Common Core curriculum, a state standards initiative, is attracting more attention statewide. Some support the curriculum, while others have numerous concerns. Common Core is a state-led effort establishing a single set of clear educational standards for kindergarten through 12th grade in English, language arts and math that states voluntarily adopt. Leading the Common Core effort …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 11:57 p.m. Michael Lawrence Wright reported the theft of a military ID at Biomet Tuesday, Nov. 5, 9:23 p.m. Police responded to a call of a battery that took place by means of strangulation. Tuesday, Nov. …read more.

The Syracuse Public Library has several programs for children next week. Story Time is starting at 10:30 a.m. on both Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 11-12. Young children will have a lot of fun while doing pre-reading activities. Tuesday, Nov. 12, is the date for the Children’s Book Club. Children from kindergarten to fifth grade are …read more.

Before you begin to wonder why the male staff members in the Wawasee Community School Corporation are looking a bit more scruffy than usual, just glance at the calendar page. It’s November. Which means, it’s No Shave November. For a second year, WCS men are putting down their razors in an effort to raise funds …read more.

Syracuse Elementary School will hold its annual Veteran’s Day music program at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, in the school gymnasium, 502 W. Brooklyn St. They invite the whole community and surrounding communities to help honor the veterans that come to the program.

Deborah Nelson’s favorite color was red, and she also loved flowers. So in honor of the much missed kindergarten teacher, who passed away this past July, a garden has been planted in her memory just outside of the kindergarten hallway at Syracuse Elementary School. Although the area does not have much color now, an array …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Nov. 3, 10:53 p.m. SR 13 near Vawter Park Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Kenneth J. Graff, 18, 925 East, North Webster. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Sunday, Nov. 3, 4:40 p.m. 400 East near SR 14, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Nov. 2, 2013 Aaron Michael Stover, 22, 5176 N. 925 E., North Webster, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 cash Austin Lee Neff, 22, 18808 CR 46, New Paris, arrested for OWI with a BAC of .15 percent. Bond: $550 cash Eric Michael …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Nov. 1, through Thursday, Nov. 7. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Captain Phillips, Rated: PG-13 Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherine Keener Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. Tickets: …read more.

The lords and ladies of the court invite you to raise a cup to the season of joy at the ninth annual Madrigal Dinner at the country estate of Lord William and Lady Elizabeth of Dewart Castle, located at Quaker Haven Camp in Syracuse. Be transported back to the renaissance period of merry old England …read more.

Following an investigation that spanned 4 months, Warsaw Police served several arrest warrants for illegal sales of synthetic drugs on Halloween night. The warrants were served at the Phillips 66 gas station at 2518 E. Center St., Warsaw, on the owner of the station and his sons, who serve as clerks there. The arrests follow …read more.

Representatives from the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, Kosciusko Community Hospital and MedStat gathered Wednesday to celebrate the opening of a new medical facility in Syracuse. MedStat, part of the Lutheran Health Network, now occupies space at the former Arthur’s Fresh Market building, 107 W. Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. It will offer walk-in urgent care for illnesses …read more.

Wawasee High School’s Key Club made the first of three community stops late Tuesday afternoon as part of its annual Stuff the Bus food drive. Key Club members participating at the first stop in the Dollar General parking lot in Milford were, in front from left, Riley Johnston, Alyssa Seaver, Paige Smiley and Leeann Estrada. …read more.

Carl Stidams, 69, of West Monroe, La., and formerly of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2013. He was born June 9, 1944, to Delbert and Tilda Stidams. He was an avid sportsman and active in the Wounded Warriors project, member of the American Legion. He served 12 years in the United States Air Force …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Fire Territory responded to two fires on Saturday, a tractor fire and an electrical short in a panel. At 10:38 p.m. firefighters were called to McDonald’s, 902 South Huntington St., Syracuse, for an electrical short in an electrical panel box. The power was disconnected and the restaurant temporarily closed. But it was …read more.

