SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors and ambassadors invite the public to meet the new Executive Director, Renea Salyer, at a reception Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Tippy Creek Winery, at 5920 N. 200E., Leesburg. The open house is from 4-6 p.m. The meeting is an opportunity for business owners to talk to …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Chamber of Commerce welcomed new business Warriors Nutrition, 706 S. Huntington St., to town today, July 17, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Since its first day of business June 1, Warriors Nutrition has offered healthy nutritional smoothies — with over 100 different flavors available — and several options of teas, both of which are …read more.

SYRACUSE — Registration for the 2017 Syracuse Adult Basketball League is now open. Deadline is Jan. 3 with games starting Jan. 8.

Chad Jonsson, Syracuse parks superintendent, gave the department report to the parks and recreation Board Monday, Feb. 8. An update on the five-year master plan, a park vehicle and future expenditures were topics of discussion. The five-year master plan priority list is still in the review process at Michiana Area Council of Governments. Jonsson reported …read more.

The Syracuse Lions Club’s annual Jonah Fish Fry and Stan Fox Memorial Silent Auction is currently underway at the Syracuse Community Center, located at 1013 N. Long Drive in Syracuse. The event will run until 9 p.m. tonight. The fish is all you can eat-in or carry out, and tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 …read more.

James E. Caskey, president of the Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation, announces the foundation has awarded $84,250 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse community. The grants were awarded to the following organizations: Junior Achievement Wawasee, $3,000; Lakeland Learning Center, $6,500; Rose Home North, $9,500; Syracuse Cemetery Association, $10,000; Syracuse Parks Department, $10,000; Syracuse Wawasee …read more.

There are four foreign exchange students attending classes at Wawasee High School during the 2014-15 academic year. In front from left, are Thanatcha Thanasrivanitchai, Thailand, hosted by Ken and Denna Lucas; and Gabriela Perez, Brazil, hosted by Todd and Sheila Clark. In the back row are Tabea Zurkinden, Switzerland, hosted by Ken and Denna Lucas; …read more.

When kids begin kindergarten, they aren’t all cut from the same mold. “They come to us at all stages of development,” said Diana Parker, Title I coordinator for the Wawasee Community School Corp. Parker, instrumental in writing a grant that was eventually awarded by the Dekko Foundation, gave a presentation to the Wawasee school board …read more.

ELKHART — One of the perks of the boys and girls cross country state tournaments is a runner doesn’t have to run an ‘A’ race to keep a season alive. Wawasee didn’t light the Ox Bow course on fire, but both of its teams did enough to advance to the regional with top-five finishes. The …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Retired Lincoln National Corp. chairman and CEO Ian M. Rolland received the state’s highest honor from Gov. Mitch Daniels. The Sachem Award was presented for Rolland’s years of service as a civic and business leader. Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller publicly thanked Rolland specifically for his ongoing efforts as a court-appointed receiver to …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.

Kimberly Cates, 12361 N. Kings Drive, Syracuse, has filed her declaration of candidacy for the position of Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board, in the upcoming Republican Caucus at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at Turkey Creek Fire Station No. 2, 8138 E. McClintic Rd., Syracuse. The caucus will be held to fill the vacancy of the unexpired term …read more.

By MARGUERITE DUFFY Staff Writer [email protected]  Republicans Jon Hare and Rebecca Kubacki are seeking the nomination for State Representative District 22 in the primary election on May 8. Hare is a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He lives in Milford with his daughter, Kiana, a high school freshman. He graduated from Wawasee High School in 1989 …read more.

By SARAH WRIGHT Staff Writer [email protected]  Turkey Creek Fire Territory met Friday when renovations to fire station one, EMS pricing and repairs were discussed. The financial report noted 59 percent of the repair and parts budget had already been used. Syracuse Fire Chief Mickey Scott said the increase in costs was due to troubles with …read more.

Kosciusko County Jail Bookings Constance Jones, 39, 337 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw, arrested for dealing a controlled substance. Bond: $50,000 Jason Wayne Thompson, 32, 917 E. 28th St., Marion, arrested for failure to appear. No bond Chad Eric Devoss, 37, homeless, arrested for dealing a controlled substance. Bond: $50,000 Summer Breeze Fisher, 21, 3777 S. …read more.

Kosciusko County Jail Booking Joyce Elaine Rowe aka Joyce O’Dell, 52, 5344 W. Warren Ave., Silver Lake, arrested for OWI. Bond: $750 Courtney Bowling, 21, 8932 E. 500 N., North Webster, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $750 Marco Antonio Malagon, 23, 1822 Crescent Dr., Warsaw, arrested for DWS prior. Bond: $300s Kosciusko County Sheriff …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff Department Ann Soto, East 200 North, Warsaw, reported a male subject trespassing on her property after the subject had been issued a trespassing warning. Kosciusko County Jail Bookings Chester Scott Craig, 82, 724 Cook St., Warsaw, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 Ron Lee Strieby, 63, 8878 N. 500 E., Syracuse, arrested for …read more.

Syracuse Police Department Arrest – Tuesday, 4:22 a.m. Jerry R. Hyde, Jr., 47, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, charged with habitual traffic violator for life. He was stopped for a traffic violation. Bond: $5,000.