Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 2:09 p.m. Monday, May 11, 200 block West Main Street, Warsaw. Becky L Marti reported items missing from her residence. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:05 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 500 block East Palm Drive, Syracuse. Police …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:12 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 5600 block South Lake Shore Drive West, Warsaw. An individual reported an out of control juvenile. 1:09 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 4700 block West CR 200S, Warsaw. Makyla Devenney reported the theft of a staffer sire pit bull. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:32 a.m. Sunday, May 10, East CR 1300N, west of North CR 300E, Syracuse. Drivers: Bridget N. Griffin, 16, East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell, and Joseph A. Hartzell, 25, East Van Buren Street, Leesburg. Griffin was cited for a learner’s permit violation as …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:50 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 1600 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. Gary Wayne Morris reported a battery. 10:52 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 8900 block North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Anthony D. Tilson reported an attempted burglary. 5:10 a.m. May 9, 12600 block south SR …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library News from the Syracuse Public Library. Winners Announced The Syracuse Library has two winners who guessed within two the number of sticks in the jars during National Library Week. The winner in the children’s department for a family swim at Brook Pointe Inn is Paige Cunningham. The …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 7:47 a.m. Friday, May 8, North Indiana Avenue, south of East CR 1400N, Syracuse. Drivers: Christopher Davidsen, 33, Cannal Street, Goshen, and Justin D. Anderson, 33, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Davidson’s vehicle struck the back of the Anderson vehicle. Damage up to $10,000. Warsaw …read more.

David A. Mendez, 29, 2404 Stevens Ave., Elkhart, was arrested Thursday on a warrant for a Sept. 4, 2014, auto theft in Syracuse. The charge is a level 6 felony, which could carry a penalty of up to 2 1/2 years. Charges were filed against Mendez, Jan. 21, stating he knowingly or intentionally took unauthorized …read more.

Julie Ann Huffer-Sanders, 52, passed away at her home in Albion on Friday, May 1. She was born on Sept. 2, 1962 in Chicago. She attended the Sanctuary of Syracuse as well as the Tabernacle in Kendallville. She is survived by her mother: Pam Huffer, Syracuse; four brothers: Leroy Huffer, Mississippi; Scott Huffer, Ligonier; Todd …read more.

William “Bill” Donat, 64, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully with his family by his at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Bill had been ill for the past two years and was most recently staying with his son in Goshen. He was born in Goshen to Eugene and Gwendolyn (Cripe) Donat. …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 7:26 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 5600 block North CR 825E, North Webster. Katarina N. Palacios reported a flower pot being damaged by a vehicle. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:19 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 1100 block …read more.

Listing of events in and around Kosciusko County.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 1:49 p.m. Sunday, May 3, East Main Street east of South Morgan Street, Mentone. Drivers; Margaret L. LaFrance, 39, East Center Street, Bourbon, and Melinda s. Burton, 48, North CR 800E, Rochester. LaFrance passed the Burton vehicle on the right and collided when …read more.

Come help support women’s substance abuse recovery and participate in Ride For Recovery. The event is a motorcycle poker run to benefit Rose Home North, Syracuse. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16 and will begin at Hammers Pub and Grub, 104 E. Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Any riders are accepted on this …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee hung a pair of losses on the scoreboard Wednesday in its final dual meets of the season against Goshen and Northridge. But in preparing for the state tournament, Wawasee made huge strides. The formalities of a 68-64 loss to Northridge and 93-39 loss to Goshen left Wawasee 0-7 in the Northern Lakes …read more.

SYRACUSE – Round two of the Northern Lakes Conference softball season started Wednesday night, and while not the massacre of the first meeting, Wawasee dimed Warsaw, 11-1, in six innings. The big inning again helped Wawasee push in front. An RBI single from Madi Wilson got Wawasee on the board, which was followed by a …read more.

SYRACUSE – The 23rd annual Beaman Home Golf Scramble will be held on Monday, June 1, at South Shore Golf Club in Syracuse. Team registrations are now being accepted. The entry fees are $400 per four-person team. The tournament format is an 18-hole scramble, and the entry fee includes green fees, cart rental, lunch, prizes …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wet weather and a lot of talent from Goshen and Plymouth made it a long night for the Wawasee girls track team in its final home showing. Depth in the right places allowed Goshen to claim two wins Tuesday night, beating Wawasee 68-64 and Plymouth 73.5-58.5. Plymouth had too much in the arsenal …read more.

