The Syracuse Town Council approved the 2014 budget on first reading during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. The budget estimate is $3,331,981 with an estimated tax levy of $1,700,562, which is approximately $50,000 under the maximum levy of $1,750,021. Brett Konarski of Jones Petrie Rafinski provided a monthly report on the Syracuse industrial park. …read more.

Syracuse Police Department Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1:57 a.m. Ashley Hall reported a theft from the 400 block of West Wildwood Drive. Four rings valued at $1,000 were recovered from a suspect, Kory Myers, 20, of Milford. Myers was arrested for theft and receiving stolen …read more.

Public comments from the floor caused the Syracuse Town Council to abruptly change its agenda during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Several residents from Oakwood Park came to comment on the proposed renovations to Syracuse Fire Station No. 1. During public comments on agenda items, members of the public are given two minutes to …read more.

SYRACUSE – There was no hiccup in the plan for Warsaw Tuesday night. Working toward a second straight undefeated boys tennis grid in the Northern Lakes Conference, Warsaw continued its march with a 5-0 win at Wawasee. And much to the delight of Tiger head coach Rick Orban, his team didn’t show any ill effects …read more.

The Pacific North Crest Trail Sets the Scene  The Syracuse Library is hosting a book discussion about a young woman, who with no experience in hiking, sets off on a 9 month trek from the Mohave Desert to Washington State. Wild: from lost to found on the Pacific Crest Trail is a self-revealing memoir of …read more.

It was announced at the Turkey Creek Fire Territory executive board meeting recently that the Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department has been conducting a fundraiser for the equipment and supplies fund. With at least a $20 donation, donors are offered a photograph. Fire chief Mickey Scott stressed the donated funds do not go into the fire …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 5:38 a.m. East Beer Road, Milford. Driver: Robert Bender, 44, West Zims Court, Milford. Bender was eastbound on Beer Road when a loose horse crossed his path causing a collision. The horse was later found and …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Sept. 16, 1:09 p.m. A Syracuse woman reported her 13-year-old son stole $100 from her bank deposit bag. Monday, Sept. 16, 1:56 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported that had occurred the day before in the 11200 Block …read more.

Volleyball Struggles Continue After a red hot start to the season, Wawasee’s volleyball program has cooled off somewhat of late. The cooling trend continued Monday as visiting Westview beat Wawasee 21-25, 25-16, 25-14, 25-18. In a similar case to the loss against Goshen last Thursday, Wawasee put together big statistical numbers but could not translate …read more.

Under OSHA regulations, all employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplaces must provide workers with training for the new Globally Harmonized System by Dec. 1. Under the GHS, product labeling, material safety data sheets and terminology have been updated and modified to more effectively communicate hazards to workers. This is a significant change from the …read more.

Warriors Earn Another NLC Tie For the second time in as many matches, the Wawasee Warriors walked off the pitch tied with a Northern Lakes Conference opponent. Threes were wild for the now 3-3-3 boys soccer team after tying Elkhart Memorial 3-3 Saturday morning in Syracuse. Rasmus Rich, Carter Jones and Fernando Camargo all had …read more.

SYRACUSE – Some nights, even when everything starts to go right, it still turns out all wrong. That was the unfortunate case for the Warrior football team on Friday night. A rash of terribly-timed turnovers were back-breaking for Wawasee in a 52-17 defeat at the hands of 5A’s No.2 ranked Concord Minutemen Friday night in …read more.

SYRACUSE – Numbers never lie? Not so much. What was an outstanding night in the stat book turned out to be a disappointment on the scoreboard for the Wawasee volleyball team. The Lady Warriors managed to win just one set in a match against Goshen losing 23-25, 21-25, 25-22, 25-21 Thursday night in Syracuse. It …read more.

Lady Warriors Close Out With Win In the final regular season match of the girls golf calendar, the Wawasee Lady Warriors traveled to Lake James and beat host Fremont 182-228. Elizabeth Jackson took the reigns as medalist Thursday afternoon, shooting a 43 with teammate Courtney McDaniel shaking off a little rust with a 44. Aubrey …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Sept. 13, through Thursday, Sept. 19. 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.

