ETNA GREEN — The town of Etna Green is holding a council meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, to discuss the township fire contract and a resolution for response procedures. This meeting is open to the public.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council signed a one-year contract with Bourbon Public Library regarding library cards for town citizens during a meeting on Tuesday, March 10. Until recently, Etna Township annually distributed up to 100 library cards to Etna Township residents. However, the township ended its partnership with Bourbon Public Library, citing …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council spent part of its Feb. 11 meeting discussing the possibility of the town providing Bourbon Public Library cards to citizens. Bourbon Public Library Director Nicholas Treber and Etna Green Church of Christ Pastor Jordan Ickes were both present at the meeting to discuss a proposal for the …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Etna Green Town Council’s three council members and clerk-treasurer were sworn in during the council’s first meeting of 2020 on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Jason Hanes and Susan Klinefelter are the council’s new members, replacing Cory Ellinger and Kevin Smith II. For 2020, Keith Claassen will serve as the council’s president, with Hanes …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council approved a fee-for-service agreement with the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation during its monthly meeting tonight. KEDCo Executive Director Alan Tio was present at the meeting and explained the corporation’s plans for business development and financial support to council members. “What we’re looking for is for all the …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council discussed mobile home park variances during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Marsha Stiles, Etna Green Mobile Home Park property manager, attended the council meeting in regards to seeking approval for installing mobile homes at Lots 10 and 11 on West Spring Street. However, Stiles told …read more.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the fact that town council candidates will not appear on the fall ballot as a result of the town convention. ETNA GREEN — After an hour-long convention, approximately 60 people voted on Tuesday, Aug. 20, for three Republican candidates to appear on the fall ballot for …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council held a brief monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 13. During the meeting, resident Jason Hanes asked about the possibility of the town purchasing “Drive Like Your Kids Live Here” signs for citizens to place in their yards. Council member Kevin Smith II said he loved the idea …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council’s July meeting has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. Due to a lack of quorum, the council’s July 9 meeting was canceled.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council discussed the potential of having a Fourth of July parade during its meeting on Tuesday, June 11. Theresa Hartzell, representing The Etna Elevator, was present at the meeting to discuss the matter with council members. Hartzell and her family took ownership of the business in April. “We …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council discussed water and furnace issues during its brief meeting Tuesday, April 9. Kevin Bacon, a town resident, asked the council for a $160 adjustment to his water bill due to a water pressure issue with his furnace. The council approved the adjustment. He also addressed the council …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan appointed Cory Ellinger to complete the remaining term of the Etna Green Town Council member position. Todd Slabaugh, the elected Republican Etna Green Town Council member, resigned from the position. Ellinger has resided in Etna Green for two years but has lived in the area …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Three people have filed declarations of candidacy for the vacant Etna Green Town Council member seat. Jason Hanes has been familiar with the town of Etna Green ever since he was a child. He works as a CNC machinist at Avalign Technologies. “I’ve always loved Etna Green and I want to make …read more.

ETNA GREEN — On March 14, Todd Slabaugh submitted his resignation from his position as Etna Green Town Council president. In an e-mail to Ink Free News, Slabaugh provided further reasoning for his resignation. “I felt the need to resign when the former clerk [Laura Baker] resigned, but I didn’t feel I could ‘hit’ the …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council discussed the potential for development at Winona Powder Coating during its meeting Thursday, March 21. Brian Bailey, Winona Powder Coating president; and Alan Tio, Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO, were present at the meeting to discuss development within Winona Powder Coating. Bailey told the town council that …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council’s March meeting has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21. Due to a lack of quorum, the council’s March 12 meeting was canceled.

ETNA GREEN — Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan will appoint a new Etna Green Town Council member at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the Kosciusko County Clerk’s Office, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw. Todd Slabaugh, an elected Republican council member, submitted his resignation effective March 14. “We would like to thank …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Etna Green Town Council President Todd Slabaugh has announced his resignation. In an e-mail sent to local media organizations and Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan, Slabaugh said the following: “After months of thoughtful consideration, I am hereby submitting my resignation as the town council president of Etna Green effective …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Business at the Etna Green Town Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 12, focused on utility adjustments for town residents. Elizabeth Damron and her mother, Ronnie Horn, were present at the meeting in regards to a sewer line break underneath a residence. Damron presented her wastewater bill to the town council and asked for …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council started 2019 with some changes, including an updated environment and a new face at the front of the room. Clerk-Treasurer Patti Cook was introduced to the community at the council’s Jan. 8 meeting. Cook was appointed by Kosciusko County Chairman Mike Ragan to fill the position vacated …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council recognized Clerk-Treasurer Laura Baker for her years of service during the council meeting Tuesday, Dec. 11. Councilmen Todd Slabaugh, Kevin Smith II and Keith Claassen, alongside Deputy Clerk Eileen Hall, presented Baker with an award recognizing her 23 years of service as clerk-treasurer. “I’ve been part of …read more.

ETNA GREEN — After a heated discussion among Etna Green town council members and citizens, the council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, ended with a purchase approval for the former Interra Credit Union building and the resignation of the town’s clerk-treasurer. Town Attorney Jay Rigdon presented the proposed purchase agreement for the former bank building …read more.

