MILFORD — Milford Town Clerk Joellen Free gave the first reading of the 2019 budget at the July 9 meeting of the Milford Town Council. The budget of $1,854,188 is an 8 percent increase over 2018, after holding steady for three years. A second reading of the budget will … Read More
MILFORD — The monthly meeting of the Milford Town Council, held Monday, July 9 was nearly three hours long, due in part to the last-minute cancellation of the June meeting caused by the absence of members Dan Cochran and Bob Cockburn. Among many developments was Derek Kreider being named … Read More
MILFORD — Milford Town Council again faced an onslaught of pointed questions from residents at its monthly meeting Monday evening, July 9. Many in the packed meeting room had come to voice concerns about the proposed extension of wastewater service to Camp Alexander Mack; however, citizens’ ire was further … Read More
MILFORD — On Monday, July 16, Milford’s Harvest with a Heart produce market will open for its 10th season. To commemorate the anniversary, a celebration is in the works to take place at the southwest corner of SR 15 and Emeline Street in Milford. Harvest with a Heart’s beginnings … Read More
MILFORD — The town of Milford turned out in large numbers despite the 90 degree heat for the 150th anniversary of the first Memorial Day. Those who died while serving in the armed forces were honored first with a parade and then a ceremony at Milford Cemetery. The … Read More
MILFORD — Attendees to the 2018 Milford Fest certainly did not suffer from lack of options. Throughout the day one could enjoy carnival rides — including a ferris wheel, super slide, tilt-a-whirl and more — go shopping — either at the festival itself or among the numerous garage … Read More
MILFORD — South Bend’s long automotive history seemed to work to its advantage at the 2018 Milford Fest Car, Tractor and Motorcycle Show, Saturday, May 26, as South Bend native Doug Hanyzewski’s ’66 Ford Bronco garnered the Best of Show award. At the same time, two Studebakers, once … Read More
MILFORD — The 2018 Milford Fest Cutie Contest, hosted by the Milford Lions Club, crowned its king, queen, prince and princess Saturday morning in downtown Milford. After the first round, the judges picked a prince and princess from a group of 2-3 year olds. Garrett Landis, age 3, … Read More
WARSAW — Following a brief hearing Wednesday, May 16, Lakeland Regional Sewer District’s board of trustees voted to adopt an ordinance fining those who fail to connect to the sewer by July 1, 2018. The tiered system of fines was agreed upon at the monthly public meeting held … Read More
MILFORD — Milford Town Council’s monthly meeting Monday, May 14, was held at Camp Alexander Mack, two miles away from its usual town hall locale. Approximately 40 people were present to hear discussion of a possible extension of Milford’s sewer to Camp Mack, which could affect residents owning 65 … Read More
MILFORD — There are no “races” to speak of in the upcoming primary election for Milford Town Clerk, Milford Town Council, Van Buren Township Trustee and Van Buren Township Advisory Board. None of the offices will be contested. Additionally, most of those running are either incumbents or have … Read More
WARSAW — Lakeland Regional Sewer District board of trustees will hold a special public hearing on the adoption of a tiered system of fines for property owners failing to connect to the sewer system. The hearing will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, in the … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club held a dedication ceremony Sunday, April 8, in Syracuse Lakeside Park, where two benches were placed in the memory of Josephine H. “Jo” Butler, who died unexpectedly Aug. 4, 2017, at the age of 80. Representatives of the Syracuse, Milford and North Webster … Read More
MILFORD — Police Chief Travis Marsh presented the Milford Town Council with an overview of law enforcement activity at Waubee Lake Park in 2017 and plans for park security in the future at the council’s monthly public meeting Monday evening, April 9. The report comes after issues were … Read More
MILFORD — Milford Town Council passed several motions at its monthly meeting, April 9, some in preparation for the 2018 Milford Fest, May 26-27. Tricia Gall of the 2018 Milford Fest planning committee asked the garage sale ordinance be waived for the event, exempting residents from a fee … Read More
WARSAW — The monthly public meeting of the Lakeland Regional Sewer District board of trustees meeting held Wednesday, March 28, ended on a sour note, with public input from a couple possibly facing bankruptcy after their purchase of the Kuhn Lake Rental Property last October placed them in … Read More
