SYRACUSE — The Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation has awarded $99,300 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse community. The announcement was made by James E. Caskey, president of the foundation. Grants were awarded to the following: Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, $16,000 Teen Parents Succeeding, $16,000 Syracuse Cemetery Association, $10,000 Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation Trail Committee, $10,000 …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation, Syracuse, has awarded $95,000 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse Community, according to James E. Caskey, foundation president. The grants were awarded to the following: Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, $14,100 Rose Home North, $8,000 Syracuse Cemetery Association, $8,000 Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, $8,000 Teen Parents Succeeding, $6,400 …read more.

LEESBURG — When Kryste Wallen began thinking about possible fundraising opportunities for the Teen Parents Succeeding program, she thought back to a golf outing she helped organize previously at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. That event was a success, and she thought the game of golf generally and the Tippy Lake Country Club specifically might …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation announces the foundation has awarded $90,000 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse community. According to James E. Caskey, foundation president, grants were awarded to the following: Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum — $13,000 Syracuse Cemetery Association — $10,000 Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation — $10,000 Syracuse Parks Department — $8,000 …read more.

By CAITLIN STEINER Marketing Officer, Lake City Bank WARSAW — Lake City Bank announced it has promoted Kim K. Strawbridge to office manager of its Milford office. Strawbridge, who is also assistant office manager of the bank’s Syracuse office, supports office staff in their efforts to provide quality service and build customer relationships. She also manages the …read more.

SYRACUSE — The entire family will have plenty to do at Syracuse-Wawasee Winter Carnival Feb. 13, whether or not there is enough ice on Syracuse Lake for the annual Wawasee Kiwanis Snowmobile Drags. The carnival, which is presented by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, has bulked up since it got its start in the ’70s; in fact, this year is the “biggest ever” carnival.

SYRACUSE — The Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation announces it has awarded $94,000 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse Community according to James E. Caskey, foundation president. The grants were awarded to: Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee, $13,500 Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, $11,250 Syracuse Parks Department, $9,900 Syracuse Cemetery Association, $9,000 Teen Parents Succeeding, $9,000 Lakeland Learning …read more.

By JANET K. WEIRICK Executive Director, Teen Parents Succeeding, Inc. SYRACUSE — Teen Parents Succeeding is kicking off its annual wreath sales fundraiser, featuring live holiday wreaths, sprays, centerpieces and tabletop living trees to raise funds and promote the organization throughout the community. This year’s selection includes the classic, Victorian and cranberry splash wreaths; classic, Victorian and cranberry splash …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.

Wawasee High School junior Noella Beck is serving an early childhood development internship during the winter trimester at Teen Parents Succeeding in Syracuse. The internship is through Wawasee High School’s Professional Career Internship Program. While serving at TPS, Noella works under the supervision of Trish Miller, coordinator of the high school’s work-based programs, and TPS …read more.

Teen Parents Succeeding is now accepted orders for its Annual Holiday Wreath Sale. The wreaths come in a variety of holiday styles and all are made from long-lasting fresh evergreens. In addition to wreaths, evergreen sprays, centerpieces, living trees and accessories are also available. Order must be received by Oct. 25 and will be delivered …read more.

Teen Parents Succeeding in Syracuse is once again selling fresh holiday wreaths and decorations for their annual holiday fundraiser.  All proceeds from the sale go to support the work and mission of TPS, a non-profit organization that helps teenage parents stay in school and complete their education. The wreaths come in a variety of holiday …read more.

Teen Parents Succeeding in Syracuse announces the appointment of Kourtney Flannery as an assistant caregiver. The announcement was made by TPS Executive Director Janet Weirick. Flannery is a 2013 graduate of Wawasee High School and served an internship at TPS last fall through the high school’s Professional Career Internship Program. Flannery’s current responsibilities as assistant …read more.

Teen Parents Succeeding will be selling Nelson’s barbecue chicken on Saturday, July 13, from 9:00 a.m. until sold out in the New Market parking lot in Syracuse. Proceeds from the sale will go to support the organization’s programs and services. A half chicken will sell for $6.50. Potatoes sides will also be available for $3. …read more.

Wawasee High School senior Tori Lambright is serving an early childhood development internship during the spring trimester at Teen Parents Succeeding in Syracuse. The internship is through Wawasee High School’s Professional Career Internship Program. While serving at TPS, Tori works under the supervision of Trish Miller, coordinator of the high school’s Work-Based Programs, and TPS …read more.

Teen Parents Succeeding has begun its annual wreath sales fundraiser. Orders placed by Oct. 15 will be delivered the week of Nov. 19. Arrangements can also be made for direct shipping with additional charges. Teens Parents Succeeding is a non-profit organization for teenage parents in Wawasee School Corporation. The organization helps young parents and encourages …read more.