Charles ‘Charlie’ F. Taylor, 86, of Goshen, Ind., and formerly of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 2:20 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2014, at I.U. Goshen Hospital. He was born Feb. 23, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Virgil J. and Florence A. (Burlingame) Taylor. He graduated in 1946 from Charles F. Brush High School in Lyndhurst, …read more.

[weaver_youtube LBPRSxGvrQg rel=0] SYRACUSE – It’s an old cliché that sometimes a loss is as good as a win. Well, in the case of South Bend Riley’s championship at the Wawasee Baseball Invitational, losing the final game of the day had championship qualities. While trying to win the title outright, South Bend Riley found themselves …read more.

[weaver_youtube l46LQR6Ujqg rel-0] SYRACUSE – After cruising to the finals of the Wawasee Invitational, Rochester needed its final at-bat to secure the title in a 6-5, come-from-behind win against South Bend Clay. Trailing 5-3 in the bottom of the seventh, Karli Murphy stepped to the dish with two on and two out and cracked a …read more.

STATEHOUSE –State Representative Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) received the 2014 Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging Legislative Champion Award this week. “Providing assistance to our parents and grandparents – the people who took care of us for so many years – is a priority to me as a legislator,” said Rep. Kubacki. “I am honored …read more.

NorthWood Breaks Through In Softball Upset It had been a while since NorthWood celebrated a Northern Lakes Conference win against Wawasee. For the senior class at NorthWood, they were in elementary school the last time it happened, until Friday night. Allie Mattingly had two hits and two RBIs to pace the host Lady Panthers to …read more.

Mary I. Weldy, 85, of Goshen, Ind., passed away at 9:25 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2014, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen. She was born Sept. 19, 1928, in North Baltimore, Ohio, to Joseph H. and Naomi M. (Rider) Whetsel. She graduated in 1946 from North Baltimore High School and was married to Dewey Weldy who preceded her …read more.

Barbara S. Gagen, 75, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 9:14 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen, Ind.   She was born in Peru, Ind., on Nov. 14, 1938, to David and Doris (Shaw) Oberlin. She attended Peru High School in Peru, Ind., and formerly worked in the maintenance department at …read more.

[weaver_youtube spEXc2KxMWc rel=0] SYRACUSE – Wawasee used the wind and some unlikely names to post a very solid 81-51 Northern Lakes Conference boys track win over Plymouth Thursday night at a blustery Warrior Field. Before the state goes on red alert with this time – 10.51 – in the 100-meter dash by Wawasee’s Clayton Cook, …read more.

SYRACUSE – It took a little work, but Wawasee finally put away the Whitko Wildcats Thursday night, 18-8, in a six-inning junior varsity baseball game at Wawasee. The Warriors jumped out to a 10-2 lead only for Whitko to strike back with five runs in the fourth inning to cut the score to 10-7. Wawasee …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Alan E. Roberson v. Tyler J. Bolling, Auburn, $3,039.14 Culver Development Corp. v. Debra Merrill, Nappanee, $1,594 Jesse Messier, Nappanee, $1,594 Allen Slabaugh, Nappanee, $1,594 Robert Stout, …read more.

Ladies Mash Memorial It’s not often that Wawasee dictates the pace against Elkhart Memorial in softball, but such was the case Wednesday afternoon in Syracuse. The Lady Warriors jumped all over the visiting Lady Chargers in a 14-1 rout. Wawasee (6-2, 1-1 NLC) plated six runs in the first inning and hung another seven runs …read more.

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) has announced that a member of her staff will be holding office hours from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 30, at the Syracuse Town Hall to assist constituents with casework and official business.  Residents who cannot attend the listed office hours are encouraged to contact Brian Spaulding at 574-780-1330 to schedule an …read more.

It is an unusual year for Kosciusko County courts as two judicial seats are opening up. It is also uncommon to have contests in the races, but this year, a total of six candidates are vying for the two open seats in Superior I and Superior II courts. During a judicial forum last night, sponsored …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.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee C team has already had a terrific start to its 2014 season and the Warriors continued that success in big way on Tuesday night. Wawasee’s offense went into overdrive in the fourth inning against Plymouth. The home team blitzed the Pilgrims with 16 runs in the frame to highlight a 20-7 …read more.

Now that Old Man Winter has finally moved on, Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee discussed trail maintenance during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Committee member Bob Trame brought up several maintenance issues. He met with Larry Mock, who has agreed to trim back the brush on several sections of trail on Cornelius Road. Trame noted there …read more.

