving are …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:17 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2900 block South Packerton Road and East CR 300S, Warsaw. Police were called to an unknown accident at Packerton Road and CR 300S. The driver, Daniel Richard Fleshood, 44, North Buckeye Street, Kokomo, had fled the scene on …read more.

God called your name so gently That only you could hear, No one heard the footsteps of the Angel drawing near. Softly from the shadows There came a gentle call, you closed your eyes and went to sleep and quietly left us all. Rebecca Joan “Becky” Moody, died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015, …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee cheerleading program will partner with the Lakeland Youth Center to host a summer cheer clinic. The three-day clinic will take place Tuesday, June 30; Wednesday, July 1; and Thursday, July 2 from 6-8 p.m. each day at Syracuse Elementary School. Cost is $30 if pre-registered by Friday, June 26, or $35 …read more.

The following is a list of Fourth of July weekend fireworks displays and special events. AKRON Thursday, July 2, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale Friday, July 3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale Friday, July 3, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Akron Area Arts …read more.

Turkey Creek/Syracuse Fire Department was called at 6:22 a.m. today Tuesday, June 23, to a dust collector fire at Jasper Plastics, Railroad Avenue, Syracuse. All employees were evacuated. One individual sustained burns and was transported to St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. While the fire had been extinguished before firefighters arrived, the plant was checked for …read more.

The purpose of the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County could not have been explained better than by someone who experienced the benefits. Dee Salmons Anderson spoke to a crowd of approximately 150 Saturday evening during the third Kosciusko County Cares Cocktails For Cancer. Speaking under the large white tent at Oakwood Resort Lake Side …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Newsletter is Available through Email The Syracuse Library is offering the option of receiving the monthly newsletter through email. Pulling up the happenings at the library just got easier for mobile device users. Katie Graham, editor of the monthly newsletter, will release July’s newsletter to the people …read more.

Michael W. “Doc” Doom, 63, Syracuse, passed away at 9:43 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at his home. He was born on Nov. 29, 1951, in East St. Louis, Ill., to William O. & Helen J. (Kimes) Doom. He graduated from Triad High School in Illinois and moved to Syracuse in 1998 from Collinsville, Ill. …read more.

The Syracuse Alumni Association gathered for its 106th annual banquet on Saturday evening at the Syracuse Community Center.

Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals approved all the cases that were presented Thursday, June 18. PW Realty LLC’s petition for a variance and an appeal were both approved. The company wants to allow a 20-foot buffer requirement to be relieved along the west property line and north property line. The property is located 813 W. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:11 p.m. Thursday, June 18, East Vawter Park Road, east of North SR 13, Syracuse. Driver: David S. Young, 47, South Forest Lane, Syracuse. Young was blinded by headlights of an oncoming vehicle in the curve, not realizing he was off the road …read more.

Support the local Cancer Care Fund and have fun at the same time at the Kosciusko County Care Cocktails for Cancer from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Oakwood Resort Lake Side Patio, 702 E. Lake View Road, Syracuse. The event is sponsored by the Community Outreach Committee of Cancer Care …read more.

Anastacio Lopez, age 47, of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, as a result of a hit and run. He was born on June 30, 1967, to Jaime Lopez Ramirez and Esperanza Torres Alvarez in Galeana N. L., Mexico. On April 30 1989, Aastacio married Diana C. Sanchez. She survives. He owned A …read more.

The Noble County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help from the public in locating a suspect vehicle in the hit and run death of Anastacio Lopez, 47, North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse on CR 1200W Tuesday evening. Investigators believe Lopez was struck by a 1994 to 2001 Dodge truck. The suspect vehicle should have damage …read more.

Entertainment in and around Kosciusko County.

Chautauqua-Wawasee has rescheduled its program “The Power of Archetypes” to July 23. This program is a fun and effective way to discover who you are and want to be. Successful people understand what motivates them and gives their lives meaning and act in alignment with this knowledge. Participants will learn a fun and highly regarded …read more.

There will be 16 young ladies vying for the title of 2015 Queen of Lakes at this year’s North Webster Mermaid Festival. The 2015 Queen of Lakes pageant will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27, in the North Webster Community Center. The pageant is sponsored by the North Webster Lioness and Lions Clubs and …read more.

