Mentone Receives $200K K21 Grant; Approves New Town Attorney
K21 Health Foundation approved the town of Mentone’s application for a $200,000 grant to upgrade Mentzer Memorial Park.
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County BZA Approves Variance, Exception Requests For New Event Space In Pierceton
For the first time in over a year, the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a petition regarding an event hall during its regular meeting Tuesday morning, Jan. 9.
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Fire Territory Approves Agreement On Emergency Radio System
Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s board approved its involvement in a memorandum of understanding for the county’s new emergency radios during an Oct. 4 meeting.
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A year later, legacy of Judge Cates continues to unfold
Thursday, Dec. 9, marked the one year anniversary of the passing of Judge David Cates.
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Mentone Town Council Continues Talks On Alleyway Vacations
The Mentone Town Council continued discussions on alleyway vacations after a second resident requested one during a meeting earlier this week.
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Clerk-Treasurer Updates Mentone On Online Payments
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
New Turkey Creek Firefighter/EMT Sworn In
SYRACUSE — The first order of business for the Turkey Creek fire board Monday, Feb. 10, was swearing in Layne Neal as the department’s newest firefighter/EMT. Township attorney Andrew Grossnickle administered the oath and Layne’s father, Lamont, took the honor of placing the official pin on Layne’s collar. … Read More
Mentone Farmer’s Market Expanding, Food Truck Fridays Discussed
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
Boards Approve Expedited Purchase Of Ambulance Cots and Power Load Systems
SYRACUSE — Judging from the comments of board members, Turkey Creek fire and township advisory boards Thursday, Dec. 12, made one of their easiest decisions of the year as they each unanimously approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s request for expedited purchase of two ambulance cots and power … Read More
Turkey Creek Fire, Township Boards Approve Purchase Of New Ambulance
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, Nov. 11, both unanimously approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s request to purchase a 2019 demo ambulance to replace the department’s 2016 ambulance, which was heavily damaged in an accident in August. The boards allocated up to $295,000 for the … Read More
Mentone Town Council Passes Pay Hikes For Town Utilities Employees
MENTONE — The Town Council approved the 2020 salary ordinance Wednesday night. The salary ordinance will see utilities’ employee Josh Shepherd’s pay rise to $50,000 and the salary of fellow town utilities employee Corbin Hudson rise to $40,000. The ordinance also allows Clerk-Treasurer Barb Ross to receive her … Read More
Turkey Creek Boards Approve Funding For New Computers
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, Aug. 12, unanimously approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s request for up to $7,000 for new department computers in the territory’s two fire stations. “Our current computers are several years old and due for replacement,” Scott said. The amount allocated … Read More
Turkey Creek Fire Officers Take Oath Of Office
SYRACUSE — Ten Turkey Creek Fire Department officers took the oath of office at the fire board meeting Monday, June 10. The oaths were administered by township attorney Andrew Grossnickle. Taking the oath were Fire Chief Mickey Scott; Janelle Fancil, Brian Richcreek and Bob Tinkey, battalion chiefs; Kevin Grindle, … Read More
Turkey Creek To Hold Open House To Celebrate Fire Station Renovations
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Territory and township advisory boards Monday, May 13, were invited, along with the public, to an upcoming open house celebrating completion of renovations to the territory’s two fire stations. The open house will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at … Read More
Mentone Warns 2019 Spring Cleanup Could Be Last One
MENTONE — The Mentone Town Board is close to a decision to end its annual spring clean-up, depending how the event goes this year when it’s held May 15. The town allows residents, with certain restrictions, to do their spring cleaning during the annual event and the town’s … Read More
Boards Approve SCBA Equipment Purchasers For Firefighters
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, March 11, unanimously approved a $45,000 appropriation for the purchase of five SCBAs and 18 oxygen bottles to replace the fire department’s present 10-year-old inventory as recommended by National Fire Protection Association guidelines. “This will complete the cycle of SCBA … Read More