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Syd Webb Begins A New Chapter For The Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum
The new director of the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, Syd Webb, finds the old Foo and Faye menu displayed in a large case toward the back of the museum to be especially interesting.
Pepple Honored As Homemaker Of Year
Deb Pepple, Elkhart, has had an exciting year.
Enjoy Fall Colors During The Leaf Walk Sept. 29 At Bonneyville Mill
News Release BRISTOL – Elkhart County Parks is inviting the community to enjoy the beauty of autumn during its upcoming […]
Matthew W. Neises – UPDATED
Matthew W. Neises, 85, of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. […]
Area Police Reports
Elkhart County Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 8:21 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 62000 block […]
Area Police Reports
Elkhart County Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:34 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 25000 block […]
Syracuse Redevelopment Commission Learns About OCRA Grant
Donny Ritsema, senior community development planner with Michiana Council of Governments, came to the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission to discuss an owner-occupied rehabilitation grant offered by the Office of Rural and Community Affairs during the commission’s regular meeting…
Syracuse Town Council Tables Vacation Request
Matt Goodnight, a candidate for Syracuse Town Council, commented on a vacation request during the public comment portion of the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 15.
Jail Bookings
Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in […]
Syracuse Town Council denies petition to connect
The Syracuse Town Council rejected a request from AAC Distributing to connect to the town’s water and sewer systems during its regular meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 15.
Matthew Neises – PENDING
Matthew Neises, 85, Syracuse, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home & […]
Clifton Stemen
Clifton Stemen, 87, New Paris, died Monday evening, Sept. 14, 2026, at The Waters of Wakarusa. He was born April […]