The junior/senior prom: One of the most time-honored traditions of high school where young women spend hours getting in full glamor hair and makeup to accentuate their elegant gowns and young men don handsome tuxedos to escort their dates. But prom is also one of the most expensive traditions of high school and would not …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee High School girls basketball program will be conducting a spring camp for girls in third through fifth grade. The camp, which will have representation at Milford, Syracuse and North Webster Elementary Schools, will run from April 14-17 from 3:30-5 p.m. all four days. A coach along with high school players will …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, March 16, 12:31 p.m. Officers investigated a theft at the 100 block of EMS W27 Lane in North Webster Sunday, March 16, 3:34 p.m. Officers investigating the death of a 23-year-old male who was found unresponsive at a …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, March 16, 8:31 p.m. East 500 North and North 700 East, Leesburg. Driver: Kyler D. Mylin, 26, North 175 East, Warsaw. Mylin was westbound on 500 North when a vehicle passed him going the same direction, but cut …read more.

Indiana Authors Offer Popular Books Nominations for the 2014 Indiana Authors Award conclude this Friday, March 21. The winners will have lived in Indiana for 5 years and be alive and willing to attend the winners dinner in October. Last year’s awards bring attention to Kelsey Timmerman from Muncie, who is a world traveler and …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 13, 2014 Brett M. Surfus, 43, 4317 Aboite Lake Dr., Fort Wayne, arrested on a warrant. No bond Lonny D. Hodges, 42, 4450 S. Mallard Rd., Mentone, arrested for possession of chemical precursors. Bond: $5,000 surety William Danny Reffitt, 57, 1342 …read more.

Longevity at Turkey Creek Fire Territory stands to increase with an option for employees to switch from the civil public employees retirement fund to the 77 PERF fund available exclusively to police and fire personnel. The 77 PERF fund is being offered to current employees and will replace the Civil PERF in which they currently …read more.

“Beware the ides of March” (read: mark your calendars). This year, the ides of March bring the annual Wawasee High School March musical. For 2014, the WHS Theater Department will be putting on the Tony award-winning “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” And, yes, that’s Charlie Brown, the bald, lovable loser from the Charles Schulz …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, March 14, through Thursday, March 20. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Sherman & Mr. Peabody (3D), Rated: PG Starring: Ty Burrell, Max Charles Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before …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: Centennial Cellular Tri-State v. Jerri Townsend, Pierceton, $1,896.83 CM Long LLC v. Crystal Welsh, Warsaw, $1,594 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Dallas J. Rice, Milford, $4,714.02 Jerry …read more.

Two reports were among the agenda items for the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening in Syracuse. The board heard a report about the peer facilitators program at Wawasee High School and also a report from Amy Evans, science teacher at Milford Middle School, about what she plans to do with …read more.

SYRACUSE – The town youth leagues from Milford, Syracuse and North Webster will combine into one league starting this season, forming the Wawasee Community Youth League. The board for the new league will be served by representatives from the old league administrations. The WCYL will join the Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken organization, a national organization that …read more.

By RAY BALOG Staff Writer “We’re in pretty good shape.” That’s the assessment of Turkey Creek Township Fire Chief Mickey Scott as he presented the budget expenditures for January and February at Monday night’s meeting of the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board. With 16.67 percent of the calendar year elapsed, the Turkey Creek Fire Territory …read more.

Heavy snow and extremely high winds rolling through Kosciusko County have caused power outages for roughly 1,700 Kosciusko REMC members. Impacted members include those served by the Maple Leaf substation in the northern part of the county. Crews are currently working to restore the substation and are also responding to two broken poles on north …read more.

An argument which began on Facebook ended with two teenagers injured in an early Monday morning stabbing in Syracuse. Information on the altercation has been sent to the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s office and county probation department for possible charges of battery resulting in serious bodily injury and aggravated assault. Potential other charges may be added. …read more.

