CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council amended a downtown parking ordinance and moved to raise rates for trash pickup on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Council members voted to amend a March 2015 ordinance regarding downtown parking in Claypool. The amendment says parking will no longer be limited to business parking only on South Main Street between …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council continued a discussion on parking issues during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19. During the council’s regular October meeting, resident Jamie Archer addressed council members on parking issues on Main Street. Archer said four parking spaces at the end of the street had no signage that stated no general …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council voted to alleviate the deputy marshal position during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Council President Niki Miller said the reason for the position’s removal is due to the town’s need for a full-time employee in the utility and street department. “[Clerk-Treasurer] Pat and I met with the State …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council approved installations of an entrance sign and a storage shed at Claypool Mobile Home Park during its meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Joe Nelson, an owner of the mobile home park, was present at the meeting to discuss the installations with the town council. “I’m looking at having a …read more.

CLAYPOOL — During its meeting on Tuesday, June 18, the Claypool Town Council announced that Travis Neff has been hired as the town’s new attorney. Neff, an attorney with Turner Valentine LLP in Warsaw, is replacing John Barrett. Barrett resigned from the town attorney position. As Neff was present at the meeting, council members and …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council amended several town ordinances regarding parking, intersections and alleyways during its meeting Tuesday, May 21. An ordinance regarding one-way alleys near Section and Walnut Streets was voided. The alleyways will now allow two-way travel. One-way road signs at the alleyways are set to be removed immediately. To allow for …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council discussed the potential for a mobile home on Section Street, spring clean-up, and a building demolition ordinance during its meeting Tuesday, April 16. The council heard an inquiry regarding a vacant lot at 210 W. Section St. Jo Clevenger is interested in placing a mobile home on the lot …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan appointed Gene Warner to complete the remaining term of the Claypool Town Council member position. Larry Neher, the elected Republican Claypool Town Council member, passed away March 11. Warner has lived in the town of Claypool for more than 60 years. He worked as a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Gene Warner has filed a declaration of candidacy for the vacant Claypool Town Council member position. Warner has lived in the town of Claypool for more than 60 years. He worked as a town employee for 28 years, retiring in February of this year. While employed by the town, Warner worked as Claypool’s …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council began its meeting March 19 by remembering Larry Neher, a town council member. Neher, who passed away on March 11, served on the Claypool Fire Department for 34 years and was a part of the Claypool Lions Club. He also served numerous terms as a Claypool Town Council member. …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The retiring of a town employee and hiring of reserve officers were the main topics of discussion during the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 19. Council President Niki Miller announced that Gene Warner, Claypool street superintendent, retired on Feb. 8. He worked for the town of Claypool for 28 years. “We wish …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Business at the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 15, focused on a discussion regarding the possibility of Internet provider Mercury Wireless installing equipment on the town’s water tower. Tyler Osmon, a Mercury Wireless sales representative, was present at the meeting to discuss the equipment with the town council. Osmon said the equipment …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council wrapped up its year-end business during its meeting Tuesday, Dec. 18, by approving new town ordinances, while also agreeing to have the town switch to a new IT provider. During last month’s meeting, Town Marshal Ben Sanders said he and Clerk-Treasurer Pat Warner were having issues with W.A.C.D., the …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Business at the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 20, focused on a new law enforcement footage rate scale ordinance and the potential for a new IT provider for the town. Town Marshal Ben Sanders told the council that he’s been talking with other local law enforcement agencies and town marshals on charging …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The discussion on unpaid ordinance fines was continued during the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 16. Town Attorney John Barrett told the council that letters were sent to citizens with ordinance fines. There are eight citizens in the town with unpaid violations. “Depending on how the council wishes to handle these issues, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Business at the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 18, focused on a water treatment system and new in-car and body cameras for Claypool police officers. Jeff Hersha, associate and project manager for Jones and Henry Engineers, Ltd., Fort Wayne, was present at the meeting. The work on the water, or lagoon, treatment system …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Business at the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 21, was brief, focusing on issues regarding citizens not paying ordinance fines. Council members, Town Marshal Ben Sanders and Town Attorney John Barrett discussed how the town of Claypool should address citizens who are not paying ordinance fines. During the discussion, Barrett said that …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Business was once again slow at the monthly Claypool Town Council. Before the council approved their last month minutes, President Niki Miller read the town’s 2018 budget. The budget is as follows: Rainy Day Fund: $2,630 General Fund: $151,395 Roads and Streets: $14,000 Motor Vehicle Highway: $27,353 Cumulative Capital Improvements: $3,500 Total: $198, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Business was short at the monthly Claypool council meeting Sept. 18. With fall right around the corner, the council discussed the necessities. Trick-or-treating for the town of Claypool will take place 6-8 p.m. on Halloween, Tuesday, Oct. 31. With leaves about to fall, the council wants to remind people that leaves are to …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Claypool Council announced their Spring Clean Up dates at the April 17 meeting. Spring Clean Up will happen Wednesday, May 3. Normal trash routes will be completed and then the clean up will begin. All items should be in some sort of container for disposal, be it box or bag. Certain items, including …read more.

