[weaver_youtube 48M9hEp0SLU rel=0] SYRACUSE – The 20th Annual Warrior Open took place on Monday as 144 golfers combined to make 36 teams to compete in this year’s fundraising event held at Maxwelton Golf Club. The Warrior Open is the largest fund raising event for the Wawasee High School athletic department. Funds generated from the annual …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Monday, July 7, 7:15 p.m. Leaving the scene of an accident reported at the 1800 block of Sharon Street in Warsaw. Sunday, July 6, 11:57 p.m. Missing person reported from 100 block of EMS C19C Lane in Warsaw. Sunday, …read more.

Library Offers the Good, the Bad, the Weird Silly Safaris is bringing some animals for a weird show, so they say. Angie Cat is bringing a variety of animals as Silly Safaris returns for a touch and feel animal celebration. Families are invited to meet about six animals at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15. …read more.

[weaver_youtube 0e8wwFhMQKs rel=0] SYRACUSE – There was a shot that the Independence Day Regatta would be a dud. Winds weren’t predicted during the week to be very high, and sailors know the one element needed besides lake and vessel is the wind. The Wawasee Yacht Club ended up getting what it wanted with two spectacular …read more.

The weather couldn’t have been better and the entries were just as great as the weather on Lake Wawasee Saturday afternoon for the 2014 Wawasee Flotilla. It wasn’t easy being one of the judges who had to choose winners from the 18 decorated boats and seven antique and wooden boats who entered this year. There …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 5, 2014 Michael Robert Modisett, 20, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, arrested for operating a motorboat while intoxicated. July 4, 2014 Brady Lee Rose, 19, 602 W. Section St. Apt. 122, Milford, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $500 cash Ashley Marie Henderson, 19, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 4, 2014 Kyle Adrian Champoux, 26, 9242 N. 500 E., Syracuse, arrested for OWI misdemeanor, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $550 cash July 3, 2014 Anson Seth Davis, 23, 606 W. Emeline St., Milford, arrested for probation violation. …read more.

[weaver_youtube 5ATNF_xJHvA rel=0] SYRACUSE – For whatever reason, the running gods looked down upon Syracuse this morning with a smile. Only in the 50s as ‘Go!’ was shouted, the Flotilla Road Race was run under ideal conditions Friday in what is shaping up to be a fantastic holiday weekend. The race was broken up into …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. A list of Fourth of July events can be found here. Warsaw Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds Battle of the Bands – 10 a.m. Friday, July 4. Admission is $5. Concessions …read more.

July is National Parks and Recreation Month. To celebrate, Syracuse Parks and Recreation is organizing a photo contest that will highlight the vibrant park system. All amateur photographers in grades 12 and under are eligible to participate. Contest categories include, “Fun in the Sun, ”“Playing in the Parks,” “Picturesque Park,” and “Park Selfies.” All photos …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: American Express Bank v. Marilyn A. Collins, Warsaw, $4,940 Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Executive Moving Systems HRO, Warsaw, $1,602.05 Bryan Conley v. Brittany Wright, Warsaw, $4,951.89 Centennial Cellular Tri-State v. Paul Gabbard, Warsaw, $1,908.70 Krista …read more.

NIPSCO has announced that they expect 95% of its remaining customers left without power from Monday night’s storms to have service restored by the end of the day today with final completion to be made by late Thursday night. Within the first 36 hours following the severe line of storms, NIPSCO crews worked around-the-clock to …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Tuesday, July 1, 8:30 p.m. Phone scam reported at 6000 block of South 700 East in Pierceton. Tuesday, July 1, 12:48 p.m. Theft reported at 300 block Levi Lee Road in Warsaw. North Webster Police Department Officers of the …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, July 1, 4:05 p.m. 2500 block of U.S. 30, Warsaw. Drivers: Bryce J. Sims, 25, SR 114, Columbia City; and Zachary S. McCue, 23, 4th Street, Avilla. Sims backed in to McCue. Damages: up to $2,500 Tuesday, July …read more.