Andrew D. Rensberger of Leesburg and Amber Brady of Syracuse announce their engagement. Andrew is the son of Jim and Liz Strube of Leesburg. He is a 2008 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and is currently stationed in Camp Pendleton, Calif., finishing up his final year in the United States Marine Corps. He’s been …read more.

We Americans think of November as the month that culminates in a feast with family and friends. November is a month of other celebrations as well. Nov. 11, is a national day of appreciation for veterans. The Syracuse Public Library will be open. The library has a fully maintained history section with books about the Revolution …read more.

Lee Adams, 82, of Burgaw, N.C., and formerly of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013. He was born April 2, 1931, in Lake County, Ohio, to Vernor and Mary (Whipple) Adams. On July 16, 1965, he married Norma Jane Richcreek, who preceded him in 1985. He retired from Syracuse Rubber in 1993, at which …read more.

Syracuse Cub Scout Pack 3828 will host the third annual Cake Auction on Monday, Nov. 25, at the Syracuse Community Center. Cake check in will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. This year’s Cake Auction theme is Superheroes. The public is welcomed to come, watch and …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School wants to remind the public of upcoming dates involving the athletic department. The first in a winter sports parent night at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, in the WHS auditorium. The Warriors Care Day will take place in the Wawasee community Saturday, Nov. 9. The objective for Warriors Care Day …read more.

Warsaw Area Career Center and McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels are offering a distracted and drunken driving education program for students. The Arrive Alive Tour from UNITE will visit Quaker Haven Camp, 111 EMS D16C Ln., Syracuse, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31; and Warsaw Community High School, 1 Tiger Ln., Warsaw, from 7:40 …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Oct. 27, 2013 Waylon Knight, 31, 8280 E. U.S. 30 Lot 67, Pierceton, arrested for check deception. Bond: $250 cash David Alan Shadd, 25, 66055 Evergreen Dr., Goshen, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $300 cash Nelson Patrick Blocher, 20, 207 E. …read more.

Don’t miss a hauntingly ‘ghoul’ time. The Haunted Thrill at Crosson Mill is occurring this weekend at Veterans Memorial Park, located on South Huntington Street in Syracuse. Tonight the event is running from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. So far the haunted has seen quite a bit of traffic. Admission to the haunted house …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The threat of severe weather has some communities postponing trick-or-treating until Friday night. We will continue to update this list as information is received.) Trick-or-Treat Times Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Thursday, Oct. 31 Milford ― 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (not being postponed) Nappanee – 5 p.m. to 7 …read more.

It’s hard to believe but it’s time for Christmas Bucks once again. The Paper’s annual Christmas Bucks drawing offers everyone a chance to have a special holiday season in 2013. All area residents have a chance to win a portion of the $2,000 Christmas Bucks prizes. All that needs to be done is to enter …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee knew exactly what was coming at them. They just couldn’t stop the steam engine that was the Leo rushing offense. The Lions only threw three passes the entire night, sticking with its bread and butter rushing attack that piled up more than 400 yards on the ground during a 35-7 win over …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Oct. 25, through Thursday, Oct. 31. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Gravity (3D), Rated: PG-13 Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. Tickets: …read more.

Teen Parents Succeeding is now accepted orders for its Annual Holiday Wreath Sale. The wreaths come in a variety of holiday styles and all are made from long-lasting fresh evergreens. In addition to wreaths, evergreen sprays, centerpieces, living trees and accessories are also available. Order must be received by Oct. 25 and will be delivered …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, Oct. 24, 3:50 a.m. Police were called to the 300 block of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, where a woman reported vehicles had been spray painted. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 9:09 p.m. Gary Miller reported a residential entry in …read more.

New Beginnings Preschool & Childcare in Milford, North Webster Day Care Center, Lakeland Learning Center in Syracuse and Cardinal Services Head Start in Warsaw were the only four child care centers in Kosciusko County receiving the top accreditation level from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration within the last year. United Way of Kosciusko …read more.

