SYRACUSE  — Join Chautauqua-Wawasse for a three day excursion. Chautauqua is based on four pillars: art, education, recreation and religion. By attending this event participants have the opportunity to experience all four. The event will kickoff at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, with a relaxing and educating tour around Lake Wawasee aboard the SS Lilypad. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Oakwood Resort announces their pier area and boat slips will once again serve as the host site for the Wawasee Wooden Boat Show.  The show is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 24.  There will be a late day Thunder Run around Lake Wawasee, Indiana’s largest natural …read more.

SYRACUSE —  Trip Advisor® Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort announces a seasonal change to their hours at The Pier Restaurant.  The published hours of operation will be in effect May 1 through Sept. 30. Beginning Monday, May 1, The Pier Restaurant and Bar will be open from 7 until 10 a.m. for hotel guests …read more.

[weaver_youtube id=M2imge9wKoU percent=90 center=1 rel=0] SYRACUSE — Despite the postponement of the Wawasee Snowmobile Drags and ice fishing contest to Saturday, Feb. 11, the 2017 Wawasee Winter Carnival soldiered forward on Saturday, Jan. 28, and a good time was had by all. The festival began Friday evening with the Kiwanis soup supper and activities continued …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse department heads presented their proposed 2017 budgets during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 19. The estimated working budget is $1,969,676.34, which is $110,676 under maximum levy. The town manager’s budget is $217,508. Henry DeJulia, town manager, pointed out a decrease of 14.5 percent from the Oakwood Improvements …read more.

SYRACUSE — Joanna King, State Senate District 12 candidate, will be at Oakwood’s The Pier, Syracuse, from 3-3:50 p.m. this Wednesday, April 27. She will meet with constituents and hear concerns regarding Indiana’s future. Community members living in the following townships in Elkhart and  Kosciusko counties are in district 12: Benton Clinton Concord Elkhart Harrison Jackson …read more.

SYRACUSE — No, this isn’t your mother’s standard workout class. From the rump-shaking beats to the workout breaks at the cash bar, Zumba with Chautauqua-Wawasee and Lakeside Fitness is more than your mama imagined. Actually, there were several mother and daughter duos spotted at tonight’s event, so share the news with mom. Marlies Selent-West was …read more.

Here are a few of the concerts and events happening around Kosciusko County this weekend:

SYRACUSE — Oakwood Resort and Chautauqua-Wawasee had a beautiful day for the annual Fine Arts Festival. Saturday, Sept. 12, started a little chilly and more than a little damp, but ended with sunshine and happy faces in the Syracuse community.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 11. Nukklhead, 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 12. Pierceton The Post Random Play, Friday, Sept. 11. Little Orphan Andy, Saturday, Sept. 12. Syracuse The Frog Tavern Karaoke, Friday Sept. 11. The Noise, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Oakwood Resort Julia …read more.

Chautauqua Wawasee will present a fine arts festival at Oakwood from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.

SYRACUSE — Beginning Oct. 11-13 Kaye Lindauer will lead a retreat “Finding Spiritual Gold” sponsored by Chautauqua-Wawasee. This retreat combines Jungian psychology, mythology, Christianity and other spiritual traditions in ways that speak to the heart and mind.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s Karaoke, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. Moonshine Alibi, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. Milford Lizard’s Bar and Grill Karaoke with Chris Cage, 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 Snake’n, Saturday, 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. North Webster Dixie Boat Cap’n Bob, 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Sunset and moonlight cruise. This will …read more.

North Webster The Dixie Boat Cap’n Bob, 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Sunset and moonlight cruise Pierceton The Post Sum of 3, 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 The Random Play, 9:30 p.m. Saturday Aug. 22 Syracuse The Pier and Back Porch at Oakwood Charlie Rocket, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 Bello Spark, 8 p.m. Saturday, …read more.

Details are sketchy, but Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed granted the plaintiffs a preliminary injunction against Oakwood Friday, Aug. 14. However, the injunction does not go into affect until the plaintiffs pay a $25,000 bond. At press time, the county clerk had no record of the bond being paid.

Attorneys for both sides in the Boehm v. Oakwood Resorts LLC are finishing up final paperwork regarding an request for an injunction to stop Oakwood from playing music on its outdoor patio. Paperwork is due in Judge Reed’s court by late Wednesday, July 29.

Chautauqua-Wawasee has rescheduled its program “The Power of Archetypes” to July 23. This program is a fun and effective way to discover who you are and want to be. Successful people understand what motivates them and gives their lives meaning and act in alignment with this knowledge. Participants will learn a fun and highly regarded …read more.

Oakwood has been a part of Dr. Rex Parent’s family history since before he was born with his parents visiting frequently. “So this place means a lot to me,” he said. So when attempts to fix problems with band noise the last few summers resulted in homeowners filing a lawsuit, Parent was hurt. “Who’s going …read more.

Residents across Conklin Bay filed a lawsuit against Oakwood Resorts LLC concerning loud music being played weekend evenings. The suit was filed in Judge Michael Reed’s court Wednesday, May 27. Depositions of both parties will be taken this week and a hearing has been set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10. Residents Donna Boehm, Ned …read more.

The Elite Frogs Parachute Team, made up of active duty and retired Navy SEALs, will be returning to Lake Wawasee for its fourth annual Patriot’s Day. But this year will be bigger and better than the past three years. The Hooligans Flight Team will join in and there will be a water jump demonstrating a …read more.

  Indiana native and winner of season six of The Voice, kicked off the 2015 season of Chautauqua-Wawasee by being the headline concert tonight. Kaufman and bandmates, Jason McCauley on guitar, Nate Grey on bass and Ryan Kock on drums set up a laid back vibe for the almost packed house at the Event Center …read more.

