SYRACUSE — Syracuse Redevelopment Commission Monday, March 18, elected its officers and approved TIF plans and expenditures to improve the technology park on the city’s north side. The meeting was the first of the year for the commission. Officers elected for 2019 are: Larry Siegel, president Paul Stoelting, … Read More
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, March 11, unanimously approved a $45,000 appropriation for the purchase of five SCBAs and 18 oxygen bottles to replace the fire department’s present 10-year-old inventory as recommended by National Fire Protection Association guidelines. “This will complete the cycle of SCBA … Read More
NAPPANEE — American Legion Post 154, 201 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, will host a benefit bingo event from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10, to raise money for a local family whose daughter is in the hospital. The event, which includes a 50-50 raffle, pull-tab drawings for … Read More
WARSAW — The latest hot trend by far in natural pharmaceuticals is CBD oil. The product was legalized for sale in Indiana last July, and consumers have been patronizing outlets from convenience shops to natural food stores to snap up CBD — technically, cannabidiol — in its various incarnations: … Read More
SYRACUSE — Feb. 26 is an important day for Dru Hicks. This year’s occurrence of the date will mark three years of sobriety for the Kosciusko County native who now serves as national outreach coordinator for Boca Recovery Center in Boca Raton, Fla. Hicks spoke Monday, Feb. 11, at … Read More
SYRACUSE — A lot of things are happening at Rose Home in Syracuse — most of them new. On Saturday, Feb. 9, the ministry, now known as Rose Garden Recovery Community to reflect the expansion of its services, held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for its … Read More
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township advisory boards Monday evening, Feb. 11, unanimously approved $38,000 for the purchase of a new pickup truck for the fire department. The truck currently in service, a 2004 two-wheel-drive Chevrolet pickup, was donated to the department about 12 years ago. The new … Read More
SYRACUSE — Southern Gospel artists Legacy Five and Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will perform in concert at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Wawasee High School in Syracuse. Pre-sale tickets are $22 for gold seating and $18 general admission. Tickets are $2 more at the door. Children … Read More
WARSAW — For her first run at public office, Wayne Township Trustee Jeanie Stackhouse must have done something right. She defeated a fellow Republican candidate in the 2018 primary and prevailed in the general election by a decisive margin, capturing 73 percent of the vote. “It was a maiden … Read More
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Territory and township advisory board members took their oath of office Monday, Jan. 14, administered by Andrew Grossnickle, who was reappointed township attorney. Also sworn in was newly elected township trustee Julie Close, who replaced retiring trustee Barb Griffith. Both boards signed the 2019 … Read More
If a coalition of business, health and other advocacy groups have their way, cigarettes in the Hoosier state will cost $2 more per pack. Several organizations, including Tobacco Free Indiana and Raise It For Health Coalition, are lobbying this year’s state legislature to triple the current cigarette tax, … Read More
SYRACUSE — Lakes Area Players will be hold auditions for “Christ’s Passion,” their annual passion play from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7. At 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, the group will hold an informal meeting and music rehearsal. Rehearsal … Read More
ATWOOD — Atwood Aldersgate United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24. The public is invited to celebrate the coming of the Christ Child with the singing of Christmas hymns, special music and lighting of candles. The church’s sister congregation, Clunette … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — They say a committed group of people each doing a little bit adds up to a lot. The good folks at North Webster Church of God proved that again this Christmas season. In the church’s second annual three-week Be Rich “generosity campaign,” congregation members dropped their … Read More
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday, Dec. 10, approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s two requests to encumber funds for the 2019 fiscal budget. The first encumbrance entailed $13,000 from the dues and a training line item. That amount was transferred to next year’s budget to help cover … Read More
LEESBURG — Clunette United Methodist Church will host “Bethlehem Morning,” its annual Christmas choir cantata, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. The public is invited to prepare their hearts for the celebration of the coming of the Christ Child. Refreshments will follow the performance. Clunette United Methodist Church … Read More
