Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee Works To Maintain Conklin Bay Boardwalk
Much anticipated repairs to the Conklin Bay boardwalk were recently finished by replacing railing boards.
Read MoreMuch anticipated repairs to the Conklin Bay boardwalk were recently finished by replacing railing boards.
Read MoreText and Photos By Deb Patterson InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — While the sun stayed hidden under clouds, and a few rain drops fell, all ages gathered at the annual Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Earth Day Festival today, Saturday, May 6. Those who came to the festival experienced some fun, … Read More
Erlene Yentes, administrator of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails, has tendered her resignation, effective immediately.
Read MoreA majority of the meeting time during Monday evening’s monthly gathering of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee focused on the worsening condition of parts of the boardwalk at Conklin Bay.
Read MoreTo keep the community up to speed, the Trails Committee has scheduled a “Community Engagement Meeting” for 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the Syracuse Community Center. This meeting will provide information about the study and future trail development from the committee.
Read MoreThe public is invited to join the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee for an evening of great food, drinks and friends. Attendees can learn how an investment in the trails leads to further expansion around Syracuse and Lake Wawasee, and “health and happiness for years to come.”
Read MoreLooking for a Christmas present or simply love written correspondence? Syracuse-Wawasee Trails is now selling Conklin Bay note cards as a fundraiser.
Read MoreThe K21 Health Foundation has approved a $50,000 grant to help fund a $100,000 feasibility study for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails.
Read MoreSyracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee discussed the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Conklin Bay project at the Monday night, July 20, meeting.
An update on the new project was also discussed. Minor issues are still being addressed. Selge Construction was on-site last week to follow up. Erlene Yentes, executive director, updated the committee that educational signs are located along the trail.
Read MoreSyracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee meeting was held Monday night, June 15. An update on the Conklin Bay project was discussed. A final walk through May 15 went well with minor issues being addressed.
Read MoreBy Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee conducted a virtual Zoom meeting Monday night, May 18. An update on the new Conklin Bay project was given. Selge Construction completed the project last Wednesday, May 13. A final walk-through was last Friday, May 15, and went well … Read More
By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee had its monthly meeting Monday night, April 20, via Zoom. An update on the Conklin Bay project was discussed. The concrete work is almost complete and the asphalt work started this week. Work continues on the railings. A completion … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard updates on the new Conklin Bay boardwalk and SR 13 trail project at its meeting Monday, Oct. 28. Two of the contractors working on the current project attended the meeting. Christian Baybutt from Selge Construction and George Trueblood of Earth Source Inc. … Read More
SYRACUSE — Several new trail projects, hiring a new director and May’s financial report were the main topics of discussion at Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee meeting Monday, June 17. With the resignation of the former director, Megan McClellan, the committee discussed hiring a new leader. Applications and resumes are … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee Executive Director Megan McClellan announced her resignation Wednesday, May 29, after serving nearly five years. She has accepted a job as Fort Wayne Trails director starting in June. Coinciding with McClellan’s departure is the groundbreaking ceremony for the Conklin Bay trail, a project she … 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