With the implementation of FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application process, Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home offers its assistance to the families it served after Jan. 20, 2020, who think they may be eligible to apply for a reimbursement.
Read MoreMilford Town Council members voted to retain their offices through 2021 in their first meeting of the year held Jan. 11 in the community building. Doug Ruch will remain president with Ken Long as vice president.
Read MoreElected officials and local planning staff are making sure there are no arbitrary lines and there are facts behind a proposed new floodway and floodplain for the area around Turkey Creek between Syracuse and as it leaves Kosciusko County west of Milford.
Read MoreMilford Town Council held a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 5, in the community building, during which it voted to hire Commonwealth Engineers Inc. to validate the town’s upcoming water audit and assist with asset management plans for water and wastewater. The council also voted to authorize Commonwealth to apply for a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development to study Milford’s drinking water system.
Read MoreWARSAW — Trash pick up delays? Gas leak? Concert Update? Missing child? The city will establish a notification program later this year that can be targeted to specific parts of the city for a wide range of reasons. The Board of Works and Safety approved plans to contract … Read More
MILFORD — Milford Town Council eased into 2019 with an introductory meeting Monday evening, Jan. 14, spent swearing-in and electing new officers. New clerk/treasurer Tricia Gall performed the ceremonies, followed by votes approving Doug Ruch as president and Joellen Free vice-president. Milford’s 2019 budget was not received by the … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — If you are a disaster survivor in Indiana applying for assistance with FEMA and are referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration, it’s important to submit the application for a low-interest disaster loan. The deadline for applying for an SBA loan is July 5. Next to … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Local residents who have experienced damage and hardship due to the recent flooding may be able to apply for assistance through the Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters. According to Tressa Nichols, a VOAD coordinator, “survivors needing assistance with home cleanup from the recent flooding may call … Read More
MILFORD — Besides grappling with a proposed sewer extension, Milford Town Council dealt with a number of issues connected with recent snowfall and freezing temperatures. Residents received a boiling order in January resulting from a breakdown of the telemetry system connecting the water tower and wastewater treatment plant, … Read More
WARSAW — Although not a part of the regular agenda, a big portion of the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday, Feb. 7, in Warsaw involved discussion about a possible amendment to the county’s flood control ordinance. In place since 1987, the ordinance … Read More
WARSAW — Most of the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday afternoon Dec. 6, in Warsaw, was spent discussing a new floodplain level improvement permit the county will likely eventually begin to issue. Matt Sandy, assistant planning director for the county, said he … Read More
MILFORD — At its monthly meeting Monday evening, Nov. 13, the Milford Town Council voted to study the feasibility of providing sanitary service to Camp Alexander Mack at Waubee Lake. Ryan Brauen, an engineer with Wessler Engineering, the company overseeing Milford’s sewer plant upgrades, informed the council he … Read More
CHICAGO — With a threatening Wednesday forecast for most of the Great Lakes region that includes severe storms, heavy rains, strong winds and the possibility of tornadoes, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency Region V encourages everyone to be prepared. “Summer has begun and, … Read More
CHICAGO – Daylight Saving Time ends and we set our clocks back an hour Sunday, Nov. 1. Take advantage of extra sleep, then take a few simple steps to make your home more disaster-resilient:
Read MoreWARSAW — This week is National Fire Prevention Week Warsaw Fire Chief, Michael Wilson, and the staff at the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Department want to make sure everyone is aware of the dangers of nighttime home fires. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is, “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep,” … Read More
INDIANA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Indiana’s request for federal assistance for government and certain non-profit organizations in 19 counties for severe storms and flooding June 7 to July 29. Governor Mike Pence has directed the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to pursue an appeal. … Read More
