The Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon will take to the streets of Syracuse and greater Milford for the fifth time this Saturday, Aug. 11. The triathlon centers around Lakeside Park in Syracuse. The community center will be the home base for the event, located at 1013 N. Long Dr. Proceeds … Read More
Chautauqua-Wawasee presents the first session in its educational series, “From the Ground Up,” this week. These sessions are loosely based on Eli Lilly’s book, “Early Wawasee Days.” Go back in time to learn about the archeological background, Native American history and area pioneer experiences from 10:30 a.m. to … Read More
Adam Richmond, 34, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012, at his residence. He was born June 8, 1978, in Ann Arbor, Mich., and moved to the area in 2003. He is survived by his uncle: Bill Creech, Leesburg; and cousins: Rosemary McDonough, North Webster; and Crystal … Read More
Mary Louise Axente Millbern, 76, of Indianapolis, Ind., and formerly of Kosciusko County, Ind., died at 6:30 a.m., Saturday, July 7, 2012, at her residence. She was born June 29, 1936, in Kokomo, Ind., the daughter of Louis and Mary (Strycott) Axente. On April 27, 1957, she married … Read More
The 2012 Wawasee Flotilla is in the record books as another year with spectacular entries. Enthusiasm from participants as well as those on shore was evident throughout the two-hour journey around the lake. Commodore Bob Myers chose the entry of “Lake Wawasee History,” entered by the nonprofit group Women of Today, … Read More
Although a number of entries pulled out due to the heat, which by mid-morning had already surpassed 90 degrees, the Syracuse 175th birthday parade went on as scheduled Saturday. About 40 entries participated, including local police and fire units, church, community groups and businesses. The town also intertwined … Read More
The unofficial Fourth of July holiday continued on Saturday, and an early morning appetizer in Syracuse was the 5K and one-mile Fun Runs sponsored by the Lakeland Youth Center. The 5K, which began in front of the old Arthur’s Market, took runners up Chicago St. to Wawasee High … Read More
It’s the Fourth of July and there isn’t much to complain about as the heat is at its usual apex of hot and humid. That did not deter over 200 runners and walkers that took on the annual Flotilla Road Race at Lakeside Park in Syracuse Wednesday morning. … Read More
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 13 in Syracuse is scheduled to close at 8:30 a.m. Saturday due to a parade. The closure is between West Railroad Avenue and West High Street. The road will re-open after 11:30 a.m. The detour will be West Railroad Street … Read More
Shopko announced recently store-wide savings will begin this week at the Syracuse Pamida store as it prepares to begin its conversion to Shopko Hometown. Customers can find savings of up to 30 percent off all items in many departments, including apparel, shoes, sporting goods, toys, bed and bath, furniture, electronics and many … Read More
It’s been a month and a half since Buckingham Co. pulled out of purchasing the Oakwood property. At the time, there was concern about what would happen next. Ian Rolland, receiver for Oakwood, however, went back to work to find a new buyer. Dr. J. Rex Parent and … Read More
A home at 701 N. Harrison St., Syracuse, was reportedly on fire at approximately 11:49 p.m. Monday. The Syracuse Fire Department arrived on the scene and immediately called Benton Township and North Webster fire departments for assistance. Syracuse Police Officer Joe Denton was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital … Read More
Indiana Conversation Officers put a stop to an underage drinking party near Lake Wawasee early Saturday morning. According to Indiana Conservation Officers, a disturbance at a Lake Wawasee home was reported at approximately 2 a.m. June 9. The result was the arrest of 11 minors. Officer Jerry Hoerdt … Read More
Ian Rolland, receiver for the Oakwood Inn and Conference Center, reported he has entertained several visits to the property by groups that have an interest in purchasing the property. While putting the property back on the market after Buckingham Companies pulled out of a purchase agreement at the … Read More
Channel Marker Restaurant and Picture Pefect Events of Lake Wawasee are pleased to announce that they are partnering together to provide full service catering, floral arrangements and everything needed to make each event special. This partnership will now allow Channel Marker Catering to provide catering services for 20-2,000 guests well as floral … Read More
The sky stayed blue without a cloud as 132 entries participated in the 24th Annual Cruisin’ ‘Cuse Car Show, still known as the Biggest Little Car Show in Indiana. Rob Vandal, event chairman for the host Wawasee Kiwanis Club, stated it was a “great day” with the entries up from 104 … Read More
