WARSAW — Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees’ monthly meeting on Nov. 13 ended with the announcement of the resignation of Greg Mitchell, effective Dec. 1, 2019. Mitchell joined the board in 2013, during what Jim Haney, board president, characterized as “difficult times,” when the district was … Read More
MILFORD — For two months, meetings of the Milford Redevelopment Commission were dominated by plans for a new business known only as “Project Marine,” which planned to bring 75 new jobs to the area by 2023. At the commission’s Tuesday morning, Oct. 8, meeting, Project Marine’s identity was … Read More
MILFORD — The Monday, Oct. 7, meeting of Milford Town Council saw another episode in the town’s ongoing dispute with property owner Ron Davidhizar. Davidhizar and his attorney, Bill Davis, addressed the council in the hopes of getting relief from fines imposed on several properties in various states … Read More
WARSAW — Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees held its monthly public meeting August 21. Among the items discussed was an August 15 lift station control failure along CR 600 East, resulting in a spill of approximately 6,500 gallons of sewage. According to Mike Rippey, LRSD treatment … Read More
MILFORD — Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation is working with an undisclosed company in the marine industry on plans to establish a new facility in the Milford area, according to Alan Tio, KEDCo CEO, who made the announcement at the Monday, Aug. 12, meeting of the Milford Redevelopment Commission. “Project … Read More
MILFORD — Milford Town Council responded to recent mass shooting events with the approval of the purchase of 12 active shooter response kits at its monthly public meeting Monday, Aug. 12. The response kits, requested by Police Chief Derek Kreider during police reports, include ballistic plate carriers capable of … Read More
WARSAW —An estimated 1,000 people attended a fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 10 at Warsaw Family Worship Center for Payton Slaymaker, an 8-year-old currently receiving treatment for an inoperable brain tumor at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Speaking after the event, #PayforPayton, organizer Kaila Stafford, Payton’s aunt, said roughly $24,000 was raised … Read More
“You guys rock,” exclaimed Suzie Light, Kosciusko County Community Foundation director, as she addressed a room of more than 50 people gathered in the Milford Community Building Thursday, Aug. 8, for the seventh of 11 “Hometown Chats” hosted by KCCF. So far, said Light, Milford “gets the award … Read More
MENTONE — The old saying — if you’re doing something you love, you’ll never work a day in your life — could apply to Madelyne Anweiler of Mentone. Anweiler loves books, and, along with her sister, Elyza Oswald, she has managed to maintain a used bookstore, Pete and Freddy’s … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — Meghan Beer was crowned Queen of Lakes at the 74th Annual Queen of Lakes Pageant held Saturday, June 22, at North Webster Community Center. The pageant, with its “Life at the Lake!” theme, started at 7 p.m., following a busy day of Mermaid Festival activities, … Read More
MILFORD — Milford Clerk/Treasurer Tricia Gall informed attendees to the June 10 meeting of the Milford Town Council the wastewater rate hike will take effect in July. Residents will see the roughly $3 increase on their August bill. The average rate will be around $46.50. The June 10 meeting … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee Executive Director Megan McClellan announced her resignation Wednesday, May 29, after serving nearly five years. She has accepted a job as Fort Wayne Trails director starting in June. Coinciding with McClellan’s departure is the groundbreaking ceremony for the Conklin Bay trail, a project she … Read More
MILFORD — Stan Stump of Milford’s American Legion Ancil Geiger Post 226 summed it up when, during the Memorial Day ceremony at Milford Cemetery, he said, “It’s been a beautiful weekend for the whole community here in Milford.” Following Saturday’s well-attended Milford Fest, the community once again turned out … Read More
MILFORD — The town of Milford was once again filled with visitors from all over Northern Indiana and surrounding states Saturday, May 25, for the 2019 Milford Fest. And, in spite of a brief, afternoon rain shower, attendees had fair weather for much of the day to enjoy … Read More
MILFORD — One of the highlights of Milford Fest is the naming of the Senior King and Queen, when a couple is recognized for their service to the community. The 2019 king and queen are Bob and Sue Cockburn. Married for 48 years, Bob and Sue have three … Read More
MILFORD — Milford crowned its 2019 cuties during an event on the Main Street stage at Milford Fest, an all-day carnival, car show and street dance held May 25. This year’s Cutie Contest, sponsored by Milford Lions Club, had a total of 21 entrants for two age groups, … Read More