Article by V. EuGene Kennard Yesterday is a day that I will never forget. It was Sept. 11, 2013 – 12 years after a great atrocity and tragedy for our country. This was a day in which many innocent lives were taken by fools and fanatics that did not understand the goodness of America. Good …read more.

Allen O. Shively, 86, of Goshen, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen. He was born Oct. 14, 1926, in Kosciusko County to Frank and Inez (Roberts) Shively. He owned and operated Colbin Tool in Syracuse, Ind., for many years. He was a member of the Calvary United Methodist …read more.

SYRACUSE – The 2-0 girls soccer win by Whitko Wednesday night at Wawasee wasn’t a knock down, drag ’em out contest that will go down in the annals of history for memorable moments, per se. But the win by Whitko was an historic one, nonetheless. For the first time in the program’s abbreviated but ascending …read more.

SYRACUSE – Another triangular, another two wins for the Wawasee girls golf team. Heading to the “road course” Wednesday night at South Shore Golf Club on the south end of Syracuse, the Lady Warriors shot a 191 to beat host West Noble’s 211 and Whitko’s 216. Mikala Mawhorter continued to lead Wawasee with another medalist …read more.

Incident Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Saturday, Aug. 31, 9:48 a.m. Officials at McClure’s, South Huntington Street, Syracuse, reported the theft of cash. Arrests Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently made the following arrests: Sunday, 11:57 p.m. Britany K. Wilmot, 24, East Palm Drive, Syracuse, arrested for driving …read more.

One of the summer construction projects in the Wawasee Community School Corp. was fully enclosing the media center within Wawasee Middle School. It was paid for out of the capital projects fund within the school corporation budget. New interior doors were installed as well as windows all around the media center. At the time WMS …read more.

The investigation into an accident early Sept. 2, uncovered that the vehicle had been stolen and also solved the theft of two dirt bikes. Logan Phillips, 19, North Hillside Drive, Syracuse, was arrested Sept. 3 for auto theft and theft. Bond was set at $5,000. Events began at 2:33 a.m. Sept. 2. Police were notified …read more.

Teens sometimes feel lonely and like nobody cares about them. And in today’s world they are more likely to talk about their problems with their peers rather than an adult. In response to the two student suicides during the 2012-13 academic year, Wawasee High School has formed a peer facilitators program where upperclass students are …read more.

Per the interlocal agreement for the Turkey Creek Fire Territory, Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board member Bill Dixon moved to “put into effect the remodeling plan as laid out by the (Turkey Creek Fire Territory) Executive Board.” The motion carried unanimously at the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday evening. At the Aug. 26 meeting, the …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board and township trustee Barb Griffith recently discussed the clean-up, restoration and expansion of several Turkey Creek township cemeteries. Union Cemetery, located on East 1000 North, Syracuse, was expanded earlier this year through the purchase of adjacent farmland. Dennis Darr, board president, reported the land was recently seeded for grass, a …read more.

Ladies Add Two More ‘W’s To Résumé In a match that wasn’t originally on the schedule, Wawasee saw a pair of old foes at Maxwelton Tuesday night and added a couple of wins to the ledger. Matching its best season output at 179, Wawasee beat Elkhart Central (189) and Fairfield (198) on the rolling hills …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final in a 3-part series examining school enrollment numbers and student transfers in Kosciusko County schools.) As the 2013-2014 school year gets underway, schools throughout the county are beginning to approximate student totals. Following the release of Warsaw Community School Corporation’s total student count, an increase in transfer enrollment into …read more.

Read a Book for Banned/Challenged Book Week The American Library Association (ALA) compiles a list of books that are asked to be removed from the shelves of libraries around the country. Remember the furor when the Harry Potter books were first brought to the United States? The top banned books, requested for removal, during the …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, Sept. 6, 12:53 p.m. Bryan Thomas of Warsaw reported the theft of his dirt bike. Friday, Sept. 6, 2:17 p.m. Harwell Trucking reported damage to a semi trailer at Purina on 1350 North in Milford. Friday, Sept. 6, …read more.

