By Lasca Randels InkFreeNews LEESBURG — The Leesburg Memorial Day Parade will take place this year — with a couple of modifications.  The parade will take place at 10:30 a.m. May 25, with line up at 10:15 a.m. “We are going to have a ceremony here and at the cemetery as always,” Leesburg Street Commissioner …read more.

SYRACUSE — In true Syracuse fashion, friends and neighbors gathered along the parade path to joke and talk as they waited for the parade to begin. Some residents secured some of their favorite viewing spots way in advance while others streamed in, filling empty spots that had been left. A long line of police cars, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster residents were undeterred by the cloudy skies and set out to view the Memorial Day Parade, creating a large turnout. Observers immediately began following behind the tail-end of the parade to the North Webster Cemetery for the ceremony. American Legion Post 253 spoke about the true meaning of Memorial Day, …read more.

LEESBURG — Two ordinance amendments were approved at the town council meeting held Monday, April 8. The first was related to yard maintenance and the blockage of sidewalks, while the second addressed the ordinance fine system. The updated fine system includes a general penalty of $25 for a first offense, $100 for the second offense …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library will host the following events in May and June: A Busy Time Of Year Memorial Day weekend is traditionally regarded as the official start of summer. Monday is a day of parades that reflect on the sacrifices made during past wars. The Syracuse Library is closing in observance of …read more.

The following is a list of Memorial Day weekend events happening in and around Kosciusko County: Etna Green A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 27, at Etna Green United Methodist Church, followed by a ceremony at East Cemetery.   Leesburg Leesburg will have a Memorial Day parade at 10:30 a.m. Monday, …read more.

LEESBURG — The Leesburg railroad track crossings were discussed at the monthly meeting Monday, April 9. Council members emphasized that the town council does not have the authority to take care of the railroad track crossings in town. The crossing at Prairie Street is in particularly poor condition, resulting in residents inquiring when repairs will …read more.

LEESBURG — The Leesburg community held their annual Memorial Day parade Monday, May 29. Leesburg residents and visitors lined the brick streets well ahead of the 10:30 a.m. start time. Some watched from the front porches of their homes while others set up lawn chairs along the sidewalks. A flag raising ceremony by Boy Scout …read more.