MILFORD — In spite of Milford’s utilities being “$65,000 in the hole,” according to Town Clerk/Treasurer Joellen Free, town council members chose to table a vote on raising wastewater rates at its public meeting Monday evening, Dec. 10. Instead, the council will review its economic situation on a quarterly … Read More
MILFORD — Milford Town Council spent much of its Monday, Nov. 12, public meeting dealing with end-of-the-year issues, which included town employees’ 2019 health insurance plan. With the absence of Doug Ruch, council president, members also chose to postpone discussion of wastewater rates. Street Superintendent Steven Marquart also informed … Read More
MILFORD — A Milford resident has filed a civil tort claim against Milford Police Lt. Timothy Miller and the town of Milford over its “unconstitutionally vague and overbroad local noise ordinance, in violation of his fourth, first and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.” He is also claiming … Read More
MILFORD — Milford residents and others gathered on a cool evening, Saturday, Sept. 29, for the second annual Milford Block Party, hosted by Harvest Coffee and held in the public parking lot on Main Street. The event featured music, games and several community organizations, including the Milford Public … Read More
MILFORD — At the Sept. 10 meeting of the Milford Town Council, Ryan Brauen of Wessler Engineering informed the council renovations to the town’s wastewater plant are roughly two-thirds complete. He cited two items impeding progress: The new return activated sludge pumps are clogging frequently; however, Brauen said a … Read More
MILFORD — Those attending the monthly public meeting of the Milford Town Council Monday, Aug. 13, were greeted at the door of the meeting room with a handout from the council containing an excerpt from the Handbook on Indiana’s Public Access Laws preceded by a request not to “assert … Read More
MILFORD — The town of Milford turned out in large numbers despite the 90 degree heat for the 150th anniversary of the first Memorial Day. Those who died while serving in the armed forces were honored first with a parade and then a ceremony at Milford Cemetery. The … Read More
MILFORD — The 2018 Milford Fest Cutie Contest, hosted by the Milford Lions Club, crowned its king, queen, prince and princess Saturday morning in downtown Milford. After the first round, the judges picked a prince and princess from a group of 2-3 year olds. Garrett Landis, age 3, … Read More
MILFORD — Milford Town Council’s monthly meeting Monday, May 14, was held at Camp Alexander Mack, two miles away from its usual town hall locale. Approximately 40 people were present to hear discussion of a possible extension of Milford’s sewer to Camp Mack, which could affect residents owning 65 … Read More
MILFORD — A discussion about hiring summer staff at Waubee Lake Park during the monthly meeting of Milford’s town council Monday, March 12, spiraled into a wider conversation covering a range of issues, from litter to drugs, besetting the park in recent years. Joining in the discussion were … Read More
MILFORD — Besides grappling with a proposed sewer extension, Milford Town Council dealt with a number of issues connected with recent snowfall and freezing temperatures. Residents received a boiling order in January resulting from a breakdown of the telemetry system connecting the water tower and wastewater treatment plant, … Read More
MILFORD — Milford Town Council spent the majority of its monthly public meeting Monday evening, Feb. 12, discussing the possibility of extending sewer service to Camp Alexander Mack. Also in attendance were residents from the area possibly affected, representatives from Camp Mack and Bob Weaver, administrator of the … Read More
MILFORD — The town of Milford is under a water emergency due to a communication failure from well to tower. Residents awoke this morning, Wednesday, Jan. 24, to little or no water. Utilities Superintendent Steven Marquart and crew have resolved the issue, but residents will need to boil … Read More
MILFORD — For Milford residents Memorial Day weekend also brings the annual Milford Fest celebration organized by the Milford Lions Club. Milford Fest is made possible through the Lions, the Town of Milford, The Papers Inc., Beer and Jessop Amusements, Chore Time Brock, Phend and Brown and other … Read More
MILFORD — Following a meeting Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 7, with representatives from Lutheran EMS, the company contracted to provide ambulance service with the town of Milford, Clerk-Treasurer Joellen Free announced an agreement has been reached to modify the current financial arrangement. Beginning in 2019 and beyond, Lutheran EMS has … Read More
MILFORD — Doug Ruch, a firefighter with the Milford Volunteer Fire Department, as well as Milford Town Council and Redevelopment Commission member, presented the commission with the idea of forming a “fact finding group” to “look at the pros and cons of establishing a fire territory for taxation … Read More