Syracuse Park Board signed limited use agreements with the Wawasee Youth League and Wawasee Pee Wee Football during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. The agreement gives the youth league and peewee football exclusive rights to use the Harold Schrock Youth Athletic Complex. Dave VanLue, park board president, explained one reason for the agreements is …read more.

SYRACUSE, Ind. — Indiana Conservation Officers scuba divers converged on Lake Wawasee last Wednesday to practice rescue and recovery operations for ice related emergencies. Divers and their support staff practiced preparing for the worst case scenario: a person falling through the ice and needing emergency assistance. The divers are well equipped with thermal suits, full …read more.

Syracuse Police Department Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following accident: Monday, March 30, 4:27 p.m. South Huntington Street and East Pickwick Drive. Drivers: Rick A. Flynn, 50, East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell; and John Kelsey, 61, E. Nokomis Drive, Syracuse. Flynn said his cell phone rang and he looked down to …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 11, 2014 Kim Marie Littlejohn, 51, 2141 W. 250 S. Lot 56, Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor. Bond: $199.50 cash March 10, 2014 Samuel Gene McGuire, 45, 821 E. Smith St. Apt. A, Warsaw, arrested for burglary …read more.

Dear Editor, My name is Curt Nisly, and I seek the Republican nomination for State House District 22, which includes most of Kosciusko County and southern Elkhart County. I am concerned about our country, and believe Hoosiers must focus on making Indiana stronger. I will always listen to and respect my constituents, and will vote …read more.

Otis Richard “Dick” Holderread, 76, of Mishawaka, Ind., passed away at 10:28 a.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, Ind. He was born March 27, 1937, in Cromwell, Ind., to Merle F. and Garnet Alice (McDonald) Holderread. He grew up in Milford, Ind., and graduated in 1955 from Milford High School. …read more.

Young People are Emerging into a Technical Society The second week in March has been declared National Teen Tech Week. Technology for many people means reading a book on an e-reader rather than a bound book. Technology is so much a part of our everyday lives that tomorrow’s workers will need advanced skills to perform …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Lakeland Youth Center in Syracuse is accepting registrations for spring soccer. The are five age divisions for boys and girls 4-14 years old for the season that runs April 12 through May 17. Cost is $60 for the first child and $40 for each sibling. For U-5 teams, it is $30 per …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, March 9, 1:10 a.m. Window damaged due to eggs thrown at a home in the 10300 block of North 500 East in Syracuse. Saturday, March 8, 2:00 p.m. Report of a trailer getting “egged” at Whispering Pines trailer …read more.

SYRACUSE – When the spotlight was turned on, NorthWood rose to the occasion. The No. 5 Panthers, using big nights from its senior superstars, broke down a game West Noble team, 75-61, to win the Wawasee Boys Basketball Class 3-A Sectional. The senior trio of Zach Zurcher, Jonathan Wilkinson and Will Stueve did the heavy …read more.

Nancy Adams Gadson, 66, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 5, 2014, at her home. She was born Aug. 30, 1947, in Goshen, Ind., to William ‘Bill’ and Marianne (Leist) Sharp. Nancy was a dedicated daughter, wife, grandmother and friend. Her loss will be dearly felt by all. She will be remembered fondly …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, March 7, through Thursday, March 13. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Sherman & Mr. Peabody (3D), Rated: PG Starring: Ty Burrell, Max Charles Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before …read more.

SYRACUSE – It’s been a busy week at Wawasee High School. The boys basketball sectional has been roaring Tuesday and Wednesday nights in the spectator gym and will only keep the kettle whistling Friday and Saturday when rivals West Noble and Fairfield along with NorthWood and Tippecanoe Valley meet for hardwood bragging rights. While the …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Creditors’ Service of Indiana Inc. v. Ronald A. Baker, Warsaw, $1,878.05 Donn and Linda Baird v. Robert and Amy Flores, Syracuse, $5,358.60 Heidi E. Busz v. Julio Reyes Jr., Warsaw, $1,559.52 John D. Barrett LLC v. …read more.

