First responders, health care workers and the general public were all beneficiaries of a meal giveaway that started at noon Thursday, May 7.
As part of the “Syracuse Strong” initiative, the town’s chamber of commerce and several businesses teamed up to prepare a variety of healthy meals for distribution.

WARSAW — An area nonprofit organization brought smiles to the faces of nursing home residents with a little horseplay.

CLAYPOOL — For someone who “just loves to be busy,” Janet Warren was content Thursday, April 9, to stay quarantined at her Claypool home and watch the parade thrown in her honor. Her family members and friends assembled a festive vehicular caravan to celebrate her 88th birthday and slowly rolled past her house, balloons dancing …read more.

During an especially stressful and challenging time with the outbreak of COVID-19, Vicki Peyton, a former employee of Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse, decided to do something positive and special for the 50 residents of Miller’s. Late Wednesday morning, April 8, she placed, picked up and delivered to Miller’s 72 orders of french fries, 30 …read more.

WARSAW —  Following an outbreak of Coronavirus cases that occurred at a nursing home in Kirkland, Wash., nursing home facilities around the country began bans on visitation. The precautions are being taken because the residents at these facilities are among the most vulnerable.  Early last month, the federal government recommended that family and friends of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Here are some cancellations for events in Northeast Kosciusko County due to concerns about coronavirus: Kosciusko County Kids Fair at North Webster Community Center, Saturday, March 21, is postponed until further notice Syracuse Alumni Association Banquet is canceled for 2020 Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club Tuesday, April 7 meeting is canceled.  North Webster Senior Prime …read more.

WARSAW — A local man received a suspended sentence after making unauthorized charges to his elderly father-in-law’s bank account. Steven Brian Goodman, 38, 335 E. North St. 38, Topeka, was charged with theft, a level 6 felony. An exploitation of an endangered adult charge, as well as three counts of theft, were dismissed as part …read more.

WINONA LAKE — There are multiple ways people meet their significant other — online dating platforms, through friends, at work, church, a party, bar or sporting event, just to name a few. Roger and Carol Smith’s love story began a bit differently. The Winona Lake couple met when they were each being paired with a …read more.

WARSAW — Sgt. Chris Francis, public information officer for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, will be leading a presentation regarding senior fraud and senior scams. The event is free and open to the community. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. The event will take place from 6-7 p.m. March 18, at Miller’s Merry Manor, …read more.

WARSAW —  Kosciusko Community Senior Services Executive Director David Neff was presented with a check for $2,424 on Tuesday, Jan. 28, by representatives of Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.   The funds were raised for KCSS through a “Walkway of Trees” auction held in December. It was the first year for the event, which featured …read more.

WARSAW —  The Walkway of Trees auction will be held from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 11 at Miller’s Merry Manor, located at 1630 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw. This is the first year for the event, which will feature a selection of decorated Christmas trees donated by local businesses. The trees will be delivered to the …read more.

WARSAW — With 51 correct answers out of 60, Intrasect Technologies won the 20th annual Warsaw Education Foundation Community Quiz Bowl. Tiebreaker rules determined the second and third place teams. Ivy Tech Community College placed second, and Miller’s Merry Manor placed third. Quiz Bowl categories were 2018 Year In Review, Academics, Famous Women of The …read more.

WARSAW — Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, will be hosting their annual Family Fun Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8. All proceeds from the event will go to The Alzheimer’s Association and Fellowship Missions. In addition to over 10 local art and craft vendors, the afternoon’s activities will include a bouncy …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Robin Merchant, public works superintendent, provided an update on the wastewater treatment plant to the Syracuse Town Council during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, March 20. Merchant said plant flow was very heavy after the snow melt and heavy rain experienced at the end of February. Several homes had water in …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Senior Services was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Pfledierer Charitable Trust. The trust was established by Esther Pfleiderer to assist charitable organizations in Kosciusko County in improving the quality of life in the county. Pfleiderer was born and raised in Warsaw and taught math for 39 years in the …read more.

WARSAW — Miller’s Merry Manor, 1630 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw, will be hosting their annual Family Fun Festival from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17. All proceeds of the event will go to The Alzheimer’s Association and Fellowship Missions. In addition to over 20 local art and craft vendors, the afternoon’s activities will include a …read more.

Mary D. Ettinger, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Sunday April 30, 2017, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

[weaver_youtube E9KHMF2VCcA rel=0] A small army of excited youngsters swarmed Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse Saturday, April 1, for the facility’s annual Easter egg hunt. At 10 a.m. the horde was released by age groups into three wings of the residence, the courtyard and the surrounding grounds to find the more than 2,000 plastic eggs …read more.

WARSAW — To celebrate the end of an extensive remodeling project, the employees and residents of Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw hosted an Open House and Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, March 22 to showcase The Boulevard, Memory Care Community. The welcoming surroundings feature contemporary décor that is supported by scientific research to assist with relaxation, …read more.

By MEGAN BAUER Burket Country Neighbors 4-H Club The Burket Country Neighbors 4-H Club met Monday, Dec. 14, for their holiday party, welcoming four new members to the club. Club members shared special holiday memories while hand painting and creating tree ornaments for residents at Miller’s Merry Manor. The ornaments were delivered and shared with …read more.