  Clint Houseworth, public works superintendent, and Henry DeJulia, Syracuse town manager, presented a plan for a new salt barn during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, June 16. Houseworth explained that the current salt barn, which was built in 1990s, has serious structural issues. Houseworth recommended a larger salt barn, which …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:47 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 200 block West Boston Street, Syracuse. Krystal Beers-Bronsing reported a violation of a protective order. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 9:19 p.m. Monday, June 15, 800 block Walkers Ridge, Warsaw. Michelle R. Heitkamp …read more.

An investigation has been launched by Noble County Sheriff’s Department after the discovery of a man found dead in a cornfield Tuesday, June 16, near CR 1200W, south of CR 550N, northeast of Syracuse. According to a report filed by Noble County Sheriff’s Department, police received a welfare check around 11:44 p.m. for a man, …read more.

Michael Doom, 63, of Syracuse, passed away at 9:43 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee met Monday night and discussed the Eli Lilly Road trail widening project. The committee has received a couple of donations for the widening project, including one for $1,000. “We have a long way to go,” said Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee Executive Director Megan McClellan. So far, $1,600 in donations have been received. It …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:24 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 500 block West Railroad Avenue, Syracuse. Floyd G. Mast reported a bill changer sustained damage to the top-face plate, front loading slide tray and the upper right side lock tumbler was broken. 6:46 p.m. Friday, June 12, 100 block …read more.

Editor: A lot of ink is given to opinions, politics, offenses, and general community activities. But recently, I have had the privilege of gleaning facts about the juvenile justice system, school statistics and school construction facts from the leading experts in their field, Superior Court Judge David Cates and school superintendent, Dr. Tom Edington. They …read more.

By Becky Brower Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Summer Reading in Full Swing It is another busy week in the children’s department at the library. Echo, the adorable black Lab, will listen to children read from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Monday, June 15. Children get a chance to be up and close with Police …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 9:57 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, North SR 15, south of West CR 600N, Leesburg. Driver: Russell Halverson, 46, East Van Buren Street, Alexandria. A tree limb fell onto Halverson’s vehicle. Damage up to $1,000. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department …read more.

Events in and around Kosciusko County.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, East CR 1300N and North CR 175E, Syracuse. Driver: Kathleen A. Kiefer, 65, Heide Lane, Milford. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 7:13 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, North CR 800W, north of West CR 400N, Etna Green. Driver: …read more.

Kosciusko: Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:32 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 1500 block East CR 300N, Warsaw. Jason Richard Selvey reported the theft of a firearm from a vehicle.fire 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 7400 block North SR 13, North Webster. Darrell L. Clark reported a theft of speakers …read more.

Syracuse’s own Main on Main Improv Troupe will be presenting another free comedy improv show.

Zachary Ryan “Zac” Baugher, 26, of Syracuse, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015, at his home. He was born on March 26, 1989, in Goshen to Sherie Baugher. He was a lifetime North Webster and Syracuse area resident and attended Wawasee High School in Syracuse. He attended the Agape Fellowship Church in …read more.

The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS® is pleased to announce the selection of their 2015 Scholarship winners; Jada Antonides, Vicki Harris and Emma Lemon, all recipients of a $1,000 scholarship award. Twenty-nine applications were received from Kosciusko County high school seniors and Kosciusko County students currently enrolled in college. The awards are based on scholastic achievement, …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School issued its 2015 spring sports awards Monday evening at the awards banquet held at WHS. Six spring sports were recognized as well as the athletic achievements through the season. Baseball Warrior Way – Caleb Dingeldein Offensive POY – Gage Reinhard Defensive POY – Drew Anderson Pitcher of the Year – …read more.

Wawasee Property Owners Association will be hosting two events in the next several weeks. Megan McClellan, executive director of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee and Ann Garceau, author, will be speakers at the WPOA annual public board meeting Saturday, June. 13. The meeting, starting at 9 a.m. will be held at Oakwood Resort, Syracuse. Garceau will …read more.

Zachary Ryan Baugher, 26, of Syracuse, passed away a 1:45 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Summer Reading Programs Begin Summer reading programs kick off on Tuesday, June 9. Children and teens begin sign-up to earn reading rewards. Children receive weekly prizes when they play a game sheet. Teens enter a weekly drawing and choose a new book. Children are also rewarded with …read more.

