Video courtesy WACF SYRACUSE — After a full 20 years of negotiations with the property owner, Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation has acquired what is arguably their most important property. This area (across from Runaway Bay) filters approximately 43 percent of water flowing into Lake Wawasee. The “final filter” … Read More
FORT WAYNE — The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has added the name of Gerald Funcheon, who was a member of the Crosier Congregation, not a diocesan priest, to the list of those priests credibly accused of abuse of a minor. Funcheon has been added to the Diocese list … Read More
Today marked the first evening of the Builders Association of Kosciusko-Fulton Counties’ 32nd Homes on Parade, which will continue through to Sunday, Sept. 23. This year’s parade features four local builders: Coplen Construction, Milestone Construction, Renewal Homes and Timber Rock Construction. People turned out in force to tour … Read More
SYRACUSE — For the second time in its 49-year history, the Lake Wawasee boat-in is extending its Sunday schedule by one week to accommodate the Wawasee Jazz Party. The Sunday, Sept. 9, boat-in was scheduled to coincide with that weekend’s two-day jazz fest at Oakwood, the first of its … Read More
SYRACUSE — It’s true, sometimes an inspiration for a song can come in the most unlikely places or within unusual circumstances. A man who has no ties to the Syracuse area and only stopped there to rest and relax after being diverted off an interstate highway found himself … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A male swimming in Lake Wawasee survived a near drowning, while authorities are investigating the cause of a North Webster woman’s death in James Lake, North Webster, Sunday afternoon, Aug. 19. An autopsy will be conducted Tuesday morning on Michelle E. Moore, 56, East Epworth … Read More
SYRACUSE — During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday, the board approved a $2,000 donation from the Wawasee Property Owners Association to the Wawasee Yacht Club. Funds will be used to cover Wawasee High School student fee costs when attending outdoor sports classes. The … Read More
SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner Oakwood Resort announced their third annual car show will be hosted on the beautiful grounds of the 27 acre resort from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5. In conjunction with the Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation, the event will serve … Read More
SYRACUSE — Having just returned from an 8,000 mile road trip with his family, Dr. Nate Bosch used traveling analogy in a presentation on the current location of the the lake and the future travels. Bosch, director of the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College, … Read More
Video courtesy Crouse Body Shop and 24-Hour Towing, Warsaw SYRACUSE — An 18-year-old who stopped to watch the sunrise on Lake Wawasee Sunday morning resulted in the Jeep she was driving to go into Lake Wawasee. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has released information about the early morning … Read More
Video courtesy Crouse Body Shop and 24-Hour Towing, Warsaw SYRACUSE — Many are questioning what happened that resulted in a Jeep Cherokee ending up in Lake Wawasee when there are no boat ramps in the area. The county 911 Communications Center received a call at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, … Read More
SYRACUSE — There are still a few tickets left for the Junior Achievement “Gilligan’s Island” themed cruise fundraiser aboard the S.S. Lillypad 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 30. Tickets are $30 and include a three-hour tour of Lake Wawasee, appetizers and a chance to win some silent … Read More
SYRACUSE — Remodeling of a home on Eli Lilly Road, Syracuse, could resume if the owner desires. However, the matter that stopped construction is still before the courts. A hearing was held Wednesday, June 13, to seek a preliminary injunction against Ryan Thwaits removing an existing passway on his … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — Sediment problems on Lake Tippecanoe, Winona Lake and Lake Wawasee can now be addressed following the receiving of grant funding from the Department of Natural Resource’s Lake and River Enhancement program. Lake Tippecanoe received a $48,000 grant and Winona Lake received $180,000 for sediment removal, while … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Some residents of the local lakes and river areas have felt a kinship to the Johnny Cash song “Five Feet High and Risin’” during the past week. While Goshen, Elkhart and Plymouth and parts of Warsaw received the major portion of media coverage, the rivers, … Read More
SYRACUSE —Who are your favorite superheroes? Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Deadpool, Avengers, Hulk, Green Lantern, The Flash, those answering the call of duty, parents? “Superheroes” is the theme for the 2018 Wawasee Flotilla. The date for the 57th parade is set for Saturday, July 7, with a new time. … Read More
