SYRACUSE — The atmosphere at Syracuse Community Center Saturday morning, Dec. 7, was charged with excitement as over 200 children of all ages came to visit Santa. There was plenty to do for those who came while they waited to see Santa or after their visit with the … Read More
SYRACUSE — From 1-4 p.m. today, Saturday, Nov. 16, children of all ages were able to craft their very own gingerbread houses at Lakeland Youth Center, located at 101 W. Chicago St., Syracuse. At the halfway marker, a total of 70 kids had come, according to Cassie Correll, LYC’s … Read More
SYRACUSE — It was a dark and stormy night Saturday, Oct. 26, but that didn’t stop area children from attending Lakeland Youth Center’s annual Fall Carnival at the Syracuse Community Center. However, there were no sightings of Snoopy dressed as the World War I flying ace looking … 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
Syracuse — Heidi Blake, program director for the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition came before the Syracuse Town Council to ask about a Tobacco Free Air ordinance during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 15. As part of her presentation, she showed the council two zip lock … Read More
SYRACUSE — Mother & Me, sponsored by Lakeland Youth Center and 702 Salon & Spa in the Oakwood Resort, held Saturday, May 4, offered moms and their daughters an opportunity to bond. Those participating enjoyed a light brunch featuring muffins, fruit and a variety of drinks. Each mother … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation Trails Committee Executive Director Megan McClellan kicked off the committee’s April 15 meeting with news of an award she received on behalf of SWTC from Greenways Foundation of Indiana naming Syracuse-Webster Road Trail “outstanding trail project.” Though it is relatively short, the trail has … Read More
SYRACUSE — Despite the chilly, drizzly weather that covered Kosciusko County on Saturday evening, Santa Claus made his highly anticipated 6:30 p.m. arrival at Veterans Memorial Park in Syracuse. Ready to greet him were dozens of anxious children and their heat-deprived families. The town’s annual Holiday Magic celebration … Read More
SYRACUSE — An annual and popular event dating back to when the Syracuse Junior High School was still open, the Syracuse Fall Carnival was held Saturday evening, Oct. 27, in the Syracuse Community Center. Lakeland Youth Center and Syracuse Parks Department sponsored the carnival with assistance from several … Read More
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Kids Olympics at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex was cancelled Saturday, Aug. 25, due to inclement weather. Organizers with the Lakeland Youth Center and Syracuse Parks and Recreation have not yet determined if the event will be rescheduled. An announcement will be made early … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced Endowment Challenge 50 for ten youth-serving organizations this morning, Friday, May 25. This August will mark the 50th anniversary celebration of the foundation. Endowment Challenge 50 is the first of many ways the foundation will celebrate the milestone through the coming … Read More
SYRACUSE — Lakeland Youth Center’s sixth annual Kids First Auction will be held Friday, April 27, at The Owl’s Nest, 7369 E. 800N, North Webster. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Travel the World,” with guests encouraged to attend wearing resort destination clothing or dressing … Read More
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.
Read MoreSYRACUSE — 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
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
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