Town Manager Henry DeJulia, Syracuse Town Council and town department heads are looking forward to 2015. “I want to continue building a community where people want to visit and live, where everybody wants to be,” DeJulia said. He pointed out the town has taken on quite a few projects most small towns don’t specifically address. …read more.

Approximately 30 people turned out for a reception Thursday evening at Oakwood to welcome Nathan Wilson, the new director of Chautauqua Wawasee. After mingling with and meeting people, Wilson was formally introduced by Steve Walker, president of the Oakwood Foundation. In his introduction Walker explained the foundation board did a thorough study and evaluated several …read more.

Margaret A. Crouch, 70, formerly of Syracuse, died Friday morning, Oct. 3, 2014 at her son, Stephen’s, home, Matthews, N.C. She was born March 27, 1944, in Huntington, a daughter of James H. and Virginia D. (Binnion) Riordan. Her formative years were spent in the Larwill area. She graduated from Larwill High School and International …read more.

It was standing room only at the Syracuse Town Council meeting Tuesday night as residents came to complain about the noise coming from Oakwood on the weekends and train whistles. “In the 11 years I’ve been on the council, there are more people here tonight than there have been in 11 years,” said council president …read more.

SYRACUSE – Bart’s Motorsports, Satori Boutique, J Three and Oakwood Resort are presenting the 2014 Lake Wawasee Summer Fashion Show and Luncheon to benefit Lakes Area Autism Network on Sunday, June 22, at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. Doors open at noon and lunch begins at 1 p.m. Cost is $25 for lunch and fashion show. …read more.

Two cases were heard at the regular meeting of Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday. One was approved and one denied. Swiss Perfection’s petition for a variance to allow 600 square feet of signage, where 200 square feet is allowed by ordinance, was approved. The property is located at 100 S. Huntington St. RE/MAX Realty …read more.

Kip and Pam Schumm of Syracuse snapped some photos of heaping piles of ice that was pushed onto the shores of the Oakwood Inn on Lake Wawasee. As the ice is breaking up and the winds pick up, the frozen water was pushed to the shores making for a phenomenal sight.

Residents of Wawasee and Syracuse lakes gathered Saturday morning for a pancake and sausage breakfast at Oakwood Retreat, Syracuse, for the Annual Wawasee Property Owners Association and Syracuse Lake Association Annual Family Breakfast. Close to 300 residents and their families attended. Not only did attendees receive breakfast, but many area organizations, such as the Wawasee …read more.

The Department of Natural Resources approved a permit application by Oakwood Resort LLC yesterday to dredge the channel immediately west of the Oakwood Inn. According to the permit, “an approximate 200 foot long, 80 to 100 foot wide channel located immediately west of the Oakwood Inn and Conference Center (Channel 1) will undergo maintenance dredging. …read more.

Chautauqua-Wawasee is offering the perfect combination with their Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Experience that will be held 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, May 31, at the newly opened Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. This unforgettable event will feature The Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Harrison String Quintet, playing everything from Bach to rock. Wines, cheeses and …read more.

A’hoy mateys! Cardboard boat entries can now be submitted by individuals, businesses, churches and social groups for Chautauqua-Wawasee’s Hope Floats Cardboard Boat Regatta at Oakwood Beach, 702 E. Lake View Rd,. Syracuse, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. Entry is $25 and includes two tickets to Wine, Cheese and Chocolate tasting on …read more.

The Chautauqua-Wawasee summer season kicks-off with a two-day programming extravaganza. The Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Experience  will feature the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Harrison String Quintet on Friday, May 31, and the “Hope Floats” Cardboard Boat Regatta is on Saturday, June 1. The Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Experience will be held at the new Oakwood Resort 6:30 …read more.

Termed as sort of a “housekeeping effort,” Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission approved the vacation of several unimproved road right of ways and platted lots within Oakwood Park. Oakwood at Lake Wawasee is being redeveloped and Oakwood Retreat LLC asked to have several road right of ways vacated, as well as several lots in an …read more.

The agenda was light for the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission today in Warsaw, but the APC did approve a resolution as part of the process to establish a tax increment finance district just outside of Milford. TruPointe is developing property for an agricultural processing facility near the intersection of …read more.

The latest court hearing regarding the sale of Oakwood took place mainly in the chambers of Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge Duane Huffer Monday afternoon. Ian Rolland, receiver for Oakwood; his attorney, Tom Yoder; Rob Daniels, attorney for the Oakwood Property Owners Association; Mike Reed, attorney for the town of Syracuse; and a representative …read more.

By AMANDA MCFARLAND Staff Writer [email protected] A brief but productive special meeting of the Syracuse Town Council Monday night revealed that Syracuse Properties LLC are in compliance with tax abatement. Due to misinterpretation of some data, the council had previously believed that Syracuse Properties LLC was out of compliance and had called the meeting to …read more.

By LAUREN ZEUGNER Staff Writer [email protected]  As StaceyPageOnline.com reported over the weekend, Ian Rolland, receiver for Oakwood, filed a notice in Kosciusko Superior Court I saying Buckingham Companies LLC was formally terminating the purchase agreement for the Oakwood property in Syracuse. In a letter from Andrew Klineman, general counsel for Buckingham, it states, “In light …read more.

By LAUREN ZEUGNER Staff Writer [email protected]  Ian Rolland, receiver for Oakwood, filed his ninth progress report to Superior Court Judge Duane Huffer last week. Included in the report was a letter from Brad Chambers, president of Buckingham Companies, indicating the company was pulling out of its agreement to purchase the property. Rolland reported he has …read more.