Robert F. Green, 70, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, March, 6, 2014, in his home. He was born July 3, 1943, in Battle Creek, Mich., to Paul Green and Georgene Wallen. He lived for many years in Milford, Ind., before moving to Syracuse two years ago Robert served with the United …read more.

[weaver_youtube IUlQbWSLuBE rel=0] SYRACUSE – If you were not at the Wawasee-Tippecanoe Valley sectional game on Wednesday night, you missed out. The two rivals met for the second time in five days and played a game that will certainly be remembered by both fan bases for years to come. The Vikings won a thrilling game, …read more.

Tournament time is by far the most anticipated time of the year for me. I wait all fall and winter for the state tournament to get started and as of last night, that time is finally here! This week I have divided my usual one article into two separate, yet equally as exciting, articles. Why? …read more.

What do you do when you can’t utilize your pier in the lake due to boats anchored nearby? You seek legal advice and file for a permit. Steve Snyder filed a request on behalf of Anchor Holdings LLC and Peter Nicholas for a permit to install signage in the lake prohibiting boats from anchoring within …read more.

Almost a month ago, utility directors in Milford and Syracuse issued a freeze warning, asking town water users to run water from a faucet. That warning is still in effect and will remain in effect until further notice. Milford Utilities Superintendent Randy Veach stated it will get worse before it gets better. He explained as the …read more.

Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent of Wawasee Community School Corp., posted the following statement on The Wawascene, the Web blog for the school corporation: “Winter has been especially harsh this year causing many delays and cancellations for Wawasee Community Schools. As it stands now, the last student day is Tuesday, June 3. “If the prolonged winter …read more.

[weaver_youtube HUnby-_Q3k0 rel=0] SYRACUSE – The Whitko boys basketball team’s 2013-14 season came to a close on Tuesday night in the opening game of the IHSAA Boys Basketball Class 3A Sectional 21 Tournament at Wawasee High School. The Wildcats faced a very tough West Noble team and could not match the talent and efficiency of …read more.

Chautauqua-Wawasee recently announced its 2014 program schedule. A wine cheese and chocolate experience will kick off Chautauqua-Wawasee’s summer activities Friday, May 30. Art Blast! sponsored by Creative Fish/Artzie Workshop will be held Saturday, June 28, along with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Patriotic Pops Concert. The children’s art experience will be “Music in Color” and will …read more.

Spring Themes for Story Times Looking for a free activity to do with your children that gets you out of the house? The Syracuse Library is offering story times at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays for the next 8 weeks. Age appropriate story times help build a foundation for a lifelong love of books …read more.

Wawasee High School seniors participating in Wawasee Dollars for Scholars will be calling in March for donations for scholarships. Students will be calling administrators, faculty and parents for contributions during this annual Phone-A-Thon beginning Monday, March 17. The mission of Wawasee Dollars for Scholars, a program of Scholarship America, is to expand access to educational …read more.

Scott and Mary DeGood, Syracuse, announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Caylyne Rene DeGood, to Dr. Dylan Cahill Arnold, son of Robert Arnold and Barbara Ewell, and J. Parks and Andria Atkinson, all of Virginia Beach, Va. Caylyne is a 2003 graduate of Wawasee High School and received her bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and …read more.

[weaver_youtube PNt_YGqvcrk rel=0] SYRACUSE – A win is a win. But at this point of the year, Wawasee head coach Nika Prather was less than enthused about her team’s 95.65-82.35 team victory over West Noble. The Wawasee team score, two points lower than what it scored last Tuesday against Plymouth, along with a shoddy set …read more.

All Saints Episcopal Church, located at 7812 Vawter Park Rd. in Syracuse, is hosting a pancake and sausage dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4. The event will have a free-will offering which will benefit Community Outreach and will help provide Christmas items for needy families, feed the workers at the church’s blood …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 2, 2014 Kiyle Stephen Wagner, 26, 4164 N. Allen Ln., Warsaw, arrested for domestic battery in the presence of a child. Bond: $2,000 surety Lydon John Smith, 29, 215 EMS C31 Ln., Warsaw, arrested for theft under $100,000. Bond: $2,000 surety …read more.

