SYRACUSE — Mark your calendars for the Wawasee Winter Carnival Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24-25, sponsored by Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission and Lakeland Youth Center. The festival will begin with a soup supper fundraiser Friday evening, Jan. 24, and will continue with activities during the … Read More
SYRACUSE — Joshua Taylor was sworn in as a firefighter/EMT private at the Turkey Creek Fire Board meeting Monday, Jan. 13. The board was also sworn in for their 2020 tenures. Taylor’s wife, Janessa, took the honor of placing his insignia pin on his collar after the swearing … Read More
NAPPANEE — Jody Meek shares his small studio apartment in Nappanee with two dozen roommates — and none of them are complaining. His quarters on East Lincoln Street across from Coppes Commons are cramped, but the current claustrophobic atmosphere — “it’s a small place for a big hobby” … Read More
SYRACUSE — This was a year of significant upgrade to the equipment and facilities of the Turkey Creek Fire Department. During the year, the fire department oversaw: • Renovations to the department’s two fire stations in Syracuse • Purchase of a new four-wheel-drive pickup truck to replace the … Read More
SYRACUSE — Julie Close, who took office Jan. 1, 2019, closed out her first year as Turkey Creek Township trustee with a successful year of moving her office forward to better serve the township’s residents. She reorganized the record keeping system, making it more efficient and rendering the … Read More
WINONA LAKE — Most people dread their hair turning white as they grow older. For the affable Gerald Cox, though, it worked out just fine. The Winona Lake resident has played the role of Santa Claus for the past “10 years or so,” making a couple of appearances … Read More
WARSAW — Jeff Wagoner was “never big on decorating for Christmas” during his childhood years in Rochester or his 15 years living in Kentucky. But after he moved to Warsaw three years ago, at the amicable challenge of his neighbors, he went all Clark Griswold. “The neighbors across … Read More
SYRACUSE — Judging from the comments of board members, Turkey Creek fire and township advisory boards Thursday, Dec. 12, made one of their easiest decisions of the year as they each unanimously approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s request for expedited purchase of two ambulance cots and power … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Monday, Dec. 9, finished selecting its officers for 2020. Current president Jim Smith will step down at the end of the year. He will be replaced by board member Mindy Scaggs. Emily Shipley will succeed Amanda Meerzo as … Read More
WARSAW — For the better part of the evening Friday, Dec. 6, the city of Warsaw will provide a winter wonderland to Yuletide revelers, courtesy of the city’s First Friday celebration. The event, dubbed “Hometown Holly Days,” will run from 5 to 9 p.m. and will feature a … Read More
SYRACUSE — “Several hundred” Christmastime revelers braved the elements to enjoy a variety of Yuletide festivities offered by Chautauqua Wawasee Saturday, Nov. 30, at Oakwood Park. For the most part, the rain held off. The cold and blustery winds did not. The temperature hovered just above freezing and … Read More
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
