Demolition on the CSX railroad depot began this morning (Wednesday) in Syracuse. Contractors hired by CSX for the work were on scene and starting the demolition with the roof, separating the aluminum and other recyclable material as the work progressed. … Continue reading →
It’s a historical moment for the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation as a long journey to purchase critical property on Lake Wawasee has closed a chapter. But it opens up the possibility of new chapters. Those were the thoughts of Tom … Continue reading →
John Holderman, Nick Stanger and the late Howard S. “Howdy” Wilcox were honored Saturday with the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Cattail Awards, each for their contribution to the health of the watershed. The award is presented yearly at the annual … Continue reading →
You could’t begin to count the boats in Johnson Bay just off the shores of Debra Drive on Venetian Island off Venetian Drive, Saturday afternoon. Many residents in the area hosted pre-jump parties with all converging to the yards to … Continue reading →
The Wawasee Film Collection, a DVD with three short features filmed on Lake Wawasee in the 1930s, is now available for purchase at the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum. The Weaver/Fick Wawasee film, filmed in 1936 on Lake Wawasee and released in … Continue reading →
Department of Natural Resources recently sent a letter to Thomas Niezer, attorney for Ian Rolland, receiver for the Oakwood Foundation, approving a transfer of the pier permit from Buckingham Co. to Rolland. Niezer explained in a phone interview the original … Continue reading →
Bill Jones, limnologist and retired professor from Indiana University, spoke on lake sustainability at the annual breakfast meeting of the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Saturday morning. He challenged those present to lead by example and noted cumulative impacts add up. … Continue reading →
Indiana University Professor, School of Public & Environmental Affairs, Bill Jones, will be the guest speaker for the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s annual meeting. Jones will speak at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. The annual meeting will be held at the WACF … Continue reading →
Heather Harwood, Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation executive director, kept this eight-person golf cart busy with tours of the trails on the WACF Educational Center property. A large number of Wawasee Property Owners Association members took advantage of the golf cart … Continue reading →
According to Ian Rolland, receiver for the Oakwood Foundation, discussions are still at an impasse with the Oakwood Property Owners Association regarding Oakwood Park’s 2004 covenants. The property owners want Rolland and prospective buyer Dr. Rex Parent to provide them … Continue reading →
