MENTONE — Firefighting units from multiple units responded to a house fire Thursday night, Jan. 31 northeast of Mentone. Units from Burket, Mentone and Warsaw fire departments, along with Lutheran EMS and several law enforcement agencies were dispatched to the blaze at 5819 West CR 200S at around 9:30 p.m. By the time units arrived …read more.

AKRON — Multiple people suffered injuries after an accident occurred at SR 19 and CR 800S, Akron, just after 2 p.m. today, Dec. 12. The accident happened near Tippecanoe Valley’s high school and middle school. Mentone Fire Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene. One individual involved in the accident was …read more.

MENTONE — Bobby Adams was named the 2018 Mentone Fireman of the Year during the annual Mentone Fire Department Christmas dinner Tuesday, Dec. 11. Adams was selected for the honor by all the members of the department. The annual event was attended by 150 firefighters, families, friends and trustees. A special guest was Santa who …read more.

MENTONE — Emergency first responders reacted late Tuesday afternoon to a single-vehicle rollover crash on West CR 100S in westerns Kosciusko County that injured two women. The black Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling eastbound on CR 100S near SR 19 when the driver apparently lost control of the vehicle, causing it to strike and sever …read more.

WARSAW — A charity motorcycle ride to financially support the family of three Mentone elementary students killed last week in a motor vehicle accident, as well as one Tippecanoe Valley Middle School student who was severely injured, will depart the Kosciusko County 4-H Fairgrounds at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. The fairgrounds are located at …read more.

MENTONE — Several events have been scheduled and donation options set up following the Oct. 30 tragedy in Fulton County where three children lost their lives and another one was seriously injured while crossing a road to board their school bus. Indiana State Police say a school bus was stopped on SR 25 with the …read more.

BEAVER DAM LAKE — Firefighting units from Burket and Mentone were called to a trailer fire near Beaver Dam Lake late Tuesday morning, Oct. 23. Kosciusko County dispatchers called out Burket EMS and firefighters at 11:45 a.m. for a trailer located at 9020 S. Smalley Lane in Seward Township. Burket almost immediately called for a …read more.

BEAVER DAM — Several people were hurt, one critically, in a two-vehicle crash several miles south of Sevastopol Saturday night in southern Kosciusko County. Mentone Firefighters and EMS personnel were called by county dispatchers at 7:37 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, to respond to a personal injury accident with possible entrapment. The dispatchers told emergency personnel …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — On Saturday, July 21, the Burket, Mentone and Akron fire departments along with the Kosciusko County Red Cross partnered with Tippecanoe Valley Schools to hold a school bus extrication training day.  The goal of the training was to simulate multiple scenarios of a bus accident. Members are now more prepared to handle school …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone Fire Department is once again collecting canned goods and other non-perishable items to donate to Helping Hands. Mentone Fire Department and Santa will be delivering candy on Dec. 23. Starting at 6 p.m., turn your porch lights on and Santa will pick up any non-perishable food item you would like to donate and deliver …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone will be making some last minute updates before it heads into the new year. Mentone Town Council approved the Mentone Utility Department’s request for facility update Monday, Nov. 6. The Mentone Utilities Department asked to use the excess of its building fund to update its second well house and shop. On the …read more.

[weaver_youtube JjCiUkDv8CE rel=0]   MENTONE — Normally the Community Service Award from the Kosciusko County Fireman’s Association is presented at its September fish fry. However, Roger Gelbaugh was unable to attend, missing the first fish fry in 43 years. The honor was presented Thursday evening, Oct. 19, at the county fireman’s meeting, held in Mentone. …read more.

MENTONE — Thirty seconds, that’s how long it takes a small flame to grow into an uncontrolled, major fire, according to Life Safety Services. That’s why this year safety prevention week was themed, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out.”  Firefighters visited Mentone’s first and second grade class for its annual fire prevention week on …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone Fire Chief Mike Yazel isn’t timid when it comes to lauding his smoke chasing brethren. “If you need do get something done, call a bunch of firemen,” he said. “It’s just their mentality. When they see a problem, they go out and fix it.” In fact, that’s basically one of Yazel’s favorite mantras …read more.

MENTONE — First Responders with the Mentone Fire Department are now some of the best-equipped in the nation to save a pet’s life. That’s because Invisible Fence of South Bend has donated a pet oxygen mask kit to the department. This donation is just a small part of Invisible Fence® Brand’s Project Breathe™ program, which was established with …read more.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The resignation of Joseph C. Good, a member of the Harrison Township Advisory Board, has resulted in Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Randall Girod scheduling a caucus of eligible Harrison Township Republican Precinct Committeemen. The caucus will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, in the Mentone Fire Department, 201 W. Main …read more.

