SYRACUSE — The only political fight taking place in Syracuse is Republican incumbent Paula Kehr-Wicker facing off against Democratic challenger Tim Yeager for the Syracuse Clerk-Treasurer’s position. Syracuse Town Councilmen Tom Hoover, reprensenting District 3; Larry Martindal, representing District 4 and Bill Musser representing District 5 are all … Read More
Syracuse — Heidi Blake, program director for the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition came before the Syracuse Town Council to ask about a Tobacco Free Air ordinance during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 15. As part of her presentation, she showed the council two zip lock … Read More
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council held a public hearing regarding the 2020 budget at the start of its meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 17. There were no comments from the public. The 2020 budget, if adopted at the October council meeting will be for $4,173,220. The council approved … Read More
SYRACUSE — Alan Tio, CEO of Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation, came to the Syracuse Town Council meeting to introduce himself and explain his plans for KEDCO’s future during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 20. Tio, who came from a similar position in Whitley County, hopes … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse resident Doug Schrock waited patiently for the Syracuse Town Council to get to “old business” during its regular meeting Tuesday night, July 16. Up for discussion was approving funds to aid in the repairing of the flood control structure located in Crosson Mill Park. Once … Read More
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council approved a settlement agreement regarding a lawsuit against Inframark LLC related to the construction project at the town’s wastewater treatment plant during its meeting Tuesday night, June 18. Inframark will pay the town $75,000. Once payment is received both parties will execute … Read More
SYRACUSE — A variety of traffic issues were discussed during the Syracuse Town Council meeting held Tuesday night, May 21. Town Manager Mike Noe presented a letter from the Indiana Department of Transportation stating it agreed with the town establishing “no left turn” from Railroad Avenue onto SR … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council President Larry Martindale’s first order of business during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, April 16, was to proclaim April 26 Arbor Day in Syracuse. The council also approved an additional appropriation moving $20,000 between the cummulative capital improvement fund to professional … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Manger Mike Noe and members of the Syracuse Town Council praised town employees for a job well done during the recent frigid weather. The praise was given during the council’s monthly meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 19. In his report, Noe told the council … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved an amendment regarding the lawsuit it filed against the Turkey Creek Sewer District during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 19. Town attorney Vern Landis told the council the amendment meets the criteria for a settlement. Mike Noe, town manager, explained … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council kicked off the new year by setting a new record for its monthly meeting Tuesday night, Jan. 15. All business was concluded within 27 minutes. The council approved an ordinance adopting public and private sewers and drains regulations. This ordinance updates a similar ordinance … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council swept through a full agenda at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Dec. 18. This meeting also served as the council’s last meeting of the year. Last month, Town Manager Henry DeJulia announced he was retiring at the end of the year. The council … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia was on vacation, but a letter he wrote to the Syracuse Town Council announcing his retirement was read during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 20. DeJulia has been town manager for 12 years. The council accepted DeJulia’s retirement … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved the 2019 budget of $4,069,580 during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 16. Also approved were appropriations of $2,000 from the general police fund for confidential funds and $107,000 from local road and street for engineering purposes. The council also approved … Read More
SYRACUSE — Ken Troutman and Cody Leer were introduced to the Syracuse Town Council at the start of its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 18. Troutman is the new ordinance enforcement officer. He has 30 years experience in construction and has done several mission trips involving building projects … Read More
SYRACUSE —Repairs and improvements to the Syracuse Flood Control Structure and an update on projects by Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams, were two topics of importance brought before those attending the annual Syracuse Lake Association breakfast meeting Saturday morning. Henry DeJulia, Syracuse Town Manager, presented the … Read More
