SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation trails committee Monday, Nov. 18, discussed the progress of the Conklin Bay Trail and tendered its first contractor payment of $480,971 to Selge Construction of Niles, Mich. Architect George Trueblood of Fort Wayne-based Earth Source Inc. Heartland Restoration Services reported a portion of … Read More
PIERCETON — All good things must come to an end — including labors of love. During her tenure as director of the Pierceton and Washington Township Carnegie Public Library, Pamela Myers has plied the job she loves, greeting patrons with a friendly smile, helping children discover the wonder … Read More
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, Nov. 11, both unanimously approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s request to purchase a 2019 demo ambulance to replace the department’s 2016 ambulance, which was heavily damaged in an accident in August. The boards allocated up to $295,000 for the … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Contrary to popular misconception, veterans organizations are not just for veterans. Kosciusko County American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts regularly offer food, fun and fellowship to the public. Each post offers a limited number open house and excise exempt days, dictated by state … Read More
NEW PARIS — New Paris Church of the Nazarene, 67136 SR 15, will host a trunk or treat event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. The hours coincide with the town’s trick or treat hours. For more information, call Pam Rossi at (574) 596-4829. … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Boy Scout Troop 726 and North Webster Lions Club will present their 11th annual Amazing Haunted House. The Amazing Haunted House will operate from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26, at the North Webster Festival Grounds, 418 W. Washington … Read More
MILFORD — Area libraries, city departments, churches and civic organizations will provide a wide variety of Halloween and fall harvest activities for kids and families. The communities of Syracuse, North Webster and Milford have all announced their official trick-or-treat hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, … Read More
ROCHESTER — Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the woods … Fulton County Historical Society will host its 14th annual Haunted Woods Trail on the grounds of the Fulton County Museum located at 37 E. 375N, on the west side of US 31 … Read More
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday, Oct. 14, unanimously approved Trustee Julie Close’s proposed 2020 budget upon second reading. All fund amounts were adopted without change from those advertised to the public. The amounts for each fund were: • General, $111,700 • Township assistance, $83,000 • … Read More
ROCHESTER — The recent addition of a 10,000 square-foot airplane hangar is expected to boost the value of Fulton County Airport in a variety of ways. The hangar, constructed during the past 1 1/2 years, is being leased to Wakarusa-based King Aero Aviation Services, an aircraft maintenance company, … Read More
SYRACUSE — Mark Deister believes in honoring his country and — though “I am not Indian” — honoring Native Americans. “It’s the right thing to do,” he said. So with the help of the local Miami Indians, he bought an authentic 14-foot totem pole with carvings of a … Read More
WARSAW — Some people just won’t slow down. To confirm that precept, witness the life of octogenarian Alice Surface Keirn of Warsaw. Case in point: on her 80th birthday in July, Keirn ventured zip lining at a zoo in Grand Rapids, Mich. “My sister came in from Arizona. … Read More
MILFORD — The Milford Community Building was jam-packed for hours with revelers from the area enjoying the third annual Milford Block Party Saturday, Sept. 28. The four-hour event was sponsored by Harvest Coffee. Festivities inside the building included free hot dogs, popcorn, fruit, veggies and drinks; children’s crafts; … Read More
ROCHESTER — Historical re-enactors, Aztec dancers, bagpipers, homemade chicken and noodles, buffalo burgers, home-brewed root beer and a pleasantly warm weekend with a refreshing breeze provided the ingredients for a successful Trail of Courage living history festival Sept. 21-22. The pre-1840 atmosphere also featured blacksmiths, fur trading, muzzleloader … Read More
WARSAW — When the doors opened on a new academic school year last month, Warsaw Community High School welcomed a new program of character development to its offerings for students. NG3, a faith-based organization, “invests in the lives of students through intentional relationship building that involves character … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Chamber of Commerce tackled an array of agenda items at its Monday, Sept. 16, regular monthly meeting, not the least of which was distributing the ballot for 2020 officers and directors. President Jim Smith announced his departure from the board at the end … Read More
