BURKET — One person was injured after a single-vehicle rollover occurred at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon, April 25. The accident happened west of the intersection of CR 500S and CR 800W, west of Burket. The driver appeared to suffer non life-threatening injuries. Parkview Samaritan medical helicopter was called to the scene to airlift the patient, …read more.

WARSAW — No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash at SR 25 and CR 400W shortly after 4 p.m. today. The accident occurred between a southbound Honda Odyssey and a westbound turning Chevrolet Avalanche. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office and Burket Fire Department responded to the scene.

BEAVER DAM LAKE — Firefighting units from Burket and Mentone were called to a trailer fire near Beaver Dam Lake late Tuesday morning, Oct. 23. Kosciusko County dispatchers called out Burket EMS and firefighters at 11:45 a.m. for a trailer located at 9020 S. Smalley Lane in Seward Township. Burket almost immediately called for a …read more.

BURKET — Kyle Miller has found a new ministry. Miller, a volunteer firefighter with Burket Fire Department, was asked to serve as department chaplain after the volunteer who was decided to step down. Then Burket Fire Chief Kevin McSherry asked if there could be a moment of prayer after the pledge at the Kosciusko County …read more.

BURKET —One person was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at CR 200S and CR 400W this afternoon. Initial reports are the driver of a red Ford Focus failed to see a white Oldsmobile, causing the vehicles to collide in the intersection. The Oldsmobile went off the southwest side of the roadway …read more.

BURKET — Mentone EMS and Burket Fire Department have been called to a reported house fire near 308 S. West St., Burket.

BURKET — Every now and then, a life comes along that leaves a lasting impression, even after the person is gone. Such a life ended tragically on April 17, when Kurt Miller, 17, of rural Burket, passed away following a garden tractor accident. Miller’s mother, Melinda Miller, described him as someone who was always there …read more.

At 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Mentone Fire Department was called to respond to a house fire located at CR 6966S 1000W. According to Mentone Fire Chief Mike Yazel, upon arrival flames were seen bursting from the doors and and windows of the residence. Burket Fire Department was called for a full-assist with Akron Fire …read more.

Atwood Fire Department responded to a fire at approximately 5 a.m. today on Crystal Lake Road that resulted in the deaths of thousands of chickens. According to Mike Harmon, Atwood Fire Department Fire Chief, the fire was located in a building owned by Egg Innovations, which reportedly purchased the property about a year and a …read more.

Mentone Fire Department responded to a barn fire located at 11620 W. 600 S. in Mentone at approximately 2 p.m. today. According to Mike Yazel of Mentone Fire Department, the fire was the result of brush being burned too close to the structure. Though the fire was extinguished within an hour, the barn did become fully …read more.

Nathan McFadden was chosen by his peers to receive the honor of Fireman of the Year for the Seward Township/Burket Fire Department. McFadden received the honor for his dedication to the department, his continued pursuit of training and the leadership he shows among the younger firefighters. McFadden was presented by award by his father, Assistant …read more.

Emergency personnel are responding to a vehicle accident located on SR 14 west of 600 West in Silver Lake. According to scanner traffic, a vehicle carrying three adults and one child has collided with a pole. At this time the severity of the accident is unknown. All the victims were conscious after the accident, but Lutheran …read more.

Mentone Fire Department and EMS have been called to respond to a garage fire located at 401 N. Broadway, in Mentone. Burket Fire Department has been called to assist at this time. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Just minutes after 11 p.m. Monday, neighbors in the 5000 block of Warren Avenue, Silver Lake, called 9-1-1- to say they heard what sounded like an explosion. Burket Fire Department and Silver Lake-based LifeMed EMS personnel were immediately dispatched to 5306 Warren Ave. There, they found propane tanks had exploded in an area behind the …read more.