The seventh season for the Syracuse Artisans & Farmers Market kicks off on Saturday, May 9. The market will once again take place at Veteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill, Huntington Street (SR 13), every Saturday until Oct. 10. The market is open to the public from 9:00AM-2:00PM and will showcase a diverse mix of …read more.

Lee Anne Stewart Dance School, Scyracuse, is the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce member of the month of May.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 3100 block East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Angela M. Music reported an animal bite. 9:56 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 10800 block North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Kenneth D. Johnston reported the theft of old outboard motors. Value: $900. 6:54 p.m. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Having not won since the first match of the year, the Wawasee girls tennis team was hungry for a win. The team should rest well tonight after a 4-1 win against visiting West Noble. All three of Wawasee’s singles courts picked up wins, led by a shutout at No. 2 from Nealy Thanasrivanitchai …read more.

The board of directors of Farmers State Bank announce that Jessica Denton has been promoted to officer of Farmers State Bank in her role as market manager in Syracuse. Denton brings with her over 13 years of banking and lending experience in the Syracuse community. Denton was raised in Syracuse and graduated from Wawasee High …read more.

Accomplishments for the year were celebrated by Wawasee FFA members, family and guests at its annual banquet Friday evening, at Wawasee High School. Awards were presented, corporate sponsors recognized, and scholarships awarded to FFA members. The evening program began with 2014-15 officers arriving to the stage by riding John Deere pedal tractors down the auditorium …read more.

Softball Keeps Rolling Wawasee continued to hit the ball hard in Northern Lakes Conference play, picking up 10 hits to match its run output in a 10-0 over Goshen in six innings Friday evening in Syracuse. Allissa Flores hammered another homer, her third of the season and Danielle Gunkel pounded a pair of doubles. The …read more.

Susan Elizabeth Stump, 67, of Wickenburg, Ariz., formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 4, 2013, in Phoenix after a long illness. She was born on May 5, 1946, in Wolf Lake, to Betty Jean (Palmer) and Samuel Lewis Stump. She had lived in Arizona for 17 years. She was a loving mother, loved to …read more.

By MARY KITTRELL Executive Director, Kosciusko County Convention And Visitors Bureau Tourism is big business in Indiana and the Indiana’s Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau is joining with hundreds of cities, states and travel-related businesses nationwide to recognize the power of the tourism industry with National Travel & Tourism Week, May 4 – 8, 2015. …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Library activities for the week of Saturday, May 2 through Saturday, May 9: Friends of Library The friends of the library are having a short meeting at 10:30 a.m. to finalize plans for the art auction in June. Those wanting to contribute time to the Syracuse library …read more.

SYRACUSE – There are still sponsorship opportunities available for the 6th Annual Tour des Lakes Bike Ride. The ride, sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Saturday, July 11. Registration will be held on July 11 from 7-9:30 a.m. at the Syracuse Community Center. Information on sponsorships is available at www.tourdeslakes.com. …read more.

What if we could provide better resources for families, to help their students through their educations? This was the question posed by math educator Kristi Harris at Thursday night’s LearnZillion workshop, hosted by Wawasee High School from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Students and their parents were invited to attend, and several Wawasee educators also …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:23 a.m. Friday, May 1, South SR 19, north of West CR 900S, Akron. Driver: Ryan J. Smith, 36, West CR 1150S, Akron. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 11:44 p.m. Thursday, April 30, North SR 15, south West CR 1000N, Milford. Driver: …read more.

Phyllis Ann Eastman, 63, of Goshen, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, in North Webster. She was born on Jan. 21, 1952, in Noblesville to Raymond E. and Virginia Mae (Heiny) Shreve. She moved to the Goshen area 39 years ago from Anderson, IN and was married on April 20, 2011 in Goshen, IN to …read more.

SYRACUSE – Longtime Warsaw tennis coach Rick Orban has been an open book about his feelings over the years. When things are going well, he’s as affable as they come. When they’re not, he’s not afraid to speak up. After his team cruised to a 5-0 Northern Lakes Conference girls tennis win at Wawasee Thursday …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:52 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 200 block West Main Street, Warsaw. Michael S. Galbraith reported identity theft. 10:19 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 400 block East High Street, Atwood. Jonathan P. Fussle reported while flying a plane over the town of Atwood was blinded …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:12 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2801 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw. Brittany L. Graziani, 29, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, and Katrina L. Hite, 41, Janet Drive, Akron. Graziani pulled into the path of the Hite vehicle, which had the right of way. Damage …read more.