Glen Richard Slabach, 78, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at an implement auction, doing what he loved. Glen was born on March 8, 1935, the son of Ervin and Naomah (Miller) Slabach in LaGrange County, Ind. On Dec. 18, 1965, he married Suzanne Yoder at Plymouth United Church of …read more.

Wawasee Doubles At Marion Invitational It was a banner day in several ways for the Wawasee cross country programs Saturday at the Marion Invitational. Wawasee’s first entry into the invite produced a double team championship as well as an individual title. The Warrior boys rolled to a team title with 29 points and the girls …read more.

How the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce can assist local businesses in using other local businesses was a main topic of consideration for the chamber board of directors at its monthly meeting. Chip Erwin, head of the ambassadors committee, is ready to launch a new “shop locally” campaign aimed not only at consumers, but other local …read more.

Two Warsaw men are accused of stealing a vehicle and concocting a story of mechanical failure for why they failed to return the car. Donald Eugene Fugate, 40, and Zachary Kyle Webster, 22, both of the 400 block of South Buffalo Street, were arrested and charged with auto theft after Sparkman Auto reported the duo …read more.

Aug. 17 marked the 50th wedding anniversary of Lowell and Sharon Chapman, Syracuse, formerly of Nappanee. The couple’s son hosted an open house Aug. 18 and family gathered to celebrate with the Chapmans in their Dewart Lake home. Reverend Robert Fields united the couple in marriage during a 1963 ceremony which took place at the …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Sept. 6, through Thursday, Sept. 12. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Planes, Rated: PG Starring: Dane Cook, Stacy Keach Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Drive, Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $7 …read more.

John P. Connolly, 78, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor. He was born on Aug. 17, 1935, in Syracuse to James and Catherine (Shenberger) Connolly. On Oct. 23, 1954, he married Shirley Hollar. He was a lifelong area resident. He retired from Chore Time Brock after 12 years …read more.

Sun Shines Despite Loss Wawasee lost its first home dual of the season by a stroke to Culver Academy Wednesday afternoon at Maxwelton Golf Club, 178-179, but Lady Warrior girls golf head coach Steve Coverstone was rather pleased. “This is our best score of the year,” offered Coverstone. “The girls played well. CGA just played …read more.

A memorial bench in honor of Dave Lichtenauer was opened for public use last Saturday in Syracuse. It was a gift to the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails and sets on the boardwalk along Pickwick Drive. Made in Syracuse by Poly-wood Inc. and obtained through the local furniture store, The Living Quarters, the bench overlooks Mud Lake marsh. …read more.

[weaver_youtube ZECo_SWrhoY rel=0] SYRACUSE – It is hard to keep any secrets in a high school. Word travels fast and pretty soon gossip between two people quickly becomes common knowledge. At Wawasee High School people have been talking and the word is out about the Lady Warrior volleyball team: It’s really good. Manchester was the …read more.

On Sept. 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda, hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C. …read more.

Syracuse Public Library announces upcoming events: At 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Children’s Book Club is reading books about ice cream and how to make ice cream. The group is making their own ice cream and finishing it with yummy toppings. The librarians can’t wait to eat ice cream and hope many children share in the …read more.

The influence of the Web continues to expand and radio broadcasting is part of that growth. Some students at Wawasee High School in Syracuse are learning about Web-based radio broadcasting through one of the career and technical education courses offered at the school. Near the end of the 2012-13 academic year, WHS began warriorradiowarr.caster.fm, where …read more.

Poly-Wood Inc. recently broke ground on a 42,260 square foot addition that will link two of their existing buildings in Syracuse. The building will allow for extra manufacturing space and also includes plans for a showroom to display their 26 varied styles of outdoor furniture. This is the company’s fifth expansion in 3 years. They …read more.

