SYRACUSE – The 43rd annual Flotilla Road Race adjusted to a virtual format for the first time in the event’s history.

July 4 is set as the reopening date for the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend continues to operate. 

The Symphony of the Lakes will continue its holiday tradition with a full-length patriotic “Salute to America” concert at Tabernacle Field in Winona Lake, across from the Boathouse, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, just preceding the town’s fireworks display.

At the Syracuse Town Council meeting on June 16, the council passed resolution 20-07 which closes Lakeside Park and Hoy’s Beach on July 3-4 due to the spread of the coronavirus.

As communities roll out belated summer plans and hold on to the few remaining major events – even as coronavirus cases continue to climb in Kosciusko County – the main word continues to be “fluid.”

The Syracuse Town Council passed a resolution closing Lakeside Park and Hoy’s Beach for the Fourth of July weekend during its regular monthly meeting held via Zoom Tuesday evening, June 16.

In a packed two-hour meeting Monday, June 8, Syracuse Parks and Recreation board members were brought up to speed on department projects, COVID-19 responses and finances after a two-month break.

SYRACUSE — Despite temperatures in the low 40s, Lakeside Park was still packed with families eager to enjoy the free, fun activities at this year’s annual Syracuse Fall Harvest Festival.

SYRACUSE — Early afternoon at Lakeside Park had many trying to stay cool. With temperatures in the mid 80s and little cloud cover, kids and adults alike were enjoying the cool waters of Syracuse Lake.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Following is a list of July 4 events and celebrations in and around Kosciusko County. To add an event to this list, please email [email protected]. Akron The Miss Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker competition will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at the Akron Community Center. The Firecracker 5K starts at …read more.

SYRACUSE — Parents continued corralling in their excited children to the sidewalk of Lakeside Park as they awaited the countdown for the annual Lakeside Egg Hunt to begin. Around 200 kids, up to grade 5, snatched up 2,400 eggs in only a couple of minutes. After the hunt the Syracuse Community Center filled with visitors exchanging …read more.

SYRACUSE — The 10th annual Fall Harvest Festival returned to Lakeside Park this morning for its fall fun alongside the last day of the Artisans and Farmers Market. Cooler temperatures and clear skies made for perfect fall weather, albeit chilly.

SYRACUSE — The 10th annual Fall Harvest Festival is back tomorrow, Oct. 13, at Lakeside Park for its fall fun alongside the last day of the Artisans and Farmers Market. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be a plethora of fun activities for children and adults alike.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club held a dedication ceremony Sunday, April 8, in Syracuse Lakeside Park, where two benches were placed in the memory of Josephine H. “Jo” Butler, who died unexpectedly Aug. 4, 2017, at the age of 80. Representatives of the Syracuse, Milford and North Webster public libraries each also received copies of …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean there isn’t any fun to be had. The Syracuse Winter Carnival will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, regardless of weather conditions, with a few events kicking off at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26. Activities will be hosted at a variety …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police Chief Jim Layne told the Syracuse Town Council during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Jan. 16, the police department is trying to get a system down for summer pier rentals. Currently those who do not live at the lake will be given priority on renting pier space until April 1. …read more.

[weaver_youtube TyuGDCn5CFI rel=0]     SYRACUSE — It was the perfect day to enjoy the Syracuse Fall Harvest Festival at Lakeside Park. The park was filled with hundreds of people from all over the area, many of whom were families, enjoying the numerous activities and goods at various vendors. This was also the final day …read more.

SYRACUSE — Rebecca Alice Stoelting and Maksim Aleksandrovich Sayenko, both of Chicago, were married in an intimate, double ring ceremony with family present at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Harkless Gazebo, Lakeside Park, Syracuse. After a boat ride around Syracuse Lake, a dinner followed at the Oakwood Resort, Syracuse. The bride is the …read more.

SYRACUSE – Lakeside Park in Syracuse was busy the Fourth of July with people enjoying the beach and swimming, others sitting and talking in lawn chairs, kids burning energy in the playground area, sand volleyball games, vendors serving ice cream cones, shaved ice and more. Begun about 7:15 p.m., the Lake Area Community Band performed …read more.

SYRACUSE — Elias Rojas threepeated, and Kirstin Alles repeated in the 3.3-mile runs, while Matthew Helm and Colleen Dabler were tops in the 8-mile field at the Flotilla Road Race on Tuesday.