Listing of events in and around Kosciusko County.

Syracuse Fire Department and Paramedics are responding to a report of a house fire at 1034 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. The female occupant of the home was rescued by Syracuse Firefighter Lee Gardner and Syracuse Police Officer Joe Leach. She was transported by the EMS to IU Health Goshen. According to Gardner, the fire was …read more.

Softball Thriving In NLC Wawasee picked up its 10th win of the season in a big way Wednesday in an 11-0 drubbing of Plymouth. Allissa Flores closed the door on the game in the fifth with a three-run homer to run-rule the visiting Pilgrims. Hannah Haines and Danielle Gunkel each drove in a pair of …read more.

Patricia Lou “Pati” Jackson, 75, of Syracuse, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, in Fort Myers, Fla. Pati was born on May 29, 1939, in Decatur, to Edward and Ozema Isch. She was a 1957 graduate of Poling High School in Jay County, and on Sept. 17, 1961, she …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:06 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 7000 block South CR 100E, Claypool. Austin L. Perkins reported the theft of a firearm and power and hand tools. Value: $150. 12:40 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2300 block South SR 25, Warsaw. Police were called to investigate …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:46 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, North SR 13, north of East CR 850N, Syracuse. Driver: Alicia M. Catron, 31, East Holmes Court, Cromwell. Catron over corrected her vehicle when it went off the road, going across the road and hitting a street sign …read more.

Marilyn M. Bartman, 63, of Syracuse, passed away at 1:56 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born May 3, 1951, in Goshen, to Ralph “Frank” and Sue A. (Whetten) Hoover. Marilyn was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended Syracuse High School. She married on Jan. 10, 1970, …read more.

Brandon Thomas Woody A five-day jury trial has been set to start at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 17 in Kosciusko County Circuit Court against Brandon T. Woody. A pre-trial conference was held Monday afternoon in the chambers of Judge Michael Reed, at which time the court set the date for the trial. No date has been …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:19 p.m. Friday, April 24, South Lakeside Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Herbert Otto, 71, Una Avenue, Lemont, Ill. Otto had picked up his boat and was pulling away when his trailer became caught on another trailer, pulling that boat into a 2015 Bennington pontoon owned …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:13 p.m. Monday, April 27, 100 block EMS B44 Lane, Leesburg. Samantha Sinn reported problems with a juvenile. 12:33 a.m. Monday, April 27, 3600 block North CR 175E, Warsaw. Tabatha M. Keplinger reported a battery occurred Sunday evening. 11:45 p.m. Sunday, April 26, …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s tough go in the field Monday afternoon left the Warriors on the short end of a lopsided 12-2 loss to visiting Northridge in varsity baseball. An eight-run third inning was the frame that made the game for the Raiders. The game was only a 3-2 contest up to the merry-go-round inning for …read more.

SYRACUSE – It wasn’t ideal, but it didn’t have to be. Less than favorable weather and less than favorable bounces still afforded Wawasee an easy double win over Fairfield and West Noble Monday evening. The Warriors posted a 157 on its home South Shore Golf Course to the neighboring Falcons (171) and Chargers (192). Jeffrey …read more.

The youth of Syracuse Church of God are hosting an all you can eat spaghetti dinner from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday, May 2. The church is located at 104 E. Washington St., one block north of the public library, Syracuse. The youth are raising funds for their summer mission trip to Bethany Christian …read more.

BY CHAD HILL, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Officers from several agencies were involved in the foot pursuit and subsequent arrest of a wanted suspect from Whitley County today, in the town of Syracuse. Kosciusko County Drug Task Force units, along with officers from Syracuse, Indiana State Police and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s …read more.

  Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse, has launched a series of public discussions to enhance awareness of several issues important to Syracuse and the surrounding communities. The meetings will be held at the church, located at 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, the fourth Wednesday of the month (May 27 and June 24). Each program will …read more.

