Kosciusko County’s Most Wanted
The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in finding people wanted on felony or misdemeanor warrants
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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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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.
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2021 A Year Of Changes For Turkey Creek Fire
In a year of significant purchases for the Turkey Creek Fire Department, one in particular stands out for John Heckaman, president of the fire board.
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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 replacement requests
Turkey Creek fire territory and township advisory boards Monday, Oct. 11, approved two funding requests from Fire Chief Mickey Scott to purchase new radios and associated communications equipment and to replace aging fire hoses, nozzles and couplings.
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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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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
Boards Approve Actions On Pumper Truck, Baby Box
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, April 8, approved further action on the purchase of a new pumper fire truck and the installation of a baby box. Fire Chief Mickey Scott reported the department’s 2002 fire engine is scheduled for replacement. “We formed a truck committee … Read More
Boards Approve SCBA Equipment Purchasers For Firefighters
SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, March 11, unanimously approved a $45,000 appropriation for the purchase of five SCBAs and 18 oxygen bottles to replace the fire department’s present 10-year-old inventory as recommended by National Fire Protection Association guidelines. “This will complete the cycle of SCBA … 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
Kosciusko County’s Most Wanted
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department at (574) 267-5667. Those shown with no photos do … Read More
Firefighters Recognized At Awards Banquet
Several firefighters received recognition Saturday at the Turkey Creek Fire Territory annual awards dinner. Winners and their awards were: Kyle Stamm, Chief’s Award, Airboat Operations; Larry Weaver, Jr., Firefighter of the Year; Quinn Hunter, EMS Member of the Year; Howard Birkel, Officer of the Year; Travis Miller and … Read More
Turkey Creek Cemeteries In The Limelight
During the regular monthly meeting of the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday evening, Dennis Darr was reelected as board president for 2014 and John Heckaman was welcomed as the newest board member. “I’ve been here all my life and I have an interest in the township and … Read More