Julia ‘Red’ Scarbeary-Byrd, 100, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Aug. 30, 2013, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on July 25, 1913, to R. Ramey and Rosa (Davis) Whitaker. She married Bueford Scarbeary who preceded her. Years later, she married Jessie Byrd who also preceded her. She retired from the Dana …read more.

Funeral arrangements have been set for a Millersburg teen killed by a train early this morning. Matthew Simmons, 17, was walking along the train tracks near Jefferson and Lincoln streets at 12:34 a.m. in Millersburg when he was struck. There is no crossing in that area. Simmons was a senior at Fairfield High School a …read more.

Matthew M. Simmons, 17, of Millersburg, Ind., died unexpectedly early Friday morning, Aug. 30, 2013. He was born Feb. 5, 1996, in Goshen, Ind. to Heather Simmons. Matt was a student at Farifield High School where he excelled academically, particularly in physics, maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. He was a member of the wrestling …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, Aug. 30, 7:16 a.m. Susan O’Dell reported criminal mischief in the 1600 block of Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. Friday, Aug. 30, 1:15 a.m. Meijer, Lake City Highway, reported a shoplifting. Andrea Childress, 30, of South Whitley was arrested for theft of …read more.

Lack of police presence to control speeding motorists, relocating a problem intersection from a state road to county roads and inconvenience for residents near that intersection were top comments heard Wednesday night during a U.S. 6/CR 29 bridge proposal public hearing. The hearing, held at Wawasee High School, was hosted by Indiana Department of Transportation …read more.

NLC Showdown Goes To NorthWood In a clash of contenders in the Northern Lakes Conference girls golf race, NorthWood hosted Wawasee and Northridge Thursday at McCormick Creek. Needing to count every stroke, NorthWood remained undefeated in round robin play with a 179 while Wawasee carded 182. Northridge struggled on the Nappanee layout, shooting 250. NorthWood, …read more.

SYRACUSE – On paper, the boys soccer pairing between Wawasee and West Noble Thursday night looked to be a mismatch. On the pitch, West Noble proved every bit worthy of its No. 5 state ranking with a 6-0 romp of the host Warriors. An even first ten minutes of the match had Wawasee actually lead …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Aug. 30, through Thursday, Sept. 5. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Monsters University, Rated: G Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Drive, Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. Tickets: …read more.

A Goshen man has been arrested and charged with rape and sexual battery following an investigation by Syracuse Police Department. According to Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello, a 39-year-old woman reported on Aug. 17 that she was raped at a home in Syracuse. This afternoon, Jonathon Hulley, 34, was arrested on a warrant and charged …read more.

Kyle D. DeHart Brandon T Woody Two men connected with a home invasion on April 14 in Syracuse are today behind bars. (See related story) Kyle DeHart, 21, CR 450 East, Syracuse, and Brandon Woody, 21, currently residing in Wawaka, but formerly of Syracuse, were arrested today on charges of burglary resulting in bodily injury, …read more.

SYRACUSE – What a difference 24 hours makes. After stomping all over Central Noble Tuesday night in Albion, the Wawasee boys tennis team hosted Plymouth Wednesday and were rudely treated by the guests. The Pilgrims, playing a makeup game from last Thursday’s rainout, opened its Northern Lakes Conference season with a 5-0 shutout over the …read more.

Updates were the order of the day for the meeting of the Syracuse Park Foundation on Tuesday. Information on the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee, Harold Schrock Athletic Complex, Rotary Park and liability insurance for board members filled the agenda. Syracuse Parks Superintendent Chad Jonsson reported that the right of way on the south side of Vawter …read more.

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Peterson of Syracuse would like to announce the engagement of their son, Chad Peterson, to Jill Skeans, daughter of Jerry and Janice Skeans of Nappanee. The bride-elect is a graduate of Warsaw Community High School and Trine University in Angola, with a degree in interior design and business management. She is …read more.

The Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board held a special meeting Monday, to discuss the tax levy for the equipment replacement fund and the design for renovating Fire Station I. Syracuse Town Councilman Brian Woody opened by asking on behalf of the town council if fire chief Mickey Scott would attend the town council meetings to …read more.

