From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. The first inhabitants of Milford and Van Buren Township, excluding possible pre-historic ones, were the Miami, who came about 1750, and the more … Read More
MILFORD—6:00 p.m. on Sept. 14, Van Buren Township had its board meeting to address and adopt the budget .
Read MoreThe Van Buren Township Trustees office was full Tuesday, June 15, as members of Milford Volunteer Fire Department and Town Council were joined by other regional township advisors at a meeting of Van Buren Trustee Advisory Board to discuss how to stay compliant with coming changes to Kosciusko County emergency radio systems.
Read MoreApril is cemetery cleanup month for cemeteries in Van Buren Township.
Read MoreMilford Town Council will have an additional $232,875.18 for the improvement of streets thanks to its 2020 Community Crossing Grant from INDOT, according to Street Superintendent Steven Marquart, who made the announcement at the Monday, Dec. 14, council meeting.
Read MoreMILFORD — Milford Cemetery Association and the Van Buren Township Trustee’s office is requesting clean up at Milford Cemetery, Mount Pleasant and Salem cemeteries by April 1. Decorations not on foundations should be removed by April 1. Cemetery maintenance personnel will remove and dispose of decorations after that … Read More
MILFORD — Several Milford volunteer firefighters attended the Monday evening, Feb. 10, Milford Town Council meeting to discuss the department’s urgent need for new air packs. According to Milford Fire Chief Todd Haines, the department’s current air packs, nearly 20 years old, are no longer compliant with state … Read More
“You guys rock,” exclaimed Suzie Light, Kosciusko County Community Foundation director, as she addressed a room of more than 50 people gathered in the Milford Community Building Thursday, Aug. 8, for the seventh of 11 “Hometown Chats” hosted by KCCF. So far, said Light, Milford “gets the award … Read More
MILFORD — Milford Town Council chose not to eliminate fluoride from the town water supply during a busy monthly meeting Monday, March 12. Two members of the public in attendance expressed support for fluoridation’s benefits for children’s teeth. Rebecca Alles, Van Buren Township Trustee, cited the “enormous number … Read More
MILFORD — Milford residents will see a 16 percent increase in their wastewater bills to be implemented in two phases during the course of the next year. The wastewater rate ordinance was passed at the monthly meeting of the Milford Town Council held Monday, Feb. 13. The increase … Read More
MILFORD — Milford Town Council held an informal, year-end meeting Wednesday, Dec. 28, to balance its books through a transfer ordinance, 2016-10, distributing $3,800.99 over various funds, which passed. Following the vote, members discussed a number of topics, including news of Lutheran EMS’ recent deal with South Whitley, … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Voting locations for the Nov. 8 general election have been established and announced by Michelle Puckett, county auditor. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. The locations are designated by the county commissioners.
Read MoreMILFORD — Doug Ruch, a firefighter with the Milford Volunteer Fire Department, as well as Milford Town Council and Redevelopment Commission member, presented the commission with the idea of forming a “fact finding group” to “look at the pros and cons of establishing a fire territory for taxation … Read More
By REBECCA ALLES Van Buren Township Trustee, Kosciusko County The Township Trustee office of Van Buren TWP will be closed Friday, Feb. 27 and Monday, March 2 due to the re-location of the office to 101 S. Main St. Milford. The mailing address will remain the same, P.O. … Read More
“In portions, to reduce impact, it follows the existing (high voltage) line as close as we can,” said Kathleen Szot, external communications manager for NIPSCO Communications and Public Affairs. She is referring to the new NIPSCO Reynolds-Topeka 100-mile electric transmission line. Having the new transmission line running parallel … Read More
Stephen F. Unruh of North Camelot Trail, Milford, has filed a Declaration of Candidacy with Kosciusko County Republican Party Chairman Randall Girod for the position of Van Buren Township Advisory Board. The position is for the remainder of the unexpired term of Kathy Megan, who has submitted her resignation effective … Read More