The North Webster Community Public Library announces the appointment of Debbie Conner as Youth Services Clerk. In her new position, Conner is responsible for checking out and shelving books and materials, assisting with programs, helping patrons and other assigned duties in the Youth Services Department. A Syracuse native, Conner is recently retired from the banking …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, March 2, 5:35 a.m. Leaving the scene of a personal property accident reported at 1400 block of East 350 North/North 150 East in Warsaw. Saturday, March 1, 9:52 p.m. Phone harassment reported from a residence in Leesburg. Possible …read more.

SYRACUSE – Some have said it is the greatest story ever told. A story that comes to life from the pages of the Holy Bible every Easter season. “Christ’s Passion” will be presenting its ninth season at Quaker Haven Camp in Syracuse from April 11-19. This production is presented by the members of the Lakes …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 28, 2014 Zachary Henry Woodcock, 23, 405 Wexford Place, Warsaw, arrested for false informing. Bond: $1,000 cash Johnny Ray Greene, 50, 10104 Pineview Ln., Paintsville, Ky., arrested for failure to comply. Bond: $1,082.25 cash Brian K. Smoker, 54, 39 EMS T7B …read more.

[weaver_youtube _HOL3SGD__w rel=0] SYRACUSE – In the dress rehearsal, Tippecanoe Valley asserted itself in a telltale second quarter for a 58-46 boys basketball victory Friday night over Wawasee at the Hardwood Teepee. In five days, the two teams will take the court against each other with the season on the line. In what both head …read more.

Wanting a website more appealing and easier to use, and to more effectively communicate with the community, Wawasee Community School Corporation launched a revamped site the evening of Feb. 26. The new URL for the website is wawaseeschools.org, though it can still be accessed by typing in wawasee.k12.in.us. Dave Van Lue, director of technology for …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Feb. 28, through Thursday, March 6. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) The LEGO Movie (3D), Rated: PG Starring: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 …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: Creditors’ Service of Indiana Inc. v. Ronald A. Baker, Warsaw, $1,878.05 Superior Court II
 The following traffic infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge …read more.

[weaver_youtube ZbLxaFnCrUY rel=0] SYRACUSE – It’s T-minus 11 days and counting until sectionals fall upon the area gymnasts. Tuesday’s dual between Wawasee sectional contenders Plymouth and the host Lady Warriors showcased what could be to come, but also left a lot to be answered in a 99.875-97.625 Plymouth team victory. After Plymouth’s team triumph at …read more.

Dear Editor, Representative Rebecca Kubacki is up for re-election. In 2010, then-candidate Kubacki told a crowd of potential voters that marriage is between one man and one woman. The issue was not complicated, she said, calling it “black and white.” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFQ3qAMT2ZY.) In 2014 she changed her mind, voting to kill HJR-3, a bill which would …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 24, 2014 Jack Clayton Bullers, 39, 1415 Sheridan St., Warsaw, arrested for OWI refusal, OWI misdemeanor and public intoxication. Bond: $500 cash Feb. 23, 2014 Dustin Michael Zimmerman, 34, 6631 Merry St., Unionville, Mich., arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $450 …read more.

Raymond Belsan, 33, of Syracuse, Ind., was sentenced this week in Northern District federal court to 120 months — or 10 years imprisonment, with 7 years supervised release — after pleading guilty to the felony offense of distribution of child pornography. According to documents filed in this case, in September 2012, Belsan possessed a custom …read more.

In the first-ever Dance Dance Kosciusko competition held right here on StaceyPageOnline.com, the votes have been registered by our readers and the top 3 entries have been named. Taking home the top prize is the Fly Dance Crew from the Lee Ann Stewart Dance School in Syracuse. The Fly Dance Crew earned a cool $500. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 21, 2014 Edward Dennis Hover, 48, 1047 N. 400 E., Warsaw, arrested for OWI with a BAC of .08 to .14 percent. Bond: $550 cash Chad Michael Keen, 20, 2404 Westwood Rd., Winona Lake, arrested for OWI and possession of marijuana. …read more.

