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
MENTONE — New police radios were the main focus of a Mentone Town Council meeting that did not quite last 10 minutes. During the meeting, held Tuesday evening, July 5, Town Marshal Jim Eads requested the purchase of three new handheld police radios. Eads presented two quotes and … Read More
MENTONE — The regular meeting of the Mentone Town Council has moved to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The Mentone Town Council meets regularly at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month. … Read More
MENTONE — The Mentone town council passed along a few reminders during the regular meeting Monday evening, May 2. Tim Croy noted the town does not pick up bricks, concrete and other items. Town Marshal Jim Eads added that the town only picks up natural debris, like sticks, brush, garden weeds and … Read More
MENTONE — The wait is over and Mentone has welcomed Lou Medina as its new deputy marshal. Mentone Town Marshal Jim Eads made the official announcement to a round of applause Monday evening, April 4, during the regular meeting of the Mentone Town Council. Medina has previously served as … Read More