Frank H. ‘Jim’ Miller Jr., 80, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014, at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 16, 1934, in Fort Wayne, Ind. On July 24, 1954, he married his wife Juanita who survives. He was employed for many years in Fort …read more.

In the legal notices section of this week’s The Mail-Journal, readers are encouraged to view the 2013 annual performance report of the Wawasee Community School Corp. It is essentially a “snapshot” of the corporation and contains data pulled by the Indiana Department of Education obtained from multiple reports submitted to IDOE. An annual performance report …read more.

Creating a Vision Board Workshop  Adults are invited to a workshop conducted by Angie Hernandez, certified hypnotherapist, on Tuesday, April 29. The Syracuse Library is hosting the free workshop in the meeting room from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hernandez will explain this powerful method while everyone glues and pastes a positive visual image. Supplies …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, April 19, 9:25 p.m. SR 13 and East 600 South, Pierceton. Driver: Curtis L. Sibert, 55, East 700 South, Claypool. Driver struck deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Saturday, April 19, 2:31 p.m. Country Club Road near East 400 …read more.

Jay Randall Losee, 41, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014, at his home. He was born on Sept. 20, 1972, in Goshen, Ind., to Richard L. and Arnelda B. (Miller) Losee. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1991 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse. He was formerly employed at …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee had the defending champs on the ropes, but couldn’t close the deal. Leading 7-4 heading into the seventh inning Friday night at home, Wawasee gave up eight runs in the top of the frame in an eventual 12-8 loss to the 3-A No. 2 Norwell Knights, the 2013 Class 3-A state champions. …read more.

Alli Ousley came through for her team Friday night, cracking a two-out double to plate Meghan Fretz for the game-winning run in a 6-5 varsity softball win over Manchester Friday evening at Wawasee. Ousley had two doubles in the game and was joined in the offensive fireworks by Kylee Rostochak, who had a double among …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 Friday, 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 seventh annual Wawasee Triathlon August 9 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.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, April 18, through Thursday, April 24. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Captain America: The Winter Soldier (3D), Rated: PG-13 Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows …read more.

SYRACUSE – After picking up a win on Wednesday at Lakeland, the Wawasee tennis team was back in action on Thursday evening. Unfortunately for the Lady Warriors, the result was not as enjoyable this time around. The Lady Warriors welcomed in Northern Lakes Conference foe Goshen and despite playing the Redskins tough, fell 5-0 in …read more.

Lawrence J. Migedt, 75, formerly of Syracuse, Ind., Big Pine Key, Fla, and Goshen, Ind., passed away peacefully at his home with family in Englewood, Fla., due to cancer on April 15, 2014. Lawrence, better known as Larry, was born on July 25, 1938, in Detroit, Mich., to Dolores Migedt Nadlicki and was raised by …read more.

Speaker to Talk About Symbols in the Cemetery  Jeannie Regan-Dinius is coming to speak about symbols that can be found in cemeteries on Thursday, April 24 at 11 a.m. Cemeteries are an important repository for cultural information, demographics, and often the situation surrounding a person’s death. The division of Preservation and Archaeology of the Department …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: Credit Bureau Collection Services v. Jerry and Lottie D. Farmer, Winona Lake, $827.84 Cynthia Miller v. Larry and Tina Mcaffoose, Nappanee, $863.72 FR Syracuse v. Angela Hamilton, Warsaw, …read more.

Beth Ann Mayhew, 69, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Monday, April 14, 2014, at her home. She was born on Sept. 14, 1944, in La Porte, Ind.,to Guy Virgil and Thelma Inez (Crum) Anglemyer. She was a lifetime Walkerton/Syracuse area resident and attended Lakeville High School. She was married on Oct. 7, 1994, to Lyle …read more.

Aubrey Coy The Syracuse woman who led Michigan police on a high speed chase after abducting her 5-year-old daughter from a supervised visitation lost her parenting rights approximately a year ago. But at least one family member said she would never knowingly put her daughter in danger. Police have confirmed that Aubrey Coy, 34, was …read more.

Syracuse Town Council adopted a sewer rate ordinance after a public hearing as part of its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. During the hearing, resident Sharon Fowler asked for what purpose the town is raising sewer rates. Council president Brian Woody explained the wastewater treatment plant is 28 years old, sewer rates haven’t been raised …read more.