Quaker Haven Camp and Dewart Lake Community Friends Church invite all to join them for a Passover Seder meal at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 9. The Passover meal will be prepared by the Quaker Haven staff and the Seder presentation will be facilitated by Alan Bond, a representative of Jews for Jesus. The Seder typically …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: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Lucinda S. McMillan, Winona Lake, $435.01 Brian and Heather Tuttle v. 9346 Management LLC, Carmel, $604 Capital Equipment Sales v. Nathan Kotterman, …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Feb. 21, through Thursday, Feb. 27. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) The LEGO Movie (3D), Rated: PG Starring: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell Showtime: 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 …read more.

Dear Editor, I am greatly disappointed by the outcome of the recent HJR 3 marriage amendment legislation. Due to a handful of Indiana House Representatives — my own Representative Rebecca Kubacki included — Indiana citizens were denied a voice and a vote on this important issue. If Representative Kubacki TRULY believes in protecting the institution …read more.

A Flood Warning has been extended for the following counties: Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall, St. Joseph, Lagrange, Noble, Laporte and Starke counties in Indiana; and Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph counties in Michigan. The warning has been issued by the National Weather Service and is now effect 1:36 a.m. Monday. At 8:36 a.m. today, Doppler radar …read more.

Although the first and second rules of Fight Club are not to talk about Fight Club, Fight Club Pink is a different sort of beast. While what happens in the club does have its mystery, many of the Fight Club Pink graduates are eager to talk about their experiences because they’re often so life-changing. Linda …read more.

(UPDATE: Sand and bags are now available in the following locations: Kosciusko County Highway Garage in Warsaw, North Webster Community Center in North Webster, at the Winona Lake Street Department and in Syracuse. In Syracuse, those wanting to fill bags will have to register at the main office of the Public Works department on Conrad …read more.

A Syracuse teen not only attempted to rob a convenience store while armed with an airsoft rifle, he reported the crime himself. Nick Jay Hise, 18, reportedly called the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Tuesday afternoon to say he used an airsoft rifle in an attempt to rob the Noble Convenience Store of cigarettes. Employees of …read more.

Syracuse Town Council approved accepting 6 1/2 acres of property if the Syracuse Park Foundation Board purchases it. The property is located at the end of Wildwood Drive and the Rotary Club had another potential purchaser. Syracuse Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson and Bob Smith, president of the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Charitable Foundation Inc., came before the …read more.

After a half hour discussion, including having a motion made and withdrawn, Syracuse Town Council requested more information regarding signage for the new industrial/technology park at SR 13 and U.S. 6 during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Town manager Henry DeJulia presented three different sign options, ranging from traditional lighting to using solar with …read more.

Knitting and Crocheting Group The Syracuse Library is providing a meeting space for knitters and crocheters from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. The group is for beginners, who would like help, or experienced people who want to share projects and ideas. Anyone age 8 or older is invited to come to the library …read more.

A late winter squall kept most members of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee from venturing out for its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Only Sam Lehman, Donn Baird, Bob Trame and park superintendent Chad Jonsson started the meeting. Dr. Tom Edington and Jerry Wright arrived a bit late. Without a quorum, the group was able to discuss …read more.

Construction on NIPSCO’s Reynolds-Topeka Line, affecting approximately 105 parcels of land in Kosciusko County, will begin in the next few months. The utility company announced its 7-year $1 billion capital improvement plan will include the replacement of hundreds of miles of electric lines and underground cable. (See related) The plan gained approval of The Indiana …read more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGiVq96P_nU&list=PLddrIMwRTCioGtUwKsu95SVzgaTzNFZHe For every snow event that has hit Kosciusko County, StaceyPageOnline.com has provided a listing of delays, cancellations and similar notices for schools, factories and area businesses. As this latest winter event is expected to bring another 3 inches to 5 inches of snow and maybe even freezing rain today, we are again ready to …read more.

