“Neighbor” is less a location than an attitude. We are neighbors because we share the common bond of Lake Wawasee and the common concern that each of us treats the lake with the same respect we wish for ourselves.
ON THE ICE
The consistent cold weather has bought out ice fishermen on Lake Wawasee. A group of six fishermen were seen this morning on the channel between Constitution Drive and Cherokee Road off Johnson’s Bay. The fishermen reported at least 4 inches … Continue reading →
Old Syracuse Elementary property recommended for rezoning
By MAGGIE KENWORTHYStaff Writer The property which houses the old Syracuse Elementary School received two recommendations for rezoning during the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission meeting Wednesday, Jan. 6. Marlin Miller petitioned to rezone the property located at 502 W. … Continue reading →
THANKS TO Kurt S. Petry
THANKS TO Kurt S. Petry for sharing this map of the area that has been in his Lake Wawasee cottage’s garage since the 1960s, he believes. The list of businesses is what gave him the clue. If anyone has any … Continue reading →
Commissioners appoint Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy Board
By DEB PATTERSONEditor-In-Chief Kosciusko County Commissioners approved the appointment of five people to the newly formed Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy Board at its Tuesday, Dec. 22, meeting. Named to the board are John Earnest, Jim Silcox, Bill Pipp, … Continue reading →
David Clay Cates
Kosciusko County Superior Court 1 Judge David Clay Cates died at his home in Syracuse from an apparent heart attack at 9:09 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at the age of 61. He was born Oct. 8, 1959, in Evansville, … Continue reading →
Richard Allen Green
Richard Allen (“Dick”) Green passed early Saturday morning, Dec. 12, 2020, at his home on Lake Wawasee. He was born Jan. 21, 1942, in Van Buren, to Edward R. and Vivian I. (Endicott) Green. He married Sandra (“Sandy”) Shawley May … Continue reading →
Portions of former South Shore rezoned
By Maggie KenworthyStaff Writer The property formally known as South Shore Golf Club in Syracuse was approved for two different rezoning requests during the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission meeting Wednesday, Dec. 2. The first request was made by Polk … Continue reading →
Formation of Turkey Creek Dam & Dike Conservancy approved
By Deb PattersonEditor-In-Chief Three years of work by three men — John Earnest, Bill Pipp and Jim Silcox — came to fruition Thursday afternoon, Dec. 3, when Kosciusko County Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed approved the formation of Turkey Creek Dam … Continue reading →
Intrepid bunch embrace return of Tails & Trails
By Sarah WrightStaff Writer More than 20 people and nine dogs attended Tails & Trails Saturday, Nov. 14, despite the rather brisk temperatures. Together, they enjoyed a walk, complete with a midpoint treat for both canines and their human caretakers. … Continue reading →