2022 Camp H.E.R.O. Kicked Off Tuesday.
Camp H.E.R.O.n put on by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, kicked off Tuesday morning, July 19, at Blue Barn Berry Farm and Event Venue in Syracuse.
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Turkey Creek Fire Territory, The First Fire Territory In The County
Turkey Creek Fire Territory, that will always be called Syracuse Fire Department by many, made history at least twice in its long existence.
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Grass Fire Damages Barn On Backwater Road
NORTH WEBSTER — A grass fire spread to three residential yards and a field along East Backwater Road Tuesday night and damaged a barn. Firefighters were unsure how or where the grass fire started, but North Webster Tippecanoe Volunteer Fire Department Senior Battalion Chief Cody Manges said a barn … Read More
Annual Barbecue Aids Turkey Creek Fire Territory
SYRACUSE — Just follow the pleasant aroma to the annual Firemen’s Barbecue Fundraiser at Fire Station I on Huntington Street (SR 13) in Syracuse. Chicken halves, pork chops and corn on the cob went on sale at about 10 a.m. today, Saturday, July 7. It is the biggest … Read More
Fire Board Welcomes Member, Approves Budget Proposal
Turkey Creek Fire Board Monday, July 10, welcomed Corky Wong to fill its long vacant fifth seat. Wong served on the territory’s fire department for almost 30 years and was an officer on the Syracuse Police Department for six years. He met with board members during an interview … 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.
Read MoreFire Board Welcomes New Member
Members of the Turkey Creek Fire Board welcomed Larry Martindale to their ranks at their Monday, Jan. 9, meeting. The board has interviewed Randy Cox and Cindy Taylor to serve as its fifth member but has made no nomination to the Syracuse Town Council, which must approve the … Read More
UPDATE: Truck Crashes Into House At 1039 N. Huntington
SYRACUSE — A truck parked along the street, allegedly slipped into gear and rolled into the house at 1039 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. The property damage accident was reported at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday, June 14. Claude Johnson, 52, EMS B60 Lane, Warsaw, told Syracuse Police he parked the … Read More
Breaking: Truck Crashes Into House at 1039 North Huntington
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse Fire Department responded to a truck that crashed into a house at 1039 North Huntington Street in Syracuse. Nipsco was called to the scene and promptly took care of a gas leak that was created by the crash. The truck was removed by Stuckman’s and … Read More
Board Approves New Firehouse Doors
The Turkey Creek fire board Monday, May 9, unanimously approved a $27,000 allotment to purchase nine new overhead doors for Fire Station 1 in Syracuse. “The current doors and openers are more than 30 years old with parts no longer available,” said Fire Chief Mickey Scott. “We are … Read More
Syracuse Parks Hosts Fourth Annual Safety Day
SYRACUSE — Mother Nature decided not to cooperate, bringing cool temperatures and rain to the area this weekend. The Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department hosted its fourth annual Kids Safety Day Saturday, April 30,hoping the rain would stay away. Participating agencies and organizations included Syracuse Lions Club, … Read More
BREAKING: Fire, Smoke Damages Businesses
MILFORD — A couple who were out for an early morning stroll possibly saved a major portion of the downtown business district in Milford this morning, Thursday, Oct. 8. Because of their actions one business suffered fire and smoke damage while another sustained only smoke damage according to preliminary reports.
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Lakeland Eagles Club Gives Back To the Community
The Lakeland Eagles Club of Syracuse concluded their 2015 People Helping People philanthropy campaign with a celebration and presentation of checks on Saturday evening. During the campaign, the Eagles raised $16,586 through a variety of fundraisers, including the Bullet Bob Niles golf outing held earlier this year … Read More
Resident Treated For Smoke Inhalation
Jane Timmons suffered from smoke inhalation and was treated at the scene by Syracuse Paramedics and transported to Goshen Hospital following a fire in the kitchen at her home. Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello states the fire was reported at 6:26 a.m. today when Kosciusko County Central Dispatch … Read More
Annual Kids Safety Day May 2
By TYLER MCLEAD Program Director, Syracuse Parks And Recreation Syracuse Parks Department is hosting its Third Annual Kids Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Syracuse Community Center, North Long Drive. This annual event is designed to educate kids on how … Read More
Garbage Truck Load Catches Fire In Syracuse
Earlier this morning Syracuse Fire Department, Syracuse Police Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a fire on Pickwick Drive, in the Family Dollar parking lot, in Syracuse. According to officials at the scene, a garbage truck picked up something hot and its load was ignited. … Read More