Marching band season is now completed for Wawasee High School, but the band did earn a bronze rating during the regional competition Saturday at Chesterton High School in northwest Indiana. Only bands finishing in the top 10 move on the next level of competition. Wawasee earned the right to compete in the regional by receiving …read more.

The Syracuse Church of God will hold its annual Trunk or Treat for community trick-or-treaters from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. Church members will be parked in the church parking lot and pass out treats from the trunks of their cars to children as they trick-or-treat throughout the neighborhood on Halloween …read more.

Already well known in Warsaw, MedStat Urgent Care and Occupational Health is coming to Syracuse. It’s first day of operation will be Thursday, Oct. 31. To celebrate, the Lutheran Heath Network is holding a Spooktactular Open House from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30. The open house will feature tours of the facilities, …read more.

SYRACUSE, Ind. – Indiana Conservation Officers across northern Indiana were kept busy this past weekend working with waterfowl hunters to manage migratory waterfowl populations which pass through Indiana during the next few months. The north zone comprises the northern third of the counties in the state. Indiana is split into three zones based on migration …read more.

Stop by the Syracuse Library on Halloween for an extravaganza of Dr. Seuss inspired fun. The staff has streamlined the event to eliminate waiting to get into the library during trick-or-treat from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Even if it is cold, or rainy, plan to walk through a maze of “fandubulous” characters. Dr. Seuss …read more.

Dick Freeland, 76, chairman of the board of Pizza Hut of Fort Wayne Inc., died at home Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. A native of Nevada, Mo., he was born March 16, 1937, to the Rev. Fred and Helen Freeland. In 1957 he married Deanna Walters, who survives, and they had three children – Kim (Alan) …read more.

The basic employment skills training class taught by Diana Grossnickle, made up of Wawasee High School students, recently took a trip to the Community Apple Orchard near Winona Lake to pick apples for local food pantries and also themselves. Students gained work experience in the agriculture field by picking 220 pounds of apples for local …read more.

JV Picks Up Football Win Wawasee’s junior varsity football team ended its season with a thrilling victory Saturday morning in Syracuse, a 14-7 winner over Goshen. Stephon Miller ripped off a 65-yard rushing touchdown and Cameron Adams added a score for the Warriors, which finish the season 3-6 overall. Jeff Bartman added a 60-yard kick-off …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Oct. 18, through Thursday, Oct. 24. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Gravity (3D), Rated: PG-13 Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. Tickets: …read more.

A third suspect remains at large today following an early morning home burglary in North Webster, but police say they have identified the suspect. The burglary happened while the victims were home. North Webster Police Officer Candy Smythe tells StaceyPageOnline.com that she received a report of a verbal argument at about 12:34 a.m. this morning …read more.

Jenny is an elementary school student and her family lives in the Warsaw school district, but one parent works in the Wawasee district. Jenny’s grandparents live in the Wawasee district, so it would be more convenient to drop Jenny off before school and pick her up after school at the grandparents home. Before just a …read more.

John W. Mansfield, 70, of Goshen, Ind., and formerly of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 5:29 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at his home. He was born on June 7, 1943, in Michigan City, Ind., to Fred W. and Elsie M (Phillips) Mansfield. He graduated in 1961 from Isaac C. Elston High School in …read more.

The Oakwood Resort, Syracuse Chamber of Commerce and Chautauqua-Wawasee are holding the first annual “Oak”toberfest this Saturday, Oct. 19. This German festival will be held at the Oakwood Resort in Syracuse and will feature children’s activities, German food, live music, beer tent, chicken dance and more! Daytime Entertainment Schedule Children and family activities take place …read more.

Mobile Meals delivers a hot noon meal five days a week to homebound and semi-homebound people in the Syracuse area. The program is sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Ministerial Association and Mobile Meals of Kosciusko County Inc. Mobile Meals is looking for drivers and substitute drivers to deliver meals once a month. The meals are picked …read more.

