ETNA GREEN — Brian Bailey, president of Winona Powder Coating was back at this month’s Etna Green Council to pursue the expansion of Winona Powder. The topic had previously been discussed in June. Bailey was present to initiate discussion regarding an abatement for Winona’s expansion. Bailey stated that the initial abatement he was seeking was for …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The first 2018 town budget public hearing was held during Etna Green Town Council’s meeting last night, Sept. 12. The total budget is being advertised for $214,546 with an adopted tax rate of .91 percent. Two funds within the budget, motor vehicle highway and parks and recreation, may need to be further …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Patti Cook was present at Etna Green’s May council meeting, May 9, to ask the council to help send students to Destination Imagination Global Finals. This year, 27 students from Kosciusko and Marshall county schools participated in DI, with 10 of those students earning a position to go to the global finals …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Town attorney Jay Rigdon made “no dog in this fight” his slogan during Etna Green council’s meeting March 14. While the council had no new business, they saw two questions from town residents. Carol Hoffer is having a drainage issue at the back of her property, an issue attributed to a broken drainage …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Fire Chief Randy Byrer presented the Etna Green Council with two donated AEDs at their monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 14. The AEDs were donated by Lutheran to the Etna Green Fire Department. The council discussed the best places to put the units, with the town park building being the first recommendation. The concession …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Barry Baker and Andrew Cook were both recognized for their service to Etna Green at the monthly council meeting last night, Dec. 13. Barry Baker, currently serving as Etna Green’s water and electric superintendent, has been a town employee for 25 years. Andrew Cook, Etna Green’s wastewater and street superintendent and former …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Etna Green council discussed a three percent pay increase for next term’s council. The salary ordinance will be brought forward at December’s meeting to be approved; clerk-treasurer Laura Baker wanted direction from the council in the writing of the ordinance. Council member Kevin Smith Jr. inquired about writing pay raises into future …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Trees were a major topic of conversation last evening during the regular meeting of the Etna Green Town Council. Barry Baker noted that some of the ash trees in town have been infected with the invasive insect known as emerald ash borer. While the species affects only ash trees, it can have …read more.