The weather outside has been frightful the last month or so, but that hasn’t delayed work on fire station No. 1 in Syracuse. Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott told the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board on Thursday the work is still on schedule, to be completed in mid-June. “They had guys there to clean …read more.

Syracuse Eagles 2769 Auxiliary Valentine’s Day Dinner and Entertainment will be held tonight, Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14, and the public is welcome to attend. The prime rib dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with entertainment by Wayne VanCuren beginning at 7:30 p.m. The cost of each dinner is $15. The …read more.

[weaver_youtube IOY6yLQweRs rel=0] SYRACUSE – It was another rough night on the hardwood for the Wawasee Warriors basketball team on Thursday night. The Warriors welcomed in Goshen for a Northern Lakes Conference bout with hopes of snapping a 19-game losing skid in the NLC. Goshen would prove to be too much for Wawasee, winning a …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Feb. 14, through Thursday, Feb. 20. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) The LEGO Movie (3D), Rated: PG Starring: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell Showtime: 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Claypool Mobile Home Park v. Kym Eriks, Rochester, $1,594 The Collection Company v. Adam and Charisse Gunkle, North Webster, $694.79 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Skyler A. Cone, Warsaw, $1,166.55 Mita K. Denton, …read more.

Residents in Syracuse are being reminded there is a town ordinance regarding snow removal regulations. Letters will be sent out noting town officials have been made aware there are several sidewalks that have not been shoveled or even attempted to be shoveled. The letter, from town manager Henry DeJulia and chief of police Tony Ciriello, …read more.

The Lake Area Community Band is looking for new members to start its 26th season. The band performs each summer throughout Elkhart and Kosciusko counties. Rehearsals are held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays at Wawasee Middle School in Syracuse, beginning March 3. For more information, contact [email protected].

Clinton I. Butcher, 84, of Cicero, Ind., and formerly of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 9:12 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, Ind. He was born on Nov. 6, 1929, in Vernon County, Wisc., to Rev. Isaiah J. and Hazel V. (Stelting) Butcher. He graduated in 1947 from Spooner High School …read more.

During the regular monthly meeting of the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday evening, fire chief Mickey Scott made a plea to residents help clear fire hydrants of snow. “We will be removing snow from around the fire hydrants in the coming weeks in order to have the ability to quickly access (them) during an …read more.

Cookies and Other Special Happenings Cookie decorating is rescheduled for this Thursday, Feb. 13. The new event is called Valentine’s Special because along with cookie decorating there is Valentine card decorating. Everyone is encouraged to drop by between 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for some holiday fun along with some warming cocoa or coffee and …read more.

[weaver_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR_hr65BIUs] The first ever Kosciusko County Firemen’s Association Ignite the Night Firemen’s Ball was held Saturday night in Syracuse with approximately 100 firefighters and their significant others in attendance. The evening was held at Oakwood Inn and was a semi-formal/formal event that included a catered meal, door prizes and raffle items, dancing and fellowship …read more.

There’s still plenty of snow on the ground and the roads are icy, but the Syracuse Park Board is looking forward to spring as it received an update on the Syracuse-Wawasee’s Blue Star Highway project at its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Advisor Carol Koble told the board the garden club has applied for the …read more.

Tired of winter? You aren’t the only one! Come see Main on Main Improv Troupe performing live comedy improv to drive the winter blues away. Main on Main will be performing a free show at the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce office at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25. The group has been performing together since 2012, …read more.

Janice ‘Jan’ E. Fackler, 70, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at her home. She was born on May 19, 1943, in Goshen, Ind., to M. Howard and Esther Berniece (Fisher) Berger. She was a lifetime Nappanee, Ind., and Syracuse, Ind., area resident and graduated in 1961 from Nappanee High School. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Feb. 9, 1:02 p.m. Old Road 15 near East 900 North, Milford. Driver: Jeffrey A. Acton, 27, Rowland Ave., Leesburg. Acton lost control of his vehicle, slid off the roadway and the vehicle rolled over. No injuries reported. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Saturday, Feb. 8, 9:13 p.m. Breaking and entering reported in the 3900 block of Meadow Ridge Drive in Warsaw. Assorted electronics reported missing. Friday, Feb. 7, 3:42 p.m. Report of a name forgery on a mobile home title in …read more.

