Updated: A collaborative tree planting project between the Syracuse Parks Department with Re-Leaf Michigan and the St. Joseph River Basin Commission was one of the projects the Syracuse Park Board discussed at its meeting Monday night, April 11.
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Updated: Fifty trees will be planted this spring in Syracuse thanks to an award the Syracuse Parks Department received. The Syracuse Park Board heard the good news at its Monday night, March 14, meeting.
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Updated: “If you build it, he will come.” It’s not just actor Kevin Costner’s line in the movie, “Fields of Dreams.”
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Updated: Daddies, grandpas and their little angels shared an evening of enchantment at the 2021 Lakeland Youth Center Daddy-Daughter Dance Saturday, May 22, in the Activities Center of Quaker Haven Camp.
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Updated: Spring means getting things ship shape and ready for the summer season in this area. That is what the Syracuse Parks Department Board of Directors did at the monthly meeting Monday, May 10.
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Updated: SYRACUSE – The Mudtastic mud run is entering its seventh year, set for June 19.
Read More Updated: A good turn out took place at The Syracuse Parks Department Easter egg hunt today, Saturday, March 27, at Lakeside Park. This year’s format was a bit different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The weather was great for the egg hunt at almost 50 degrees and sunny.
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Updated: By Keith Knepp InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — The June edition of Syracuse’s “Last Friday” event enjoyed warm summer temperatures last evening as visitors to the event were treated to vendors, displays, free snacks and two free shows. The evening’s activities were organized by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. … Read More
Updated: SYRACUSE — Light snow sprinkles accentuated the festive mood at Oakwood Resort for the annual Wawasee Winter Carnival Saturday, Jan. 24. The carnival was sponsored by the Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission and Lakeland Youth Center, with volunteer assistance from members of the Wawasee High School … Read More
Updated: SYRACUSE — James E. Caskey, president of the Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation, announced $85,500 in grants have been awarded to various organizations within the Syracuse community.
Read More Updated: 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
Updated: SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board congregated Monday evening, June 10, to extensively discuss the conceptual idea for Laudeman Park. While the placement of park features such as picnic tables, a shelter and a play area, won’t be set in stone, the board determined what the park will have … Read More
Updated: SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Foundation meeting did not have enough members in attendance to form a quorum, but discussed a couple of topics nevertheless Tuesday, May 28. While the foundation hasn’t officially met for a few months, the finances and projects are intact and experiencing no issues. The … Read More
Updated: SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board congregated at the community center Monday evening, Feb. 11, to discuss the proposal plans for Laudeman Park. Pat Brown from SiteScapes, the person who assisted with the park department’s master plan a few years ago, sent Parks Superintendent Chad Jonsson an outline of the … Read More
Updated: SYRACUSE — The Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation has awarded $99,300 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse community. The announcement was made by James E. Caskey, president of the foundation. Grants were awarded to the following: Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, $16,000 Teen Parents Succeeding, $16,000 Syracuse Cemetery Association, … Read More
Updated: 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