Jeanette Marie Fenton, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, June 2, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was 77. Jeanette was born June 17, 1937, in Hillsdale, Mich., to Alvine and Wilma (Barber) Diemer. She recently celebrated her 58th wedding anniversary with her beloved husband, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:53 p.m. Thursday, June 4, South Packerton Road, north of East CR 800S, Claypool. Driver: Michael Brubaker, 43, West Ninth Street, North Manchester. Hit deer, damage up to $2,500. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:46 p.m. Thursday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 12:29 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 3529 West CR 100S, Warsaw. Driver: Sheila Gilbert, 62, Ranch Road, Warsaw hit a parked car. Damage up to $2,500. 10:04 p.m. Monday, June 1, East US 30, west of South CR 450E, Warsaw. Driver: Michael Fink, 58, …read more.

Scott Beasley of Northern Lakes Insurance Inc., 201A E. Palm Drive, Syracuse, is serving as a member of the Agency Advisory Board of Western Reserve Group Insurance Companies of Wooster, Ohio. He recently attended a meting held at Glenmoor Country Club in Canton, Ohio. The Advisory Board was created with the goal of serving as …read more.

Scott Beasley of Northern Lakes Insurace Inc., 201A E. Palm Drive, Syracuse, is serving as a member of the Agency Advisory Board of Western Reserve Group Insurance Companies of Wooster, Ohio. He recently attended a meeting held at Glenmoor Country Club in Canton, Ohio. The advisory board was created with the goal of serving as …read more.

At approximately 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, emergency personnel were called to Front Street, near the intersection of John Street, Syracuse, for an auto accident. Injuries were reported. According to an official at the scene, the driver of a moped struck a curb on and then hit a pole. The driver was transported to Kosciusko …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:36 a.m. Saturday, May 30, West SR 14 and South CR 850W, Silver Lake. Drivers: Sadie S. Crabb, 37, Fellowship Drive, North Manchester, and Maegan Martin, 26, South Cherry Street, Akron. Crabb suffered a fracture/dislocation of the knee/lower leg. She was flown to …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee Gymnastics Club has Summer Session I beginning the week of June 8 at Wawasee High School. There are still openings in those classes. Summer Session II will be held at the North Webster Community Center the week of July 13. The Wawasee High School gymnastics team will be holding two summer …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee High School athletic department will hold its spring sports awards night Monday, June 8, at WHS. Refreshments will be served beginning at 6 p.m. and the program will begin in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Breakout sessions for each team will follow the general program. The photo for the Warrior Way …read more.

Hot off his biggest gig to date – playing before a crowd of 150 at the Senior Services Dinner at The Pete Thorn Center – Cap’N Bob Barnes, the Singing Skipper, announces his upcoming performance dates. Many have heard Barnes crooning on the Dixie’s famed sunset cruises, but the Cap’N can be found performing any …read more.

Native plants, healthy shorelines, rain gardens will be the topics at the first Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Lake Talk & Eats Program. This program is also listed as one of the events in the 2015 Lakes Festival. Held at the WACF Levinson-LaBrosse Education Center, 11586 N SR 13, south of Syracuse, interested individuals will meet …read more.

A pair of 5K races in the area helped benefit initiatives to serve the communities that oversee our children. The Stars and Stripes 5K in Syracuse raised money for Junior Achievement of Kosciusko County. The top individuals from the race were Elias Rojas, the overall winner at 17:54, and Yuko Baumann, who led the ladies …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Gala Party And Art Auction Friday, June 19, is a festive night when the friends of the Syracuse Library invite everyone to an evening of music and a bite to eat to raise money for special projects at the library. The after-hours event will be the final …read more.

Corrina Gaff, 39, Haines City, Fla., formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, as the result of a house fire in Haines City. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home

By STEPHANIE OVERBY Associate Director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recognized 36 individuals for extraordinary service to others at their Heart of Gold program Thursday evening.. Each person nominated for a Heart of Gold award received a pin, a certificate and a Community Foundation grant to award to the charity …read more.

SYRACUSE – In a matchup of contenders in next week’s Warsaw Boys Golf Sectional, Columbia City showed it was primed and ready with a 153-154 win Thursday against Wawasee at South Shore Golf Club. In an instance where low scores were the norm, City managed the one-stroke win with a consistent effort from its top …read more.

A listing of events happening in and around Kosciusko County.