Katherine D. (Kupferschmid) Beer will be celebrating her 95th birthday.

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Miller’s Merry Manor, located at 1630 South County Farm Road, Warsaw.

The opening of a new rehabilitation therapy gym and fitness center at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw has created an opportunity for the Kosciusko Community YMCA to expand its service to area seniors. Three days each week, Miller’s will host YMCA staff leading an extension of the Silver Sneakers® program at the new Living Well Fitness Center, located on the campus of Miller’s Merry Manor at 1630 S. County Farm Road in Warsaw. Planned offerings include Silver Sneakers Classic, Silver Sneakers Yoga, and Silver Splash.

To celebrate the end of an extensive construction and remodeling project, the employees and residents of Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw are hosting an Open House for the community from 1–3 p.m. June 10 to showcase the new Rehabilitation Center at Miller’s and the Living Well Fitness Center. With easy access through the new facility entrance …read more.

By TERRA MCCRORY Case Manager, Miller’s Merry Manor Five Warsaw High School students spent two hours of their time with residents from Miller’s Merry Manor on Friday afternoon. Some painted residents’ fingernails, while others landscaped in the courtyard and learned how to garden with Earl, one of the residents. Blitz is a community service group …read more.

Miller’s Merry Manor, 1630 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw, will host a cookout to benefit the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 20. The meal will include hot dogs, hamburgers, sides and drinks, all for $5 per person. Carry-out will be available and there will be a bake sale …read more.

Doris J. Gordon, 84, of Syracuse, passed away on March 2, 2015 at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Aug. 2, 1930 in Nappanee to Arthur Wagner and Florence (Journey) Snyder. On Dec. 31, 1946 she married Eugene Gordon who preceded her in 1999. She lived most of her life in Syracuse …read more.

Margaret M. Zimmerman 89, of Syracuse, formerly of Goshen, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Syracuse, where she had resided for the past four months. She was born Nov. 1, 1925 in Dolton, Ill., to Andrew and Angeline (Panozzo) Panega. A 1943 graduate of Pullman Tech High School in Chicago, she married …read more.

The 2014 Warsaw Downtown Spooktacular date has been set for Friday, Oct. 24. Registration for the costume contest will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the courthouse lawn with trick-or-treating at businesses downtown from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. To close out the evening, costume judging will begin at 7 p.m. on the …read more.

Groundbreaking ceremonies were held today at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw to launch a series of improvements to the rehabilitation campus and services. Patrick Boyle, President and CEO of Miller’s Health Systems, recently announced plans for the extensive construction project, which includes a dedicated therapy center with state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment, therapeutic heated pool, large community …read more.

Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw will be hosting a Grandparents Day Fall Festival from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7. The event includes a cookout, bounce house, dunk tank, face painting, bobbing for apples, cotton candy, caramel apples, a cake walk, and other entertainment. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. …read more.

SYRACUSE, Ind. – Mother’s Day started a week-long series of special events at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse meant to encourage patients, families, communities and caregivers in the nursing center to “joyfully share life in order to create a better world.” The activities are part of National Nursing Home Week, May 11-17, an annual observance sponsored …read more.

  The first Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Christmas decorating contest, for both businesses and homes, was held and the winners have been announced. All homes or businesses within Turkey Creek Township were invited to participate by entering the contest. The entries were judged based on curb side appeal only. Approximately 12 entries competed for the $125 …read more.

United Way of Kosciusko County, Inc. is excited to announce Erin Rowland Jones, Rowland Law Office, Warsaw, as the 2013 General Campaign Chair. This year marks the 56th year of the United Way Campaign in Kosciusko County. Ms. Rowland Jones has been involved with United Way of Kosciusko County since 2007 in many capacities and …read more.

The 21st Annual Beaman Home Golf Outing took place Monday at South Shore Golf Course in Syracuse. Eighty golfers participated and enjoyed lunch by Bib’s Backyard BBQ prior to the scramble’s start. The event netted over $9,200 for the Beaman Home’s operational funds. K21 Health Foundation’s team placed first and received certificates, a dozen golf …read more.

Beginning May 12, Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse will host a week-long series of special events meant to highlight and encourage communication and relationships between patients, families, communities and caregivers in the nursing center. With the theme of “Team Care: Everyone Pitches In!” the activities are part of National Nursing Home Week, May 12-18. The …read more.

Indiana State Police have arrested a nurse for allegedly stealing from patients at a Marshall County nursing home. Alisha C. Capps, 26, has been preliminarily been charged with felony forgery, theft, possession of a legend drug, and interfering with the delivery of a prescription drug by a health care provider. On Tuesday, Indiana State Police …read more.

  Nov. 8 marked a milestone for a very special lady at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Evelyn Bobeck celebrated her 104th birthday! A surprise birthday party was held at the facility for Evelyn with family, friends, residents and staff. It was full house , full of best wishes and full of smiles from Evelyn. …read more.