On Wednesday, May 20, Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees voted to extend the suspension of failure to connect penalties through to July 3, in keeping with Governor Holcomb’s planned timeline for lifting COVID-19 restrictions.
Read MoreBy David Hazledine InkFreeNews MILFORD — Milford Town Council and Redevelopment Commission were back in action Monday, May 11, with agendas indicative of eventful months ahead for the town. Both meetings were attended by Steve Moriarty, Kosciusko County Highway Department superintendent, who gave a brief presentation on plans … Read More
Food insecurity was a problem in Indiana well before the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2018, roughly one million Hoosiers had limited or uncertain access to adequate food, above the national average.
Read MoreBy David Hazledine InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — April is the time area residents begin their outdoor projects. For many, it is simply a matter of keeping the lawn mowed. Whatever the size of the project, many rely on landscaping companies, particularly businesses and seasonal residents. And so it is … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 15. According to a press release, the decision to cancel the meeting was made “to lead by example on the importance of staying home.” At the March 18 meeting, … Read More
MILFORD — It should come as no surprise the COVID-19 pandemic is placing additional burdens on emergency responders. Less widely known is fire departments across the nation were already facing difficulties as a result of falling volunteer rosters and rising equipment costs. The Lakeland area is no exception. … Read More
MILFORD — On Monday, March 23, Milford Town Council entered into what President Doug Ruch called “uncharted waters” with an emergency session held by conference call to vote on measures responding to state Gov. Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home order issued earlier the same day. The council voted to stop … Read More
WARSAW — Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees voted to suspend failure to connect penalties from March 1 to April 30 at a brief public meeting held Wednesday, March 18. President Jim Haney cited additional financial burdens on LRSD residents and contractors caused by the COVID-19 epidemic … Read More
MILFORD — Milford Redevelopment Commission voted to work with Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation to develop a strategy for improving workforce housing in Milford at its monthly meeting Monday, March 9. The partnership comes ahead of the rollout of a countywide housing strategy expected to be announced in … Read More
MILFORD — Milford Town Council President Doug Ruch commended “all parties involved” in the effort to ensure Milford volunteer firefighters receive new air packs at the March 9 meeting of the council. The total cost for the new packs was $132,214, and will bring the department into compliance … Read More
WARSAW — Among the art and quilts on display at the Feb. 29 Annual Charity Auction fundraiser for Habitat For Humanity will be a unique work by a unique woman. Tessellations Garden/Patio Quilt is the latest creation of Linda Dilling, a former Warsaw High School math teacher, who … Read More
WARSAW — Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees welcomed a new member, Joe Cleland, at its monthly public meeting Wednesday, Feb. 19. Among other agenda items, the board heard a report from Astbury Water Technology’s Matt Rippey, LRSD wastewater plant operator, reviewing district operations for 2019. Board … Read More
MILFORD — Several Milford volunteer firefighters attended the Monday evening, Feb. 10, Milford Town Council meeting to discuss the department’s urgent need for new air packs. According to Milford Fire Chief Todd Haines, the department’s current air packs, nearly 20 years old, are no longer compliant with state … Read More
WARSAW — In 2007, Young Adult Professionals was formed by Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce to, as the website states, “Show young people coming into the community what we have to offer in Kosciusko County and provide additional opportunities for them.” Since then, YAP has done just that. … Read More
MILFORD — Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission has requested input from individual members of the Milford Town Council and Milford Economic Redevelopment Commission regarding a proposed concrete mixing plant on SR 15 north of the town. Milford Town Council President Doug Ruch serves on all three bodies and … Read More
WARSAW — Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees’ first meeting of 2020 was held Jan. 15 at the LRSD wastewater plant, 5002 E. 100N, Warsaw. Trustees voted for officers to retain their positions from 2019. Lengthy discussions were also held concerning the nature of eight check valve … Read More
