County Working To Re-Balance Commissioners Districts
Kosciusko County Commissioners have until Dec. 31 to come up with a new plan for local redistricting that meets state requirements.
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Pierceton Police Cadets Hear From FBI Special Agent
Pierceton Police Cadets had the opportunity to attend a presentation by FBI Special Agent Billy Little on Sunday, April 11.
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Pierceton Police Receiving Amazon Scam Complaints
Police Police report that scammers are calling from the bogus phone number (574) 376-7479 or sending “spoof” emails appearing to be from Amazon about “your” Amazon account.
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Pierceton Asking Businesses To Update Contact Info
The Pierceton Police Department is asking business owners to keep up to date emergency contact information for all businesses located in the community.
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School Board Hears Report About Law Enforcement Cadet Program
SYRACUSE — During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board Tuesday evening, March 10, in Syracuse, the board heard a report about a student cadet law enforcement program launched by the Pierceton Police Department. Tim Sammons, police chief of Pierceton, noted the cadet program began Jan. … Read More
Reserve Officer Joins Pierceton Police Department
PIERCETON — The newest reserve officer for the Pierceton Police Department was sworn in at the town council meeting, Monday, March 9. Ashley Jones was sworn in by Town Attorney Tammy Keirn. Jones’ family attended the council meeting for her swearing-in. According to the introduction given by Pierceton … Read More
Warsaw Council OKs $10,000 For Jail’s JCAP Program
Kosciusko County’s JCAP initiative – considered a model across the state in helping inmates with drug histories as they prepare for release – is getting a new infusion of cash from the city of Warsaw. The in-house rehabilitation program for inmates who will soon be released was the … Read More
Pierceton Police Present Two Awards For Live-Saving Efforts
PIERCETON — The Pierceton Police Department recently presented two Life-Saving Awards. The first award was presented to Annie Espinoza, who saved her neighbor’s life. On Thursday, Oct. 31, Espinoza ran next-door and applied the Heimlich to her longtime neighbor, who was choking on food. Her intervention allowed for … Read More
Pierceton Swears In Full-Time Officer, New Reserve Officer
PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council meeting started Monday, Aug. 12, with the swearing-in of two officers with the Pierceton Police Department. Officer Ryan Piper was sworn in by Town Attorney Tammy Keirn as a full-time police officer. Piper is replacing Matt Owens, who resigned from the police … Read More
Pierceton Town Council Approves Police Department Website
PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council approved a quote for the police department to have its own website and discussed upcoming summer events during its meeting on Monday, June 10. Town Marshal Tim Sammons requested a separate website for the Pierceton Police Department. Sammons presented a quote of … Read More
Pierceton Town Manager Announces Resignation
PIERCETON — After the Pierceton Town Council adjourned its meeting on Monday, April 8, Town Manager Chip Hill submitted his letter of resignation to council members. Hill, who has worked for the town for 22 years, read a brief letter to the council regarding his resignation. He told … Read More
Pierceton Town Council Talks Communication
PIERCETON — Communication among town employees was the focus of discussion at the Pierceton Town Council meeting Monday, March 11. Council Member Tom Barker addressed Town Marshal Tim Sammons and Town Manager Chip Hill about a police vehicle that was involved in an accident sometime in late January. … Read More
Pierceton Town Council Continues Discussion On Axon Cameras
PIERCETON — Business at the Pierceton Town Council meeting Monday, Dec. 10, continued the discussion on Axon cameras for the police department. The council approved the purchase of the cameras at the November meeting. However, Town Marshal Tim Sammons presented the council with documents for the new system equipment … Read More
Pierceton Town Council Discusses Life Insurance Policies For Police Officers
PIERCETON — Business at the Pierceton Town Council meeting held Monday, Sept. 10, primarily focused on a discussion regarding life insurance policies for the town’s police officers. Town Marshal Tim Sammons started the discussion by mentioning a pending criminal case involving officer Jim Bumbaugh and a gun. He … Read More
Pierceton Town Board Recognizes Two New Reserve Officers
PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Board started its meeting Monday, July 9, with the recognition of two new reserve officers. Judge Joe Sutton swore in Ryan Piper and Nicholas Scott at the meeting. The room was packed with family members of both officers present for the ceremony. “The … Read More
Pierceton Days 2018 Cancelled, Confusion On Event’s Continuation
PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council heard Pierceton Days organizer Kim Rose’s announcement regarding the cancellation of Pierceton Days 2018. At the meeting held Monday, April 9, Rose stated that there would be no Pierceton Days this summer as she wanted to take a break from running the … Read More