For the last year and a half the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board has been working on renovating Fire Station No. 1 in Syracuse. When the project went to bid, the amount approved for the renovation was $450,000. However, only one bid came in and it was much higher than anticipated at $669,000. The fire …read more.

[weaver_youtube 9ejVAGB1wWs  rel=0] SYRACUSE – Arguably the biggest match the Lady Warriors golf team has played to date this season was last Wednesday in Plymouth. Wawasee dropped the ball in its Northern Lakes Conference opener to the Lady Pilgrims shooting a season high 213. Tuesday night in Syracuse the Lady Warriors played possibly its second …read more.

Volleyball Still Rolling Wawasee’s drum beat kept pounding Tuesday night with another three-match win, this time at Central Noble. The Lady Warriors finished off the Lady Cougars 25-22, 25-18, 25-19 to run its team mark to 7-1 on the season. Wawasee had a great defensive effort from Aly Anderson, who led the team with 20 …read more.

Warriors Bomb Hamilton After taking one on the chin Saturday against Concord, Wawasee decided to return the favor on visiting Hamilton Monday in Syracuse. In the first-ever meeting between the two clubs, Wawasee put a whipping on Hamilton, 10-1, in boys soccer. The win erases the sting of a 10-0 loss to Concord Saturday in …read more.

SYRACUSE – Registration for the Wawasee Gymnastics Club’s fall tumbling camps will take place Sept. 3-5. The Tuesday and Thursday registrations will be at Wawasee High School at the main entrance (door 1) from 5:30-7 p.m. and on Wednesday, registration will take place at New Paris Elementary School from 4:30-6 p.m. at the main entrance. …read more.

Stanley J. Harper, 87, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, at Visiting Nurses Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born May 20, 1926, in New Haven, Ind., to Emmet E. and Fannie G. (Greenawalt) Harper. Stan married Cindy Bucher on May 16, 1976; she survives. Stan served in the US …read more.

The Young Adult New-book Club is getting together to paint and look at new books at 5 p.m. Sept. 3. There will be no meeting on the next scheduled time (Sept. 17). Teens are encouraged to come to make hanging whirly-whirls with abstract painting techniques. This is an opportunity to turn a 3 foot square …read more.

Sharon Batesla, 76, of Syracuse, Ind., passed peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, at the IU Goshen Hospital. She was born on Jan. 10, 1937, in Cromwell, Ind., to Albert and Mabel Maggart. She graduated from Crowell High School with valedictorian honors. On Christmas Day 1977, she married Ed Batesla. She held various secretarial positions …read more.

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – Syracuse resident Don Bucher recently placed top-five in two categories at the American Water Ski Association National Championships. Bucher placed fourth in the Men’s 7 overall and fifth in jumping while also competing in slalom and tricks categories. The championships, held August 13-17, had Bucher also serve as an official …read more.

Volleyball Red Hot With Pair Of Titles After pushing state power Fairfield Thursday night, Wawasee pulled in a pair of volleyball trophies for the case Saturday. The Wawasee varsity won all four of its games to take the podium at the Elwood Invitational. In pool play, Wawasee beat Lewis Cass 25-14, 25-19, Mississinewa 27-25, 18-25, …read more.

[weaver_youtube hpi-Fnt8IL0 rel=0] Tim Berry, Indiana’s new GOP chairman, was in Syracuse Thursday for the fourth annual Spine Award banquet hosted by Indiana Rep. Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse). Prior to the evening’s events, at which U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski was presented with the Spine Award (see story), Berry met briefly with the media to talk about …read more.

[weaver_youtube L7ka96d3UI0 rel_o] SYRACUSE – It all started with a bang. Wawasee started out its 2013 season in style. The Warriors welcomed in Whitko for the first game of the year and sent the Wildcats home with a lot to think about. Wawasee dominated the game from the opening kick, literally, en route to a …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Aug. 23, through Thursday, Aug. 29. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) World War Z, Rated: PG-13, Starring: Brad Pitt, James Badge Dale Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Drive, Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 …read more.

