The Syracuse Town Council made quick work of approving a number of resolutions and ordinances associated with Polywood’s expansion during its regular meeting Tuesday night, July 21. This was the first time the council met in person since the state shut down due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board members were apprised on the status of various park department projects during their regular meeting Monday, July 13.

In a packed two-hour meeting Monday, June 8, Syracuse Parks and Recreation board members were brought up to speed on department projects, COVID-19 responses and finances after a two-month break.

While the town of Syracuse and Polywood LLC hammer out the final details in a economic development agreement (see related story), Chad Jonsson, Syracuse Park superintendent, and Syracuse Town Councilman Larry Martindale have been working on a preliminary plan for the new ball park.

Sarah Wright InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Syracuse Artisans and Farmers Market will be pushing its opening to May 23 in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Syracuse Parks and Recreation Program Director Darin Lursen noted, “There will be a few changes to the market this year due to the coronavirus. We are going to delay opening day …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Updates were delivered for the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department’s ongoing projects at the park board’s Monday, March 9, meeting. Pulver Asphalt Paving Inc. started demolishing the Syracuse Community Center’s parking lot islands March 9, removing all of the trees to make way for lighting. This demolition was expected to wrap up …read more.

  SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council passed a resolution opposing House Bill 1165 during its regular meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 18. HB1165 would make it possible for landlords to put properties in their tenants names for utilities. Clerk-Treasurer Paula Kehr-Wicker explained if the bill is passed and a utility bill goes to collection, it …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Christmas is a special time of year and local cities and towns want to help make it a special celebration for their friends, families and neighbors. One of the most popular ways to bring the community together for the holidays is with a Christmas tree lighting gathering.

SYRACUSE — After almost an hour of discussion regarding an encroachment agreement between Gordon and Laurie Lord and the town, the Syracuse Town Council chose instead to instruct town attorney Vern Landis to write a letter to the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals instructing it to drop its lawsuit against the Lords. Attorney Steve Snyder, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation trails committee Monday, Nov. 18, discussed the progress of the Conklin Bay Trail and tendered its first contractor payment of $480,971 to Selge Construction of Niles, Mich. Architect George Trueblood of Fort Wayne-based Earth Source Inc. Heartland Restoration Services reported a portion of the concrete walkway will be poured next …read more.

Syracuse — Heidi Blake, program director for the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition came before the Syracuse Town Council to ask about a Tobacco Free Air ordinance during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 15. As part of her presentation, she showed the council two zip lock bags with approximately 600 cigarette butts she …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council held a public hearing regarding the 2020 budget at the start of its meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 17. There were no comments from the public. The 2020 budget, if adopted at the October council meeting will be for $4,173,220. The council approved spending $12,350 to install a seawall at …read more.

SYRACUSE — During its meeting Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation reviewed finances and a report from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation in regards to the Syracuse Community Center endowment, which it manages. Foundation treasurer Tom Edington talked about the finances from the month ending July 2019, which included funds for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails. He …read more.

SYRACUSE — Alan Tio, CEO of Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation, came to the Syracuse Town Council meeting to introduce himself and explain his plans for KEDCO’s future during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 20. Tio, who came from a similar position in Whitley County, hopes to bring a similar mindset to Kosciusko …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse resident Doug Schrock waited patiently for the Syracuse Town Council to get to “old business” during its regular meeting Tuesday night, July 16. Up for discussion was approving funds to aid in the repairing of the flood control structure located in Crosson Mill Park. Once the council got to old business, Schrock …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board Wednesday, July 10, unanimously approved the 2020 park and recreation budget submitted by Superintendent Chad Jonsson. The board made one amendment to the park improvements line item, increasing the originally proposed $20,000 to $45,000 to provide funding for several projects on the department’s to do list. Even with the increase, …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council approved a settlement agreement regarding a lawsuit against Inframark LLC related to the construction project at the town’s wastewater treatment plant during its meeting Tuesday night, June 18. Inframark will pay the town $75,000. Once payment is received both parties will execute a stipulation of dismissal with prejudice. Mike …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation Inc. Tuesday, March 26, failed to gather a quorum for its bimonthly meeting, but those present informally discussed several status updates without taking official action. Foundation members Tom Edington and Amy Hershberger and Syracuse Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson discussed the following: • The parks department is completing preparations of the athletic …read more.

