SYRACUSE – It was a bittersweet moment during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 15. Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello gave his last report to the council as he retires next month.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Tony Ciriello, Syracuse, is among two people seeking the Republican nomination Wednesday evening, Sept. 16, for the position of county coroner. Kosciusko County Republican Precinct Committeemen will gather at 7 p.m., in the old county courtroom, to cast their votes. The position became vacant with the resignation of Michael Wilson, who has …read more.

SYRACUSE — “I was told years ago, you would know when it is time to retire,” said Tony Ciriello, “I know it is time.” Ciriello’s resignation as Syracuse Police Chief is also a retirement from law enforcement after 34 years wearing a badge. Ciriello hand delivered his letter of resignation to Paul Stoelting, president of …read more.

SYRACUSE —Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello announced his resignation via email Tuesday, Sept. 1.In an email to town council members, Ciriello stated “During the last 10 years of service to you and the Town of Syracuse have been some of the greatest experiences of my law enforcement career.”

Syracuse Town Council approved a bid for $140,627.30 from Phend and Brown for street paving during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 18. Phend and Brown also won a paving contract with the Turkey Creek Fire Territory for $66,778.20. Both contracts were bid together and each agency will be invoiced separately.

By TONY CIRIELLO, Syracuse Police Department Chief SYRACUSE — At approximately 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Syracuse Police Department was dispatched to a possible fight in 1400 block of South Harkless Drive. Upon the arrival of officers, it was determined that a man and woman had been walking south on Harkless when they were approached …read more.

Bennington Boats, a high end pontoon boat manufacturer based in Elkhart, has become a focus point in the lawsuit between nine residents of Sunset Park and Oakwood Resorts. Sunset Park is located across Conklin Bay from Oakwood. During a hearing on a preliminary June 10 for an injunction against Oakwood to stop playing loud music …read more.

  Clint Houseworth, public works superintendent, and Henry DeJulia, Syracuse town manager, presented a plan for a new salt barn during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, June 16. Houseworth explained that the current salt barn, which was built in 1990s, has serious structural issues. Houseworth recommended a larger salt barn, which …read more.

UPDATE: Turkey Creek Fire Territory Fire Department and EMS, Syracuse and North Webster Police departments and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of an armed man outside a residence at 9485 N. SR 13, Syracuse, later finding a vehicle on fire in the woods behind the property. According to Syracuse Police Chief Tony …read more.

A request for a tax abatement by Poly-Wood was approved by the Syracuse Town Council during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Attorney Steve Snyder briefly outlined Poly-Wood intends to invest $7 million in real estate with a new building on its property and $16 million in equipment. The company also intends to keep its …read more.

Syracuse Town Council approved a declaratory resolution for a tax abatement request from Polywood, during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Attorney Steve Snyder explained the resolution is the first step in the tax abatement process. Polywood is looking to construct a large building on the south side of Brooklyn Street. An existing building will …read more.

Brandon Thomas Woody, 22, 605 W. North St., Syracuse, was taken into custody by law enforcement officials this afternoon, according to Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello. Woody is a suspect allegedly involved in the double shooting incident and murder this morning in Syracuse. Woody currently has two additional preliminary warrants for his arrest, which were issued: murder …read more.

Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello received a Sagamore of the Wabash award in Indianapolis last week. He was nominated by the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police and the nomination was approved by Gov. Mike Pence. The award was presented by Bloomington Police Chief Mike Diekoff on behalf of Pence during the association’s mid-winter conference. …read more.

  After much discussion the Syracuse Town Council approved a resolution to transfer the technology park to the newly formed Redevelopment Corporation to sell the property during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Town Manager Henry DeJulia explained the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission and Syracuse Redevelopment Corporation would negotiate the sale of the lots, but the …read more.

Syracuse Town Council learned Tuesday evening during its regular monthly meeting the Syracuse Police Department now has 10 body cameras for officers and training began Wednesday (today). Police Chief Tony Ciriello reviewed some of the guidelines for the body cameras, notably they aren’t allowed to be on in rest rooms, hospitals or doctor’s offices unless …read more.

Dear Editor, On Veterans Day I had the opportunity to attend the program held at Wawasee High School, the program was for all students and staff as well as for community members to honor our veterans. I sat intently listening to the program and I must say I was very impressed with the speakers; each …read more.

Jason Arnett, 23, North Webster, has been arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on a charge of sexual misconduct with a minor. Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello reports his department received information of a sexual relationship between Arnett and a 15-year-old minor. After evaluating the information, an investigation began by the department along …read more.

Syracuse Town Council approved its 2015 budget at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. The total budget is for $3,375,727. Home rule funds, those that are not taxable are $122,500 and the tax levy for the town is $1,739,783. The council also approved the 2015 salary ordinance. Brett Konarski of Jones, Petrie Rafinski reported construction …read more.

Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy held its Oct. 1 meeting at the Warsaw Police Station. Guest speaker Brad Jackson, Kosciusko County Commissioner, started the meeting by discussing county government and its role in decision making regarding local issues. KYLA moderator Tony Ciriello lead the remainder of the session with an interactive discussion about state and local …read more.

At 1:44 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, emergency personnel responded to an accident involving a van that had struck into two parked vehicles and a building on North Huntington Street in Syracuse. According to Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello, the accident occurred on North Huntington Street just north of Main Street. Ciriello stated that the the …read more.

[weaver_youtube 2MJEw6dvW1c rel=0]   A larger than normal group attended the annual Wawasee Property Owners public board meeting Saturday morning for reasons appearing to be because of a publicized topic addressing the numerous thefts from lake homes. There was also a noise concern brought up by residents there complaining of noise from Oakwood Hotel’s nightly bands. The …read more.

A startling discovery was made by Dennis Spearman after the snow melted from Syracuse Cemetery. Bronze markers had disappeared. Spearman, caretaker of Syracuse Cemetery, notified the cemetery board in April that the bronze plaque next to the burial site of Samuel Crosson was missing. The plaque, purchased by several women’s organizations, was dedicated in 1987 …read more.

Is it cruelty to animals? Are laws being violated when cats are left without human contact? Why won’t authorities do anything? Who should be contacted? Neighbors of a home at 904 N. Mill St. in Syracuse are bringing to the public’s a matter of a large number of felines being left alone inside the residence. …read more.