The National Weather Service has confirmed today that Monday night’s severe storms produced two tornadoes, one of which struck near Milford with high winds and additional damages affecting Syracuse. According to the NWS, the EF-0 tornado struck at 1:06 a.m. and was approximately 50 yards wide and traveled 1.9 miles hitting just west of Milford. The tornado …read more.

Now into day two of efforts to recover from Monday night’s severe storms, Kosciusko REMC and NIPSCO report crews are continuing to work around the clock to restore power to well over 120,000 customers who were left in the dark. Kosciusko REMC and additional crews worked through the night to restore power. As of 8 a.m., …read more.

Indiana Department of Transportation recently notified the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee it would not be receiving the $1.5 million grant it requested to put a trail segment on SR 13. This is the second time the trail committee has been turned down by INDOT for a grant application regarding the same segment of trail. The first …read more.

The following is a list of Fourth of July weekend fireworks displays and special events. AKRON Friday, July 4 – 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. the Fireman’s breakfast will take place Friday, July 4 – 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. the 5K walk/run registration will begin at Akron Elementary school with the race beginning at 8 …read more.

On June 28, 2014 Skyler Spore was found dead inside a residence 202 W. Washington Street in Syracuse. An autopsy was conducted by the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office through the Northeast Forensic Center in Fort Wayne. The cause of death for Skyler Spore is pending toxicology tests but appears to be consistent with carbon monoxide …read more.

The early storm this morning, Tuesday July 1, caused quite a bit of damage throughout the Syracuse area. Trees fell on several cars and limbs were everywhere throughout the area. Power lines were down with the the area north of Chicago Street and Oakwood Park having no power. Syracuse Police Chief Tony Cirello has been …read more.

Thanks to SPO readers for the storm photos. To add photos of the July 1, 2014 Storm damage, email [email protected]. Please provide a location.

At 1:45 a.m. this morning, a Syracuse man was injured in accident involving a fallen tree on South County Line Road West of CR 43, 3 miles north of the Syracuse city limits. According to a news release provided by the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, the driver, who was identified as a 61-year-old male, was …read more.

Skyler Wayne Spore, 12, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at his home. He was born on April 18, 2002, in Crawfordsville, Ind., to Darrick W. Spore and Candy S. Chamness. He moved to the Syracuse area 6 years ago from Crawfordsville, Ind. and attended Milford Middle School in Milford, Ind. …read more.

Yesterday the town of Syracuse was left heartbroken with the news of the death of 12-year-old Skyler Spore, who passed away unexpectedly in his home at 202 W. Washington St, Syracuse. Today, as family and friends grapple for answers, good samaritans throughout the community are working on raising a memorial fund for the young boy …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, June 29, 10:23 p.m. West 400 North near SR 15, Warsaw. Driver: Peyton C. Balazs, 19, West 400 North Warsaw. Driver struck deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Saturday, June 28, 11:14 p.m. North 375 East near East 1100 …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Saturday, June 28, 11:15 p.m. Theft from vehicle reported at 3700 block of Old Road 30 in Warsaw. Michael Scott Goble arrested in association with the incident. Saturday, June 28, 2:48 a.m. Hit and run reported at the 2300 …read more.

A number of people turned out to look at the more than 50 classic boats on display during the Antique & Classic Boat Show Saturday, June 28. This is the second year for the show, which is organized by the Indiana Chapter of The Antique & Classic Boat Society and hosted by Oakwood Resort. While …read more.

The death of Skyler Spore, 12, 202 W. Washington St., Syracuse, is continuing with an autopsy to be conducted at the Northeast Forensic Center in Fort Wayne. More information will be released when it is gathered and confirmed. Turkey Creek Fire Territory EMS was called at 3:47 p.m. today to the residence on a report …read more.

