PUBLIC NOTICE
Mar 31, 2022 
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Updated: Wawasee Kiwanis Club has applied to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Law Enforcement, for a permit to conduct a Triathlon.
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Chautauqua Wawasee Hosting Memorial Day ‘Taps Across The Water’
May 18, 2021 
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Updated: Chautauqua-Wawasee and Syracuse American Legion Post #223 are collaborating to sponsor “Taps Across the Water” on Sunday, May 30. This event begins at dusk to honor and mourn military personnel who have died in the performance of their duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
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Turkey Creek Makes Progress With Syracuse Sewers
Dec 23, 2020 
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Updated: As the year comes to a close, and loose ends are tied up, Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District has finally received news that allows it to move forward with planning the Syracuse Lake sewer project (often called NEAR project by locals).
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Turkey Creek Sewer Board Approves 9% Hike Over Three Years
Aug 19, 2020 Updated:
Updated: After a less formal introduction to the public last month, the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board voted to approve a motion that will increase customer costs by about 9% during the next three years.
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List of Fireworks Around the Area
Jul 02, 2020 
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Updated: Fireworks are set to take place around the area both on July 3, and July 4 in celebration of independence day.
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Stoelting Reviews 2019 And Looks To 2020
Jan 01, 2020 
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Updated: SYRACUSE — Paul Stoelting will serve as president of the Syracuse Town Council for 2020. The Mail-Journal caught up with Stoelting during this busy time of the year to ask him about the council’s accomplishments during 2019 and what challenges face the council in 2020. Stoelting has served … Read More
Syracuse Park Board Approves Proposed 2020 Budget
Jul 11, 2019 
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Updated: SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board Wednesday, July 10, unanimously approved the 2020 park and recreation budget submitted by Superintendent Chad Jonsson. The board made one amendment to the park improvements line item, increasing the originally proposed $20,000 to $45,000 to provide funding for several projects on the department’s … Read More
Don’t Miss Out On Fireworks, Other Events at Syracuse Lake Thursday Night
Jul 04, 2019 
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Updated: SYRACUSE — Early afternoon at Lakeside Park had many trying to stay cool. With temperatures in the mid 80s and little cloud cover, kids and adults alike were enjoying the cool waters of Syracuse Lake.
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LARE Grants Received For Sediment Removal And Aquatic Invasive Plant Eradication
May 29, 2019 
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Updated: INDIANAPOLIS — Organizations in Kosciusko County have received more than $315,000 in grants to fight aquatic invasive plants and improve waterways. The funds were recently awarded by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Director Cameron F. Clark through the Lake and River Enhancement program. Invasive aquatic vegetation management … Read More
A Look At The History Of The Lake Level Control Structure In Syracuse
Apr 17, 2019 Updated:
Updated: SYRACUSE — Documents from Syracuse Town Council meetings indicate the town has owned the lake level control device for 97 years, since the summer of 1922. But the town may have owned the device even earlier than 1922. The lake level control device, which for years has been … Read More
Local Lakes Receive LARE Grants To Fight Invasive Aquatic Plants
Jun 04, 2018 Updated:
Updated: INDIANAPOLIS — Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife grants totaling nearly $660,000 have been awarded to fight invasive aquatic plants in the state’s lakes. Organizations in Kosciusko County received $143,200 to fight the invasive plants. Kosciusko County received grants for 10 projects involving 19 lakes. … Read More
Syracuse Access Ramp To Be Upgraded
Sep 23, 2017 Updated:
Updated: SYRACUSE — The public access ramp on Medusa Street, Syracuse, will be closed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Oct. 2-20. The state will be upgrading the ramps. According to Paul Stork, Northern Access DNR, the work will include removing the existing cement ramps and pier that … Read More
History, Water Clarity Noted At Syracuse Lake Association Meeting
Aug 07, 2017 Updated:
Updated: SYRACUSE — A personal perspective of Syracuse Lake and its history was given by Dr. Larry Allen during the annual Syracuse Lake Association meeting Saturday morning, Aug. 5. This is the 60th year Allen has resided at the lake. Prior to Allen’s presentation several matters of concern were … Read More
Fourth Of July At Syracuse Lakeside Park
Jul 04, 2017 
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Updated: SYRACUSE – Lakeside Park in Syracuse was busy the Fourth of July with people enjoying the beach and swimming, others sitting and talking in lawn chairs, kids burning energy in the playground area, sand volleyball games, vendors serving ice cream cones, shaved ice and more. Begun about 7:15 … Read More
Dead Fish Appear In Local Lakes
Jun 15, 2017 Updated:
Updated: KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A recent rash of fish kills in several Kosciusko County lakes has residents and anglers looking for possible causes. In most cases, DNR biologists say the causes are unknown, but the fish kills will not affect the overall health of fish populations or the quality … Read More
Lilly Center Releases Historical Reports Featuring Area Lakes
May 31, 2017 Updated:
Updated: KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams recently distributed a study to residents on Lake Tippecanoe, James Lake, Oswego Lake, Syracuse Lake, Lake Wawasee, and Winona Lake highlighting research on each of these lakes throughout history. The viewbooks feature historical snapshots of each lake, providing … Read More