By Keith Knepp InkFreeNews MILFORD — Shortly after 3 p.m. Thursday, July 2, a dispatch call came over the scanner beckoning Milford Fire Department to a tree fire at the corner of CR 175 E and CR 1300 N, northeast of the town limits. Whoever called 911 suggested that the fire might have been a …read more.

The Nissan, which also sustained damage to its grill and front end, ended up facing northwest. It was unclear which vehicle failed to cede the right-of-way.

A full day of activities, food and rides normally takes place Memorial Day weekend at Milford Fest.

MILFORD — Michelle L. Kemp, 49, South East Street, Milford, and her passenger, Lavon D. Kemp, 50, South East Street, Milford, were treated by paramedics following a one-vehicle crash on CR 1300N (Syracuse-Milford Road), at 12:48 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11. Michelle Kemp complained of pain to her left hip. Lavon Kemp complained of pain to …read more.

WARSAW — The interior of a riverfront cottage was destroyed by fire on Thursday night, Oct. 31. At 7:33 p.m. first responders were called to a house fire at 2044 East Riverside Drive, a dead-end road off of East CR 550N, southeast of Leesburg. Plain Township Fire Department called for a full assist from Warsaw, …read more.

Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with more accurate information. WARSAW — At 7:34 p.m. first responders from Leesburg, Pierceton, North Webster, Milford and Warsaw were called to a house fire at 2044 East Riverside Drive, Warsaw on Oct. 31. The property was located on a dead-end road off of East CR 550N, southeast …read more.

  MILFORD — No one was at home when a fire broke out at 305 E. 1150N, Milford, shortly after noon Monday, Oct. 14. According to the county website, the home is owned by Thomas and Patricia Crabtree. Neighbors saw the fire and notified authorities. Milford Fire Department, with assistance from Plain Township and Turkey …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Community Building was jam-packed for hours with revelers from the area enjoying the third annual Milford Block Party Saturday, Sept. 28. The four-hour event was sponsored by Harvest Coffee. Festivities inside the building included free hot dogs, popcorn, fruit, veggies and drinks; children’s crafts; tables staffed by various charitable and service …read more.

MILFORD — Juniper Masterson, 16, town unavailable, was transported to an area hospital following a two-vehicle collision at Bowser Road and CR 300E east of Milford. The accident occurred at approximately 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 25. Masterson, a passenger in a Jeep Laredo, complained of back pain. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s officers report Danica Masterson, 17, …read more.

  MILFORD — Milford Police, Milford Fire Department and Lutheran EMS were called to the scene of a two vehicle accident one mile south of the Milford town limits at approximately 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 14. The collision occurred at the intersection of Waubee Lake Road and Old State Road 15. Preliminary reports indicate that …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Clerk/Treasurer Tricia Gall informed attendees to the June 10 meeting of the Milford Town Council the wastewater rate hike will take effect in July. Residents will see the roughly $3 increase on their August bill. The average rate will be around $46.50. The June 10 meeting was the first since the resignation of …read more.

SYRACUSE — A barn, believed to have been built in the 1930s, was destroyed late Monday night, April 22, on the Roberts Family Farmland LLC, 8464 N. Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. The loss has been estimated at over $100,000. Turkey Creek Fire Territory Chief Mickey Scott stated a passing motorist called 911 at approximately 11:06 p.m. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Things could have been a lot worse if a passing motorist had not seen a fire coming from the roof at Shoemaker Electric LLC, 700 N. Huntington St., Syracuse, at 2:15 a.m. today, Friday, March 29. Because of the caller’s actions and the use of Turkey Creek Fire Territory’s aerial/ladder truck, the fire …read more.

MILFORD — A 23-year-old Milford man complained of pain to the side when his vehicle went off the roadway and hit a NIPSCO pole on Old SR 15, south of Milford. The accident was shortly after 4 p.m. Fred Hoyle, 23, South Main Street, Milford, told police he was driving his Chevrolet Aveo southbound on …read more.

MILFORD — Minor injuries were sustained by drivers in vehicles involved in a two-vehicle crash at SR 15 and CR 900N, at 8:07 a.m. Tuesday, March 26. Nestor I. Feliciano, 24, Lakeland Drive, Warsaw, complained of pain to the shoulder/upper arm area. Jodi S. White, 35, EMS T7A Lane, Leesburg, complained of head pain. Both drivers …read more.

MILFORD — Minor injuries were sustained by people in vehicles involved in a two-vehicle crash at SR 15 and CR 900N, shortly after 8 a.m. today, Tuesday, March 26. Those who sustained minor injuries were checked by Lutheran EMS paramedics and reportedly were going to seek further medical treatment on their own. The crash involved …read more.

    MILFORD — A black Ford SUV was involved in a single vehicle rollover accident at approximately 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27. According to a police report at the scene, the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was traveling eastbound on W 900N when the vehicle left the paved roadway onto the berm …read more.

