Author Archives: Phoebe Muthart
About Phoebe Muthart
Phoebe Banks has been with The Papers Inc. since 1999. She is an editor, photographer, and reporter. She has won numerous awards, including several from The Hoosier State Press Association and NAMPA. She is a Nappanee resident.
Warsaw’s K-9 Unit Serves And Protects
WARSAW — They are trained to serve and protect, but instead of two legs they do so on four, or paws to be precise. There are three working police canines at the Warsaw Police Department: Dax, Mako and Bubka. The K-9s and their handlers are: Cpl. Phil Reed … Read More
Eagle Scout Project Presented At Trail Committee Meeting
SYRACUSE — An Eagle Scout project was presented at the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting Monday, Aug. 21. Carter Bowman, an Eagle Scout, is a Wawasee High School sophomore. He will be installing mileage markers around the Syracuse Lake trail. The markers will be installed one every quarter mile … Read More
Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Approves Exception, Variance
SYRACUSE — A case tabled twice in the last three months was finally approved at the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Thursday, Aug. 17. Both petitions presented more questions than answers, however. McClure Oil’s petition for an exception was finally approved. This was the third time the … Read More
Disney Comes to Pierceton Days
PIERCETON — A little bit of Disney came to Pierceton tonight, Friday, Aug. 4. The Pierceton Days parade started at 7 p.m. and this year’s theme was “Disney Comes to Pierceton.” This year’s Pierceton Days are Aug. 4-5. Organizer Kim Rose wants everyone to be aware that the … Read More
Woman Feels Led To Help Those In India
WINONA LAKE — Some people feel led by the Lord. While some might be apt to brush his work or message aside, Abisha Gross of Winona Lake does not. Gross is president of the USA division of 500K Churches, a non-profit organization. The organization 500,000 Churches is a … Read More
Syracuse BZA Approves Two Variances
SYRACUSE — Two variances were approved at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, July 20. Wawasee Plaza LLC’s petition for a variance was approved after much discussion. It wants to allow the change and alteration to previously granted variances by allowing three additional … Read More
Trail Committee Hears From Concerned Citizen
SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard from a concerned homeowner at its meeting Monday, July 17. A concern was raised by a homeowner on Harkless Drive regarding flooding. Arlene Dickerson, who has lived on Harkless Drive since 1996, said water from the sidewalk/trail is coming into her house. … Read More
Fair Board President Gearing Up For ‘Family-Friendly’ Fair
WARSAW — Randy Shepherd, fair board president, is in his second year in leadership and is excited for the changes at this year’s 101st annual Kosciusko County Community Fair. Shepherd, who joined the fair board in 2006, said the new changes are a reflection of what the community … Read More
Summer Lunches Feed Hungry Kids
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Who said there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Warsaw Community Schools is offering free summer meals to children ages 1 to 18 Monday through Friday at two area parks. Free lunches will take place at Winona Lake Park and Center Lake Park (Bixler … Read More
Kosciusko County 4-H Royalty To Be crowned July 6
KOSCIUSKO — The 2017 Kosciusko County 4-H Royalty will be announced at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at the Kosciusko County Extension Office, 202 W. Main St., Warsaw. The Kosciusko County Royalty Contest began in 1968. At that time, the 4-H Junior Leaders selected their “King” and “Queen.” … Read More
Committee Discusses Syracuse-Webster Road Trail Proposal
SYRACUSE — The proposed Syracuse-Webster Road trail was discussed at the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting Monday, June 19. Megan McClellan, executive director, and Ben Plikerd, owner of Brook Pointe Inn, talked to the Kosciusko County Highway Department about permitting for the trail along the west side of the … Read More
Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Discuss Variances, Exception
SYRACUSE — Two variances and an exception were discussed at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, June 15. Wawasee Plaza LLC’s petition for a variance was discussed at length. The variance is to allow the change and alteration to previously granted variances by … Read More
Winona Lake Woman With PPS Supports Others
WINONA LAKE — Gladys Deloe was just 7 years old when she contracted polio. While she recovered from polio, Deloe later contracted post-polio syndrome a decade ago, and has since started a post-polio support group. Born in 1935, Deloe grew up in Randolph, N.Y. She was diagnosed … Read More
Trail Committee Hears Recent Event Updates
SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee met Monday, May 15. Megan McClellan, executive director, told the board several recent events for the trails were successful. “The trail clean-up went well,” reported McClellan. The clean-up was April 21. The Couch to 5K program started April 18. Six women have signed … Read More
Major Progress Made On Conklin Bay Boardwalk, Trail
SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee recently received a $100,000 grant from the Dekko Foundation, as well the opportunity of $100,000 more in matching funds. Planning for the Conklin Bay boardwalk and trail has been progressing slowly during the past two years, but things are speeding up now. All … Read More