MILFORD — At the end of its last public meeting of 2019, members of Milford Town Council took some moments to reflect on the year ending, as well as the one to come. All of the members agreed with President Doug Ruch who said, “We want to keep improving our infrastructure, while at the same …read more.

From Left: New Winona Lake Police Reserve Officers Dalis Owens and Brittany Lyon being sworn in by Town Attorney Adam Turner, right. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Stoneburner-Betts. WINONA LAKE — The Town Council approved the swearing-in of two reserve officers for the Winona Lake Police Department at its meeting, Tuesday night, Dec. 17. Brittany Lyon …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Transportation today announced that the agency is accepting applications for matching funds for shovel-ready local construction projects through Community Crossings, the state’s local road and bridge matching grant program. Since 2016, the state has awarded $300 million in state funds to support local road and bridge projects around the …read more.

MILFORD — Kosciusko County Central Dispatch notified fire and EMS personnel, along with police departments, the crossings closed by Norfolk Southern this morning for replacement of rails. As of 8 a.m. today, Monday, July 16, CR 1150N just south of the town limits is closed. In town First, Catherine and Syracuse streets are closed. Emeline …read more.

WARSAW — For the past two years, members of the Department of Public Works have been researching and demoing various asset management systems to streamline work efficiency. During the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting held this morning, Feb. 2, a system was approved for purchase. The new system, Elements XS, has the opportunity …read more.

Syracuse can now “push the play button” on three years’ worth of street paving, crack sealing and ADA-compliant sidewalk renovations, according to Doug Burgess, capital program management director for the Fort Wayne district of the Indiana Department of Transportation. Burgess and Mark Ober, the district’s project manager, presented a certificate acknowledging a $352,688 state grant …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Five areas in Kosciusko County will be receiving grant money through the Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative. Throughout Indiana, 396 Indiana cities, towns and counties received a combined $150 million in state-matching funds for local road projects.  The local awards are as follows: Kosciusko County — $797,587 Syracuse — $352,688.49 Warsaw — $251,034.16 Pierceton — $93,938.25 Leesburg — …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council started its monthly public meeting Monday evening, July 10, with a swearing in ceremony for two new police officers. Charles Bird III will begin working as a reserve officer and Brandon Shipp will begin his academy training and is expected to be working full time in the fall. “That’s the …read more.

WARSAW — There was no new or unfinished business discussed during the Warsaw Common Council meeting held on Monday, June 5. Instead, the meeting was used to hear an update on the road projects and funding provided with help from the 2016 Community Crossings Grant. Jeff Beeler, public works superintendent, led the discussion. He explained …read more.

MILFORD — Milford is among 121 Northern Indiana cities, towns and counties receiving funds from the Indiana Department of Transportation as part of the state’s Community Crossings matching grant fund. The town received $41,911.62 for use in road surfacing, bridge rehabilitation, road reconstruction and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance in connection with road projects. “Northern …read more.