Fundraiser For Burn Victims Sept. 27 In Syracuse
Staff Report SYRACUSE – Local firefighters are organizing a fundraiser that could become an annual event to raise money for burn victims. The event is scheduled for Sept. 27. Area firefighters and...
View ArticleLake Wawasee Featured In ‘Best Of Indiana’ Survey
News Release SYRACUSE — A local lake is being featured as one of the options on a survey to discover Indiana’s best lake. Visit Indiana has launched a series of three Best of Indiana surveys,...
View ArticleTrump Fans Show Their Support On Three Lakes (PHOTOS)
Staff Report SYRACUSE – Boaters in Kosciusko County caused political waves – of sorts – Sunday as residents on three area different lakes organized rallies in support of President Donald Trump’s...
View ArticleTurkey Creek Sewer District Working On Various Issues
Tim Woodward, superintendent, presented four years of data showing how the district had reduced the outgoing solids (sludge) even with increased flows. This will allow the district to take on extra...
View ArticleLake Wawasee Tops Lake Michigan In Tourism Popularity Poll
News Release SYRACUSE — After counting almost 30,000 votes, Visit Indiana announced the winners for the 20IN20 Best of Indiana people’s choice campaign. The three categories were lakes and donut shops....
View ArticleWYC On The Water This Summer
The Wawasee Yacht Club will begin its racing season in late May. InkFreeNews file photo by Mike Deak By Mike Deak InkFreeNews SYRACUSE – Steady as she goes this summer for the Wawasee Yacht Club. The...
View ArticleChautauqua Wawasee Hosting Memorial Day ‘Taps Across The Water’
News Release SYRACUSE — 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...
View Article‘Taps Across The Water’ Set For Dusk Sunday
SYRACUSE — To honor Memorial Day, Chautauqua-Wawasee and Syracuse American Legion Post No. 223 are hosting “Taps Across the Water” at 9:09 p.m. or dusk, according to Apple phone time, Sunday, May 30....
View ArticleFour Generation Family Lake Cottage Being Auctioned
A current photo of the cottage to be auctioned off at Lake Wawasee. Photo provided by Ellenberger Bros Auctioneers. By Tim Ashley InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — “It’s my hope that someone else will start...
View ArticleOakwood Fine Arts Festival Is Saturday
Paul Albritton chats with customers in his jewelry boot during the 2020 Oakwood Fine Arts Festival. This year’s festival is slated for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 12. News Release SYRACUSE —...
View ArticleAndy Kryder Memorial Fund Established
Press Release InkFreeNews ANDY KRYDER KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Friends and family of Andy Kryder recently established the Andy Kryder Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation to...
View ArticleMudtastic Classic Draws Crowds For Muddy Fun
One of two teams from ProvidaFitness in Elkhart takes off from the starting line during the seventh annual Mudtastic. By Lauren Zeugner InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Approximately 300 people turned out...
View ArticleSymphony Of The Lakes Patriotic Concerts Set For June 27, July 3
Concert-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music on the lawn. The concert is free and all are welcome to attend. Photo provided by Terry White News Release WINONA LAKE...
View ArticleLilly Center Hosting Four Ecotours
Press Release WARSAW — The Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams, in partnership with several local organizations, is hosting several ecotour expeditions on area lakes. Winona Lake Time and Day: 7-9 p.m....
View ArticleFamilies Celebrate Independence Day In North Shore Parade
Approximately a dozen families who live on East Eli Lilly Road along the north shore of Lake Wawasee held the third annual North Shore Parade. By Nicholette Carlson InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — After...
View ArticleBarge Destroyed During Fireworks Show In Syracuse
One of the 10 barges used to shoot off fireworks on Lake Wawasee caught fire Saturday evening. Photo provided by Pattie Gerrity Marlow. By Deb Patterson InkFreeNews LAKE WAWASEE — The cause is not...
View ArticleHuman Error Cited In Boat Fire That Injured Two
The boat was fully engulfed before sinking. Photo provided by Carolyn Anderson. Staff Report SYRACUSE — Human error is being cited in a weekend boat fire that injured two people in Syracuse. An...
View ArticleChautauqua Fun Film Festival Held At Pickwick Theatre
The winners of the Chautauqua-Wawasee Fun Film Festival were Annie Morris, left, Diana Gardner and Helen Bushnell. They are shown with Mark Knecht, front, and Jeremy Van Lue. Not pictured is winner...
View ArticleNew Projects On The Horizon For Turkey Creek Sewer
District superintendent Timothy Woodward made good use of the hanging charts and maps throughout the room while explaining his ideas for completing the sewer system around Lake Wawasee. The engineering...
View ArticleMan Faces Reckless Homicide Charge In 2020 Boating Accident
Staff Report Kevin M. Kelley SYRACUSE — An Indianapolis man was recently arrested after a boating accident resulting in a 20-year-old man’s death. Kevin M. Kelley, 63, Indianapolis, is charged with...
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