An accident near Syracuse Friday evening has left a 45-year-old Cromwell man in critical condition. The crash happened at approximately 6:04 p.m. at CRs 1000 East and 1050 North. The initial 911 caller noted the single vehicle accident involved a pickup truck and a utility pole and one of the occupants was partially ejected. Upon …read more.

“We’re just honored and humbled. There are lot of fine farm families in Elkhart County,” said Tami Mohler. She and her husband, Chuck, own Sweet Corn Charlie. They along with their children have been honored by the Elkhart County Agricultural Society as the Farm Family of the Year for 2013. The family will be honored …read more.

Sarah L. Grawcock, 55, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013. She was born in Van Wert, Ohio on March 16, 1958, to Roy and Katherine (Bagley) Bollinger. She was a graduate of Whitko High School. She married Don Grawcock on July 18, 1992. She retired from Dana Corp. in Syracuse after …read more.

[weaver_youtube xYczanuv5n0 rel=0] SYRACUSE – In the record book, it will show up as a 3-0 Fairfield volleyball win Thursday night at Wawasee, but inside the spectator gymnasium, the gap between the two teams was much, much closer. In a series that Fairfield has overwhelmingly dominated in recent memory, Wawasee made a statement by not …read more.

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski announced that a member of her staff will be holding office hours on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Syracuse Town Hall. The purpose of local office hours are 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 …read more.

SYRACUSE – Area golfers gathered at Maxwelton Golf Club on Aug. 15 for the annual Junior Achievement Serving Wawasee Golf Outing. The event raised funds to support Junior Achievement programs that teach students work readiness, personal finance, entrepreneurship and fiscal literacy. Pictured is the 2013 winning team from Northern Lakes Insurance, from left to right, …read more.

Grace Lutheran will host a movie night from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. The event will feature the film, Pray the Devil Back to Hell, a gripping documentary about a group of heroic, visionary women who were instrumental in bringing peace to Liberia. The New York Times described this movie as, “…uplifting, …read more.

Lord William and Lady Elizabeth invite you to attend the ninth annual Madrigal Dinner at their country estate of Dewart Castle located at Quaker Haven Camp in Syracuse. Be transported back to the 16th century of merry old England. You will meet the lords and ladies of the high court while enjoying a delicious feast …read more.

By VIRGINIA SURSO A research grant from the University of Notre Dame gave Hannah Becker of Zionsville an opportunity to test the quality of the water in Lake Papakeechie this summer. She spent hours on the lake testing 50 GPS locations for turbidity (water clarity), levels of dissolved oxygen, water temperature and E. coli.  She …read more.

SYRACUSE – It was the best of games, it was the worst of games. It was mostly just a tale of two halves for the Wawasee girl’s soccer team on Wednesday night. The Lady Warriors welcomed in West Noble for their first home game. Things looked good early for Wawasee but a strong second half …read more.

Ken Jones of Jones Petrie Rafinski made a monthly report on the industrial/technology park to the Syracuse Town Council Tuesday night. Jones reviewed the change orders for both contracts and requested the town approve a change order for $12,700 by Cripe Excavation. The council approved the change. Jones told the council when the budget was …read more.

The Wawasee Community School Corporation Board of Trustees held a special budget hearing on Tuesday in the Warrior room at Wawasee High School. The purpose of the meeting was to allow the public to discuss the 2014 budget. Up for review was the 2014 budget, the capital project fund and the bus replacement fund. No …read more.

A heated debate on the renovations for Syracuse Fire Station I ended Tuesday night in a tie vote with Syracuse Clerk-Treasurer Julie Kline refusing to break the tie. Syracuse Town Council President Bill Musser was absent from last night’s meeting during the discussions, which began when councilman Brian Woody explained the fire territory board had …read more.