  SYRACUSE —  Syracuse Town Manger Mike Noe and members of the Syracuse Town Council praised town employees for a job well done during the recent frigid weather. The praise was given during the council’s monthly meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 19. In his report, Noe told the council Shopko is closing. He will be working …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council kicked off the new year by setting a new record for its monthly meeting Tuesday night, Jan. 15. All business was concluded within 27 minutes. The council approved an ordinance adopting public and private sewers and drains regulations. This ordinance updates a similar ordinance passed in 1998. The council also approved …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council swept through a full agenda at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Dec. 18. This meeting also served as the council’s last meeting of the year. Last month, Town Manager Henry DeJulia announced he was retiring at the end of the year. The council announced Mike Noe will serve as the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia was on vacation, but a letter he wrote to the Syracuse Town Council announcing his retirement was read during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 20. DeJulia has been town manager for 12 years. The council accepted DeJulia’s retirement letter. Town Council President Bill Musser said …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved the 2019 budget of $4,069,580 during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 16. Also approved were appropriations of $2,000 from the general police fund for confidential funds and $107,000 from local road and street for engineering purposes. The council also approved transferring $40,219.16 from the local road and …read more.

SYRACUSE — Ken Troutman and Cody Leer were introduced to the Syracuse Town Council at the start of its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 18. Troutman is the new ordinance enforcement officer. He has 30 years experience in construction and has done several mission trips involving building projects in the past. Leer was sworn in …read more.

  SYRACUSE — After some brief discussion the Syracuse Town Council approved changing the zoning at the former Lakeland Day Care from residential to commercial during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 17. Dan Richard from the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission, brought a unanimous recommendation for the change in zoning for Sawyer’s Country Edge …read more.

  SYRACUSE —  The Syracuse Town Council had its first look at 2019 budgets during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 17. The grand total for all of the budgets for 2019 is proposed at $2,004,777 with the maximum tax levy at $2,114,434.33 meaning the town will come $21,434 under the maximum levy. While …read more.

SYRACUSE —  The Syracuse Town Council held a lengthy discussion when Police Chief Jim Layne asked that Hal Hansborough, the town building inspector, be named an interim ordinance officer. The request came during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, June 19. By naming Hansborough an interim ordinance officer, he would be responsible checking on …read more.

SYRACUSE — During old business, Councilman Tom Hoover made a motion to file suit against Triad, an engineering firm, and Severen Trent for issues relating to the rehabilitation of the town’s wastewater treatment plant. Hoover made the motion during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, April 17, and it passed. Only councilman …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved appropriating $392,122 in economic development income tax funds to help defray the cost of repairing the wastewater treatment plant during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, March 20. Councilman Larry Siegel presided during the meeting as Council President Bill Musser and Councilman Tom Hoover were both absent. Henry …read more.

    SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council started its monthly meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 20, by having Clerk-Treasurer Paula Kehr-Wicker swear in Gage Fannin as the newest Syracuse police officer. Police Chief Jim Layne also introduced new officers and the new detective. The council then approved a sewer bond ordinance for $750,000 which will be …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police Chief Jim Layne told the Syracuse Town Council during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Jan. 16, the police department is trying to get a system down for summer pier rentals. Currently those who do not live at the lake will be given priority on renting pier space until April 1. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council used its last monthly meeting of the year Tuesday night, Dec. 19, to wrap up a variety of matters. Approved was the salary and compensation ordinance for town employees. A new parking ordinance affects the west side of North Harrison Street, the east side of both North Lake and North …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council got a preliminary look at the 2018 budget for town departments, during its monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 18. The estimated budget is $35,323 under maximum levy. Proposed department budgets are: Town Manager, $205,620, a decrease of $11.888; Clerk-Treasurer, $651,140, an increase of $18,632; Police, $1,113,050, an increase of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Attorney Jack Birch appeared before the Syracuse Town Council during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, March 21, asking for assistance. Birch was representing himself and several other business owners and residents who are complaining of the smoke coming from All Fired Up, a barbecue restaurant located on the corner of Huntington …read more.

Syracuse Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson brought up the Lakeside Park concession stand/restrooms during the Syracuse Park Board’s regular meeting Monday, March 13, asking for board members thoughts on whether the structure should be replaced or rehabbed. In addition to being an “eyesore,” it was noted the structure’s location made it unappealing for parents to send …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Municipal Building Corp. held its annual meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 21. The purpose of the meeting was to review the bond for the Syracuse Community Center. Members of the building corporation are Chad Jonsson, park superintendent; Dave VanLue, park board president; Henry DeJulia, town manager and Paula Kehr-Wicker, clerk-treasurer, secretary. Vern Landis, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police Officer Gary Clark was sworn in at the beginning of the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 21. Clark replaces Officer Joe Salazar who recently retired. Town Manager Henry DeJulia reported he, Council President Tom Hoover and Public Works Superintendent Rob Merchant met with members of the Turkey …read more.