ETNA GREEN — A passionate discussion was held during the Etna Green Town Council’s meeting Tuesday, Oct. 9, regarding the future use of the former Interra Credit Union building. The council voted to send a letter of intent to Interra Credit Union for the building, located at 106 S. Walnut St. During the meeting, the …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 14, focused on fire station door work and potential wastewater adjustments. Clerk-Treasurer Laura Baker brought up the idea of implementing a sprinkling credit for the town. To qualify for a sprinkling credit, if residents’ water bills from June to August are more than bills …read more.

Pictured, from left, are town attorney Jay Rigdon, vice president Kevin Smith, Keith Claassen and clerk-treasurer Laura Baker. ETNA GREEN — Winona Powder is moving forward with its abatement, holding a public hearing at Etna Green’s town council meeting Nov. 14. The abatement was discussed at last month’s meeting. There was no public comment. The …read more.

WARSAW — During the first regular monthly meeting of 2017 for the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission, two rezoning petitions were recommended for approval.

ETNA GREEN — Discussion revolving around allowing more firemen to become part of the Etna Green fire department and the possibility of a parade dominated the Etna Green town council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Etna Green fire chief Randall Bryrer came to the council meeting to express interest in adding an additional volunteer fireman …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council met for a meeting Tuesday, Sept. 13. The main order of business for the night was the 2017 budget hearing. Treasurer Laura Baker states $6,000 was cut from Motor Vehicle Highway fund, which has a 2017 budget estimate of $36,900, and $2,000 from the Park and Recreation …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The town council of Etna Green met on Aug. 9, for a short meeting to discuss rezoning requests, upgrades and playground equipment. Jake Gonzalez came before the board to ask about a property he’s interested in buying to start a business. The property would be used to build storage units, but it …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council met last night, Tuesday, June 14, and was presented a bench honoring a longtime Etna Green Firefighter. High School Junior and Girl Scout Morgan Ousley, of troop 10068, made a plastic bench in honor of her great-grandfather, Claude “Red” Davis, who had been a volunteer firefighter for …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council decided on a King’s Landing in Heritage Park, last night, May 10. Laura Baker, clerk/treasurer, gave the council options of new playground equipment to purchase for Heritage Park: Ruby Rocket for $19,306, Double Bubble for $25,714 or King’s Landing for $22,788 (all prices include shipping). The council …read more.

ETNA GREEN — It was a quick and straightforward meeting for the Etna Green Town Council Tuesday, March 8. The town approved the updated electric utility rates, previously proposed during the February meeting of the board. According to Deputy Clerk Treasurer Eileen Hall, the proposal, Ordinance 2016-01, has been sent out to members of the …read more.

From left: Todd Slabaugh, president; Keith Claassen, vice-president; Kevin Smith, council member; Laura Baker, clerk/treasurer and Don Gruenemyer, Sawvel and Associates (Photo by Michelle Reed) ETNA GREEN — On Feb. 9, Don Gruenemyer, of Sawvel and Associates, an engineering service firm from Findlay, Ohio, presented the Etna Green town council with the report for the …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green town council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12. The meeting started by installing the new president, Todd Slabaugh and vice-president, Keith Claassen. The primary topic of the Etna Green meeting was the purchase of an electric sign. The council is looking for an electronic two-sided sign, with base, that …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Etna Green has a new town council member. Kevin Smith was appointed by the Kosciusko County Republican Chairman in December to fill Andrew Cook’s vacancy. Cook, who was re-elected by default to another term, declined that re-election. Smith, who is a first responder, decided to run for the council because he wants …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council meeting had few items to address Tuesday, Sept. 8, but what was discussed was very important. The only thing motioned and approved was that a lawyer would be contacted in order to send a letter to the owner of lot 22 in Etna Green. The trailer, which was …read more.

Tuesday night’s Etna Green Town Council meeting saw town Clerk-Treaurer Laura Baker propose the idea of creating a website for the town that would not only be a database for ordinances, but also a way for residents to pay their  bills online. The council unanimously agreed that the idea was worth further exploration. The council …read more.

Tuesday night’s Etna Green Town Council meeting saw the council members vote unanimously in approval of giving $250 to the Bourbon Public Library to help fund the summer reading program. Council Vice President Keith Claassen noted, “They have a lot of good programs and this is a very good one.” The council members also reviewed …read more.

In a meeting lasting just over 10 minutes in length, the Etna Green Town Council approved a Girl Scout project that will see a new plastic bench constructed in the town. Girl Scout Morgan Ousley presented the project to the board and hopes that through it she will gain her “Gold Award,” the highest in …read more.

Milford’s town council held its last meeting of 2014 Tuesday morning. Items on the agenda included a change to election practices as well as a pay raise for city employees. Ordinance 2014-9 changes the election year for town council members to coincide with federal and state elections. Those members elected in 2015 will serve a …read more.

Etna Green may be a small town, but under the watch of the surest town council it is running like a well-oiled machine. The town addresses issues quickly and efficiently, and as a result there is never a real need for any large scale changes. The council will be made up of the same group …read more.

During Monday’s very short meeting the Etna Green Town Council paid bills and closed up shop for the 2014 year. Council President Andy Cook was granted permission to purchase a new pump for the town sewer plant. Town Clerk-Treasurer Laura Baker told members of the council that she would be having surgery and thus would be …read more.

In a meeting that lasted only 17 minutes, Etna Green Town Council President Andy Cook received the 12th Man Award from Triton Junior Football Chairman Jeff Hoffman. Hoffman said that he originally created the award to honor members of the community who contribute greatly to the league’s efforts. Hoffman expressed his gratitude to the members of …read more.