Kosciusko Cattlemen Celebrate 50 Years
The Kosciusko County Cattlemen’s Association celebrated 50 years Tuesday, March 7, at its annual meeting.
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Keeney, Gunkel, Darr, Wiggins Honored By County Firemen
Shade Keeney, Harold Gunkel, Dennis Darr and Ernie Wiggins received special honors at the annual Kosciusko County Fire Association Fish Fry and Awards Night Thursday, Sept. 15.
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Boards Approve Appropriations And Resolutions
Turkey Creek fire advisory and township boards Monday, March 14, passed two appropriation requests from Fire Chief Mickey Scott. The township board also passed two resolutions to button up administrative details for the fire territory.
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Dennis Darr: ‘It’s All About Taking Care Of People’
Dennis Darr, president of Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board for 2022, described the township’s varied services to the community in simple but profound terms: “It’s all about taking care of people,” he said, “whether putting out a fire, responding to an ambulance call or helping feed those who are hungry.”
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Fire Board President Helps Do The Dirty Work
To say John Heckaman sits on the Turkey Creek Fire Board as its president is an understatement. He does a lot more than just sit.
Read MoreTurkey Creek Township Upgraded Equipment In 2021
Dennis Darr, president of the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board, took some time during his review of 2021 to highlight the importance of Mickey Scott, the territory’s fire chief.
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Turkey Creek Receives Grant For New Communication Systems
Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott delivered a significant item of good news to the fire board and township advisory boards Monday, Dec. 13.
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Turkey Creek Boards Approve Equipment Expenditures
Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, Jan. 11, approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s request to purchase three nitrous oxide units and two hydrant valves to enhance the department’s response and fire suppression capabilities.
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Turkey Creek Boards Pass Ordinance Amendments For Holiday Overtime Pay
Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, Dec. 14, unanimously approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s request to grant holiday overtime pay for part-time fire department personnel.
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Turkey Creek Boards Approve Public CPR Class Subsidies
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township advisory boards Monday, March 9, unanimously approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s request to use funds from the department’s operations budget to pay for public citizens’ certification at the department’s regular CPR classes. The classes are held in conjunction with the … 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 Boards Approve New Pickup Truck Purchase
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township advisory boards Monday evening, Feb. 11, unanimously approved $38,000 for the purchase of a new pickup truck for the fire department. The truck currently in service, a 2004 two-wheel-drive Chevrolet pickup, was donated to the department about 12 years ago. The new … Read More
Encumbrances Approved, Trustee Says Goodbye
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday, Dec. 10, approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s two requests to encumber funds for the 2019 fiscal budget. The first encumbrance entailed $13,000 from the dues and a training line item. That amount was transferred to next year’s budget to help cover … Read More
Nine Seek Office In Turkey Creek And Syracuse
SYRACUSE — There are nine candidates running for office in Turkey Creek Township and Syracuse. There are three candidates running for Turkey Creek Township Trustee. Julie Close is the Republican candidate while Martha Stoelting and Tim Yeager will face off to be the Democratic candidate in the May … Read More
Township Board Prepares For 2018
Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday, Jan. 8, prepared for the coming year by electing new officers and taking action on the township’s anti-nepotism and ethical oversight policies. The board elected Dennis Darr to serve as president and Barb Griffith as secretary for 2018. Township attorney Andrew Grossnickle … Read More
Farmers Gather To Help Sholtey
SYRACUSE — As many know, farmers live to work under the radar and away from the public’s attention. If it weren’t for an anonymous person slipping the secret of the good deeds that happened on Bowser Road, no one may have ever known about the group of friends, family and neighbors who came together to help one of their own.
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