The following is a list of Fourth of July weekend fireworks displays and special events. AKRON Friday, July 4 – 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. the Fireman’s breakfast will take place Friday, July 4 – 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. the 5K walk/run registration will begin at Akron Elementary school with the race beginning at 8 …read more.

[weaver_youtube GxHf0ujhnWw rel=0] The Lake Area Community Band is celebrating over 25 years of concerts this year and welcomed quite a crowd to their July 4 concert at Syracuse Lakeside Park. The band began with the playing of the National Anthem at 7:30 p.m. and continued to charm audiences young and old with unique compositions and …read more.

Bob Myers, who is no stranger to Lake Wawasee, will be the 2012 Wawasee Flotilla Commodore. Myers repeatedly said, “I’m overwhelmed,” when the selection was officially announced Tuesday evening. Myers will be the lead boat in the 51st Flotilla. This year’s event will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 8, with the theme of Cartoon Mania. “It …read more.