Dear Editor, With the Primary Election approaching, the people of Indiana (specifically the 22nd District) need to know a few things about current State Representative Rebecca Kubacki and why it’s time for a change. Mrs. Kubacki has proven time and again that she is a Republican In Name Only (aka RINO).  Here are just a few …read more.

Grandparents who are raising their grandchildren or are playing an active role in the day to day care of their grandchildren or great grandchildren are rising in number. More than 2.5 million grandparents in the USA are taking on this role. Wawasee Community Schools has many families that are a part of these changing demographics …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 14, 2014 Stacy Brett Pease, 44, 259 EMS R4 Ln., Pierceton, arrested for OWI with a BAC of .15 percent or more. Bond: $550 cash Dallas Lynn Deckys, 33, 416 1/2 W. Main St. Apt. A, Warsaw, arrested for battery. No …read more.

A total of six candidates — all Republicans — are seeking two Kosciusko County Superior Court judge seats in the May 6 primary election. David Cates, Stephen Harris and Chad Miner are seeking the Superior Court 1 seat currently held by the retiring judge, Duane Huffer. Torrey Bauer, Mark Caruso and Tyler Haines are seeking …read more.

[weaver_youtube -o16EY29GhM rel=0] SYRACUSE – Remember when it was 70 degrees in Syracuse? Yeah, crazy how much 24 hours can change things. And with two softball teams returning from spring break, it was 3A No. 7 Fairfield that did better with the acclimation to the declining weather Monday night in a 7-1 victory at Wawasee. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 13, 2014 Malia N. Holle, 31, 280 W. Lake St., Laketon, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $750 cash Gage Louis Trowbridge, 20, 502 E. Edgewater Dr., Syracuse, arrested for driving while suspended and illegal consumption of alcohol. Bond: $300 cash …read more.

Sunshine and warm temperatures encouraged hundreds of children and parents to come out for the Syracuse Easter egg hunt Saturday morning, April 12, at Lakeside Park. The hunt was sponsored by the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department and VFW Post 1342. Children grades five and under participated in the Easter egg hunt. The Easter Bunny …read more.

Marshall G. “Baldy” Boyer Sr., 76, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2014, at his home. He was born on Feb. 15, 1938, in Warsaw, Ind., to Sanford G. and Margaret Mildred ‘Milly’ (Benge) Boyer. He graduated in 1955 from Macy High School, was a United States Navy Veteran and …read more.

Board members for the Turkey Creek Township Fire Territory listened to updates on equipment repairs and remounting, in addition to remodeling efforts on station one, during its regular meeting Thursday. In March, Braun Ambulance Company contacted the fire territory about warranty issues that needed addressed in ambulance six. The company located in Van Wert, Ohio, …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, April 11, through Thursday, April 17. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Captain America: The Winter Soldier (3D), Rated: PG-13 Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows …read more.

Here is the event 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 CCAC Spring Challenge Baseball Tourney Saturday and Sunday starting at 8 a.m. Adults: $5-1 Day, …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: Beth A. Stockdale v. Eric Baker, Silver Lake, $1,094 Garry Miller v. James Double, Syracuse, $3,875.66 George’s Grain Farm Inc. v. Rebecca Grall, $1,142.51 Kathy Pharis, Tippecanoe, …read more.

Marketing the U.S. 6/SR 13 technology park was the main topic of discussion of the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission meeting Tuesday. Commission members are Henry DeJulia, Syracuse town manager: Paul Stoelting, Syracuse town councilman; Ernie Rogers, local realtor; Larry Siegel, Syracuse town councilman; and Dan Van Lue, local business owner; and Jim Evans, director of finance …read more.

Major exterior renovation has begun at Wawasee Spink on the north shore of Lake Wawasee and will continue throughout the year. Until now, all renovation has been to the interior of the almost 90-year-old structure. Bill McCabe, president of the Wawasee Spink Condominiums, reported scaffolding is now up around a portion of the condominiums with …read more.

There are three candidates running for State Representative of District 22. Incumbent Rebecca Kubacki is running against fellow Republican Curtis Nisly in the Republican primary while David Kolbe of Warsaw is running unopposed on the Democratic ticket. We asked Kubacki and Nisly three questions. Below are their answers. How did you become interested in politics? …read more.