Michael K. Hooley, 59, of Topeka, passed away on June 27, 2014, at home. He was born on Feb. 6, 1955, in LaGrange, to Francis and Vera (Troyer) Hooley. He married Rhonda Arthur. Michael graduated from West Noble High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He was employed with Starcraft …read more.

Wanda J. Dull, 73, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 3:02 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen, Ind. She was born on Feb. 10, 1941, in Haywood, W.Va., to Junior Lee and Bernice (Wilkerson) Miller. She graduated from Mishawaka High School and was married on Feb. 24, 1990, in …read more.

Chautauqua week is coming July 7-11 and will offer 16 events in 5 days to guests in Syracuse. The week offers something for everyone, from lectures to concerts, performances to arts. Guests are even able to take a ride on the SS Lillypad Cruise on Lake Wawasee. All programs and events will take place at …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. A list of upcoming Fourth of July events can be found here. Warsaw Central Park Popa …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, the Syracuse Rotary and the Syracuse Parks Department are again sponsoring the Tour des Lakes, or also known as the Liberty Bike Ride, set for July 12. The event will emanate from the Syracuse Community Center and Lakeside Park. Registration for the Tour begins at 7 a.m. and …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: The Car Company v. Audrey K. and Michael S. Eldridge, Leesburg, $504 Canterbury House Apartments v. Stephanie Helsel (Fager), Wabash, $1,494.07 Tracy (Wilson) Brainard, Wabash, $1,494.07 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Gabriel L. and Kristina Blocher, …read more.

At 1:44 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, emergency personnel responded to an accident involving a van that had struck into two parked vehicles and a building on North Huntington Street in Syracuse. According to Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello, the accident occurred on North Huntington Street just north of Main Street. Ciriello stated that the the …read more.

A Chautauqua-Wawasee event, the Art Blast will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28, sponsored by Creative Fish Art Gallery, 200 E. Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Many artists and artisans will show and sell their creations held outdoors and indoors at the gallery. There will also be children’s art activities.

Let lake breezes caress you while strolling through four lovely summer gardens on the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Walk. It will take place between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 28, with three Lake Wawasee lakefront gardens and one on Syracuse Lake. The annual walk is sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club with proceeds going to support its …read more.

The Syracuse Library will be closing on Friday in observance of Independence Day. On Monday, Echo the trained therapy dog is coming so that children and families can read to him. Terrific Tuesdays are having hands-on science fun, inside where it is cool. There are going to be lots of opportunities to mix and observe …read more.

Charlene Shrider, 84 of Syracuse, Ind.,  passed away at 4:50 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born in Paoli, Ind., on May 9, 1930, to the late Charles and Edith Beaty Limeberry. She married Michael Shrider. He preceded her in death. She retired from NSWC Crane and also CACI …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department would like the community’s assistance in locating several stolen motorcycles. These motorcycles were stolen from the Northeastern part of Kosciusko County during the month of June. The motorcycles are: a 1989 Burgundy and Silver, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, June 21, 9:40 p.m. 400 East near 200 North, Warsaw. Driver: Randall W. Sharf, 58, 400 North, Warsaw. Driver struck deer. Drivers: Damages: up to $10,000 Saturday, June 21, 1:10 a.m. Cornelius Road near Pleasant Grove Road, Syracuse. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Sunday, June 22, 3:46 p.m. Theft of a motorcycle reported at 11100 block of SR 13 in Syracuse. Warsaw Police Department
 Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Sunday, June 22, 7:02 p.m. Burglary reported …read more.

The 105th annual Syracuse High School alumni banquet Saturday night brought proud out graduates representing classes all the way back to 1937. Syracuse High School Alumni Association held the banquet in the Syracuse Community Center. Along with dinner catered by Sleepy Owl restaurant, event co-organizers Kay McCulloch, Diana Castell and Charmaine Doyle, and master of …read more.

