Prior to the Monday, Sept. 11, Turkey Creek Fire Board meeting, the department presented four first-aid kits to representatives of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department lake patrol. “We have taught CPR classes for them,” said Fire Chief Mickey Scott, who presided during the presentation, “and we will continue to work with them.” The patrol monitors …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In response to yesterday’s fire at Lakeland Learning Center in Syracuse, United Way of Kosciusko County is rallying efforts to get the supplies needed to reopen the center on Tuesday, Sept. 5. On Thursday, Aug. 31, a fire broke out at Lakeland Learning Center. Thanks to the disciplined response of the trained staff …read more.

“How quick those fire employees got here was amazing” SYRACUSE — Four fire departments and two law enforcement agencies responded to a fire at Lakeland Learning Center, a preschool and latchkey facility located at 1205 N. Long Drive, Syracuse. A staff member at the center noticed fire coming from a hallway overhead light fixture about …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation announces it has awarded $94,000 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse Community according to James E. Caskey, foundation president. The grants were awarded to: Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee, $13,500 Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, $11,250 Syracuse Parks Department, $9,900 Syracuse Cemetery Association, $9,000 Teen Parents Succeeding, $9,000 Lakeland Learning …read more.

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James E. Caskey, president of the Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation, announces the foundation has awarded $84,250 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse community. The grants were awarded to the following organizations: Junior Achievement Wawasee, $3,000; Lakeland Learning Center, $6,500; Rose Home North, $9,500; Syracuse Cemetery Association, $10,000; Syracuse Parks Department, $10,000; Syracuse Wawasee …read more.

Lakeland Learning Center announced sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals at no separate charge. Free and reduced-price meals will be provided to participants meeting the approved eligibility criteria. Meals are available to all enrolled participants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, …read more.

Rinker Family Foundation, Syracuse, donated $5,000 to establish a Melissa and Doug toys classroom at Lakeland Learning Center, 1205 N. Long Drive, Syracuse. The announcement was made with a special guest, Jackie Walorski. Walorski is the Republican candidate for United States Congress for the Indiana Second District. The use of these toys provides students with …read more.