Gary D. Balser, 44, of Syracuse and formerly of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 22, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, as a result of multiple health issues, including diabetes. He was born Sept. 17, 1970, in Kokomo, the son of Garl D. Balser and Glinda E. (Rich) Scott. He was a golf course …read more.

Main Channel Marina, the Syracuse Indiana-based owner and operator of Wawasee & Syracuse Lake’s premier full-service marina, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Pine Crest Marine located in downtown Syracuse. Pine Crest Marine will be re-opened as Main Channel Marina on South Huntington and will feature two new brands, Mastercraft and Colbalt, adding to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:01 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Packerton Road, south of CR 800S, Claypool. Driver: Michael L. Conliff, 38, West Third Street, North Manchester. Hit racoon. Damage up to $1,000. 5:45 p.m. Thursday, April 23, East US 30 and South SR 13. Pierceton. Drivers: Robert …read more.

  Over 100 persons attended the first “The Life, The Love & The Passion of Fashion 2015” Saturday evening in the event center at Oakwood Resort, Syracuse. This was the first fundraiser of the year for The Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County. The evening included hor d’oeuvres, cocktails, fashion show and live entertainment. A …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Final Tales Not only are we saying goodbye to April, but the last week of the month has other final events at the Syracuse Library. Food from Fiction and spring story time are having their last meetings on Monday and Thursday. Food from Fiction returns in January, …read more.

The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at Mission Based Services, Syracuse, Saturday morning.

Grace Lutheran Church, Syracuse, will host a spaghetti dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday to raise money to send several of the church’s youth to the synod’s triennial youth gathering in Detroit later this summer. The menu will include spaghetti, salad, bread, iced tea and lemonade. Fair-trade coffee (ground and whole bean in …read more.

Wawasee Earns Key Softball Win Wawasee picked up a big win in the early rounds of the Northern Lakes Conference softball season with a 5-2 win against visiting NorthWood Friday evening. Paige Hlutke continued to swing a hot bat, going 2-for-2 with two RBIs to lead the Lady Warriors. Hlutke’s RBI double in the fifth …read more.

Syracuse Parks Department and the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club had help celebrating Arbor Day Friday. Syracuse Elementary School third-graders gathered in Henry Ward Park on the warm, sunny afternoon to help plant the new shingle oak tree, paid for with a grant from the Garden Club of Indiana. Connie Anthony of the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club spoke …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:16 a.m. Friday, April 24, 100 block EMS R3E Lane, Pierceton. Chanelle N. Stults reported a fight in progress. 8:45 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 100 block EMS D18C Lane, Syracuse. Shirley J. Lindsey reported the theft of medication. 4:01 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School will have plenty of camps to help further the athletic spirit of kids in the area this summer. The boys basketball program will host a camp June 1-4 for boys in grades 2-9. The camp will be held at Wawasee High School from 10-11:30 a.m. The tennis program will host …read more.

Softball Romps Again Wawasee seems to have found its offensive stride as Northern Lakes Conference works through week one. After crushing Warsaw Monday night, Wawasee posted an 18-spot on Elkhart Memorial Thursday in hammering the host Chargers 18-8. Allissa Flores and Paige Hlutke each homered and combined for six hits and seven RBIs as Wawasee …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Wagon Wheel Theatre The Stories of Scheherazade – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. General admission costs $12. Visit www.wagonwheeltheatre.org for tickets. Barbee Landing Free …read more.

Oh, the 1970s. Bell bottom pants, tight fitting pants and bright colors. Platform shoes, leisure suits, disco music and Afro hairdos. That decade had a distinctive style. And don’t forget … polyester. Songs of the 1970s will fill the air during the Wawasee High School Choral Department Pops Show 2015, “Forever Polyester.” Show times are …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 2:09 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 300 block East Van Buren Street, Leesburg. Desiree England reported a burglary. Missing are several televisions, XBox 360, headphones, jewelry, cell phones, antenna, Wii Game system, movies and video games, hair straightener, notebook, DVD collection, purse and various …read more.

