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Manchester Council Approves Bid For Sewer Work
NORTH MANCHESTER – At Wednesday night's meeting, the Manchester Town Council approved a $142,517 bid from Jones and Henry for sewer work ahead of the reconstruction of the South Market Street bridge. Costs to the town for moving the sewer main will be reimbursed by the county, which is...
County Fair Events Begin This Weekend With Animal Shows
The 107th annual Kosciusko County Fair begins this weekend. Below is a listing of events that are happening today, Sunday and Monday. • 8:30 a.m., Harrison Center Church service, event center. • 2 p.m., parade line up, Warsaw Police Department parking lot. • 3 p.m., 22nd annual parade, Center to...
Huntington proposes outdoor refreshment area downtown
HUNTINGTON — In an effort to establish a designated outdoor refreshment area, known as DORA, Huntington City Common Council discussed a proposed ordinance on June 25 during its last council meeting. The city is having the ordinance reviewed by the state to ensure it complies with state statutes. The...
Huntington begins paving streets, alleys
HUNTINGTON — Approximately 16 streets and nine alleys in Huntington city are expected to get repaved over the next few weeks. According to a city news release and Facebook post, the work began recently, and drivers should watch for road closures. Pending the rainy weather, the program is expected to be done as soon as possible.
Miller Sunset Pavilion Ice Rink Request for Proposals
The Town of Winona Lake, Indiana, invites proposals from qualified contractors for the installation and maintenance of an ice rink at the Miller Sunset Pavilion (MSP). This RFP seeks to secure a general services contract for the following responsibilities: installation and tear down of dasher boards, laying and painting of ice, maintaining the ice surface throughout the ice rink season, removal of ice rink at the end of the ice rink season and ensuring the rink is available and in good condition during all operational hours.
Urbana City Council discusses energy supply, traffic resolutions
The Urbana City Council met on Monday for its weekly meeting, which began with public input and was followed by focusing on a number of resolutions. The first resolution proposed was support for an Illinois Community Development Block Coronavirus grant. Illinois has received $15 million from the Community Development Block...
Mentone Council Hears From Residents About Viking Drive, Jackson Street Connection Suggestion
MENTONE – Mentone Town Council heard from several residents about a prior suggestion from a property owner about connecting Viking Drive and Jackson Street Wednesday. In May, Kelley Doering approached the council and said she and her husband purchased the three lots behind the Dollar General. She said there is a lot of traffic running through her property and finding its way to the Dollar General. It looks like the path is being used by mostly golf cart and bike traffic, she said. One of the suggestions Doering presented to the council was to see if the council could attach Viking Drive and Jackson Street.
Dog Dies In Friday Morning Silver Lake House Fire
SILVER LAKE — A dog has died after a house fire southeast of Silver Lake on Friday morning. At 4:59 a.m. Friday, July 5, Silver Lake Fire Department received a report of a fully engulfed house fire at 2238 W. 1200S. Claypool and Sidney-Jackson Township Fire Departments responded with full assists.
Parks superintendent says Center Lake Beach closing is day-to-day
WARSAW — Center Lake Beach could be reopened on Thursday — Independence Day — if tests taken Wednesday show a reduction in E.coli bacteria, according to Warsaw Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer. The beach was closed Wednesday morning after the Kosciusko County Health Department notified the parks department...
Akron Celebrates ‘A Good Day’ With 4th Events
AKRON — A few rain sprinkles didn’t dampen Akron’s “A Good Day” celebration on Thursday, July 4. Akron marked the Fourth of July and its 188th birthday with its annual parade and plenty of other events. This year’s theme, “A Good Day,” recognized late resident...
Harsh Of Akron Is A Third-Generation 4-H’er
AKRON — Max Harsh is following in his family’s footsteps by being in 4-H. The incoming Tippecanoe Valley High School sophomore is from Akron and his father, Matt, and grandfather were both in the program. This year marks seven years for Max in 4-H. He’s a member of...
Lutheran EMS Increases Hours Of Coverage in Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory
WARSAW — As of July 1, Lutheran EMS has increased some of its coverage in the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Lutheran EMS Education Coordinator Mark Pepple told the territory board Tuesday, July 2. A truck in Warsaw went from an eight-hour to a 12-hour shift. “You’ll see in your report...
Winona Lake Town Council Tables Pavilion Committee Appointments
WINONA LAKE — While the Winona Lake Town Council approved the job description for a director-level position and a request for proposal for ice operations Tuesday, July 2, they tabled a decision on the appointments for the Miller Sunset Pavillion Committee. The council decided to table the committee membership...
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