(A slow, fly-through documenting the progress of the Conklin Bay boardwalk and trail on Lake Wawasee. Video was originally recorded on Feb. 22, by Tony Pawlicki, a member of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee, and a Realtor with Todd Realty ERA Powered in Syracuse.) SYRACUSE — Progress is being made on the Conklin Bay boardwalk project …read more.

SYRACUSE — During its meeting Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation reviewed finances and a report from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation in regards to the Syracuse Community Center endowment, which it manages. Foundation treasurer Tom Edington talked about the finances from the month ending July 2019, which included funds for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails. He …read more.

SYRACUSE — Several new trail projects, hiring a new director and May’s financial report were the main topics of discussion at Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee meeting Monday, June 17. With the resignation of the former director, Megan McClellan, the committee discussed hiring a new leader. Applications and resumes are now being accepted for the position of …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Webster Road trail project is moving along, the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard at its meeting Monday evening, Jan. 29. Kosciusko County Highway Department has given preliminary approval for this trail section, including moving the trail next to the road and curbing it in order to avoid the arbor vitae. Megan McClellan, trail …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard from a concerned homeowner at its meeting Monday, July 17. A concern was raised by a homeowner on Harkless Drive regarding flooding. Arlene Dickerson, who has lived on Harkless Drive since 1996, said water from the sidewalk/trail is coming into her house. While she said she loves the sidewalk/trail …read more.

SYRACUSE — Dan Ernst, a landscape architect with Earth Source, Fort Wayne, presented a detailed update on the Conklin Bay boardwalk project during the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail meeting Monday, March 20, talking about the approximately 90 percent complete draft of construction documents for the entire length of the corridor. He noted the permit process alone has …read more.

SYRACUSE — The lawsuit against Oakwood Resorts for excessive noise has been resolved. On April 6, Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed signed a consent judgement and injunction after Dr. Rex Parent, owner of Oakwood Resorts, and the plaintiffs, neighbors who live across Conklin Bay from the resort, entered into a confidential settlement agreement. The court …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee met Monday evening, April 18, and Megan McClellan, executive director, gave the committee an update on several trail projects.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee discussed goals and gave an update on current projects at its first meeting of the year Monday evening, Jan. 18.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee met Monday evening, Oct. 19, and Executive Director Megan McClellan gave updates on the Conklin Bay and the Eli Lilly Road trail projects. Both trails are moving forward.

SYRACUSE — Plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Oakwood Resorts have paid a $25,000 bond required by Circuit Court Judge Mike Reed.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee met Monday evening, Sept. 21, and heard plans for the Eli Lilly Road trail project are moving forward.

The Dekko Foundation has awarded the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee a $13,584 grant. The grant will go toward the design and permitting of a boardwalk and trail across the Conklin Bay wetlands and parallel to SR 13 to Grandview Drive.

At press time, a $25,000 bond the plaintiffs have to pay to indemnify Oakwood Resorts against damage had not been paid. Meanwhile, Oakwood Resorts has moved to comply with the directions outlined in the injunction issued against it Aug. 14.

Details are sketchy, but Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed granted the plaintiffs a preliminary injunction against Oakwood Friday, Aug. 14. However, the injunction does not go into affect until the plaintiffs pay a $25,000 bond. At press time, the county clerk had no record of the bond being paid.

Two major sections of the trail system were discussed at the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee meeting Monday, Aug. 17.

SYRACUSE — A disgruntled man attended the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting Monday, July 20, voicing his displeasure with a new section of the trail in front of his property. Mike Acker, who lives on Harkless Drive, said while the trail is complete from Palm Drive to S.R. 13 section, he is not pleased. “My property …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee met Monday night and discussed the Eli Lilly Road trail widening project. The committee has received a couple of donations for the widening project, including one for $1,000. “We have a long way to go,” said Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee Executive Director Megan McClellan. So far, $1,600 in donations have been received. It …read more.

Attempts by Dr. Rex Parent, owner of Oakwood Resorts LLC, and his counsel to settle the lawsuit from nine neighbors have failed. The neighbors, who live across Conklin Bay from Oakwood, filed a lawsuit May 27 seeking a preliminary and permanent injunction regarding band noise coming from Oakwood. Parent contacted The Mail-Journal Tuesday night, June …read more.

Residents across Conklin Bay filed a lawsuit against Oakwood Resorts LLC concerning loud music being played weekend evenings. The suit was filed in Judge Michael Reed’s court Wednesday, May 27. Depositions of both parties will be taken this week and a hearing has been set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10. Residents Donna Boehm, Ned …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee discussed the Harkless Drive section of the project at Monday night’s meeting. Megan McClellan, executive director, said this section of the trail is due to be finished on time and under budget. There is an additional stormwater drain that needs to be installed. There are issues on the section of the trail …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee met Monday night to discuss several ongoing trail projects, as well as updates on existing projects. Plans for the Conklin Bay portion of the trail were discussed. Megan McClellan, executive director, said the wetland delineation will cost $4,620. “We have money for this section but it’s for laying trail,” she said. The …read more.

The 2012 Wawasee Flotilla may bring a bit of nostalgia and humor to the lake on July 8, with this year’s theme of “Cartoon Mania.” The Flotilla will begin at 1:30 p.m. in Lake Wawasee’s Conklin Bay, lead by the 2012 Commodore Bob Myers. But the event is not just for decorated boats. Residents along the Flotilla route on …read more.