MILFORD — During public input at the Thursday, Dec. 12, meeting of Milford Town Council, resident Susan Wert asked the council for relief from a bill of $160, three times larger than her average bill, adding, “others have heard of problems with water meters.” In fact, Utilities Superintendent Steven Marquart has mentioned his department’s problems …read more.

MILFORD — The Monday, Oct. 7, meeting of Milford Town Council saw another episode in the town’s ongoing dispute with property owner Ron Davidhizar. Davidhizar and his attorney, Bill Davis, addressed the council in the hopes of getting relief from fines imposed on several properties in various states of disrepair. The council denied that relief, …read more.

MILFORD — The town of Milford was once again filled with visitors from all over Northern Indiana and surrounding states Saturday, May 25, for the 2019 Milford Fest. And, in spite of a brief, afternoon rain shower, attendees had fair weather for much of the day to enjoy the rides, music, vending, arts and crafts, …read more.

MILFORD — There are no “races” to speak of in the upcoming primary election for Milford Town Clerk, Milford Town Council, Van Buren Township Trustee and Van Buren Township Advisory Board. None of the offices will be contested. Additionally, most of those running are either incumbents or have served previously in some capacity. The lone …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council passed several motions at its monthly meeting, April 9, some in preparation for the 2018 Milford Fest, May 26-27. Tricia Gall of the 2018 Milford Fest planning committee asked the garage sale ordinance be waived for the event, exempting residents from a fee and the sale counting toward their yearly …read more.

SYRACUSE — “Today we moved the birds in,” said Joan Harden, agriscience teacher at Wawasee High School, referring to the new poultry facility on the high school campus. An open house was held Friday afternoon, Nov. 17, for the facility, located near the career and technical education building. Harden noted the process began about a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School’s agriculture department is hosting an open house for its new poultry facility from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17. The facility is located just west of the career and technical education building on the south side of the high school campus. The 12 foot by 24 foot facility will …read more.

MILFORD — For Milford residents Memorial Day weekend also brings the annual Milford Fest celebration organized by the Milford Lions Club. Milford Fest is made possible through the Lions, the Town of Milford, The Papers Inc., Beer and Jessop Amusements, Chore Time Brock, Phend and Brown and other local businesses. A variety of entertainment and …read more.

MILFORD — The Lake City Hoopsters will playing charity games against the Chore-Time Brock All-Stars as well as the Milford Fire Department over the next two Wednesdays in Milford.

MILFORD — Chore-Time, a leading worldwide supplier of poultry and egg production equipment, today announced that Jeff Miller has been named vice president and general manager of CTB’s Chore-Time Group division, according to Doug Niemeyer, president and chief operating officer for CTB. Miller will be responsible for leading and providing strategic direction for the global Chore-Time …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council wrestled Monday night, April 11, with how to address its money woes, particularly as they relate to utilities which, according to Joellen Free, town treasurer, continues to operate “in the red.” At March’s meeting, Free suggested raising revenue through the reestablishment of cumulative funds to their maximum rate. Cumulative funds …read more.

WARSAW — “There is a whole social dynamic in going on break and buying a soda,” said Jay Tate, CCI general manager. People with intellectual disabilities enjoy the same things everyone else does and want the same opportunities to work and make money, like everyone else, and CCI Manufacturing, an extension of Cardinal Services, helps …read more.

MILFORD — Jeff O’Brien has been named vice president and treasurer for CTB Inc., according to Randy Eveler, vicepresident and chief financial officer for the global agribusiness. In his new role, O’Brien will be responsible for treasury, tax and benefit plan administration. He will also work closely with CTB’s business units to provide strategic treasury …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — United Way of Kosciusko County is kicking off the new Day of Action campaign Wednesday, July 15. A day of action has replaced the previous Day of Caring project that has been part of the community for 10 years.

By SUSAN HIGHT Manager of Corporate Communications, CTB Inc. Dennis Steele has recently retired from CTB, Inc. after 18 years of service. During his career at CTB, Steele worked in the press room and the machine shop for the Chore-Time Group in positions including production operator, set-up operator, welder and cell coordinator. Steele resides in …read more.

By SUSAN HIGHT Manager of Corporate Communications, CTB, Inc. Eldon Gaither recently retired from CTB, Inc., after 25 years of service. During his career at CTB, Gaither worked in the Brock Grain Systems Group as a production operator and set-up operator. He then worked as a lead person, engineering lab technician and engineering development technician …read more.

By LARRY CRIPE CTB Advertisting, CTB Denise Feece has been named controller for Brock Grain Systems, according to Joe Helfrich, executive vice president and general manager for the CTB Inc. Business Unit. In her new position, Feece will manage finance activities within her division at Brock. Prior to her employment with CTB, Feece spent 16 …read more.

Milford Town Council held a special public hearing Monday evening and passed resolution 2014-8, giving Chore-Time Brock the tax phase-in it needs to begin the expansion of its Milford facility. The expansion to the northeast corner of the building will, according to Chore-Time Operations Manager Jeff Miller, “revolutionize production and assembly.” He also expects the …read more.

CTB Inc., whose worldwide headquarters are located in Milford, Ind., announced that it was adding a 45,000 square foot addition to its Chore Time poultry equipment production facility which will also increase employment with 15 immediate new positions. Jeff Miller, Operations Manager of Chore-Time, noted that, “demand for eggs and poultry is growing world-wide, as …read more.

[weaver_youtube DfeMY-jcoYI rel=0] At 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, employees of Chore-Time Brock took work place rivalries to the dodgeball arena in support of the annual United Way Corporate Dodgeball Tournament. In past years, Bowen Center and United Way have held the Corporate Dodgeball Tournament in Warsaw at Lakeview Middle School. This year, though, after realizing …read more.

The annual United Way Corporate Dodgeball Tournament has taken on a new flare this year as Chore-Time Brock United Way committee members, realizing a lack of interest by other companies to get in on the fun, have organized its very own corporate challenge. CTB has put together a total of seven CTB employee teams that …read more.

CTB Inc. (www.ctbinc.com ) today announced that it is expanding its Milford operations with the purchase of a 125,000-square-foot manufacturing facility from Georgia Gulf Corp. of Atlanta, Ga. The facility previously housed Royal Building Products and is located a quarter mile east of CTB’s current property. The acquired building includes a production area, warehouse and administrative …read more.