SYRACUSE — During the last meeting of 2016, the Syracuse Town Council approved using economic development income tax funds to finance needed but unfunded infrastructure improvements. The council meet Tuesday night, Dec. 20. The council approved using $125,000 from 2016 EDIT funds to be used for the new riverfront district and marketing the new technology …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved establishing a new riverfront district during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 15. The new riverfront district is located in the village area near Monteith Tire. Councilman Tom Hoover asked how the riverfront district would benefit the town. Town Manager Henry DeJulia explained it would allow a local …read more.

SYRACUSE — Town Manager Henry DeJulia said during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, sidewalk work is wrapping up for the season. Almost 1,100 linear feet of sidewalk has been installed. Work continues on the town’s comprehensive plan. Work is being completed around town hall, the council approved a change order for …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board reviewed the department projects in the five-year master plan during its regular meeting Monday night, Sept. 12. Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson commented some projects had been added, some were taken off due to completion and others listed for potential projects they may or may not have time for.

SYRACUSE  — Jonathan Moen, an engineer with Triad, the town’s engineering firm, made a report regarding the rehabilitation of the wastewater treatment plant during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 16. Moen explained there are several issues with a UV separator that was recently installed. When it was put into operation, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board was asked to review its 2017 budget during its regular meeting Monday night, Aug. 8. Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson explained the Syracuse Town Council questioned the park board’s plan to tear down the concession stand located at the top of the hill in Lakeside Park, removing a set of rest …read more.

SYRACUSE — Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, reported he is still working on the five-year master plan to the Syracuse Park Board Monday night, July 11. Jonsson told the board he was currently looking at costs and how to fund several proposed projects. He will have more to report on at the August meeting.

SYRACUSE — Larry Martindale was sworn in as the new councilman representing Ward 4 during the Syracuse Town Council’s meeting Tuesday night, June 21. The council, with council President Larry Siegel absent, quickly got down to business by approving a fiscal plan provided by London Witte for annexing the industrial park into the town. Town …read more.

SYRACUSE — At this month’s Syracuse Park Board meeting, Monday, June 13, Tyler McLead, program coordinator, reported the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum had a busy month. The Syracuse Elementary kindergarten and fourth grade classes visited the museum.

The Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation accepted a motion to find bids and information for liability insurance to cover the eight plus miles of Syracuse-Wawasee trails.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board is near to finalizing a five-year master plan priority list in 2016 that will determine the direction of park plans for the next few years.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board learned the gazebo in Lakeside Park will have a new roof installed this week during its regular monthly meeting Monday night, April 11. The metal roof will be the same as the roof on the new pavilion. Starting next week, concrete work will begin in front of the Syracuse Community …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Foundation Board approved a quote from Patriot Tree Services LLC of Goshen for $3,500 to remove dead and dying trees along the creek behind the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 22. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, explained many of these trees are ash trees.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board discussed tree maintenance and spring cleaning around the community center during its regular monthly meeting Monday, March 14. Jerry Riffle, Syracuse Tree Board representative, reported 11 trees will be planted this spring.

Chad Jonsson, Syracuse parks superintendent, gave the department report to the parks and recreation Board Monday, Feb. 8. An update on the five-year master plan, a park vehicle and future expenditures were topics of discussion. The five-year master plan priority list is still in the review process at Michiana Area Council of Governments. Jonsson reported …read more.

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

SYRACUSE – Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation board members assembled at Syracuse Community Center Monday evening, Jan. 25, to hear updates from the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee and the parks department during a brief meeting.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council wants people using the Harold Shrock Youth Athletic Field to use the parking lot provided. So a no parking ordinance for Maple and Brooklyn streets was adopted during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, Jan. 19. The new ordinance states there is to be no parking on either side …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks and Recreation board members braved the chilling temperatures Monday evening, Jan. 11, to assemble for the first meeting of 2016.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board convened Monday evening, Dec. 14, for its final meeting of the year. The agenda included a look at community events, board recommendations and the 2016 budget.

SYRACUSE — At the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board meeting Monday evening Oct. 12, the board discussed a number of potential items for the department’s five-year master plan.

