Deb Patterson has been with The Papers Inc., full time since 1978. Starting out rewriting general news releases, Patterson has expanded to covering all areas in the reporting field and won numerous awards through HSPA. She is also the former editor of four northern Indiana Senior Life publications.
SYRACUSE —“Superheroes” is the theme for the 2018 Wawasee Flotilla and this year’s commodore is like the superheroes who stay behind the scenes until called up. Dave Stell, Syracuse, has been named this year’s commodore and will lead the 57th Wawasee Flotilla Saturday, July 7. Stell is someone … Read More
MILFORD — Lake City Bank announces it will build a new branch office in Milford to replace its current office. The new branch is set to open mid-year 2019. The 2,000 square-foot office will be located on the southeast corner of South Higbee (SR 15) and West Emeline … Read More
Dear Editor: Nineteen reserve officers, from 12 different area departments, including two from a neighboring county, graduated from the Kosciusko County Reserve Academy the evening of May 12. The commencement was in the old courthouse. Three Kosciusko County Community Corrections officers also participated in some of the lessons … Read More
SYRACUSE — Brief rain during morning hours Saturday for the 30th annual Cruisin’ Cuse caused a slow start, with a handful of cars arriving when the show began, with more arriving when the clouds cleared and the sun began to shine. However, the threat of rain and potential … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department at (574) 267-5667. Those shown with no photos do … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department at (574) 267-5667. Those shown with no photos do … Read More
SYRACUSE — The 30th annual Cruisin’ Cuse Car, Motorcycle and Truck Show will be held Saturday, May 19, at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive , Syracuse. Registration will be from 8-11:30 a.m. with awards presented between 2:30-3 p.m. This event for cars, motorcycles and trucks is … Read More
SYRACUSE — The cause and origin of the fire at the home of Curtis and Natalie Smeltzer Wednesday morning, May 16, remains undetermined and under investigation by the Turkey Creek Fire Territory. Turkey Creek Fire Territory responded at 9:11 a.m. to a report of a structure fire at … Read More
MILFORD — Milford Fire Department was called around 10:55 a.m. today, Thursday, May 17, to a house fire at the corner of James and Catherine streets, Milford. Heavy smoke was reported to be coming from the house. Firefighters found the fire to be at 101 S. James St., … Read More
SYRACUSE — Ordinances amending the sewer rates and charges, waterworks collection fees and utility deposit and parking on East Pearl and East Washington streets were approved at Tuesday evening’s Syracuse Town Council meeting. Prior to approval of the ordinance on sewer rates, a public hearing was held with … Read More
SYRACUSE — The home of Curtis and Natalie Smeltzer, 10469 S. Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, was destroyed by fire this morning, Wednesday, May 16. Turkey Creek Fire Territory, along with full assists from North Webster and Milford fire departments received the call at approximately 9:20 a.m. Flames were showing … Read More
LEESBURG — A semitractor-trailer stuck on the tracks in Leesburg was hit by a southbound Norfolk Southern train at approximately 7:30 a.m. today. The impact with the trailer hauling pontoon boats from SmokerCraft, New Paris, left a debris field approximately 200 yards of parts from the … Read More
LeESBURG — A semitractor-trailer stuck on the tracks in Leesburg was struck by a southbound Norfolk Southern train at approximately 7:30 a.m. today. The mishap occurred at the crossing on the north edge of Leesburg at Old SR 15/ Van Buren Street and Harper Road. Authorities have closed … Read More
MILFORD — Pedro Castro, 50, Etna Green, suffered serious lower extremity injuries in a single vehicle crash Monday afternoon, May 14. He was airlifted to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Castro, a passenger in the vehicle, was trapped in the vehicle until he was able to be extricated by … Read More
MILFORD — A local man, who is familiar to police, has been apprehended after making threats to shoot any police officer who came into the woods where he had retreated. No one was injured in the manhunt. Events began around 3:24 p.m. when police were notified of a … Read More
MILFORD — Extrication of a passenger took approximately 65 minutes following an accident on CR 900N just east of CR 425W, southwest of Milford today, Monday, May 14. The passenger was airlifted by Lutheran Air to a hospital in Fort Wayne. His condition is not known. The … Read More