Dr. Suess Collectibles or a Lorax? Can anyone loan the Syracuse Public Library a stuffed Lorax for our display case? The staff is highlighting Dr. Suess’s stories for the Halloween open house. Becky Brower is making a display about Dr. Suess and would appreciate any Suess characters or collectibles that can be put in the …read more.

For the first time since 2004, the Wawasee High School Marching Band is advancing to the regional competition. During Saturday’s invitational at Homestead High School in Fort Wayne, Wawasee earned a gold rating in open class, class C. The regional competition will be held Saturday at Chesterton High School in the northwest portion of the …read more.

The Turkey Creek Fire Territory Executive Board approved the construction contract for renovation of Syracuse Fire Station No. 1 during its regular monthly meeting Thursday. Fire chief Mickey Scott reviewed a few points of the contract prior to the board approving it. The contract was drawn up by Maust Architectural Services Inc. between the owner …read more.

Due to the absence of board members Dennis Darr and Bill Dixon, the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board could not hold an official monthly meeting Monday evening due to lack of quorum. However, board member Kim Cates and Turkey Creek Township Trustee Barb Griffith took that time to hold a brief discussion with Syracuse Fire …read more.

In what may turn out to be the last summer-like weekend of the year, those at the annual Syracuse Fall Harvest Festival enjoyed picture perfect, sunny and warm weather, and sent the artisan and farmer’s market off with a bang for another season. Sidewalks at Veterans Memorial Park at Crosson Mill in Syracuse were thick …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department

 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Oct. 13, 6:48 p.m. East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Driver: Brittany L. Williams, 19, Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Driver swerved to avoid children and hit a parked car. Damages: up to $10,000 Sunday, Oct. 13, 3:09 p.m. SR …read more.

WARSAW – Could it really be this easy? After after being pushed to the brink of elimination on Wednesday night, the Warsaw boys soccer team knew it had to be on its game Saturday afternoon to avoid leaving its season in the hands of an old rival. The Tigers escaped with ease and left no …read more.

Teen Parents Succeeding in Syracuse is once again selling fresh holiday wreaths and decorations for their annual holiday fundraiser.  All proceeds from the sale go to support the work and mission of TPS, a non-profit organization that helps teenage parents stay in school and complete their education. The wreaths come in a variety of holiday …read more.

[weaver_youtube oi7p0CE92dg rel=0] SYRACUSE – Home sweet homecoming. Pride, passion and pageantry were all on display at Wawasee High School for the grand finale of Homecoming Week 2013. After a week full of fundraising, competition and celebration, Wawasee students were hoping to see their football team end the week on an even higher note and …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Oct. 11, through Thursday, Oct. 17. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 (3D), Rated: PG Starring: Bill Hader, Anna Faris Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: …read more.

SYRACUSE – It was not the send off they were hoping for. Three Wawasee seniors played on their home court for the final time on Thursday night. The seniors took the floor with smiles and aspirations of claiming their first conference win of the year but left with tears after falling short of a victory. …read more.

Indian Summer has descended upon the lakes area. The mornings are cool while the afternoons remind us of lazy summer days. To celebrate the arrival of fall, the fifth annual Fall Harvest Festival will be held in Syracuse from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Veterans Memorial Park at Crosson Mill. This …read more.

Cobalt Boats LLC, Neodesha, Kan., announced the addition of Kim Slocum to lead its engineering team and product development Initiatives Monday. He has joined the company as vice president of Product Development and Engineering. Slocum has 38 years of experience in all aspects of boat building and manufacturing and is the former president and general …read more.

State Farm of Northern Indiana provided a grant of $5,000 to KC-Ed to recognize their exemplary dropout prevention efforts in Kosciusko County. In three years, KC-Ed’s support of graduation coaches at Tippecanoe Valley, Warsaw and Wawasee schools have supported and mentored 143 students to graduation who might have otherwise dropped out.  Without the support of …read more.

