“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.
Ice Plant Formerly Located on Syracuse Lake
IN LIGHT of the current weather, here is a photo from the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum’s Facebook page featuring the ice plant formerly located on Syracuse Lake. This plant, previously a part of the 400 block of Front Street, was there … Continue reading →
Three ice carvers save Wawasee Winter Carnival
By RAY BALOGHStaff Writer Saturday, Feb. 13, was a picture perfect day for penguins, hot chocolate lovers and a trio of ice carvers who rescued this year’s Wawasee Winter Carnival from complete cancellation. The continuation of the festival, whose other … Continue reading →
Priscilla Brown: Living the gifts she has received
By RAY BALOGHStaff Writer Priscilla Brown is the grateful recipient of blessings from a trio of prolific gift givers: her dad, her mom and Mother Earth. She described her father, a cardiologist who served as a battalion surgeon during the … Continue reading →
USI Consultants outlines feasibility plan process
By Sarah WrightStaff Writer The Syracuse-Wawasee Trail feasibility study pushes closer to its start following a USI Consultants presentation and discussion at the trail committee’s meeting Monday, Feb. 15. While the study will shape the trail system and aid the … Continue reading →
Lake Wawasee’s ‘Crow’s Nest’ soon to be history
By DAVID HAZLEDINEStaff Writer The Crow’s Nest, a Lake Wawasee landmark for more than 150 years, will soon be no more. The property, which sits on 17 acres, including 610 feet of lake frontage, was purchased in September 2020 by … Continue reading →
Linda Harkleroad is the nominee for state president of the Garden Clubs of Indiana
SYRACUSE-WAWASEE Garden Club is thrilled to announce long time member Linda Harkleroad is the nominee for state president of the Garden Clubs of Indiana. She has been a member since 1976 and has served as president, vice-president and secretary several … Continue reading →
Fatal boating accident still under investigation
The Aug. 8 fatal boating accident on Lake Wawasee that took the life of Nathaniel Mroz, 20, Fortville, is still an active case. Lt. John Karris, Indiana Conservation Officer District 1, reported the department has completed its investigation into the … Continue reading →
Water quality should be fiercely protected
Dear Editor: Your readers should be interested in legislation co-authored by our state senator that would repeal the law requiring a permit from the Department of Environmental Management for wetland activity in a state regulated wetland. I have sent him … Continue reading →
Syracuse Park Foundation receives donations
By PHOEBE MUTHARTStaff WriterSyracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation received some sizeable donations recently, board members heard at its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 26. The foundation received donations for the trail project as well as one of its parks. The foundation received a $100,000 … Continue reading →
Here is another gorgeous shot from the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation.
JUST keep getting snow and ice but with temperatures hovering around 30 degrees, ice on the lakes and channels is on and off.
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