Giveaway of Food, Meals In Area Starting Saturday
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The distribution of free dinners and food items continues to be provided to those in need in Milford, North Webster, Syracuse and Ligonier. Free meals for families in need will be distributed from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Milestones Early Education Center, 111 S. … Read More
Local Farmers Take A Hit, But Still Say They Are Blessed
MILFORD — The agriculture industry is undergoing a severe pummeling by the coronavirus shutdown, but some area farmers are keeping a gritty but hopeful outlook. Milford hog farmer Sam Beer’s operation has taken a hit through no fault of his own. The shutdown “has affected the demand” for … Read More
Area Police Reports
Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 4:25 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 200 block East Emeline St., Milford. Officers investigated a report of criminal trespass. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:17 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 1700 block … Read More
Weekly Public Food Giveaway In Ligonier And Milford
MILFORD — Milford Food Bank, 111 S. James St., will be providing a weekly food giveaway to the public in Ligonier and Milford. The giveaway will be held at 2 p.m. twice a week, once in Ligonier and once in Milford. There is no limit to the number … Read More
Former Milford Resident Gives Milford Recognition
NAS LEMOORE, CALIF. —Elizabeth “Betsy” Rozow, a member of the U.S. Navy and daughter of Steve and Heidi (Beer) Rozow, formerly of Milford, has her name on one of the FA-18F Super Hornets along with her hometown. The honor occurred Tuesday, April 7. “It’s a lot of recognition … Read More
Lois McMillen — PENDING
Lois J. McMillen, 93, Milford, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at her home. Due to the current public gathering restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 crisis, private graveside services will be held at this time. Friends and family will gather to remember Lois’ life at a later date.
Read MoreMilford Post Office Seeks New Location
MILFORD — In a letter sent to the members of the Milford Town Council on Wednesday, April 8, the United States Postal Service has stated its proposal to relocate the Milford Post Office from its current location at 126 S. Main St. It was noted in the … Read More
Annual Milford Fest Cancelled for 2020
MILFORD — Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Milford Fest Committee of the Milford Lions Club has decided to cancel Milford Fest 2020 that was scheduled for Saturday, May 23. “This was a difficult decision, but the safety and health of our community and our festival guests is … Read More
Area Police Reports
Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:22 a.m. Monday, April 6, 200 block North Main St., Etna Green. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. 9:05 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 100 block West Cherry St., Etna Green. Officers investigated a report … Read More
Fire Departments Face Rising Costs And Fewer Volunteers
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 Man Arrested Following Pursuit And Search In Milford
MILFORD — Following a foot pursuit and search, a man was arrested in Milford and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail early Thursday morning, April 2. Jonathan Kent Quillen, 34, giving an address of 1495 E. Dove Lane, Milford, was booked for intimidation, leaving the scene of a hit and run accident and habitual offender.
Read MoreDriver Suffers Apparent Minor Injuries
MILFORD — The lone driver of a Chevrolet 2500HD 4×4 truck sustained what appeared to be minor injuries after his truck went off CR 300E and into Hammond Ditch, east of Milford. The accident was reported around 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 1. The investigating Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy … Read More
Area Accident Reports
Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:39 p.m. Thursday, March 26, Van Buren Street, Leesburg. Driver: Michael R. Kauffman, 49, Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Kauffman’s vehicle struck a parked vehicle. Damage up to $750. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the … Read More
Occupants In Suspicious Suburban Told To Leave County
MILFORD — Calls from residents in Kosciusko County about a group of individuals going door to door and attempting to sell magazines, cleaning solutions, air purifiers and other items had county and state police looking for a brown Suburban. Reports were being received from Pierceton, Leesburg and even … Read More
Area Police Reports
Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:04 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 9100 block North CR 200E, Milford. Courtney Hiatt reported the theft of medical cards, pocketbooks, debit cards, social security cards, savings account information, bank information and Indiana State Driver’s Licenses. … Read More