Get ready for a show Tuesday, Oct. 15, when the Wawasee High School Choral Department presents its fall concert in the high school auditorium. The show’s curtains will open at 7:30 p.m. with the public cordially invited to attend. The department has been working very hard to present this show, and it is guaranteed to …read more.

The Lakeside Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1342 in Syracuse is holding its annual Cancer Benefit from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. The public is invited to attend. A buffet, featuring ham, broasted chicken and side dishes, will be served from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. that day, followed by entertainment provided …read more.

The Syracuse Library Announces Reading Winners Adult readers had 5-weeks to show their enthusiasm for reading with Go Green for My Community reading program. Oct. 1 was the last day to enter and three winners were selected to choose a local nonprofit organization to receive $25. Becky Brower, head of adult programming, is pleased that …read more.

A small business tune-up listening session, sponsored by Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, the Small Business Development Center and the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, drew several local small business owners and entrepreneurs Oct. 3. The session provided numerous resources for attendees while also giving them a chance to voice concerns and thoughts about further developing community …read more.

October means leaves changing colors and dropping, farmers harvesting crops in fields and homecoming week at Wawasee High School. This week at the high school is loaded with activities culminating with the crowning of the homecoming king and queen during halftime of the Wawasee-Elkhart Memorial football game Friday, Oct. 11, at Warrior Field. This year’s …read more.

Robert ‘Bob’ Baugher Sr., 90, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Oct. 4, 2013, at his residence. He was born on May 28, 1923, in Mishawaka, Ind., to Day and Rose (Willard) Baugher. Bob is survived by his wife: Norma Baugher, Syracuse; one son: Robert ‘Bob’ (Cynthia) Baugher, Cromwell; one daughter; Tammy Baugher, Fort Wayne, …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Oct. 4, through Thursday, Oct. 10. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 (3D), Rated: PG Starring: Bill Hader, Anna Faris Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Drive, Warsaw) Matinees: …read more.

Local businesses and organizations in Syracuse will once again be getting into the autumn spirit by decorating the town’s lampposts in festive attire and scenes. Lampposts are first come first serve with businesses and organization needing to contact the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce to request the lamppost they want. The town of Syracuse requests that nothing …read more.

SYRACUSE – On the cover of Sports Illustrated this week reads a line that says, “October’s all about who’s hot.” While the line refers to the annual playoff preview for Major League Baseball, the same line could be said about any team entering playoffs this month. As the IHSAA Boys Soccer Sectionals rapidly approach, the …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tammy Cotton shared a meeting she had with Wawasee High School Principal Mike Schmidt, Kathy Myers and WHS Assistant Principal Steve Perek to chamber board members at their regular meeting Oct. 2. The theme of that meeting, according to Cotton, was connecting students with the local community and its …read more.

Anyone who has driven through Syracuse on SR 13 has passed the old molasses factory at 100 S. Huntington St. Until recently, the giant, yellow building was something of an eyesore – rundown, empty, and taking up prime real estate. But that all changed when Roy Schwartz purchased the property. “I bought it around September …read more.

Glenda Smith, 89, formerly of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Oct. 2, 2013, in Cleveland, S.C. She was born on March 13, 1924, in Bath County, Ky., to Lewis and Clemie (Alfrey) Branham. On Feb. 26, 1941, she married Grover Smith who preceded her in death. She was formerly employed by Wawasee Boat Company.  She …read more.

A Syracuse man is behind bars today after allegedly beating a woman in front of her minor child. According to the probable cause affidavit filed by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Shane Bucher, Randy Wayne Avery, 33, of 9137 N. Koher Rd., Syracuse, was arguing with his girlfriend on Sept. 3. The woman attempted to …read more.

[weaver_youtube -jUTM7_6Ttg rel=0] SYRACUSE – A night reserved for the accomplished senior members of Wawasee’s volleyball team turned into one that the class of 2014 would like to forget. The Lady Warriors hosted Whitko on Tuesday night and were stunned as the Wildcats took three of the final four sets to walk away with a …read more.

