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
WARSAW — Nine years ago Eric Lane was working at Warsaw Community Church, involved with a winter shelter program between seven local churches. In April 2010 Lane and his wife opened Fellowship Missions. “We saw a bigger need. By the end of March, we knew where these … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Manger Mike Noe and members of the Syracuse Town Council praised town employees for a job well done during the recent frigid weather. The praise was given during the council’s monthly meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 19. In his report, Noe told the council … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved an amendment regarding the lawsuit it filed against the Turkey Creek Sewer District during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 19. Town attorney Vern Landis told the council the amendment meets the criteria for a settlement. Mike Noe, town manager, explained … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police Officers and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies were executing a felony warrant at 505 N. Huntington St. at approximately 4:50 p.m. today, Friday, Feb. 1 when shots were fired. Kosciusko County Sheriff Kyle Dukes made the decision to deploy the county SWAT Team in the … Read More
SYRACUSE — A popular event is returning to the Winter Carnival this weekend. From the 1970s to the 1990s the American Legion in Syracuse hosted a dance during the Winter Carnival. “It was a big deal,” said Tammy Cotton, director of Chautauqua Wawasee. The dance is coming back from … Read More
SYRACUSE — With the start of the new year, the town of Syracuse turned over a new leaf as Henry DeJulia retired as town manager and Mike Noe began as town manager and utility superintendent. Before taking the town manager position, Noe was the public utilities superintendent in … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse will have a primary election in May. While the positions for town council seats in District 3, 4 and 5 are unopposed at this time, the race will be for the office of clerk-treasurer. Incumbent clerk-treasurer Paula Kehr-Whicker is being opposed by Virginia Cazier on the … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council kicked off the new year by setting a new record for its monthly meeting Tuesday night, Jan. 15. All business was concluded within 27 minutes. The council approved an ordinance adopting public and private sewers and drains regulations. This ordinance updates a similar ordinance … Read More
WARSAW — Majors Bill and Trish Welch of the Salvation Army have been serving the Warsaw community for the past 3 1/2 years. The couple along with Salvation Army staff just completed Christmas distribution, which saw 125 families, with 250 children, adopted by others for Christmas gifts and a … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council swept through a full agenda at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Dec. 18. This meeting also served as the council’s last meeting of the year. Last month, Town Manager Henry DeJulia announced he was retiring at the end of the year. The council … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia was on vacation, but a letter he wrote to the Syracuse Town Council announcing his retirement was read during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 20. DeJulia has been town manager for 12 years. The council accepted DeJulia’s retirement … Read More
TURKEY CREEK TOWNSHIP — Republicans swept the field in Turkey Creek Township for township trustee and township advisory board during the election. Republican Julie Close won 67.51 percent of the vote against her Democratic challenger Martha Stoelting, who received 32.49 percent of the vote with 2,942. Close received … Read More
SYRACUSE — Two are running unopposed in their districts for Syracuse Town Council. Larry Siegel is running for Syracuse Town Council District 1. He has served on the town council for 16 years. During that time the town has built a new water distribution system, enhanced stormwater drainage systems, … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved the 2019 budget of $4,069,580 during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 16. Also approved were appropriations of $2,000 from the general police fund for confidential funds and $107,000 from local road and street for engineering purposes. The council also approved … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved spending $59,463 for a new chlorine system to be installed at the wastewater plant during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 18. The cost includes new computer, software, electrical wiring and purchasing chlorine bleach. Installation is to be completed by the … Read More
SYRACUSE — Ken Troutman and Cody Leer were introduced to the Syracuse Town Council at the start of its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 18. Troutman is the new ordinance enforcement officer. He has 30 years experience in construction and has done several mission trips involving building projects … Read More
