Syracuse Parks Closed For Fourth Of July
At the Syracuse Town Council meeting on June 16, the council passed resolution 20-07 which closes Lakeside Park and Hoy’s Beach on July 3-4 due to the spread of the coronavirus.
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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 Council Closes Parks For Fourth Of July Weekend
The Syracuse Town Council passed a resolution closing Lakeside Park and Hoy’s Beach for the Fourth of July weekend during its regular monthly meeting held via Zoom Tuesday evening, June 16.
Read MoreAs Polywood Expands, Community Needs To Address Several Issues
As Polywood prepares to launch a $12 million expansion that will bring 300 to 400 more jobs to the area, some have asked if the area has enough housing, child care and classroom space. While not all the new employees may move to the area, it is hoped a large number will.
Read MoreSyracuse Town Council Moves In Support Of Polywood Abatement
The Syracuse Town Council held a special meeting to pass several resolutions that will lay the preliminary groundwork for Polywood’s proposed $12 million expansion.
Read MorePolywood Picks Up Support From Redevelopment Commission
The Syracuse Town Council passed three resolutions during a special meeting Thursday morning, June 4, as the preliminary start to Polywood’s $12,000,000 expansion. Polywood intends to purchase the property where the current Harold Schrock Athletic Complex is located and build a 300,000 to 400,000 square foot building for manufacturing.
Read MorePolywood Excited To Expand Again
SYRACUSE — Recently Polywood announced a $12 million dollar expansion which will include a new 300,000 to 400,000 square foot building. Doug Rassi, president of Polywood, explained the expansion is part of the company’s long term plan which has seen the business double every three years. “That’s how … Read More
Three Running To Represent State District 22
By Lauren Zeugner InkFreeNews MILFORD — Three candidates are running to represent House District 22 in the state legislature. House District 22 covers portions of Elkhart and Kosciusko Counties. Republican incumbent Curt Nisly is seeking a fourth term as House Representative. He is being challenged in the primary … Read More
Wawasee Community Schools Announce Summer Food Sites
Wawasee Community Schools recently announced the schedule for meals for children 18 and younger.
Read MoreNorth Webster Chamber Zooms In For Meeting
North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce board of directors met via Zoom Monday, May 11. The meeting covered an event set tentatively for Saturday, Aug. 22, to bring people to town to shop, distribution of the newly released North Webster Community Guides, and beginning the search for two new board members.
Read MoreMeet The Mosers, New Caretakers At The Lodge In Syracuse
The Lodge, a Christian retreat center in Syracuse, has new caretakers, Mitch and Kim Moser. The couple recently moved from Fort Wayne to Syracuse to take on this new challenge.
Read MorePlans For New Ball Park In Preliminary Stages
While the town of Syracuse and Polywood LLC hammer out the final details in a economic development agreement (see related story), Chad Jonsson, Syracuse Park superintendent, and Syracuse Town Councilman Larry Martindale have been working on a preliminary plan for the new ball park.
Read MoreHistorial Lake Wawasee Tour Rescheduled
SYRACUSE — Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Chautauqua-Wawasee is rescheduling the May 21 Historical Lake Wawasee “Then & Now” S.S. Lillypad Cruise to July 31. All tickets that were purchased for the May 21 program are being fully refunded. Organizers apologize that no ticket exchanges are possible. Those wishing … Read More
Syracuse Redevelopment Commission Reviews TIF Districts
The Syracuse Redevelopment Commission had a busy morning, Thursday, May 7, as it met in executive session with members of the Syracuse Town Council, then held it’s own public meeting.
Read MorePolywood To Expand, Provide New Ball Park
By LAUREN ZEUGNER InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council and Syracuse Redevelopment Commission had a busy morning Thursday, May 7, as they hammered out the details for an economic development agreement and a real estate purchase agreement in an executive session. The council and redevelopment commission … Read More
Syracuse Town Council, Redevelopment Commission To Meet
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council and Syracuse Redevelopment Commission will hold a joint executive session at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 7, for discussion of strategy with respect to a real property transaction prior to execution of a contract or option (I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(D). Executive sessions are not … Read More
Polywood Begins Construction Of Proposed Storage Facility
By Lauren Zeugner InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Anyone driving down Brooklyn Street may notice a foundation is being laid between two existing Polywood buildings. According to Matt Sandy of the Kosciusko County Area Planning office, a foundation permit was issued to Polywood Thursday, April 2. According to Sandy, … Read More