SYRACUSE — Sleigh bells may still be off in the distance for some, but the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce has already secured a sleigh in preparation for Holiday Magic, occurring Nov. 21. During its regular board meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7, late-fall and winter events were the main focus.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Department recently notified Rock Solid it was severing its relationship after five years. Pastor Mark Eastway, Rock Solid Teen Center board president, said the Rock Solid Board was informed of the decision Sept. 8 via email and the final day Rock Solid met at the Syracuse Community Center was Thursday, Sept. 10.

SYRACUSE — Monday, Sept. 14, Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board held a special session at the Syracuse Community Center to hear public input for the five-year parks and recreation master plan. The board will review suggestions received during the public meeting and via electronic survey at its October meeting.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce and guests reviewed many plans at the Wednesday, Sept. 2, meeting in the chamber office in uptown Syracuse. President Chad Jonsson presided during the meeting full of information.

Syracuse Town Council approved a bid for $140,627.30 from Phend and Brown for street paving during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 18. Phend and Brown also won a paving contract with the Turkey Creek Fire Territory for $66,778.20. Both contracts were bid together and each agency will be invoiced separately.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board assembled Monday evening, Aug. 10, to hear updates on department projects and program reports.

From a previously donated refrigerator that won’t fit through the door to wrapping up its open house, the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce board addressed several moving-related topics at its regular meeting Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Scheduling conflicts kept the Syracuse Parks Foundation board members away from the monthly meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. The meeting was cancelled due to a lack of members need to fulfill the assembly quorum.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board meeting began Monday evening, July 13, with a committee report from tree board member Jerry Riffle, who announced the Indiana Urban Forestry Council is sponsoring a municipal tree workshop Tuesday, July 21, at Lakeside Park. The workshop will be conducted by Lindsey Purcell from the Purdue University Extension Office.

During the Syracuse Parks and Recreation board meeting Monday evening, June 8, parks superintendent Chad Jonsson asked the committee to review the master plan report for project ideas they would like to include or continue to work toward in a revised report. The master plan is a five-year plan required for organizations wishing to apply …read more.

Board members of the Syracuse Parks Foundation assembled Thursday evening to hear updates on projects by the Syracuse Parks Department and the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee. In a brief session, Dr. Tom Edington addressed the board with details about the trails project along Harkless Road. Edington reported the trail is near completion “coming in under budget.” …read more.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board approved a proposal for the construction of a new pavilion at Lakeside Park during its meeting Monday. Other items on the agenda included updates on the new utility vehicle and programming. Parks Superintendent Chad Jonsson presented members with quotes. Borkholder Building and Supplies of Nappanee offered the demolition and removal of …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Parks Foundation board convened Tuesday evening for a brief meeting to hear reports on parks projects. Dr. Tom Edington announced a trails project community meeting. The agenda will include a presentation of future trail development, followed by a question and answer session for homeowners with concerns regarding the Harkless trail. Representatives from the trails …read more.

Monday evening, Parks Superintendent Chad Jonsson presented several items on the agenda to the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board during their monthly meeting. Jonsson announced the installation of a batting cage at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex is in the plans for the upcoming season. Discussions continued as the board looks at options for the …read more.

Progress on having Syracuse join Indiana’s Stellar Communities continues with Tammy Cotton, chamber executive director, stating at the March 4 Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce board meeting Town Manager Henry DeJulia is onboard. Cotton said the process of achieving the designation will be long, with Syracuse having 18 months before it can even apply. One element …read more.

Lakeside Park pavilion and spring programming were among the items discussed at the Syracuse Parks and Recreation board meeting held Monday evening. Committee reports came from Jerry Riffle, representing the tree board. Riffle reported a tree is still part of spring planting at Ward Park. Riffle added park superintendent Chad Jonsson reviewed the emerald ash …read more.

Next year marks Indiana’s bicentennial, and the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce is getting involved in celebrating it, with board members hearing about local efforts at the monthly meeting Feb. 4. Kristi Martin, chamber executive assistant, stated she and Becky Brower with the Syracuse Public Library attended a meeting in regards to county-wide efforts to celebrate …read more.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board members convened Monday evening and items on the agenda included senior activities, Syracuse Winterfest and board elections. Jerry Riffle reported the tree board continues to plan for removal of several trees in spring, and replacing the large tree in Ward Park. Riffle also announced the Department of Natural Resources is …read more.

While the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce board did not have a quorum, they members did discuss the need for chamber goals in 2015 during its regular meeting Jan. 7. Chad Jonsson, who is set to take over as chamber president from Richard Owen, stated for 2015 he would like to have clear goals for the …read more.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board reinstated Mary Hursh for another term as a member of the committee during its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. Jason Traycoff reported he will not be returning for another term but is willing to assist in other ways. The board continues to look for a replacement to fill the available …read more.