SYRACUSE – Just five days ahead of the Northern Lakes Conference cross country tournament, Wawasee intended to cruise into the weekend on a high. With celebrations of seniors and veteran coaches in tow, Tuesday night’s triangular with NorthWood and Goshen should have been a grand time. After losing both boys and girls races to Goshen, …read more.

The first Oak-toberfest is Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Oakwood Inn in Syracuse. This “wunderbar” event is presented by Oakwood Resort, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, and Chautauqua-Wawasee, and includes fun for all ages. No need to speak German at this Oktoberfest, but here are a few interesting phrases that you won’t need to know to …read more.

Bullying is certainly nothing new and has occurred in schools for multiple generations. But sometimes students are afraid to talk about it and its effects can be devastating, even to the point of thoughts of suicide. This morning, students and staff of Wawasee High School were given a strong anti-bullying message by student peer facilitators …read more.

The Syracuse Library has programs for all ages this week. Story Time is starting at 10:30 a.m. on both Monday and Tuesday. Young children will have a lot of fun while doing pre-reading activities. Tuesday, Oct. 8, is the date for the Children’s Book Club. Children from kindergarten to fifth grade are welcome to join …read more.

[weaver_youtube Wi32wKMycO4 rel=o] SYRACUSE – On Saturday afternoon the Wawasee boys soccer team played arguably its best game of the season. The only problem is that a team’s best is not always enough to get a win. The Warriors went toe-to-toe with Class 2-A No. 6 Warsaw for 80 minutes but in the end it …read more.

SYRACUSE – What started out as a slow day turned into yet another solid win for the Warsaw girls soccer team. The Lady Tigers rolled into Syracuse on Saturday afternoon and used a big second half effort to help secure their seventh straight victory with a 5-0 win over rival Wawasee in Northern Lakes Conference …read more.

SYRACUSE – Football is a team sport. One player cannot lead a team to victory on his own. It takes 11 players on both sides of the ball to produce a winning result under the lights on any given Friday night. Wawasee may have played its best game as a team all season as it …read more.

Patrick Gerard Brost, 56, Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 4:07 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, in Syracuse. He was born April 6, 1957, in Lafayette, Ind., to Ray and Margaret (McAuley) Brost. Patrick was a 1975 graduate of Benton Central High School and a 1979 graduate of Indiana University with an accounting degree. He worked …read more.

Felony and misdemeanor charges are being sought against a Syracuse man who allegedly pulled a knife on his wife and threatened a police officer. Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello said the suspect, Daniel Parks, 33, allegedly pulled a knife on his wife and slapped her. When he was taken into police custody to be transported …read more.

Harold Agler, 89, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Sept. 26, 2013, at Doctors Hospital in Bremen, Ind. He was born Nov. 27, 1923, in Van Wert, Ohio, to William and Konetta (Rush) Agler. On May 10, 1947, he married LaDonna Agler, who preceded him on Sept. 18, 2013. He was a U.S. Navy veteran …read more.

Lee ‘Gene’ Mock, 85, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, Ind. He was born on Dec. 10, 1927, in Pierceton, Ind. to Otto and Irene (Plew) Mock. He was a lifetime North Webster/Syracuse area resident and attended North Webster High School. He was …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Sept. 27, through Thursday, Oct. 3. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 (3D), Click for Review ,Rated: PG Starring: Bill Hader, Anna Faris Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner …read more.

Lakers, Warriors End In Tie With a shot differential of 16-6 in favor of Wawasee over Lakeland, one would think the Warriors would have coasted in boys soccer Thursday night in Lagrange. Statistics sometimes aren’t always indicative as the two sides fought to a 1-1 draw. Rasmus Rich got Wawasee on the board in the …read more.