A second man involved in a Sept. 16, 2014, auto theft in Syracuse, has been arrested. James Michael Wright, 27, 56814 Greenlawn Ave., Osceola, was arrested Wednesday, and booked on charges of burglary, a level 4 felony; theft, a level 6 felony; and auto theft, level 6 felony. Charges were filed against Wright on Jan. …read more.

Connie Jean (West) Click, 64, Kimmell, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 25, 2015, at her home. She was born on April 10, 1951, in Goshen, to Hanford West and Doris (Wyson) Price. On March 1, 1978, she married Darrell Dean Click. Mrs. Click retired from Silgan Plastics after over 25 years of service. She …read more.

Virginia Barker, 70, Syracuse, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, at her home. She was born on Aug. 13, 1944, in Jenkin Jones, W. Va., to Leonard and Lillian (Dillon) Reed. She is survived by her husband: Raymond Barker, Syracuse; two daughters: Cathy (Dan) Olsen, Milford; Sarah (Pat) Sexton, Fort Wayne; one son: Maxwell (Tiffany) …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 1900 block South CR 675W, Warsaw. Leroy G. Worley reported barns on his property being spray painted. 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 6300 block East CR 650N, North Webster. Garrett B. Baldridge reported the theft of four Dodge …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:50 p.m. Monday, May 25, East Armstrong Road and North CR 200E, Leesburg. Drivers: Jena M. Jordan, 17, North Maple Way, Leesburg, and Heaven C. Vick, 20, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Jordan was southbound on CR 200E when she failed to stop …read more.

Police are investigating whether the fire that destroyed this SUV was intentional or accidental. (Photo by Chelsea Los) Marty Robbins, 46, and his wife, Dawn Robbins, 40, who are known to live around the Silver Lake area, were arrested by Whitley County officials early Tuesday night. The two have been connected with an incident south …read more.

Debra A. Miller, 55, of Goshen, died Sunday evening, May 24, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born June 14, 1959 in Wiesbaden, Germany to Peter and Marilyn (Anderson) Meyer. On Jan. 13, 2005 she married Frank Miller in Las Vegas. He survives along with her daughter: Sheena (Rob) Moser, Millersburg; two grandchildren: …read more.

UPDATE: Turkey Creek Fire Territory Fire Department and EMS, Syracuse and North Webster Police departments and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of an armed man outside a residence at 9485 N. SR 13, Syracuse, later finding a vehicle on fire in the woods behind the property. According to Syracuse Police Chief Tony …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:37 p.m. Saturday, May 23, North CR 300E and East Bowser Road, Milford. Drivers: Chelsea L. Fetters, 18 Ulrich Drive, Milford, and Jason P. Pressler, 40, Tropicana Avenue, Goshen. Fetters was taken to Lutheran Hospital where she died from injuries. Pressler and two …read more.

Bourbon Officers with the Bourbon Police Department investigated the following incidents: May 24 3:20 p.m. West Liberty Street, Bourbon. Police received a report of a female driving a vehicle at a high rate of speed almost hitting the caller and their dogs. Audrey R. Helmuth, 30, Bourbon, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated …read more.

  Mother Nature held off with the rain, with the exception of a brief shower during the ceremony in Syracuse Cemetery, until the festivities were over this afternoon. A large crowd, stretching from Medusa Street up along Huntington and around on Main Street, turned out for this year’s Memorial Day parade. There was a brief …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, reminds constituents a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, located at 709 Main St., is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Stop by …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Auction to Sell Pictures The Syracuse Library is in the final stages of an interior renovation that is giving the library a new look. In 1980 the library purchased about 30 paintings with the intention of loaning them for display by patrons, which is what happened for …read more.

  A Milford teen has died following an afternoon crash today at CR 300N and Bowser Road, east of Milford. Chelsea L. Fetters, 18, Milford, died from her injuries approximately three hours after the accident, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was initially immediately transported from the scene by Multi-Township EMS to Lutheran Hospital, Fort …read more.

Baseball Closes With Big Win The regular season finale for the Wawasee couldn’t have gone much better as the Warriors held Lakeland to one hit in an 11-0 win in LaGrange. The combination of Harrison Shortill and Sam Rookstool held the Lakers to just one hit and one walk over the five-inning contest. The two …read more.