At the monthly Syracuse Parks board meeting Monday, members continued to discuss progress at the athletic complex, community center and reported upcoming holiday events. Parks superintendent Chad Jonsson reported the work on the ice rink has begun at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex. Equipment has arrived and setup for the rink is underway. In regards …read more.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board held their monthly meeting at the community center Monday evening. Tyler McLead, program director, addressed the board with the programs report, beginning with community center activities. Rock Solid continues to host Rock Solid Teen Center on Thursdays and pickle ball has returned to the gym due to the changing weather. …read more.

Syracuse Park Foundation approved signing the purchase agreement for property currently owned by the Syracuse Rotary Club during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The property will be purchased for $65,000 with the Laudeman family donating the funds. The new park will be named after the Laudeman family. Board member Mike Buhrt asked if there …read more.

By Sandy Greer Monday evening the Syracuse Park Board met outside, at the Harold Shrock Athletic Complex for their monthly meeting. During the meeting several members of the board expressed to Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, they were pleased with the improvements to the athletic complex. One member said, “The park looks really good.” Others in …read more.

The new executive director of the Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation Trail Committee, Megan McClellan, was introduced at Monday’s meeting in Syracuse. Although McClellan and her family are still in the process of moving from Cincinnati, she is hard at work learning more about the community and diving into as much trail-related work as possible. McClellan suggested …read more.

Syracuse Park Board moved its regular monthly meeting outdoors, meeting in Veterans Park at Crosson Mill Monday night. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, reported on a number of projects. Football practice is in full swing at the Harold Schrock Youth Athletic Complex. After football season is finished, there is a possibility of a girls fast-pitch softball …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation board members heard updates on several projects during its Tuesday meeting. Two quotes, one for equipment and the other for work to the building, were presented for the expansion of the fitness room located at the Syracuse Community Center. Combined, the two estimates would bring the project to almost $54,000. Park Superintendent …read more.

Chad Jonsson announced Megan McClellan will be the new executive director of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail. The announcement was made during the trail committee’s regular board meeting Monday. McClellan was one of six candidates considered and currently lives in the Cincinnati area, but is in the process of relocating to Syracuse. McClellan has worked on trail …read more.

Application deadline for the executive director’s position with the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee is Wednesday, July 25. The committee hopes to have a director hired by Aug. 1. Mike Buhrt, committee chairman, reported at press time that the job had been posted and only one application received. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, said he sent the posting …read more.

Syracuse Park Foundation learned Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, will be applying for a K21 Foundation grant to help with the expansion of the fitness room at the Syracuse Community Center during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Jonsson explained he wants to remove the wall between the fitness center and the computer room, making the …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7_beuU7B4M&feature=youtu.be]   The job of watching over the control structure in Syracuse, more commonly known as the Syracuse Dam, was explained by Chad Jonsson, superintendent of Syracuse-Wawasee Parks Department. Jonsson explained the operations at the annual Wawasee Property Owners Association public board meeting Saturday morning. The meeting was held in the Oakwood Hotel, Syracuse. …read more.

Chad Jonsson, Syracuse Park superintendent and executive director of the Syracuse Park Foundation, provided an update on the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex during the Syracuse Park Foundation’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Jonsson told the foundation board the athletic complex will cost between $350,000 and $400,000 when complete. While a majority of the work is …read more.

Syracuse Park Foundation met briefly to receive an update on the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. Chad Jonsson, superintendent of parks and executive director of the foundation, reported the Wawasee Kiwanis Club held a work day a few weeks ago. Flooring on the second floor of the concession stand …read more.

Ken Jones, president of Wightman Petrie, provided the Syracuse Town Council some good news during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. A bidding war has broken out for the most expensive item currently in the design plan for the Industrial/Technology Park. Wightman Petrie thought a better price could be found for the water pressure booster …read more.

After some discussion the Syracuse Park Board chose to table making a decision on naming the Syracuse Youth Athletic Complex until the full board could be present during its regular monthly meeting. Board president Dave VanLue and board member Jason Traycoff were absent from the meeting. The matter was brought up during Chad Jonsson’s park …read more.

Work on the Syracuse Youth Athletic Complex is moving along at a faster pace than park superintendent Chad Jonsson expected. He gave the Syracuse Park Board an update during the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday night. The Walk-a-Thon, which was held Saturday, raised about $2,000 in pledges. Overall, with underwriting, the event raised about $7,500. …read more.