              Mentone Fire Department was called shortly after 11 a.m. Saturday, to a home owned by Ron Batten at 6520 S. SR 19, Mentone. Three occupants were at the residence at the time of the fire and were able to exit the home without injury. The names of the …read more.

At 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Mentone Fire Department was called to respond to a house fire located at CR 6966S 1000W. According to Mentone Fire Chief Mike Yazel, upon arrival flames were seen bursting from the doors and and windows of the residence. Burket Fire Department was called for a full-assist with Akron Fire …read more.

UPDATE: According to Mentone Fire Department Chief Mike Yazel, several animals perished in the fire, including multiple sheep, goats, pigs, cats and calfs. No humans were harmed. The fire is believed to have been caused by a heat lamp in one of the animal areas. Total damage is estimated to be up to $15,000.   …read more.

The annual Mentone Egg Festival is being held this week with lots of events and fun planned for the 3-day event. It all starts Thursday with lots of entertainment, games, food and even a parade. Don’t miss out on the huge car, truck, motorcycle and tractor show, the flea market and craft vendors and more. …read more.

Help support the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life by attending a pancake and sausage breakfast in Mentone tomorrow morning. The Mentone Fire Department is hosting the breakfast and will take part in this year’s Relay For Life on Saturday, May 17. All fire departments in Kosciusko County are encouraged to participate in the event, …read more.

Melissa Wise of Kosciusko County has been selected as a winner in America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Wise selected the Mentone Fire Department to receive the $2,500 donation. America’s Farmers Grow Communities works directly with farmers to support nonprofit organizations doing important work in rural communities. The program encourages farmers to …read more.

Mentone Fire Department responded to a barn fire located at 11620 W. 600 S. in Mentone at approximately 2 p.m. today. According to Mike Yazel of Mentone Fire Department, the fire was the result of brush being burned too close to the structure. Though the fire was extinguished within an hour, the barn did become fully …read more.

[weaver_youtube zvtuDEhydns rel=0] (UPDATE: The Burn Camp fundraiser basketball game scheduled for tonight – March 12 – has been moved to 7 p.m. Monday, March 17) Branden Dugan is being celebrated as an honorary member of the Mentone Fire Department. The 13-year-old Tippecanoe Valley middle schooler has become somewhat of an adopted son to the …read more.

A fish fry to benefit the Mentone Fire Department is happening from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow (Feb. 15) at the Mentone Fire Station. Dine-in tickets, which include fish and side dishes, are $9 for adults and $5 for kids over the age of 5. Children 5 and younger eat free. Carry-out meals of …read more.

Mentone Fire Department is collecting canned goods and other non-perishable items to donate to Helping Hands. They have placed boxes to fill around town in local businesses for this purpose. Mentone Fire Department and Santa will be delivering candy starting at 6 p.m. Dec 23, and will be picking up donations from those who wish to …read more.

At about 6:56 a.m. this morning, a semi attempting to cross the railroad tracks in Mentone was struck by a train at Etna Street. The Norfolk-Southern train, an eastbound express freight, struck the southbound semi that had become stuck on the railroad crossing just south of SR 19. Sgt. Chad Hill of the Kosciusko County …read more.

[weaver_youtube Q-_71Bv6KoI rel=0]   The annual Kosciusko County Fire Association’s fish fry was held Thursday night where the Firefighter of the Year was named and one fireman was honored for his service above and beyond the call of duty. This year, Kris Warren of Mentone Fire Department was presented with the Firefighter of the Year …read more.

Mentone Fire Department and EMS have been called to respond to a garage fire located at 401 N. Broadway, in Mentone. Burket Fire Department has been called to assist at this time. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Mentone Fire Department is among at least six departments battling a blaze at a scrap yard in Rochester. The fire broke out just after 3 p.m. at Rochester Iron and Metal on East Lucas Street, along the east side of Old U.S. 31. At about 4:20 p.m., Mentone was called for a full assist. No …read more.

The Mentone Fire Department is collecting canned goods and other nonperishable items to donate to Helping Hands, and even Santa is getting in on the service work. The fire department has placed boxes for donations around Mentone in local businesses. On Sunday, Dec. 23, volunteers with Mentone Fire Department will accompany Santa throughout town as …read more.