This feature is the third installment of a series of reviews for golf courses in the Kosciusko County area. SYRACUSE – Nestled between scenic Johnson’s Bay and the Eli Lilly Estate on the northern shore of Lake Wawasee is the modest but inviting Wawasee Golf Club. The course is a nine-hole layout measuring between 2,489 …read more.

Donald L. Nowak, Sr, 74, of South Bend, Ind., passed away at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in his residence. Don was born on July 21, 1939, in South Bend, to Walter and Lottie Nowak. On Sept. 21, 1991, her married Linda Brugel.  He retired from Lock Joint Tube where he was employed for 32 years. …read more.

Kent E. ‘Hippie’ Plotner, 66, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on June 19, 2014, in Indianapolis, Ind. He was born on Aug. 18, 1947, in Warsaw, Ind., to Robert and Flo (Mollenhour) Plotner. He worked for Commodore Homes as well as Rinker Boat. He is a Vietnam veteran, having honorably served in the US Navy. …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Kari Lynch Band – Friday, June 20, part of the Free Park Concert Series …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Blackford Law Office v. Dawn Grimes, North Webster, $1,918.58 Ryan Head, Warsaw, $1,117.19 Becky Kern, Syracuse, $2,099.40 Jamie Norris, Warsaw, $188 Capital Alliance Financial v. Jesus R. Castro, Warsaw, $1,709.82 The Car Company v. Cameron D. …read more.

“Blast Off” with Vacation Bible School. Grace Lutheran Church, Syracuse, located at 206 E. Main Street, will be hosting a one-day Vacation Bible School 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 19. Lunch will be provided and lots of fun and learning about Jesus through singing, games, crafts, Bible verses and story-telling. Children grades K-5 …read more.

North Webster and Syracuse/Turkey Creek fire department responded yesterday to a fire located at 5251 E. 800 N., Syracuse. According to North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens, the fire began in the basement of the home at approximately 11:57 a.m. When fire fighters arrived on scene, heavy smoke had filled the building. Likens stated that damages …read more.

Syracuse Town Council approved a contract with Triad Engineering Inc. for $182,000 for engineering, design and construction inspection of the town’s wastewater treatment plant Tuesday night. The wastewater treatment plant needs extensive renovation and repair. Brett Konarski of Jones Petrie and Rafinski, the town’s engineering firm, provided an update on the new industrial and technology …read more.

Chautauqua-Wawasee will present its first full week of programming July 7-11. The week is packed with activities, lectures and entertainment. Advance registration for arts, crafts and lectures is required. Arts programming: 9 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, peace pole project with Creative Fish Gallery; 4 p.m. Tuesday, knitting 101 with Michelle Fife; 4 p.m. Wednesday, felted …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.

Creating a Vision Board Workshop Vision boards are a popular way to make visual and written statements to remind ourselves of positive goals in our lives. Adults are invited to a goal setting workshop conducted by certified hypnotherapist Angie Hernandez from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25. The Syracuse Library is hosting a …read more.

July is National Parks and Recreation Month and, to celebrate, Syracuse Parks & Recreation is organizing a photo contest that will highlight its vibrant and beautiful parks system. All amateur photographers in grades 12 and under are eligible to participate in the contest, which runs from June 16 to July 27. Contest categories include “Fun …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, June 15, 11:46 p.m. East Bell Drive and North Biomet Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Anna E. Gann, 17, North 1050 West, Etna Green. Gann was approaching the “T” intersection and attempted to make a right turn onto Bell Drive …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 15, 2014 Rachel Nicole Davis, 29, 6567 E. 1000 S., North Manchester, arrested for shoplifting. Bond: $2,000 surety Jeffery James Oswalt, 33, 3190 Old Colony Rd., Warsaw, arrested for habitual traffic violator. Bond: $5,000 surety Mark Alan Neal, 46, 10126 N. …read more.

