The Syracuse Town Council made quick work of approving a number of resolutions and ordinances associated with Polywood’s expansion during its regular meeting Tuesday night, July 21. This was the first time the council met in person since the state shut down due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

By Lauren Zeugner InkFreeNews SYRACUSE  —  In a brief 20-minute Zoom meeting Tuesday morning, July 21, the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission passed two resolutions that will keep Polywood’s proposed expansion and the development of a new ballpark moving forward. Dennis Otten, of Bose McKinney Evans, the law firm assisting the town on this project, briefly explained …read more.

As Polywood prepares to launch a $12 million expansion that will bring 300 to 400 more jobs to the area, some have asked if the area has enough housing, child care and classroom space. While not all the new employees may move to the area, it is hoped a large number will.

The Syracuse Town Council held a special meeting to pass several resolutions that will lay the preliminary groundwork for Polywood’s proposed $12 million expansion.

The Syracuse Town Council passed three resolutions during a special meeting Thursday morning, June 4, as the preliminary start to Polywood’s $12,000,000 expansion. Polywood intends to purchase the property where the current Harold Schrock Athletic Complex is located and build a 300,000 to 400,000 square foot building for manufacturing.

SYRACUSE — Recently Polywood announced a $12 million dollar expansion which will include a new 300,000 to 400,000 square foot building. Doug Rassi, president of Polywood, explained the expansion is part of the company’s long term plan which has seen the business double every three years. “That’s how the mind of forward thinking entrepreneurs function,” …read more.

While the town of Syracuse and Polywood LLC hammer out the final details in a economic development agreement (see related story), Chad Jonsson, Syracuse Park superintendent, and Syracuse Town Councilman Larry Martindale have been working on a preliminary plan for the new ball park.

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.

  By Lauren Zeugner InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Anyone driving down Brooklyn Street may notice a foundation is being laid between two existing Polywood buildings. According to Matt Sandy of the Kosciusko County Area Planning office, a foundation permit was issued to Polywood Thursday, April 2. According to Sandy, Polywood is working on a major expansion, …read more.

Gov. Eric Holcomb’s new enforcement effort aimed at limiting business operations to those deemed essential during the ongoing pandemic was apparently not a big hit in Syracuse Friday. While representatives of Polywood or the state could not be reached for comment Saturday, two people, including a Kosciusko County Commissioner, confirmed authorities with the state met …read more.

The Syracuse Town Council held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, March 17, to handle essential business only.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County has thus far not been affected by the incipient spread of coronavirus as it moves across parts of the globe. As of Tuesday, March 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 60 cases of COVID-19 from 12 states. Twenty-two of those are travel-related; eleven are believed to be …read more.

  SYRACUSE  — The Syracuse Town Council held a special public meeting Wednesday, Feb. 5, to discuss an engagement agreement with Bose McKinney and Evans, also known as Bose Public Affairs. The town intends to issue bonds to be secured from tax increment revenue resulting from an expansion of Polywood. Proceeds from the bonds will …read more.

SYRACUSE — Mike Noe, Syracuse town manager, said his first year as town manager and public utility manager has been one of growth. In a recent interview, Noe said it took a while for him to settle into the job as town manager. Having been the public utility manager for North Webster, that job was …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College recognized students Emily Stichter and Jessica VandenBoom, as well as area businesses MudLove and Polywood at its Influence Awards Luncheon April 10. The annual event awards outstanding interns and applied learning students, along with the employers where they work. “Having the Grace Influence Awards is an opportunity for students who …read more.

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.

NORTH WEBSTER — It was a productive general meeting for the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce held at noon Monday, April 10, at the Tippecanoe Township Building. President Sue Ward, Sue’s Creations, led the group through the business at hand.

SYRACUSE — A group of sixth-graders at Wawasee Middle School are learning about recycling and gaining an appreciation for what the custodial staff deals with on a daily basis.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce 2017 Annual Awards Banquet took place at the Oakwood Resort Community Center Tuesday, Jan. 24. The banquet honored and recognized many outstanding individuals and businesses within the community, awarding those who went above and beyond their duties to assist the community with funding projects, creating jobs or providing …read more.

SYRACUSE — Conexus Indiana’s innovative Conexus Interns Program posted dramatic growth in its second year, reaching 230 Indiana high school students interning at 79 Indiana companies, a 170 percent increase over its successful 2015 pilot year. In Kosciusko County, Poly-Wood LLC participated in the program, hosting 1 high school student. “The Conexus Interns Program helps …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council is considering amending the peddler permit at the request of Police Chief Jim Layne. Layne explained during the council’s regular council meeting Tuesday night, June 21, that businesses such as Nelson’s and food trucks would need a peddler permit. Those selling food items would pay a higher fee than …read more.

[weaver_youtube bFQ132d8zWM rel=0] By DALA BRUEMMER Staff Writer SYRACUSE — An oversize delivery drew curious glances and briefly rerouted traffic at the corner of North Main and Brooklyn streets over the lunch hour. And this was just Act 1. Three more will follow. A delivery for Polywood, the 60-foot tank arrived around noon on an …read more.

One of the best ways for very young children to learn is through the hands-on experiences they have during outdoor play.

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.

Treasures can come from the most unusual places. And today, countless beautiful products are made from recycled materials. Still, some brands consistently stand out from the crowd, like Polywood all weather furnishings. The outdoor casual furniture manufacturer routinely surpasses the competition with finely crafted products that began life as milk cartons, plastic bags or soda bottles. …read more.

The Rose Home invites you to attend the first annual Pancake Breakfast and Charity Auction from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Syracuse Community Center. The event costs $5 with children 5 years old and under admitted for free. The auction will begin at 10:30 a.m. and features items from The …read more.