Snow Can’t Stop The Syracuse Winter Carnival
SYRACUSE — Snow couldn’t stop Syracuse residents from enjoying the annual Syracuse Winter Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 10, even after the snowmobile races were canceled.
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9th Annual Wawasee Kiwanis Soup Supper A Success
SYRACUSE — The 9th annual Wawasee Kiwanis Soup supper appears to have been a success Friday night, Jan. 26. Alexis Mast, event organizer and club president-elect, reported she needed to print out more ballots at 6:40 p.m. Five more tables had to be set up as well. Mast … Read More
Harkless Foundation Announces 2018 Grants
SYRACUSE — The Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation, Syracuse, has awarded $95,000 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse Community, according to James E. Caskey, foundation president. The grants were awarded to the following: Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, $14,100 Rose Home North, $8,000 Syracuse Cemetery Association, $8,000 Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber … Read More
Hundreds Enjoy Breakfast With Santa In Syracuse
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Dr., was as busy as Santa’s workshop Saturday, Dec. 2, as friends and families gathered to enjoy Breakfast with Santa, featuring a pancake breakfast provided by the Wawasee Kiwanis Club, live music from the Wawasee High School Christmas Band, … Read More
Dukes Seeks To Fill Sheriff’s Term
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kyle Patrick Dukes has announced his intention to seek the appointment by the Republican caucus for the office of sheriff of Kosciusko County.
Read MoreManning Honored At Retirement Party
SYRACUSE — The public is invited to a retirement party honoring Cheryl Manning. The event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Lakeland Youth Center, 101 W. Chicago St., Syracuse.
Read MoreTouch-A-Truck Event At Syracuse Community Center Saturday
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks & Recreation Department is hosting Touch-A-Truck from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 6, at the Syracuse Community Center, North Long Drive. This hands-on event will provide kids with the opportunity to see, touch and explore their favorite big trucks, heavy equipment and emergency vehicles as well as interact with community support leaders who operate them.
Read MoreAnnual Dance Brings Fathers And Daughters Together
SYRACUSE — For a couple of hours there was fun, food and dancing and also a time of bonding between fathers and daughters. Lakeland Youth Center held its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance Saturday, March 4, in the Oakwood Events Center in Syracuse.
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Syracuse Town Council Approves New Riverfront Dstrict
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved establishing a new riverfront district during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 15. The new riverfront district is located in the village area near Monteith Tire. Councilman Tom Hoover asked how the riverfront district would benefit the town. Town Manager Henry … Read More
Syracuse Parks Hosts Fourth Annual Safety Day
SYRACUSE — Mother Nature decided not to cooperate, bringing cool temperatures and rain to the area this weekend. The Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department hosted its fourth annual Kids Safety Day Saturday, April 30,hoping the rain would stay away. Participating agencies and organizations included Syracuse Lions Club, … Read More
Lakeland Youth Center Holds Mother/Son Program
SYRACUSE — Lakeland Youth Center will be holding a Mother/Son Adventure program at the Syracuse Community Center starting at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30. The program will enable mothers and sons to travel to destinations throughout the community and complete activities at each location, spend quality time together … Read More
Douglas New Lakeland Youth Center Executive Director
By JUDE STRIEBY-RASKA Staff Writer, The Mail-Journal For Jenny Douglas of Syracuse, starting as new executive director at the Lakeland Youth Center falls in line with her commitment to children and community. “Kids have always been my passion,” she noted. Previously a stay-at-home mom and volunteer co-coordinator for … Read More
LYC Undergoes Renovation
SYRACUSE — The Lakeland Youth Center, at Chicago and South Huntington streets, has been a familiar place for many for over 50 years. In a continuing effort to provide the most conducive space for learning, growing and socializing, the LYC Board of Directors completed needed upgrades at the … Read More
Lakeland Youth Center’s Daddy Daughter Dance
SYRACUSE — Students from the Fairfield Cosmetology Class offered appointments for hair styling and nails on Saturday, March 12, before the Lakeland Youth Center Daddy Daughter Dance. Over 75 appointments were made to prepare the young ladies for their night with their dad. … Read More
Youth Center Hosts Family Bowling Night
SYRACUSE — The Lakeland Youth Center hosted a family bowling night on Monday, Feb. 29 at Wawasee Bowl on SR 13.
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