Donald W. ‘Don’ Hicks, 58, of Syracuse, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at his home. He was born on April 1, 1957, in War, W.Va., to John L. and Ethel M. (Hicks) Hicks. He moved to Kendallville area in the 1970’s from West Virginia and to the Syracuse/Milford area in 1980. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School will host its athletic physical night Monday, May 11, 2015 in the annex gymnasium at the high school. The physicals will begin at 6 p.m. for students currently in grades 5-8 and at 7:15 p.m. for students currently in grades 9-11. The cost of the physical is $25, to which …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Flotilla celebrations in the Wawasee area over the Fourth of July holiday are never complete without the annual running of the Flotilla Road Race. The race will be held Saturday, July 4, beginning at the Syracuse Community Center and stretching through the streets of Syracuse. The event is comprised of several formats …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee Kiwanis will host its eighth annual Wawasee Triathlon August 8 at Lakeside Park in Syracuse. The Kiwanis are taking registrations for up to 300 participants for the triathlon and also a duathlon. Anyone interested in participating in the events is required to be at least 15 years of age, whether running …read more.

[weaver_youtube TpCm1f0t3as rel=0] Family and friends of all ages gathered on the courthouse steps in Warsaw yesterday evening to honor and celebrate the life of a young man, gone too soon, on what would have been his 20th birthday. Friends, family and community members met yesterday to celebrate the birthday of Josh Knisley.(Photos by Alyssa Richardson) …read more.

SYRACUSE – Tuesday’s girls track meet between Wawasee and NorthWood resembled more of an aerodynamics experiment at times than a sporting exhibition. Trying to run through the teeth of a 40-plus mile-per-hour headwind down the straightaway at Warrior Field, the 67-56 Wawasee win was more of a battle of attrition against the weather. Not the …read more.

  The Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County is getting closer to kicking-off their fundraising year with a ‘Red Carpet’ Spring & Summer Fashion Show at the Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. On Saturday, April 25, after a walk up the ‘red carpet’ and photos before entering the Oakwood Event Center, guests will be treated to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, East CR 225S and South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Holly A. Ilada, 43, East CR 600S, Claypool,and Sarah G. Marsh, 35, Southfield Road, WInona Lake. Marsh complained of pain to the elbow/lower arm. Passengers in the Ilada …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library A free laser show to celebrate reading through the summer is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, May 8, at the Wawasee Middle School gym. Young people that read books during the summer explore thoughts and ideas while developing a relationship with the act of reading. Joining together …read more.

By Anthony W. Ciriello Chief of Police, Syracuse Police Department In response to what appears to be an ever-increasing, or at least sustained threat to those meeting with total strangers to take part in transactions of items that have been advertised over the Internet, in classified ads and by other means, Syracuse Police Department announces …read more.

SYRACUSE – If you want something done right, do it yourself. That seems to be best way to describe the motivation behind the performance of Wawasee’s Aaron Voirol Monday night. The senior was fierce on the mound and dangerous at the plate to help lift his team to an 8-2 win over rival Warsaw in …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2 a.m. Sunday, April 19, 4900 block East CR 1200N, Syracuse. Police were called to the location to a hit and run accident. Police were later informed who the suspect driver was and the case will be sent to the prosecutor’s office. 7:09 …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.

About 130 people turned out for tonight’s Mommy Son Dance at the Syracuse Community Center. The dance was held as a benefit for Rose Home North of Syracuse. Tammy Cotton, president of the Rose Home, said the turnout was “awesome” for the first year. “I am very excited. We are happy to offer the opportunity,” …read more.

Larry Schlotterback, 74, of Syracuse, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. He was born on Oct. 14, 1940, to Leo and Orvaleen (Heffner) Schlotterback in Kendallville. He served his country honorably in the United States Marines stationed in Guam. Larry was a private pilot and built …read more.

Baseball Stays Undefeated A two-run double from Nate Prescott in the bottom of the sixth pushed across the eventual winning runs in Wawasee’s 4-2 win over Columbia City Thursday evening. Prescott had two hits in the game, as did Drew Wright, who drove in the other two runs in the fourth inning on a double. …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Barbee Landing Free jukebox and karaoke – Friday, April 17 Warsaw Community Publice Library Scott Workman: A Classical Guitar Recital – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18 Rex’s Rendezvous …read more.

A Cromwell teenager and Syracuse adult were injured in a one-vehicle accident Wednesday evening north of Syracuse. Macey Taylor, 17, Cromwell, suffered abrasions to the chest and complained of back pain. A passenger in her vehicle, Michael Cavender, 48, Syracuse, suffered a laceration to the back of the head. Both were taken to IU Goshen …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:37 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 203 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. Driver: Debra J. Lilly, 57, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Lilly’s vehicle struck a parked car, belonging to Paul A. Stoelting, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Damage up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police …read more.

