Two Vehicles Collide North Of Syracuse
Two vehicles collided Thursday, June 2, leaving two people temporarily trapped inside.
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Fire Destroys Storage Barn East Of Syracuse
A fire of unknown origin destroyed a storage barn on the eastern shore of Boner Lake late Thursday afternoon.
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Turkey Creek boards approve equipment replacement requests
Turkey Creek fire territory and township advisory boards Monday, Oct. 11, approved two funding requests from Fire Chief Mickey Scott to purchase new radios and associated communications equipment and to replace aging fire hoses, nozzles and couplings.
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UPDATE — Semi Collides With SUV On US 6
By Keith Knepp InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office released the following information on a two vehicle accident that occurred at 8:38 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, at the intersection of US 6 and US 33, northeast of Syracuse in Elkhart County: A 2015 Lincoln MKC, driven … Read More
Semi Collides With SUV On US 6
By Keith Knepp InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — A two vehicle accident involving a semi truck and a silver Lincoln SUV resulted in one driver being airlifted from the scene. The collision occurred northeast of Syracuse on US 6 at the intersection of US 33 at approximately 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, … Read More
UPDATE: Fire Quickly Extinguished At Boner Lake
SYRACUSE — The cause of a fire at a residence on Eastshore Drive, Syracuse, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 23, has been listed as undetermined by fire officials with the Turkey Creek Fire Territory. Turkey Creek Fire Territory received a call at 3:57 p.m. to the home owned by Syl … Read More
Fire Quickly Extinguished At Boner Lake
SYRACUSE — A fire, in what is believed to be an outdoor kitchen, was quickly extinguished this afternoon by firefghters with the Turkey Creek Fire Territory and Benton Township fire departments. The home is located on Boner Lake. Firefighters were notified shortly before 4 p.m. of a house … Read More
Fire On Shores Of Lake Wawasee Damages Home
LAKE WAWASEE — A house fire on Morrison Island, which is situated on the far southeastern corner of Lake Wawasee, was reported at approximately 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30. The structure, located at 10301 N. Grand Blvd., Syracuse, is owned by Richard L. and Alice Gross, McCordsville, according … Read More
UPDATE: Smoke Alarm Alerts Occupant To Smoke In Attic
SYRACUSE — A man and his dog were able to exit their home without injury after noticing smoke and flames in the ceiling at the same time the smoke alarm was activated. The fire has been ruled as accidental due to an electrical malfunction. Turkey Creek Fire Territory … Read More
UPDATE: One Injured In Rear-End Collision
SYRACUSE — Samantha Gentry, 17, Syracuse, suffered a cut lip and complained of pain to the hip, following an accident Thursday afternoon, Nov. 9, on US 13, south of US 6. Gentry was taken to Goshen Hospital for treatment. The accident occurred at 4:39 p.m. Elkhart County Sheriff’s … Read More
One Injured In Rear-End Collision
SYRACUSE — The female driver and lone occupant of a Honda Accord has been taken to Goshen Hospital following a rear-end collision on SR 13, north of Syracuse. The accident occurred at approximately 4:40 p.m. today, Nov. 9. The vehicle ran into the back of a semitrailer, being … Read More
UPDATE: Lightning Determined Official Cause Of Fire
SYRACUSE — Lightning hitting the home of Todd McCulloch at 9670 E. 1250N, Syracuse, has been determined the cause of a fire early Tuesday morning, Sept. 19. Turkey Creek Fire Territory was called to the home at 6:03 a.m. McCulloch and his daughter, Brooklyn, were able to get … Read More
Fire Damages Lakeland Learning Center; Everyone Safe
“How quick those fire employees got here was amazing” SYRACUSE — Four fire departments and two law enforcement agencies responded to a fire at Lakeland Learning Center, a preschool and latchkey facility located at 1205 N. Long Drive, Syracuse. A staff member at the center noticed fire coming … Read More
Accident On US 6 Still Under Investigation
SYRACUSE — Brandon L. Bickel, 32, Nappanee, was flown to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, with injuries to his legs, chest and face following a one-vehicle accident. The accident was at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, on US 6, west of Technology Way, north of Syracuse. A passenger in … Read More
One Flown From US 6 Accident
SYRACUSE — One individual has been flown to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, by Samaritan Air Ambulance following an accident on US 6, west of SR 13 and north of Syracuse.
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UPDATE: Lake Wawasee House Fire
SYRACUSE — It was a thankful, yet heartbreaking Thanksgiving Day for the family of John and Nancy F. Hoard, Carmel, who came to their lake home at 10515 N. Grand Blvd., Syracuse, for the holiday. Thankful because no lives were lost, including that of their two pit mixed … Read More