[weaver_youtube 2MJEw6dvW1c rel=0]   A larger than normal group attended the annual Wawasee Property Owners public board meeting Saturday morning for reasons appearing to be because of a publicized topic addressing the numerous thefts from lake homes. There was also a noise concern brought up by residents there complaining of noise from Oakwood Hotel’s nightly bands. The …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 14, 2014 Timothy J. Patrick, 25, 4113 E. 100 S., Pierceton, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 cash Sebastian Elijah Hoskins, 22, 11300 N. Memorial Parkway, Cromwell, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $2,000 surety Jacob Reuben Gilmer, 35, 405 N. TK …read more.

Ben Lopez of Robert E. Crosby Inc., Fort Wayne, uses a jackhammer to tear down a wall in the radio studio area of Wawasee High School. The studio is being renovated this summer. When the hallways and classrooms in school buildings have no students in the summer months, construction workers are busy sawing, drilling, tearing …read more.

Betty Monroe, 87, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at the Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born on March 18, 1927, in Fort Wayne, to Wilbur and Florence (Scherer) Sharrick. On Nov. 24, 1948, she married William Monroe who preceded her in 1996. She was a homemaker …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] this week with the what, when, where and cost of the event. Warsaw Kosciusko County Farmers Market – The market will be held from 8 a.m. …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Dental Health PC v. Julia D. Bellamy, Leesburg. $953.61 v. Robert M. Blackford, Warsaw. $1,861.69 v. Guy W. Spradlin, Silver Lake. $1,307.82 v. Andrea D. Stone, Claypool. $958 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Shannon Brody, Warsaw. $2,376.91 …read more.

The Department of Natural Resources wishes to clear up any confusion regarding a recent agreed order the agency entered into with owners of two Lake Wawasee properties regarding the placement of buoys. In November 2013, the property owners – Anchor LLC, and Randall J. Tobias and Sargent H P LLC – applied for a permit …read more.

SYRACUSE – Bart’s Motorsports, Satori Boutique, J Three and Oakwood Resort are presenting the 2014 Lake Wawasee Summer Fashion Show and Luncheon to benefit Lakes Area Autism Network on Sunday, June 22, at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. Doors open at noon and lunch begins at 1 p.m. Cost is $25 for lunch and fashion show. …read more.

The Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, cordially invites the public to attend a combined worship service at the church at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 15, to honor the community’s firefighters, EMTs and paramedics. Rev. Don Sheline will share the message, “God’s Helping Hands,” and Garrett Sheline will read the Fireman’s Prayer. …read more.

SYRACUSE – There will be some welcomed changes to the fields and gyms at Wawasee High School at the start of the next school year. Construction and renovations will begin this summer that will offer a fresh look to most of the athletic complexes at 1 Warrior Path. Last year the softball team received a …read more.

Rose Markham, 91, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Jan. 31, 1923, in Goshen, Ind., to Roscoe and Cleo (Ruffner) Goble. She retired from Weatherhead in 1972, and from Goshen Case in 1983. She was a member of the Wawasee Lakeside …read more.

It has been said today’s school aged students are too often “wrapped up in their own little worlds.” But if given the chance to prove otherwise, they can prove they do care about others and want to serve the community as the Wawasee school board heard during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening in Syracuse. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Tuesday, June 10, 11 a.m. North 500 East and East 1000 North, Syracuse. Driver: Jordan A. Beer, 17, South Blaine Street, North Webster. Beer said a spider came down from the headliner of the vehicle and scared her. She …read more.

When the 2014-15 school year begins in August, the Wawasee Community School Corp. will be without a total of 384.5 years of teaching experience. A total of 12 teachers are retiring from the school corporation and most were present to be honored by the school board during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening in Syracuse. …read more.

H. James “Jim” Atwood, 70, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 3:36 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind. He was born June 22, 1943, in Omaha, Neb., to Herbert C. and Margot (Knudsen) Atwood. He graduated in 1961 from Natrona County High School in Casper, Wyo., received his Associate …read more.