We’re compiling a list of the Easter egg hunts planned around Kosciusko County. We will be updating the list as announcements come to our attention. If you have an Easter egg hunt you would like added to the list, email [email protected]. Warsaw Saturday, April 12 – The Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds is hosting an Easter …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee boys golf team is just over a week away from teeing off its 2014 campaign and the sights are set high. The Warriors came in behind three Northern Lakes Conference teams (NorthWood, Northridge and Goshen) and local foe Fairfield at Black Squirrel Golf Club in last year’s sectional. The finish left …read more.

National Library Week Celebrations National Library Week is a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers. The Syracuse Library is offering some fun rewards for patrons that visit the library the week of April 14-19. Each day, children who wear a mustache will get 50 cents deducted from their overdue fines. …read more.

“Bowling for a Cure” will be held from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. this Saturday, April 12, at Wawasee Bowl in Syracuse. The cost to bowl is $4 per game or three games for $10 including shoe rental. There will be a silent auction, bake sale, raffles and giveaways. The bar and kitchen will be …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Junior Achievement Stars and Stripes 5K Run/Walk is currently accepting registration for the May 17 event in Syracuse. The 9 a.m. race will start at Lakeside Fitness in Syracuse. There are racing groups for ages 12 to 70-plus, with awards going to the top three finishers in each age group. Registration done …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, April 7, 4:40 a.m. Burglary attempt by two subjects reported at 6800 block of South 700 East in Pierceton. Subjects shot at victim while fleeing the scene. Sunday, April 6, 1:23 p.m. A turkey collided with a truck …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, April 7, 6:39 a.m. SR 15 near West 1300 South, Warsaw. Driver: Troy A. Brewer, 47, Gladstone Drive, Wabash. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Sunday, April 6, 12:02 p.m. West 525 South near South 450 …read more.

In response to drug activity at Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area, Indiana Conservation Officers conducted a drug interdiction operation over the weekend on the Department of Natural Resources Property near Syracuse. As a result of their efforts, Indiana Conservation Officers made two separate arrests. Joshua Housman, age unknown, of Cromwell, was arrested for possession of …read more.

Kip and Pam Schumm of Syracuse snapped some photos of heaping piles of ice that was pushed onto the shores of the Oakwood Inn on Lake Wawasee. As the ice is breaking up and the winds pick up, the frozen water was pushed to the shores making for a phenomenal sight.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, April 4, through Thursday, April 10. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Captain America: The Winter Soldier (3D), Rated: PG-13 Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: A&B Fabricating v. Christopher Hall, Goshen, $809.97 The Collection Company v. Ryan Lenfestey, Warsaw, $520.75 Tracey Miner, Pierceton, $1,635.95 Colliers Heating & Air v. Tara Prater, Silver …read more.

A Syracuse man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly strangling a woman he resides with in front of her children. According to the affidavit filed with the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, on March 13, Ryan V. Smythe, 24, of Syracuse, entered into an argument with the woman at their home while in the children’s bedroom. During …read more.

[weaver_youtube eouOEQZZX0M rel=0] SYRACUSE – In the short time that Brent Doty has been the head coach of the Wawasee baseball team, he has preached to his players to be able to find five seconds of focus. “We say ‘five second of focus’ all the time,” said Doty. “Five seconds of focus while you’re at …read more.

SYRACUSE – There was no fooling around by the Wawasee baseball team on April 1. The Warriors welcomed in Bethany Christian for the 2014 season opener and soundly defeated the Bruins with the mercy rule in the fifth inning by a score of 18-0. “This was just one of those all-around team efforts tonight,” said …read more.

Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello has been chosen to serve on the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Advisory Board at Indiana State University. The invitation to join the board was received Tuesday, March 25. He has accepted the position and will assume his duties in the fall. “I was surprised and honored to be …read more.

Wawasee High School will again enter competitions this year with super mileage cars worked on by engineering students. From April 24-27, Wawasee will enter gas and diesel cars in the Shell Eco-marathon Americas competition in Houston, Texas. Then, on April 28, it’s on to the Lucas Oil Raceway Park in Indianapolis for a competition with …read more.

Spring Break – A New Craft Each Day Wawasee schools are closing for spring break the week starting Monday, April 7. The Syracuse Library will have a different make-it, take-it craft each day in the children’s department. The crafts are free and guaranteed to be happy and spring-like. Book Clubs One book, One Hour, the …read more.