Four persons have  been injured, one seriously in a two vehicle accident at 3:37 p.m. today at CR 300E and Bowser Road, east of Milford. Multi-Township EMS, Milford Fire Department along with Syracuse Police, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Police are at the scene. Motorist should avoid this area until the scene is …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Former Wawasee High School girl’s track head coach Marcia Carpenter has been selected for induction into the 2016 Class of the Indiana Track and Field Hall of Fame. Carpenter started the girls track program at Wawasee High School and coached the first teams to great success. She was a pioneer in the Girls …read more.

Ricky L. Barker, 68, Leesburg, passed away on April 14, 2015, at his home. Friends may call from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eastlund Funeral Home, 7458 East CR 1000N, Syracuse. Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

  Indiana native and winner of season six of The Voice, kicked off the 2015 season of Chautauqua-Wawasee by being the headline concert tonight. Kaufman and bandmates, Jason McCauley on guitar, Nate Grey on bass and Ryan Kock on drums set up a laid back vibe for the almost packed house at the Event Center …read more.

At Howe Military Academy, the beginning of the summer season means the ending of another school year. Howe Military honored its cadets at the annual awards ceremony for their outstanding work and dedication throughout the year. Jered Slabaugh of Syracuse has been awarded the ROTC Medal of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Senior …read more.

The bad news is: we’re entering another season where sudden severe weather can wreak significant damage on property and cause injury or death to the unwary and unprepared. The good news is: there are increasingly accurate and varied ways of quickly warning the people of Kosciusko County of those dangers. “I want them to have …read more.

The outdoors is calling and area skateboard enthusiasts are spending more time under the sun at Kosciusko County skate parks. Mantis Skate Park in Warsaw and Syracuse Skate Park have been filled with the crashing sounds of wheels hitting the ramps. Mantis Skate Park is now opened for the season. From now until June 7, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 5:50 a.m. Wednesday May 20, 200 block East Harrison Street, Claypool. Miccah D. Shepherd reported a family altercation. 6:54 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 4400 block East Fox Run Drive, Syracuse. Francisca Hoffman reported identity theft. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated …read more.

[weaver_youtube C0wIGeNVSBE rel=0] SYRACUSE – Two runners in scoring position, two outs and in a one run game. A quick swing of the bat from Concord’s Maddi Jackowiak popped a ball up in foul territory. It was a routine play for Paige Hlutke, Wawasee’s catcher, captain and lone senior. For three seconds that ball floated …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, North Boring Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Mark Thelen, 59, McReynolds Avenue, Grand Rapids, Mich. Thelen was backing the vehicle he was driving into the loading dock at Biomet when the vehicle sideswiped a vehicle parked to the side of …read more.

Syracuse-based Poly-Wood Inc., a manufacturer of outdoor furniture made from recycled plastics, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 250 new jobs by 2018.

SYRACUSE – Tuesday’s 7-3 win against Fairfield might just have been the win the Wawasee Warrior baseball team needs as the postseason looms. With the sectional draw fresh on everyone’s minds and Wawasee and Fairfield on opposite sides of the NorthWood Sectional draw, Tuesday’s matchup would be a nice primer of what could be a …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 12:12 a.m. Monday, May 18, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Jennifer R. Wines, 43, Prairie Drive, Syracuse. Wines missed the curve and became stuck on a rock and a railroad tie. Damage up to $2,500. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the …read more.

Mary L. Mappes, 99, Syracuse, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. She was born on April 14, 1916, in Galena, Mo., to Cleo and Blanche (McMichael) Craig. She graduated from High School in Galena, Mo., and attended William Woods College in Mo. She was married in 1938 in …read more.

A Syracuse Woman has been arrested after a babysitter noticed severe burn injuries on her child. Gabriella Jessica Alexander was arrested Thursday, May 14, for neglect of a dependent resulting in a serious bodily injury. According to the probable cause affidavit filed by the Kosciusko County Prosector’s Office on May 14, Alexander dropped off her …read more.

Dorothy R. Herring, 88, of Goshen, died Friday morning, May 15, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, where she resided the past month. She was born March 16, 1927, in Chicago to Henry and Emily (Brauneis) Van Zuilen. On April 12, 1947, she married Robert D. Herring in White Pigeon, Mich. He died July 7, …read more.