A chance encounter led two women of different generations to decide to put together a book on Syracuse and Wawasee history. Both have a passion for Syracuse and Lake Wawasee and it has paid off handsomely in this pictorial history. Erin Lomax was working at Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Public Library as director of adult circulation …read more.

Fizz, Boom Read is Fun Science for children Want to do something with children that are visiting? Children have lots of activities on top of reading for library dollars. Any and all are welcome to attend a balloon making, hands-on, inflate-a-thon with the Wheatables at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 17. Family Friday Films are at 10 …read more.

With July being National Parks and Recreation Month, Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department will be doing its best to spread the word while offering programs and planning a few new upcoming ones, including community canoeing. During the parks department’s regular board meeting, June 9, Program Director Tyler McLead stated the department would borrow canoes from …read more.

Celebrate the beginning of summer with the Wawasee Property Owners Association and Syracuse Lake Association family breakfast. The event will be from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Oakwood Resort. Breakfast will consist of pancakes/syrup, scrambled eggs, biscuits/gravy, sausage, bacon, rolls/butter, assortment of fruit, orange/apple juice, coffee and tea. There is …read more.

SYRACUSE – Having served as an assistant athletic director for three years, Cory Schutz was given his chance to officially call the shots Tuesday evening. Eastern (Greentown) High School’s school board officially approved Schutz to take over as its high school athletic director during a vote by the board Tuesday. Schutz served as Wawasee High …read more.

Wawasee Property Owners Association’s annual public board meeting Saturday will feature representatives from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Syracuse Police Department and Frank Rhoades from Cottage Watchman Alarm Company. The representatives will discuss recent break-ins and what can be done to prevent and assist police in finding the individuals responsible. Reports from the various WPOA …read more.

Peter Duane Null, 78, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, on Friday June 6, 2014, as the result of natural causes. He was born Nov. 5, 1935, in Montgomery, Mich., to Frank and Madge Null. He grew up in Montgomery, and after college moved to Ligonier, Ind., where …read more.

[weaver_youtube 2KZzi3B0dqc rel=0]   Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s first Lake Talks and Eats Saturday focused on three areas concerning lakes, two of which pertained to Syracuse and Wawasee lakes. Ecology of the lake and how a lake operates, and an economic study of a lake’s affect on a county and a current study on the …read more.

[weaver_youtube 3oEz_hA0KB0 rel=0] The Kosciusko County Community Fair children’s pageants were held Saturday evening in the Shrine Building. In the toddler pageant for children ages 2 years old, Arriyanna McCrum of Winona Lake was crowned queen and Jensen Sands of Warsaw was king. First runner-up in the king pageant was Azariah Blue. The preschool pageant for …read more.

[weaver_youtube _tk1XwGlc0U rel=0] Wawasee High School held its 46th annual commencement exercises Sunday in the school gymnasium. Approximately 189 students heard their names called by WHS Assistant Principal Geoff Walmer prior to crossing the platform to receive their diplomas from principal Michael Schmidt. Following the welcome and introduction by Wawasee Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Tom …read more.

  UPDATE: Valerie Anderson was located at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday, according to Sgt. Chad Hill of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. She is reportedly alive and well. No additional information is known. The family of a missing Warsaw woman is hoping someone has information that will help them bring her home. Valerie Anderson, 32, …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel – Friday, June 6, part of the Free Park …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: Annie Zartman v. Homer Hall, Warsaw, $864 Canterbury House Apartments v. Christopher Hafterson, Warsaw, $2,989.69 Wesley Havenga, Warsaw, $1,547.25 Kylee Weatherby, Warsaw, $2,989.69 Communitywide Federal Credit Union …read more.

Apparently I embarrassed myself last week with my picks. I picked against the Warsaw baseball team in its sectional semifinal game. The Tigers proved me wrong by beating Northridge before ultimately falling short of Concord in the sectional championship. Earlier in the week I incorrectly picked Fairfield to defend its home turf and knock the …read more.

