Silver Lake Town Council Discusses Prospect Of Farmers Market
The Silver Lake Town Council discussed the prospect of doing a farmers market this summer at its Wednesday, April 12, meeting.
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Silver Lake Town Council Approves Purchase Of New Fire Truck
The Silver Lake Town Council approved a request to purchase a new fire truck at its Wednesday, March 8, meeting.
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Silver Lake Town Council Discusses Prospect Of Keeping Chickens
Silver Lake Town Council discussed the prospect of keeping chickens at the Wednesday, Feb. 9, meeting.
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Silver Lake Town Council Hears Marshal’s Office Update
The Silver Lake Town Council heard updates from the Silver Lake Marshal’s office, fire department and street department at its meeting Wednesday, Jan. 11.
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Silver Lake Only Local Fire Department With Helipad
Silver Lake Fire Department has something no other fire department in the county has. They have a helicopter landing pad behind its fire station.
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Silver Lake To Apply For Street, Sidewalk Grant
Silver Lake Town Council approved a proposal at the June 10 town council meeting in order to be eligible for a grant that could be used to improve streets and sidewalks.
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Three-Vehicle Accident Reported In Claypool
CLAYPOOL — Emergency responders were called to an accident in Claypool at approximately 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 28. The accident occurred at CR 800S and SR 15, just south of the Louis Dreyfus plant, and involved three vehicles. Claypool Fire Department requested assistance from Silver Lake Fire Department. … Read More
Silver Lake Won’t Be The Same Without Shalley
Residents of Silver Lake are feeling a void after the man many thought of as the town’s unofficial mayor, Phil Shalley, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 13, at the age of 73.
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Working The Front Lines
By Lasca Randels InkFreeNews WARSAW — There has been a lot of focus on the dangers healthcare workers face during the COVID-19 crisis — and rightfully so. Physicians and nurses treating patients are at high risk for exposure. Healthcare workers have to deal with concerns not only about … Read More
Discovery Of 56 Dogs Leads To Investigation, Removal Of Animals
SILVER LAKE – An active criminal investigation is taking place after 56 dogs were removed from a home in Silver Lake Tuesday night, April 7. The dogs, reportedly all Chihuahuas, have been taken in by the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County where they were scheduled to be … Read More
Firefighters Connected By Brotherhood, Opportunity To Serve
Editor’s note: The following is the second of a two-part series. WARSAW — In August 2019, an IFN reader left a comment on a Facebook article about a house fire in Silver Lake. The reader wondered why it was necessary for firefighters from multiple departments to respond to … Read More
K21 Grant, District 2 Kubota Discussed At Silver Lake Council Meeting
SILVER LAKE — K21 Health Foundation CEO and President Rich Haddad attended the Silver Lake Town Council meeting Wednesday, Nov. 13, to discuss a grant being offered to the town by the Foundation. Haddad explained that the Board of K21 Health Foundation extended grants to nine communities in … Read More
Silver Lake 2020 Budget Reported As Being ‘In Great Shape’
SILVER LAKE — At the 2020 budget public hearing, Eric Walsh, partner at Umbaugh and Associates,Indianapolis, told Silver Lake council members to “Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re sitting in great shape.” Walsh said the summary presented assumes that every dollar budgeted will be spent. “You guys don’t … Read More
Allen, Clark, Martin Honored At Annual Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department Christmas Dinner
SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Christmas dinner event Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Silver Lake fire station. The annual Christmas dinner is for current and retired firefighters and their families. Silver Lake residents are invited, along with members of the township … Read More
Multiple Homes Damaged, Trees Uprooted In Silver Lake
SILVER LAKE —Severe thunderstorms with strong winds and heavy rain moved through Kosciusko County Friday, July 20, with the southern part of the county reported to have sustained significant damage. Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued, with wind speeds of up to 50 mph reported. Multiple homes … Read More
Old School Plagues Silver Lake Council
SILVER LAKE — Discussions turned from flood plains and budgets to woes over the old school building during the regular meeting of the Silver Lake Town Council Wednesday evening, Aug. 12. The topic came up as council member Gale Owens was reviewing concerns he had received over some old structures in … Read More