Rain or shine, for the last three years, Millersburg American Legion 484 Legion Riders have raised thousands of dollars to help Special Olympics of Elkhart County participate in swimming and track events. This year’s ride left Millersburg at 11 a.m. and visited the Nappanee Legion, Pie-Eyed Petey’s and Syracuse Legion before returning around 4 p.m. …read more.

Friday afternoon, Diane and Dave Granger of Syracuse stood beside their silver 1959 Corvette and wondered what to do on Saturday. “We’re planning on bringing a 1957 if it doesn’t rain,” said Diane. Despite some morning showers, the Grangers took a chance, and the green 1957 Corvette collected Best Of Show and Police Chief’s Choice …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library New Hours The Syracuse Library has a change of hours so that the library will always open at 10 a.m. The new Thursday hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday hours are now 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shift in schedule should be less …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:23 p.m. Thursday, May 14, East CR 1250N, west of North East Wawasee Drive, Cromwell. Driver: Ashley N. Schwartz, 22, Candy Cane Lane, Cromwell. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accidents: …read more.

The 27th Annual Cruisin’ Cuse Car Show kicks off Friday, May 15 with the Cruise In On Main St. in downtown Syracuse at 5 p.m. Cars, vendors and music will be on display until 8 p.m. Dubbed “The Biggest Little Show In Indiana”, Cruisin’ Cuse competitive events commence at 8 a.m.,  Saturday, May 16, with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:46 p.m. Thursday, May 14, West US 30 and North CR 650W, Warsaw. Driver: Kerine L. Miller, 48, West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Miller turned too sharp while turning onto US 30, hitting the one way sign. Damage up to $5,000. 4:35 a.m. …read more.

Softball Gets Back On Track After a very rough go lately, Wawasee’s softball team righted the ship, at least a little Thursday. Wawasee’s offense woke up, scoring enough to get by Elkhart Memorial, 12-10, in Northern Lakes Conference softball in Syracuse. Kylee Rostochak broke out of her funk, ripping four hits – including a pair …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:01 p.m. Wednesday, 500 block North CR 650E, Pierceton. Rick E. Henderson reported the theft of a utility trailer. 2:11 a.m. Wednesday, 8200 East US 30, Pierceton. Deidra M. Allen reported the theft of of money. 1:11 p.m. Monday, May 11, 5500 block …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. Additionally, a listing of Memorial Day events is being prepared. Those events can also be sent to John Faulkner. Warsaw/Winona Lake The Village At Winona and Downtown Warsaw Fat …read more.

Elkhart Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident involving a county resident: 12:50 p.m. Monday, May 11, SR 15 at CR 40, one mile south of Goshen. Drivers: Theodore Brooks, 80, Milford, and Timothy Klaff, 53, Chesterton. Brooks complained of chest and right hand pain. A passenger in Brooks’ vehicle, Sharon …read more.

SYRACUSE – After a rough Tuesday night for both the Wawasee and Northridge softball programs, the head coaches for both clubs wanted to see how their teams would respond. For Bo O’Dell, his Northridge team looked like the more resilient club as the Raiders walked into Wawasee’s diamond and took a 5-2 win Wednesday evening. …read more.

There is something for everyone at Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s annual Lake Talk & Eats on the first Saturday of June, July, and August, at the WACF Levinson-LaBrosse Education Center, 11586 N SR 13, Syracuse. Join the WACF and special guests to discuss important issues facing the lakes and watershed and take part in hands-on …read more.

Marlene Andrews, 79, of Syracuse passed away on May 11, 2015, at the Lakeland Rehabilitation Center in Milford. She was born on June 30, 1935 in Goshen, to Jacob and Cleo (Moist) Blackport. She grew up in Goshen and graduated in 1953 from Goshen High School. She went on to finish her college education in 1991 …read more.

  What Wawasee Kiwanis Club calls “The Biggest Little Show in Indiana,” the 27th annual Cruisin’ ‘Cuse Car Show, takes place Friday and Saturday, May 15-16, in Syracuse. Classic cars, pet projects and vehicles of all makes, models and production years typically participate in the popular pre-summer tradition. The cruise-in, a judged show, games and …read more.

(Photo Provided) According to Inside INdiana Business, Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann will take part in special announcement regarding the Syracuse Technology Park this Thursday. The park, located near the intersection of US 6 and SR 13 in Syracuse, was designated “Shovel Ready” late last year, which Ellspermann says, “certifies sites that are ready for economic …read more.