Lauren Zeugner has been with The Papers Inc. for 18 years. She is Associate Editor The Paper, Elkhart County; Editor of Senior Life Indianapolis and staff reporter for The Mail-Journal
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council passed a resolution opposing House Bill 1165 during its regular meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 18. HB1165 would make it possible for landlords to put properties in their tenants names for utilities. Clerk-Treasurer Paula Kehr-Wicker explained if the bill is passed and … Read More
SYRACUSE — It was a gray, February afternoon in northern Indiana, but that didn’t stop 55 people from attending Chautauqua-Wawasee’s latest event, “Gardening in the Face of a Changing Climate,” featuring John Edgerton, held Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Oakwood Inn. Those attending came from as far … 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 … 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 … Read More
SYRACUSE — A new law, set to go into effect July 1, should not be an obstacle for the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy, according to Bill Pipp, a member of the conservancy. The new law, authored by Republican State Sen. Victoria Spartz, “provides that a … Read More
SYRACUSE — Chautauqua-Wawasee, Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation and the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club are jointly sponsoring a presentation, discussion and workshop focused on “Gardening in the Face of a Changing Climate.” The workshop will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Oakwood Resort Inn, Syracuse. … Read More
SYRACUSE — Chautauqua-Wawasee is bringing the Purdue Varsity Glee Club to Syracuse 7:30-9 p.m. April 24, at the Oakwood Resort Event Center, Syracuse, for its only performance in northeastern Indiana during the first half of 2020. This musical troupe employs a versatile repertoire including gospel, vocal jazz, swing, … Read More
Syracuse — It took the Syracuse Town Council just 16 minutes to complete it’s business Tuesday night, Jan. 21, during its first meeting of the year. Mike Noe, town manager, requested the council approve Police Chief Jim Layne to be appointed to the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission to … Read More
SYRACUSE — Paul Stoelting will serve as president of the Syracuse Town Council for 2020. The Mail-Journal caught up with Stoelting during this busy time of the year to ask him about the council’s accomplishments during 2019 and what challenges face the council in 2020. Stoelting has served … Read More
SYRACUSE — After almost an hour of discussion regarding an encroachment agreement between Gordon and Laurie Lord and the town, the Syracuse Town Council chose instead to instruct town attorney Vern Landis to write a letter to the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals instructing it to drop its … Read More
NAPPANEE — Coppes Commons, 401 E. Market St., Nappanee, is, once again, hosting several free events to celebrate the Christmas season on Dec. 6 & 7. “A Coppes Christmas” will kick off with an open house from 5-9 p.m. Friday evening. In-store specials will be offered … Read More
SYRACUSE — For those looking for a unique fun-filled Christmas family activity, Chautauqua-Wawasee plans to celebrate an Old Fashioned Christmas at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. The celebration, rain or snow, is open to the public, free of charge, no registration … Read More
SYRACUSE — For those looking for a unique fun-filled Christmas family activity, Chautauqua-Wawasee plans to celebrate an Old Fashioned Christmas at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. The celebration is open to the public, free of charge, no registration is required. The … Read More
SYRACUSE — Rich Haddad, president and CEO of the K21 Health Foundation, came before the Syracuse Town Council to announce a pledge the foundation’s board has made in celebration of is 20th anniversary. The foundation will give Syracuse a $200,000 grant for a health and wellness plan for … Read More
SYRACUSE — Chautauqua -Wawasee will host its first book discussion from 2 -3 p.m. at the Oakwood Resort Inn, 702 E. Lake View Road, Syracuse. The event will be held on the first floor in conference room No. 1 that is wheel chair accessible. Admission is free. The … Read More
SYRACUSE — The only political fight taking place in Syracuse is Republican incumbent Paula Kehr-Wicker facing off against Democratic challenger Tim Yeager for the Syracuse Clerk-Treasurer’s position. Syracuse Town Councilmen Tom Hoover, reprensenting District 3; Larry Martindal, representing District 4 and Bill Musser representing District 5 are all … Read More
