“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.
Richard L. Tillman
Richard Lloyd “Dick” Tillman, 83, Syracuse and Merritt Island, Fla., died at 6:47 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at his home in Syracuse. He was born Nov. 27, 1936. On July 29, 1961, he married Linda J. Lowe. She preceded him … Continue reading →
S-W Trails wants shoppers to take note
Looking for a Christmas present or simply love written correspondence? Syracuse-Wawasee Trails is now selling Conklin Bay note cards as a fundraiser. These cards feature a picture of the Conklin Bay Boardwalk on their front, a blank interior perfect for … Continue reading →
Weather was perfect for annual Falltastic Trail Walk
By Deb PattersonEditor-In-Chief A large number of people put on their walking shoes and headed out to the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Educational Center, SR 13, Syracuse, to enjoy the summer-like weather and the signs of fall for the 2020 … Continue reading →
K21 Health Foundation commits $50,000 for S-W trails study
K21 Health Foundation has approved a $50,000 grant to help fund a $100,000 feasibility study for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails. “We are thrilled that the K21 Health Foundation continues to support our trails and our future endeavors,” said Kay Young, chair … Continue reading →
TDL jersey for the 10th Tour Des Lakes July 21, 2021
There are both men and women’s styles and the cost is $79 plus $10 shipping and handling. Deadline to order from the trails is Thursday, Oct. 29. Visit syracuse-wawasee.itemorder.com/. Support our local trails and have a useful keepsake too.
Continue reading →Fox honored for 14 years as association president
By Deb PattersonEditor-In-Chief Plans to honor Becky Fox for her 14 years as Syracuse Lake Association president kept being interrupted by the coronavirus. But a surprise reception honoring her was finally pulled off Wednesday evening, Oct. 14, at the Channel … Continue reading →
Trail feasibility study outlined to S-W Trail Committee
By Sarah WrightStaff Writer Over Zoom USI Consultants engineer Wyatt Huber presented an overview of how the trail feasibility study would proceed during the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee’s monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 19. The proposed study area has been broken into … Continue reading →
Syracuse Town Council learns about referendum, new housing in Oakwood
By Lauren ZeugnerStaff WriterSyracuse Town Council hosted two guest speakers at its regular meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 20. The meeting was held at the Syracuse Community Center to offer more social distancing for attendees. Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent of Wawasee … Continue reading →
K21 Health Foundation commits $50,000 for S-W trails study
K21 Health Foundation has approved a $50,000 grant to help fund a $100,000 feasibility study for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails. “We are thrilled that the K21 Health Foundation continues to support our trails and our future endeavors,” said Kay Young, chair … Continue reading →
Trails settles into its new digs
By Sarah WrightStaff Writer Syracuse-Wawasee Trails welcomed board members to its new location, 207 N. Huntington St., for its meeting Monday, Sept. 21. Trails officially moved in Tuesday, Sept. 15, and shares the space with the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. … Continue reading →