UPDATE: One Dead After ATV Accident
Kosciusko County Officials are currently investigating a fatal All-Terrain Vehicle crash on the property of 1345 S. Ferguson Road, Warsaw. The crash involved an ATV and a single rider.
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Fulton County Switches To Parkview EMS
Fulton County officially has a new emergency medical services provider.
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Four-Way Ambulance Service To Cease Operations May 31
Four-Way Ambulance Service is ceasing operations on Friday, May 31.
Read MoreFuture Of Fulton County EMS Services Topic Of Jan. 17 Meeting
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public EMS meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, to kick off planning for the future of emergency medical services in the county.
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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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Thanks For Help
Dear Editor, On Monday, April 20, I found myself in a situation that I needed help. I would like to thank 911, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Lutheran EMS for their rapid response. My injuries were minor but I was in a situation that required assistance It is comforting … Read More
Fire Chief Reports Successful Disaster Simulation Exercise
Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott reported at the Monday, March 12, fire board meeting, 37 first responders from six area fire departments and one law enforcement department participated in a day-long training course Scott’s department hosted Saturday, March 10. The exercise, held at Syracuse Community Center, simulated … Read More
Turkey Creek Fire Department Depends On Full And Volunteer Firefighters
SYRACUSE—For years it was the Syracuse Fire Department, operating with two separate budgets; one from the town and one with the township. Even the tax rate for those they served were different. There were three full-time firefighters and more than 25 volunteers responding to calls. In 2009, the department became Turkey Creek Fire Department, operating under one budget and governed by a fire territory board comprising of representatives from the town and township.
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One Flown From US 6 Accident
SYRACUSE — One individual has been flown to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, by Samaritan Air Ambulance following an accident on US 6, west of SR 13 and north of Syracuse.
Read MoreThey Didn’t Give Up
Dear Editor: I was going to the movie with my wife on Friday night. As we approached the theater, we saw the lights and heard the sirens of the emergency vehicles arriving just ahead of us. We parked and walked to the entrance and we were asked to … Read More
UPDATE: Accident At US 6 And SR 13
SYRACUSE — One person was transported to IU Health Goshen for minor injuries and also received a citation for failure to yield. Dorthy Young, 68, Fort Wayne, was transported to the hospital by Turkey Creek EMS, after complaining of neck and left side pain. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department … Read More
Man Dies Fleeing Police
WAWAKA — A man who fled police and fell through the ice in the Little Elkhart River, was recovered several hours later. The body of Raymond Lee Cassidy, 35, was located by fire personal at 9:25 p.m. in the water. According to a press release issued by the … Read More
UPDATE: Accident On CR 300E, North Of CR 1300N
SYRACUSE — Lutheran EMS, Milford Fire Department and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on CR 300E, north of the intersection with CR 1300N this evening around 4:50 p.m.
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BREAKING: One Injured In Accident On North CR 1000E
SYRACUSE — A driver swerved to avoid hitting a deer, which caused his vehicle to go off the road and strike a large tree stump in an accident around 10:20 tonight. The accident was reported at 13217 N. 1000E, Syracuse. The scene was near the office of the … Read More
Silver Lake Council Accepts Blight Elimination Bid
SILVER LAKE — The regular meeting of the Silver Lake Town Council moved along quickly Wednesday evening, Oct. 14. The council approved additional appropriations for the general fund, then moved on to opening bids for the blight elimination program. Clerk-treasurer Tonya Conley received and opened one bid, which … Read More
BREAKING: Car Vs. Pole
LEESBURG — One person has been treated and released, while another person has been transported by North Webster EMS to Kosciusko Community Hospital. North Webster EMS and North Webster Fire, along with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the car vs. pole accident. The accident is on … Read More