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Winamac Man Arrested For Sexual Battery
ROCHESTER — A Winamac man was arrested for allegedly engaging in inappropriate conduct with women at a Fulton County restaurant and business. Rickey A. Madlung, 72, Winamac, is charged with sexual battery, a level 6 felony; and battery, a class B misdemeanor. On June 4, a Rochester Police officer...
Congressman Yakym meeting with area law enforcement on Back the Blue tour
Congressman Rudy Yakym is making several stops in the Second Congressional District with a “Back the Blue” Law Enforcement Tour. Yakym had breakfast in Plymouth Tuesday with several Fulton, Kosciusko, and Marshall county law enforcement officials. The congressman tied the area concerns with fentanyl to supplies coming in...
Elsea has an active history with Fulton County Council on Aging
ROCHESTER — “I have a history with Fulton County Council on Aging,” stated Mona Elsea, Rochester. “I first came onboard as the activity director for a year. Then I was in charge of RSVP for seven years, then left the organization. “I lost my husband Darrell...
Health department to close for Parkival
Fulton County Public Health Nurse Denise Ostafin announces that the health department will be closed from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, June 28. Staff will be participating in the Parkival 2024 event sponsored through the Summer Parks Program at Rochester City Park from 8 a.m.-noon. The health department will be distributing...
Tax abatements OK'd despite missed deadline
Rochester Iron & Metal is to receive a strongly worded letter after missing the deadline to submit compliance forms for tax abatements. "Make it harsh," Fulton County Council President Phyl Olinger directed Auditor Christina Horton, who is to draft the letter. Olinger explained at the council's meeting Tuesday that Rochester...
Park It With the Foundation Celebrates Link Between Fulton County Community Foundation, County Parks
ROCHESTER — The Fulton County Community Foundation has granted more than $425,000 for Fulton County Parks over the years. Fulton County Parks and Recreation Board President Bill Morton pointed that out during the FCCF’s Park It with the Foundation event Tuesday, June 4. It was held at Richland Restoration Nature Park and the Fulton County Bark Park, a dog park, off CR 450N north of Rochester.
Attendees Enjoy Tractor Pulls, Antique Machinery At Fulton County Historical Power Show
ROCHESTER — Tractor pulls and antique machinery were part of what attendees could enjoy at the 2024 Fulton County Historical Power Show. The event was Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, at the Fulton County Historical Society grounds. “We’ve had a good turnout this year,” said Fulton County...
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