SYRACUSE – It seems as if things are finally coming together for the Wawasee girls tennis team. Entering the 2014 season the program saw a huge turnout for tryouts and will boast one of its larger rosters in the past few seasons. But perhaps the most important thing the team has going for it this …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Saturday, March 29, 10:42 a.m. Cat attack reported at 100 block of State Street in Etna Green. Saturday, March 29, 8:13 a.m. Criminal mischief reported at 500 block of Camp Mack Road in Milford. Windows of a car were …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, March 30, 1:14 p.m. East Koher Road South near North Koher Road East, Warsaw. Driver: Tresia K. Rockenbaugh, 38, SR 13, Millersburg. Rockenbaugh swerved to miss a pedestrian in the road and rand off the roadway. Officers were …read more.

Zoey Lynn Marchand, of Syracuse, Ind., was stillborn at 6:55 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Ind. She is the daughter of Nicholas A. and Andrea J. (Hensley) Marchand. She is survived by her parents; a brother: Wesley Marchand, at home; maternal grandfather: Glenn Hensley II, Columbia City, …read more.

[weaver_youtube eKay4P1Q7yM rel=0] SYRACUSE – March Madness spread Sunday to a lesser known Syracuse basketball court. While brackets were busted all over America this weekend, including Obama’s picks of Michigan State and Lousiville, chalk talked in the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Basketball Tournament played at the Syracuse Community Center. The top two seeds, No. 1 …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 30, 2014 Daniel Leonard Palombizio, 25, 1 Cambridge Ct., Michigan City, arrested for OWI with a prior conviction and possession of marjiuana. Bond: $750 cash Michael Valenziano Binstock, 52, 3271 W. Hill Dr., Columbia City, arrested for OWI with a BAC …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Friday, March 28, 1:15 a.m. A theft of a handgun was reported in the 4600 block on North 925 East, North Webster. Syracuse Police Department Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Thursday, March 27, …read more.

On Feb. 13, Syracuse was placed under a freeze warning and told residents and businesses to leave their water run at a cold-water faucet inside their home or business until they were told otherwise. This morning, administrative assistant for the town of Syracuse, Virginia Freel, noted the freeze warning will end on March 31. Those …read more.

Roy Caywood, Syracuse, will be celebrating his 90th birthday April 10. He was born in 1924 in Mishawaka and graduated from North Webster High School in 1942. He served in the Army during World War II. On Jan. 20, 1945, he married Inez Gordon. He worked and retired from Weatherhead Corp., Syracuse, in the engineering …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: Green and Cates v. Harold Chandler, Charleston, W. Va., $1,722.68 Harkless Bend Condo Assc. v. Joanna Merriman, Goshen, $6,094 Helvey & Associates v. Cassandra K. Kent, Silver …read more.

Bill Allen retired from the art business — making and selling custom jewelry for over 20 years — into, well, another art business. He and wife, Susan, now spend their golden years creating custom ceramic pieces, an art form Bill says is much less tedious than placing precious gems into forged metal rings or bracelets. …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, March 28, through Thursday, April 27. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Divergent, Rated: PG-13 Starring: Shailene Woodley, Theo James Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $7 …read more.

Thomas Frederick Harvey, 79, of Syracuse, passed away at 6:02 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2014, in his home. He was born Jan. 31, 1935, in North Carolina to Jonas Carl and Zula (Wynn) Harvey. He graduated high school and attended some college. He was a veteran of United States Air Force, which he entered at …read more.

New Time for a Learning Playtime Babies and children can come to a learning playtime at the Syracuse Library at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 2. Parents as Teachers will bring activities and ideas on Wednesday morning. The Dekko Foundation is sponsoring this program to encourage early literacy activities that have been shown to influence reading abilities. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School has moved three athletic events scheduled for the coming days. The boys and girls track meets with West Noble were moved from this Thursday, March 27, to next Thursday, April 3. The start time is also pushed back to 5 p.m. to accommodate West Noble’s extended school day. The boys …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, March 26, 8 a.m. West Lake Street and North Zimmer Road. Driver: Vincent D. Fletcher, 42, South Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Fletcher was traveling slowly as he approached the roundabout but was unable to see due to the sun …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 26, 2014 Sam Allen Morton, 36, 515 E. Grove St., Mishawaka, arrested for theft under $100,000. Bond: $1,500 cash Johnnie Franklin May, 57, 3762 W. Old Rd. 30 Lot 623, Warsaw, arrested for domestic battery. Bond: $500 cash Lisa Ann Hite, …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School announced its awards for the 2013-14 winter sports season Tuesday night during a banquet held at the high school. Awards for seven winter programs were given along with achievement awards for blanket, jacket and watch winners. Boys Basketball Warrior Way – Gage Reinhard WTD – Sam Clark Carry-Over – Aaron …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee made a presentation to county commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting. The committee is seeking support for the SR 13 trail section project in Syracuse. The trail committee is seeking a federal grant and the county would have to be the signatory on it. The county’s approval is needed because a portion of the …read more.