Hulda Thornburg passed away at home on Monday, Sept. 23., 2013. She was born to Aria and Orval Ramsey on Dec. 17, 1919, in Churubusco, Ind., where she was known for being the star player on the high school girls’ basketball team. She lived there until marrying Charles W. Hursh on Jan. 2, 1937. He, …read more.

“What’s the big deal about the swans?” is a question many people have asked this year. Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Wildlife Services came to the North Webster Community Center to explain about the mute swans, an invasive species in Indiana. Most of the swans that live year-round on our local lakes are mute …read more.

(Photos courtesy of Stuart Jones, Golden, Colo.) On Sept. 9, as storm clouds gathered over Boulder, Colo., and the rain began to fall, most folks were thankful for the precipitation. Record high temperatures for the area marked the early days of September, but relief quickly changed to disaster as several weather systems combined to produce …read more.

An attempt by Kim Cates, president of the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board, to improve communication between the fire territory board and the Syracuse Town Council ended as an exercise in frustration. Cates sent a three-page memo and a 19-page timeline regarding the fire station renovation to the council prior to its monthly meeting Sept. …read more.

Kim Cates, president of the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board, put together a 19-page timeline for the improvements to be made to the Syracuse Fire Station. The document was supposed to be presented to members of the Syracuse Town Council at its regular monthly meeting Sept. 17, but due to a mix up it is …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, 4:37 p.m. South Lakeside Drive, Syracuse. Police were called to investigate a boat crash at a pier. Renee Riecke, 54, Fort Wayne, was trying to take her boat out of the water when the wind blew it off course causing it to …read more.

Mary Jean Kislter, 69, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, at IU Goshen Hospital. She was born on Dec. 10, 1943, in Goshen, Ind., to Charles and Mary (Kline) Smoker. She married Nelson Kislter on May 1, 1999. He survives. Mary enjoyed socializing with family and friends, whether it was playing cards, …read more.

Members of the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, and others interested in the impact factory farms have on communities and the local watershed, spent most of the day Saturday listening to statistics and discussing strategies for minimizing the effects of such operations. Amelia Vohs, legal and water policy associate for the Hoosier Environmental Council, and Kim …read more.

Wawasee High School announces parent-teacher conferences have been scheduled for 3:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. The arena format will be used with all teachers being in the spectator gym. Administrators and counselors will also be available and midterm reports will be given to parents at the guidance department table. Parents do not need an …read more.

Young Adult Readers have a Bumper Crop of Books The Syracuse Library has received extra books and CD books that are waiting for the young people who come to the Young Adult New-book Club. Young adults are invited to come make individual pizzas and look at the new books on from 5 p.m. to 6 …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s 22nd Annual Volleyball Invitational was held in Syracuse on Saturday morning and after winning its first three games, the Warriors were upended by South Bend St. Joseph’s. The Indians and Warriors met in Saturday’s title match St. Joe proved to be too much for Wawasee winning 25-12, 25-16 to claim first place. …read more.

The Syracuse Police Department wrapped up a months long investigation today by raiding a Syracuse business suspected of selling synthetic cannabinoids, also known as “Spice” or “K2” The search warrant was served today at the “The What You Want” store, 503 S. Huntington St. Indiana State Police and local police have been investigating the store …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Sept. 20, through Thursday, Sept. 26. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) We’re The Millers, Rated: R Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Drive, Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. …read more.

Volleyball Slide Continues After a 9-1 start to the regular season, Wawasee dropped its sixth match of the season Thursday night at Concord, 25-27, 23-25, 25-22, 22-25. The loss to Concord set the Lady Warriors at 0-3 in the Northern Lakes Conference and 11-6 overall. The nip and tuck matchup with the Minutemen had Lydia …read more.

The Syracuse Church of God starts the fall season with a full slate of activities for children, teens and adults. The church offers activities for all youth of the community ages preschool through high school. Children, teens and their families are invited to a kid-friendly supper at 6 p.m. every Wednesday followed by age appropriate …read more.