Silver Lake Town Council approved a proposal at the June 10 town council meeting in order to be eligible for a grant that could be used to improve streets and sidewalks.

CLAYPOOL — Emergency responders were called to an accident in Claypool at approximately 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 28. The accident occurred at CR 800S and SR 15, just south of the Louis Dreyfus plant, and involved three vehicles. Claypool Fire Department requested assistance from Silver Lake Fire Department. According to Silver Lake Fire Chief John …read more.

Residents of Silver Lake are feeling a void after the man many thought of as the town’s unofficial mayor, Phil Shalley, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 13, at the age of 73.

By Lasca Randels InkFreeNews WARSAW — There has been a lot of focus on the dangers healthcare workers face during the COVID-19 crisis — and rightfully so.  Physicians and nurses treating patients are at high risk for exposure. Healthcare workers have to deal with concerns not only about being infected themselves but also about unknowingly …read more.

SILVER LAKE – An active criminal investigation is taking place after 56 dogs were removed from a home in Silver Lake Tuesday night, April 7.  The dogs, reportedly all Chihuahuas, have been taken in by the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County where they were scheduled to be assessed Wednesday afternoon by Dr. Carla Carlton …read more.

Burket Fire Chief Kevin McSherry Editor’s note: The following is the second of a two-part series. WARSAW — In August 2019, an IFN reader left a comment on a Facebook article about a house fire in Silver Lake. The reader wondered why it was necessary for firefighters from multiple departments to respond to the fire, …read more.

SILVER LAKE — K21 Health Foundation CEO and President Rich Haddad attended the Silver Lake Town Council meeting Wednesday, Nov. 13, to discuss a grant being offered to the town by the Foundation.  Haddad explained that the Board of K21 Health Foundation extended grants to nine communities in Kosciusko County. According to Haddad, the K21 …read more.

SILVER LAKE — At the 2020 budget public hearing, Eric Walsh, partner at Umbaugh and Associates,Indianapolis, told Silver Lake council members to “Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re sitting in great shape.” Walsh said the summary presented assumes that every dollar budgeted will be spent. “You guys don’t do that, so we anticipate your picture …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Christmas dinner event Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Silver Lake fire station. The annual Christmas dinner is for current and retired firefighters and their families. Silver Lake residents are invited, along with members of the township boards and their families. On-duty Parkview crews …read more.

SILVER LAKE —Severe thunderstorms with strong winds and heavy rain moved through Kosciusko County Friday, July 20, with the southern part of the county reported to have sustained significant damage. Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued, with wind speeds of up to 50 mph reported. Multiple homes and vehicles were damaged in Silver Lake, …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Discussions turned from flood plains and budgets to woes over the old school building during the regular meeting of the Silver Lake Town Council Wednesday evening, Aug. 12. The topic came up as council member Gale Owens was reviewing concerns he had received over some old structures in town that they would like to see …read more.