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What is Arbor Day?
Each year, I like to encourage people to consider planting a tree or shrub around Arbor Day (the last Friday of April — this year, April 25).
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Syracuse Town Council Tables Approval Of KEDCO Service Agreement
Dawn Wilkinson, operations manager for Kosciusko Economic Development Corp., came before the Syracuse Town council, during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night to request the town sign the services agreement and provide an update.
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Syracuse Town Council learns surprising fact regarding National Child Abuse Month
Erin Rowland Jones, executive director of Court Appointed Special Advocates, was in attendance as Cindy Kaiser, president of the Syracuse Town Council, read a proclamation declaring April National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Happy Little Trees Virtual 5K Registration Opens
Inspired by “Happy Painter” Bob Ross’ love of the outdoors, Indiana State Parks and the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation are partnering with the Michigan DNR to stage the virtual Run for the Trees/Happy Little Virtual 5K between Earth Day and Arbor Day.
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Council Approves Reestablishing Equipment Replacement Fund
After a brief public hearing, the Syracuse Town Council approved re-establishing the equipment replacement fund for the Turkey Creek Fire Territory.
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AkzoNobel Marks Arbor Day With Tree Plantings
A local business marked Arbor Day by planting trees in Warsaw.
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Syracuse Council Proclaims Arbor Day Approves Tax Abatements
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
Council Announces Lawsuit Regarding Wastewater Treatment Plant
SYRACUSE — During old business, Councilman Tom Hoover made a motion to file suit against Triad, an engineering firm, and Severen Trent for issues relating to the rehabilitation of the town’s wastewater treatment plant. Hoover made the motion during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, … Read More
Celebrate Arbor Day In Indiana, April 29
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana celebrates Arbor Day on April 29 this year, and the holiday is a chance to encourage responsible tree planting and recognize the Hoosier communities that excel at urban forestry. This year’s Arbor Day coincides with the 40th anniversary of the National Tree City USA program. … Read More
Rezoning For Swiss Perfection Approved
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council approved a rezoning request for Swiss Perfection, which locals may know as the old molasses plant, during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, April 19. Dan Richard of the Area Plan Commission came before the council explaining Swiss Perfection would like to … Read More