CLAYPOOL — At a brief Claypool town council meeting held Monday, Feb. 20, a motion was made to renew four contracts, including a contract for Kosciusko County Lutheran EMS ambulance services, a Boyce computer software maintenance license agreement, an inter-local agreement between Kosciusko County and the town of Claypool for terminal services data and a …read more.

CLAYPOOL — It was a short meeting for the Claypool Council on Dec. 19, as they tied loose ends to close out business in 2016. Town Marshal Chuck Lewallen put in his resignation at a special Dec. 5 meeting. At that meeting Dalis Owens was appointed as the new town marshal. Owens’ first request as marshal …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool town council met for a brief meeting yesterday, Monday, July 18. Rosalyn Morgan came before the council to ask why her bill was three times higher than normal. One day there was a spike of more than 1,000 gallons of water used. Morgan asked the council if they found a leak and …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council met tonight at 7 p.m., Monday, June 20, and discussed trash pickup ordinances in the context of people opting out of the service. A resident and avid recycler who lives just outside the Claypool town limits brought the issue of $9 trash pickup cost that she did not use …read more.

CLAYPOOL — It was a short meeting in Claypool last night, Monday, May 16, as there was relatively no one in attendance, aside the board. Niki Miller, town president, stated at the meeting flyers had been sent for the Spring Clean-up with the town’s water bills. The clean-up day is Wednesday, May 25, on the …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The town council of Claypool appointed Patricia Warner as the new clerk/treasurer yesterday evening, March 29, in a 10-minute special meeting that was held in the “Town Barn.” John Barret, town attorney, had been talking with the Indiana State Board of Accounts to see what the town’s next steps should be after Beth …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The town council discussed invoices, audits and working without a clerk/treasurer at its Monday, March 21, meeting. Niki Miller, town president, told the board John Barrett, town attorney, is looking into the issue of the town no longer having a clerk/treasurer since Beth Brewer, previous clerk/treasurer, presented her resignation to the council, effective as …read more.

CLAYPOOL — It was a short meeting as the Claypool town council met in regular session Monday evening, Feb. 15, in the Claypool Lions Club building. Board President Nikki Miller announced that clerk-treasurer Beth Brewer will resign her position effective March 1 due to health concerns. The council will meet with the Indiana State Board of Accounts to find …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council started off with a small hiccup as the meeting was almost cancelled due to the board not having the proper paperwork completed to be sworn into office. Previous Clerk/Treasurer and Notary Connie Morgan saved the meeting when she swore in the president, Niki Miller, and two other council members: Larry Nehar …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Dec. 21 Claypool town council meeting signaled the end of an 18-year run for a council member who will continue to help the community through fundraising efforts for Section Street. Donald Miller, who has been a part of the town council for nearly two decades, officially sat in on his last meeting …read more.

CLAYPOOL — For the first time any one can remember, neither a Democrat or Republican was elected to office.

Close to 10 percent of the eligible voters for Claypool Town Election had made it to the polls by mid-morning today, Nov. 3. According to poll officials only 25 voters out of the 278 registered voters had voted. But more amazing is the number of individuals poll workers had to turn away. Theila Banta stated …read more.

CLAYPOOL — As elections approach, five candidates are competing for three seats on the Claypool Town Council. There are also two candidates running for clerk-treasurer.

CLAYPOOL — Claypool Town Council members Tom Burnworth, Niki Miller and Don Miller wasted no time getting into the topics to be discussed at last night’s town council meeting. The meeting, which took place around 7 p.m. Aug. 17, at the Lions Club building in Claypool, covered many topics, from cemetery software, to a new website, to body cameras for cops.

The Claypool Town Council held its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 15, at the Claypool Lions Club Building. The council scheduled an open administrative budget meeting for 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at the Lions Club Building. The council decided to postpone some issues for next month’s meeting due to lack of information …read more.

Etna Green held their monthly town council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Etna Green Fire Department. The meeting was short and covered one major topic.

At its May 18 meeting, the Claypool Town Council approved a few more streets for repairs. At its previous meeting, the council approved several portions of a street improvement project, but tabled some sections for more clarification. Gene Warner provided some updates at the May meeting. He said Super Seal had sealed the roads in …read more.

At its April 20 meeting, the Claypool Town Council approved a couple of street improvement projects and a junk vehicle ordinance. Gene Warner presented estimates for road work in the town. Street improvements are planned for Main Street, Section Street, Clay Street, Graceland Cemetery and the New Beginnings housing section off of Section Street. The …read more.