SYRACUSE — The newest models of pontoon boats from manufacturers in Indiana and Michigan were brought to Lake Wawasee earlier this week for the annual Pontoon & Deck Boat magazine boat test. The testing took place at Oakwood Resort Monday through Wednesday. Brady L. Kay, executive editor of the magazine, reported 25 pontoon boats and …read more.

Karen Ewen of Lake Manitou was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at Kindred Hospital of Mishawaka, on Feb. 9, 2016. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mrs. Catherine M. Koten, 88, of Lake Manitou and Barrington Hills, IL was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. On April 28, 1927, Catherine was born in Cook County, Ill., a cherished daughter of Louis C. and Jessie N. Fowler Hruska. Catherine is lovingly remembered by a daughter: …read more.

Catherine M. Koten, 88, of Lake Manitou passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at Hinsdale, Ill. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

The Department of Natural Resources seeks volunteers to help gather information on recreational use at large northern Indiana lakes to learn about the spread of aquatic species. Lakes involved in the project are Bass, Manitou, Maxinkuckee, Wawasee, Webster and Winona. Volunteers will monitor selected boat ramps during high-use times to record boats entering or leaving …read more.

Former Lake Manitou resident, Mrs. Rhea E. Dollens Pryor, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015, unexpectedly at Wynnfield Crossing where she had resided since 2013. Born on Oct. 30, 1930, in Peru, Rhea Elizabeth was a cherished daughter of Harry and Beulah Tyner Dollens. Growing up as the youngest of six children, she shared …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of Dale E. Pugh, 68, Rochester, which occurred today at approximately 10:43 a.m. Investigating officer Jon Cook stated that Pugh and an 83-year-old friend were fishing from a boat in a channel on the southwest side of the lake when Pugh partially stood up and then fell into …read more.