SYRACUSE – It’s not like these two haven’t been here before. Standing idly along the fence line at Warrior Field Tuesday, Clayton Cook was surrounded by three coaches and two teammates. As the group laughed and carried on during the light training session, Wawasee boys track head coach Scott Lancaster regained form and ushered, “Hey, …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce is drawing closer to its annual golf outing, June 18, at Maxwelton Golf Club. This year’s event will include two tee times at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., with Chamber Executive Director Tammy Cotton set to gather golf teams preferred tee times soon. Golf outing task force chair Larry Biller stated …read more.

SYRACUSE – A couple of Super Bowl MVPs, superstars and a whole bunch of excitement will accompany the third annual Sleepy Owl Golf Outing and Fundraiser. The event will kick off Friday night, June 13, at 6 p.m. with a pre-party dinner and live auction at the Syracuse Community Center. Entertainment for the event will …read more.

Mary (Hodgson) Ferguson, 98, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. She was born April 7, 1916, in Johnstown, Pa., to Bert and Emma (Carney) Adams. She graduated from Blacklick Township High School in Belsano, Pa. On March 3, 1942, she married Lloyd Hodgson who preceded her in death in …read more.

[weaver_youtube QU2HknqgZhg rel=0] SYRACUSE – It was an environment unlike any Wawasee softball has ever seen. And one that Leo is glad it is leaving in high spirits. A crowd of well over 600 wrapped around the Wawasee softball diamond Tuesday evening for the softball regional between Leo and Wawasee. The visiting Lions, taking advantage …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 2, 2014 Krista Roxanne Mishler, 53, 25130 U.S. 20, South Bend, arrested for corrupt business influence. Bond: $10,000 surety Michael Eugene Heintzelman, 39, 419 N. 8th St., Goshen, arrested for two counts of failure to pay. Bond: $812.50 cash Stephanie Louise …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, June 2, 4:20 a.m. Theft of a wallet from a residence reported at 300 block of Levi Lee Road in Warsaw. Monday, June 2, 2:55 a.m. Criminal mischief – damage to a vehicle – reported at 2400 block …read more.

Syracuse Library Offers Programs and Prizes for Reading This Summer The kick-off for the children’s summer reading program, Fizz, Boom, Read at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, Ronald McDonald is presenting a magic act in the library meeting room. Information and signup for participation in the summer reading program is available following the show. The …read more.

SYRACUSE – Any coach will tell you getting a tournament game at home is a blessing. For a team with so much state tournament inexperience as Wawasee has, playing Tuesday’s regional game at home can only be considered a blessing. “Getting to play a game at home surely is a benefit for us,” said Wawasee …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, June 2, 1:38 a.m. South 275 East near East 225 South, Warsaw. Driver: James W. Crace, 25, Sunday Lane, Winona Lake. Crace was traveling at a high rate of speed and was unable to stop at the intersection. …read more.

SYRACUSE – There will be a few opportunities for the little ones to hit the gymnastics equipment this summer. The Wawasee Gymnastics Club is hosting its summer gymnastics sessions. The first summer session will take place June 9-13 at Wawasee High School, with age and skill ranges from preschool to advanced levels. The second summer …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Island Vibe – Friday, May 30, part of the Free Park Concert Series Spike’s …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Lisa Potts, Warsaw, $2,230.54 Money Matters v. Seth T. Bickel, Pierceton, $438.67 Richard A. King, Lakeland, Fla., $317.88 Thomas Mollette Sr., Mentone, $705.34 Kristi …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 28, 2014 Paul D. McCarthy, 33, 114 N. Third St. Apt. B, Pierceton, arrested for driving while suspended and failure to appear on a misdemeanor. Bond: $1,500 cash Michael Barnfield, 40, 2920 Alexander St., Fort Wayne, arrested for OWI with a …read more.