As first reported by StaceyPageOnline.com, the Turkey Creek Fire Territory responded to a report of a partial building collapse at 12:51 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Family Dollar Store in Syracuse. As fire personnel arrived on scene, they saw that approximately 60 feet awning and the store’s sign that was attached to the …read more.

Jack Arnott, 75, Syracuse Lake, Ind., passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born on Nov. 11, 1938, in Nappanee, Ind., to Ralph L. and Vera (Sloat) Arnott. He graduated from Nappanee High School in 1956 and Ball State Teachers College in 1960 (presently Ball State University). He spent …read more.

[weaver_youtube pdJ237V5_g4 rel=0] SYRACUSE – With a conference title on the line Friday night, the freight train that is the Northridge Raiders girls basketball team picked up speed heading into its game with Wawasee. The young Lady Warrior squad never knew what hit it by the time the game was over. Winning meant one thing …read more.

Tad Vandermark, of Syracuse, and Jose Gonzalez, 61, of Milford, were both sentenced in Northern District Federal Court this week for their crimes. Vandermark was sentenced to 360 months imprisonment with 15 years supervised release after pleading guilty to the felony offense of production of child pornography. Though information provided by the Northern District Federal …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Feb. 7, through Thursday, Feb. 13. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) The LEGO Movie (3D), Rated: PG Starring: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell Showtime: 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Austen Miller v. Dawn Wallis, Warsaw, $973.69 Canterbury House Apartments v. Krystal Barton, Warsaw, $3,336.09 Terry Dove, Warsaw, $3,336.09 Alice Edwards, Warsaw, $2,258.77 Autumn and Dustin Helblig, Warsaw, $3,176.78 Betty, Sarena and Ted Taylor, Warsaw, $3,651.99 …read more.

Jo Ann Houser, 83, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 21, 1930 in Indianapolis, Ind., to Worth and Goldie (Derek) Smith. On June 30, 1950, she married Robert E. Houser who preceded her in death. She retired from Key Bank in 1995. She was …read more.

Anthony K. Hauntz, 73, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at his residence. Anthony was born on May 14, 1940, in Milan, Ind., to the late Anthony J. and Lucille (Banushback) Hauntz Sr. Anthony attended Arlington High School. He married Judith Vail on April 8, 1961 and she survives. Anthony retired from Dana …read more.

Wawasee High School junior Noella Beck is serving an early childhood development internship during the winter trimester at Teen Parents Succeeding in Syracuse. The internship is through Wawasee High School’s Professional Career Internship Program. While serving at TPS, Noella works under the supervision of Trish Miller, coordinator of the high school’s work-based programs, and TPS …read more.

On Thursday, Feb. 6, Syracuse Elementary School is holding a Technology and Assessment Information Night from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for community members, parents and students. This event was originally scheduled for Jan. 23, but was postponed due to school closing for the day. At 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., there will be short …read more.

Warriors Clip Lakers On Hardwood The home losing streak is over for Wawasee after the Warriors held on for a 57-53 boys basketball win Monday night over visiting Lakeland. Four Warriors reached double figures in scoring as Wawasee won its first contest of the year in Syracuse after losing its first seven home games. Pacing …read more.

For the first time in two years, the sound of snowmobile engines emanated from Syracuse Lake when the Wawasee Kiwanis Snowmobile Drags returned to Syracuse Saturday, just offshore from the lakeside park. Warm weather caused organizers to cancel the event two years in a row. The third time was the charm. This year’s event had …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee athletic director Steve Wiktorowski issued late Sunday evening a pair of changes to Wawasee athletic schedules in the coming week. The Feb. 4 home girls basketball game versus Bremen has been cancelled. Bremen must make up a cancelled conference game from Saturday instead, which eliminates their availability for the Wawasee contest. No …read more.