Terisa Osinski, 50, of Syracuse passed away on April 13, 2015 in her home. She was born on April 25, 1964, in Bowling Green, Ky. She retired as manager of Mid Lakes Mobile Home Park. She is survived by her son Scott, and daughter April. She is also survived by her longtime companion Marvin Wilson. …read more.

Ricky L. Barker, 68, of Leesburg, passed away on April 14, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board heard committee and department reports at the meeting Monday evening. Jerry Riffle reported the tree board continues to work on planting sites for the parks. Riffle also provided information about the black walnut twig beetle which was found in Indiana for the first time last week. Department reports were presented …read more.

By ALLEN COBLENTZ Engineering and Technology Teacher, Wawasee High School The Wawasee Supermilage team successfully competed in the 2015 Shell Eco-Marathon over spring break. Three cars successfully completed the new road course in Detroit, bringing home two trophies and prize money. The gasoline vehicle placed 10th, obtaining 724 miles per gallon. The ethanol vehicle placed …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee continued to put up big offensive numbers to start its varsity baseball season. Another solid output Monday had Wawasee on the plus side of an 8-4 victory over visiting East Noble. Caleb Dingeldein led the Warriors with three hits and three runs driven in. Drew Anderson continued to pace the top of …read more.

Joel Gordon Bates, 80, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on March 26, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library National Library Week Libraries across the nation draw attention to the role of libraries in the community when they celebrate National Library Week. The mission of a library is to reflect the needs of the community. The Syracuse Library offers a variety of materials for checkout that …read more.

Wayne Smith, 87, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on March 26, 2015 at the Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on March 13, 1928 in Russellville, Ala. to Bradley & Jennie (Fretwell) Smith. He married Viviane Buckner who preceded him in death in 2012. He was a US Navy veteran, a Free and Accepted Mason, …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Barbee Landing Free jukebox – Friday, April 10 Cedar Creek Fundraiser – Saturday, April 11. $25.00 bracelet includes all you can eat hog roast and all you can …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: R and T Green Acres v. Jorge Aguilar, Warsaw, $293 Maria Gonzalez, Warsaw, $413 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Braxton N. Baber, Warsaw, $1,432.08 Carrie E. and Jason …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, East Armstrong Road, east of North CR 75E, Warsaw. Driver: Drew A Cripe, 19, North Kalorama Road, Leesburg. Cripe was westbound traveling too fast and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle went off the road and struck …read more.

Main on Main Improv Troupe is excited to welcome to the stage their teacher and mentor Jessica Hardy. Hardy will be joining Main on Main for an evening of comedy improv at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24 at the Syracuse Community Center. Hardy is an actress and filmmaker currently based on Los Angeles. Main on …read more.

Chautauqua-Wawasee will kick off the 2015 season by showing “Fixed: The Science/Fiction of Human Enhancement” a documentary on disability and technology. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. April 23 with dinner with the director and experts followed by a screening of the film at 7:15 p.m. followed by a question and answer session with …read more.

Pamela K. “Pam” Kaufman, 53, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015, at her home. She was born on Sept. 20, 1961, in Goshen, to James L. “Jim” and Linda L. (Cripe) Kaufman. She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended Cardinal Center in Warsaw. She was member of the Wawasee Heights …read more.

Main Channel Marina in Syracuse will be hosting its annual open house during the weekend of April 17-19. The open house will give individuals the oppurtunity to demo boats in the water and take advantage of some of the best prices of the year. The hours of the open house will be from 9 a.m. …read more.

UPDATE: Two persons were injured in a two-vehicle accident at 12:04 p.m. at US 6 and CR 37, north of Syracuse, today. Larry Richards, 64, Syracuse, complained of neck pain and suffered an abrasion to the knees. Ronald T. Brimhall, 34, Cromwell, complained of pain to the chest and arm. Both were taken to IU …read more.

At approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 6, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded an automobile accident on CR 1300N, near the intersection of CR 300E, in Syracuse. The driver of the truck and trailer was uninjured but shaken up when his load weight shifted, causing the load to slide off and damage the truck he was …read more.