MENTONE — The Mentone Town Council announced two upcoming Easter-related activities in the town. Due to the COVID-19 health crisis, the town canceled its annual Easter egg hunt at Mentzer Park. Councilmember Tim Croy announced that an easter candy drive-through will take the place of the annual egg … Read More
MENTONE — Clerk-Treasurer Nicki Norris updated the town council on an online payment system for the town, March 4. Norris said she is ready to set up the town to accept online payments through pay.gov, a government payment processing service. Once active, town residents will be able to … Read More
MENTONE — The town council announced plans to expand the Mentone Community Farmer’s Market and bring more events to the town in a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Councilmember Shelley Krueger oversees the Mentone Community Farmer’s Market in Mentone. The market operates on Saturdays starting in May until … Read More
MENTONE — The Town Council celebrated the retirement of long-time Clerk-Treasurer Barb Ross at its meeting, Thursday evening, Jan. 2. Ross served nearly 30 years as clerk-treasurer for the town. The council surprised Ross with a retirement party following her final council meeting in the position. Family, friends … Read More
MENTONE — The Mentone Town Council heard concerns regarding living conditions in a local mobile home court at its monthly meeting, Wednesday, Dec. 4. Councilmember Tim Croy brought to the council’s attention complaints regarding the conditions at Kline Trailer Court. Jeff and Sarah McCoy, currently of Rochester, … Read More
MENTONE — The Mentone Town Council rejected a fee-for-service agreement from the Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation (KEDCo) at its monthly meeting, Nov. 6. During the council meeting on June 5, KEDCo proposed that Mentone invest $5,000 of its E.D.I.T., or Economic Income Tax, funds with KEDCo or … Read More
MENTONE — The Mentone Town Council is continuing to deal with the fate of two beleaguered properties that, according to town officials, present safety concerns. The properties are owned by Eddie Tridle, according to the board and are located at 412 Main Street and 408 W. Monroe Street. … Read More
MENTONE — The Mentone Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. June 11 to begin hashing out the budget for the town’s next fiscal year. Town Clerk-Treasurer Barbara Ross mentioned the need for the board members, as well as department heads to begin the process during the board’s … Read More
MENTONE — The monthly meeting of Mentone’s Town Council featured all the elements that would be expected from a community steeped in chicken industry tradition — potential town-saving ideas being hatched, baseball board members flying the coop and even feathers being ruffled. Hatching an idea Local artist Bob … Read More
MENTONE — Mentone’s Deputy Marshal will receive a bump in salary after completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield. Sam Bohnke, 29, graduated Friday, Feb. 2 from the 600-hour course, mandatory for all Indiana police officers and to be completed within one year of being hired by … Read More
MENTONE — A section of Mentone’s infrastructure may require some upgrade, according to Water Superintendent Josh Shepherd. Shepherd told the Mentone Town Council on Monday, Feb. 5, that an area of Pearl Street in Mentone has insufficient water lines to accommodate the demand. According to Shepherd, one user … Read More
MENTONE — An increase in the cost of trash pickup in Mentone will never be felt by residents, according to the Mentone Town Council. According to Mentone Clerk-Treasurer Barb Ross, Valley Sanitation increased the town’s trash pickup cost from $2,993.50 to $3,150 each month. While residents currently pay … Read More
MENTONE — The town of Mentone welcomed Sam Bohnke as the new Deputy Marshal during the Mentone Town Council held on Monday, April 3. The council recently held an executive session to interview three applicants for the deputy marshal position. The official decision was held until last night’s … Read More
MENTONE — Mentone will be receiving $20,000 after voting to renew a lease agreement with the American Tower Corporation. ATC will pay Mentone the $20,000 up front for the renewal in addition to increasing its monthly payment by 15 percent every five years. The contract states that the lease … Read More
MENTONE — The Mentone Town Council met on Monday, Oct. 3 to discuss the progress of various road repairs and the fencing ordinance. Josh Shephard of the street department provided an update on the sinkhole on South Morgan Street. The drawing for the repair has been completed. The street … Read More
MENTONE — The Mentone Town Council had a brief meeting on the evening of September 6. The main topic of discussion presented to the board was whether to write off $1,200 in unpaid water bills from renters who left town before they received their bill. The town has … Read More
