News Release MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County Commissioners have issued a “Burn Ban” for the County effective immediately. Due to dry conditions and gusty winds this week, there is an elevated risk for fires to spread quickly and become out of control. In the last few days, … Read More
The burn ban that has been in effect in Kosciusko County since June 15 has finally been lifted. Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning ended the ban after the area finally received some much needed rain over the past week. All burn restrictions for trash, yard debris and even … Read More
Once again, the Kosciusko County Commissioners have extended the burn ban in light of continuing drought conditions. At this morning’s regular commission meeting, Bob Conley, Brad Jackson and Ron Truex unanimously voted to extend the ban through July 31. That is also the date of the next regular … Read More
The town of Mentone has extended the ban on no open burning or fireworks through July 9. The Kosciusko County Commissioners on Tuesday extended a burn ban for the entire county which omitted fireworks from the ban. Mentone Town Council President Tim Croy says they are enforcing the ban … Read More
Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning extended a burn ban in light of the continued drought conditions. Emergency Management Director Ed Rock recommended the commissioners sign a new disaster declaration extending the ban for another two weeks. Unanimously, commissioners president Bob Conley and Ron Truex and Brad Jackson approved … Read More
Mentone Town Council met Monday night and voted against the newly amended county burn ban by continuing a ban on personal fireworks usage in the town limits. Mentone Town Council President Tim Croy notified StaceyPageOnline.com after the meeting saying the board is ” … upholding our decision to … Read More
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Fireworks retailers around Indiana say they’re seeing a big hit to sales because of the fireworks bans being put in place amid the state’s drought conditions. Some retailers maintain that many customers are confused by some counties prohibiting fireworks even though they believe … Read More
Kosciusko County Commissioners today have again extended the burn ban but they have backed off of the restriction on personal fireworks. In an email, Kosciusko Emergency Management Director Ed Rock says, “Due to the confusing nature of the fireworks laws in the state of Indiana, and to be consistent … Read More
In support of the public safety with our citizens who live, work and play in Kosciusko County, The Kosciusko County Coroner’s office is in support of the following press release in reference to the extremely dry weather. County fire departments, along with the coroner’s staff, are extremely concerned … Read More
Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock today provided the county commissioners with a renewed disaster declaration pertaining to the drought. With little, if any rain in the forecast for the next 10 days, it should be a year without fireworks. A burn ban is currently in effect … Read More
Violate Kosciusko County’s burn ban and you could face jail time and fines. Despite recent arguments from members of the public that Indiana Code bans local government from regulating usage of personal fireworks, Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock says that simply is not true. “Our burn ban … Read More
Following is a list of area events and fireworks displays for the upcoming 4th of July Holiday. Please note that a current burn ban in the county means individuals are not permitted to use fireworks. The displays announced here are organized displays that will be conducted in the … Read More
Kosciusko County Commissioners and the local Department of Homeland Security have extended the local burn ban at least one more week. According to Cathy Reed of the Kosciusko County Emergency Management office, commissioner Bob Conley informed the office today that the board has reviewed the matter and, after … Read More
A burn ban that was issued last week in Kosciusko County is still in effect until this Friday. The announcement was made at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting this morning. After Friday, commissioners will reassess the dry conditions and made a determination if the ban needs to be … Read More
Effective immediately, Kosciusko County is under a burn ban and that means fireworks are off limits. Recent dry conditions have kept fire crews all over the county busy for the last two weeks. Today, county officials have issued the ban, which will remain in effect until further notice. … Read More