There is a noticeable increase in the emphasis being placed on hands-on, engaging learning in school classrooms. While traditional classroom lecturing still has value, it is less likely to engage students in the learning process. Within the Wawasee Community School Corp., one way hands-on learning has been implemented is through the Project Lead The Way …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 23, 2014 Amanda Marie Daler, 32, 507 W. Huntington St., North Webster, arrested for theft under $100,000 and driving while suspended. Bond: $2,000 surety Billy Laurance Baldridge, 40, 3762 W. Old Rd. 30 Lot 16, Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended …read more.

It was an evening of fun, challenges and enjoyment for close to 300 students at Wawasee Friday evening. The second Wawasee Pow Wow was held for the students, hosted by members of the Warrior Leadership Committee, students chosen by their peers and staff, and members of the school administration and staff. Over 200 tickets were …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, March 21, through Thursday, March 27. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Divergent, Rated: PG-13 Starring: Shailene Woodley, Theo James Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $7 …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. Steven Prater and Stephanie Shafer, Pierceton, $404 Patty Sweet, Warsaw, $589 Zachary Woodcock, Warsaw, $1,389 Canterbury House Apartment v. Joan and Thomas Brown, Warsaw, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 19, 2014 Jeffrey Lynn Mettler Jr., 34, 131 W. Railroad St., Etna Green, arrested for possession of salvia/synthetic cannabinoid, dealing in a look-a-like substance and visiting a common nuisance. Bond: $450 cash Earl Joseph Schafstall, 29, 131 W. Railroad St., Etna …read more.

SYRACUSE, Ind. – Poly-Wood Inc. and contractor DJ Construction announce the completion of Poly-Wood’s 42,260-square-foot expansion. Space was added to the manufacturing area, giving Poly-Wood needed room for increased production, according to Doug Rassi, president of Poly-Wood. The expansion also includes a new showroom for Poly-Wood to display its 26 varied styles of outdoor furniture. …read more.

After several months of discussion, Syracuse Town Council approved the design for signs for the SR 13/U.S. 6 industrial/technology park during its regular monthly meeting. During his monthly report, town manager Henry DeJulia had Troy Graham of General Crafts Corp. in Goshen review the sign design with the council. The sign will be a steel …read more.

After 22 years, residents of Syracuse will see their sewer rate go up. After an hour-long discussion, Syracuse Town Council approved a sewer rate increase on first reading during its regular meeting Tuesday night. A public hearing on the matter will be held during the council’s April 15 meeting. Susan Hasse of London Witte Group …read more.

SYRACUSE – This will likely be a common theme in the next couple of weeks. Schools are cancelling sports in advance because of the weather. Wawasee isn’t messing around, already pulling the plug on the home boys and girls track meets Monday, March 24, with Columbia City. The softball scrimmage this Saturday, March 22, at …read more.

SYRACUSE – Let’s face it, winter has been brutal. If there has been a ray of hope, it’s that some of the snow has melted. There is grass underneath the tundra! While the fields and tracks slowly thaw out, Wawasee’s boys track team opened its season with a bang and have already set a pace …read more.

SYRACUSE – Trending upward is the hope for the Wawasee girls track program. After a rough 2013 spring season and returning just one senior for the 2014 campaign, head coach Scott Lancaster is hoping his team can find some identity as it grows through the final two months of the school year. “We’ve got great …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee Community Youth League has extended its deadline for registration to March 30. On the same day, the WCYL will hold another assessment for boys minor baseball, boys major baseball, girls minor softball and girls major softball. There are also assessments scheduled from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 22-23, with all …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee approved a donation of $5,000 to the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex for a walking trail around the ball diamonds during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. The donation still must be approved by the Syracuse Park Foundation. Park superintendent Chad Jonsson explained the trail will be 2,600 feet, just 40 feet shy …read more.

Syracuse Police Department Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following accident: Tuesday, March 18, 4:20 a.m. East Chicago and South Huntington streets. Drivers: Aimee B. Coon, 34, North Lake Street, Warsaw; and Adam W. Baker, 34, Cedar Lake Drive, Fort Wayne. Coon failed to see a vehicle, driven by Baker, behind her …read more.