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
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 MoreSYRACUSE — 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 MoreSYRACUSE — 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 MoreSYRACUSE — 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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