SYRACUSE – A pair of goals from Ricky Camargo, including his second four minutes from time, helped Wawasee achieve a stunning 2-2 varsity boys soccer tie with Westview Tuesday night in Syracuse. Wawasee were just 0-8-1 in its last nine games against Westview, all season openers, and had scored just three goals in that span. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee didn’t flinch in back-to-back home girls golf matches, posting another pair wins Tuesday night at Maxwelton. Using a quartet of scores under 50, Wawasee held firm against the formidable Mishawaka Marian 190-198, while triangular opponent West Noble posted a 217 to round out play. A 45 from Elizabeth Jackson led Wawasee, while …read more.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to act on stage or on television or film? The syracuse Community Center located at 310 N. Huntington St., Syracuse, will be hosting a course to teach the basics of acting. The courses will be taught from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, from Sept. 18 …read more.

The newly renovated office of Dr. John Kratzer in Syracuse recently hosted a ribbon cutting. The new office is located in the Northern Lakes Plaza in the former Arthur’s Fresh Market Building. The office can be reached at 574-457-8585.  

Adult Reading Program Begins Everyone is a winner when they read books from the Syracuse Public Library and sign-up in the Go Green for My Community Adult Reading Program. Some of the staff of the library are making unique bookmarks from wallpaper samples and paper pieces. Adults can choose a bookmark when they sign-up to …read more.

Landowners who will be affected by the construction of NIPSCO’s Reynolds-Topeka Line — a 100-mile electric transmission line from Reynolds to Burr Oak to Topeka — are now being notified. “We are currently in the process of notifying landowners who will be impacted by this project,” said Kathleen Szot, external communications manager for NIPSCO. “They …read more.

State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) will attend the inaugural meeting of the State Commission on Improving the Status of Children on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Rep. Kubacki was appointed to this 18-member commission in June of this year. The commission includes members from all four legislative caucuses working alongside members of the judicial and executive branches. …read more.

SYRACUSE – The inaugural Wawasee Invitational was, in a word, memorable. Mother Nature provided a beautiful setting from start to finish, a finish that would prove to be a nail-biter. The Lady Warriors took home top spot in its own tournament with a score of 391, edging out Columbia City’s 392 Saturday at South Shore …read more.

SYRACUSE – The dawn of a new era of Wawasee football has begun in Syracuse, and his voice can be heard loud and clear. The echoes of new head coach Josh Ekovich can literally be heard on campus during preseason practice from all sides. While his voice may carry, his point is being squarely made …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Aug. 16, through Thursday, Aug. 22. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) The Heat, Rated: R Starring: Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Drive, Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. Tickets: …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced asphalt resurfacing work has begun on SR 13 in Syracuse, between Harkless Drive and County Line Road (CR 1400 North). During daytime hours, there will be intermittent lane restrictions under the direction of flaggers and/or arrowboards, barrels and cones. Motorists should be aware of milling and paving machines, …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 7:27 a.m. Owens Service Station on East Center Street reported the theft of $23.46 in gasoline. A white, male subject pumped fuel and left without paying. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10:10 p.m. Jeanenne Wright reported an attempted residential entry …read more.

Four fire departments were called to an early morning house fire at 11940 N. 450 E., Syracuse. The initial call came in at approximately 3:50 a.m. to Syracuse/Turkey Creek Fire Department. According to Syracuse Fire Chief Mickey Scott, the home is owned by Jeffrey and Peggy Guyas who were home at the time of the …read more.

The Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum will welcome 18th century Potawatomi Chief Five Medals to the Syracuse Community Center’s Celebration Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. Chief Five Medals, played by historical reenactor Dan Lima, will give a 45-minute presentation about the lifestyle of the Potawatomi and their history in the Syracuse-Wawasee area. …read more.

Planned in roughly a month and a half, admittedly staff members were just not ready to deal with 19 at-risk students for six weeks during the summer. But by the time the six weeks was completed, the outlook and attitude had changed for the better. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board …read more.

This photograph of an aerial view outlining the potential effected areas was taken from the document on file at Syracuse Public Library. (Photo by Deb Patterson) The intersection of U.S. 6 and CR 29 has been identified by Indiana Department of Transportation’s Office of Traffic Safety on it’s Five Percent Report of areas with higher-than-average …read more.