MILFORD — Traffic is being diverted on SR 15 between CR 900N, south of Milford, and Van Buren Street, Leesburg, due to a serious accident involving at least two-vehicles. Milford and Leesburg fire departments, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Milford Police, and Lutheran EMS were called at 5:02 p.m. today, Saturday, Feb. 23, to an accident …read more.

MILFORD — A female driver complained of pain and was checked by paramedics with Lutheran EMS following a one-vehicle accident on CR 300E, south of Bowser Road, Milford. The accident occurred at approximately 8:10 this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 15. The female was driving a Chevrolet Tahoe northbound when she lost control of the vehicle, causing …read more.

MILFORD — Rising costs, higher than expected interest rates and lower than expected receipts are among the factors keeping Milford’s wastewater utilities operating at a projected deficit of nearly $75,000 per year, according to Ross Hagen of Umbaugh and Associates, who presented the findings of a wastewater rate study to the Milford Town Council at its …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Fire Department is hosting its annual chicken barbecue Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Milford Fire Station, 214 S. Main St. Chicken halves will be sold for $7 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. or sold out, on a first come, first serve basis. Those who have purchased advanced tickets from any Milford …read more.

MILFORD — The driver, and lone occupant of a Chrylser, was air lifted by Lutheran Air to Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a one-vehicle crash tonight. The accident was reported at 9:21 p.m. on CR 1350N, east of CR 200W. The driver of the vehicle appeared to have lost control of the vehicle …read more.

SYRACUSE — Brittany M. Hendrix, 33, Worthington Street, Portage, was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital with neck and back pain following a three-vehicle collision this afternoon Friday, Sept. 14. The accident occurred at approximately 1:35 p.m. at Bowser Road and CR 300E. Hendrix was westbound on Bowser Road, in a Buick Century, making a left …read more.

LEESBURG — Plain Township, Warsaw and Milford Fire Departments responded to a fire at Stacy’s Restaurant and Family Dining, located on SR 15 in Leesburg at approximately 11:15 a.m. this morning, Friday, Aug. 10. The damage was limited to the northwest part of the building. According to an employee who was present at the scene, …read more.

MILFORD — At approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 29, Milford and Leesburg Fire Departments responded to a residential fire at 109 S. James St., Milford. A caller reported a fully engulfed house fire. According to officials on the scene, nobody was in the residence at the time of the fire. The fire was under control …read more.

  MILFORD — For the second time in two days fire fighters were called to Maple Leaf Farms, 9179 200 N, Milford, Friday morning, June 29. Milford Fire responded to a call for a possible ceiling fire at approximately 10 a.m. Assistance was provided by Leesburg-Plain Township Fire and Turkey Creek Fire Departments Don Ratliff, …read more.

MILFORD — Was it a combination of the setting sun in the west and branches of a tree obscuring a stop sign that caused an accident this evening? Police are gathering information on a two-vehicle crash at Old SR 15 and CR 900N, south of Milford. The accident occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. today, June …read more.

MILFORD — Lutheran EMS, Milford Police, Milford Fire Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Syracuse Police responded to a report of an overdose Saturday morning, June 16. Emergency personnel were called to 213 S. Main St., at 10:19 a.m. The patient was transported to an area hospital.

MILFORD — Attendees to the 2018 Milford Fest certainly did not suffer from lack of options. Throughout the day one could enjoy carnival rides — including a ferris wheel, super slide, tilt-a-whirl and more — go shopping — either at the festival itself or among the numerous garage sales in the surrounding neighborhoods — listen …read more.

SYRACUSE — The cause and origin of the fire at the home of Curtis and Natalie Smeltzer Wednesday morning, May 16, remains undetermined and under investigation by the Turkey Creek Fire Territory. Turkey Creek Fire Territory responded at 9:11 a.m. to a report of a structure fire at 10469 N. Syracuse-Webster Road. When the first …read more.

SYRACUSE — The home of Curtis and Natalie Smeltzer, 10469 S. Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, was destroyed by fire this morning, Wednesday, May 16. Turkey Creek Fire Territory, along with full assists from North Webster and Milford fire departments received the call at approximately 9:20 a.m. Flames were showing when firefighters received the call. Natalie Smeltzer …read more.

MILFORD — Pedro Castro, 50, Etna Green, suffered serious lower extremity injuries in a single vehicle crash Monday afternoon, May 14. He was airlifted to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Castro, a passenger in the vehicle, was trapped in the vehicle until he was able to be extricated by firefighters. Pedro M. Castro Jr., 21, Etna …read more.

[weaver_youtube 8L_CT8dI35A rel=0]   MILFORD — Extrication of a passenger took approximately 65 minutes following an accident on CR 900N just east of CR 425W, southwest of Milford today, Monday, May 14. The passenger was airlifted by Lutheran Air to a hospital in Fort Wayne. His condition is not known. The driver of the vehicle …read more.

UPDATE — An official release has been received by CSX Corporate Communications: “CSX has begun clearing debris and railcars from the site where a westbound train derailed overnight during seere weather. We’ve determined a total of two locomotives and eight railcars carrying 32 intermodal containers derailed. “No hazardous materials were involved in this incident. We’re …read more.

MILFORD -— Milford Fire Department was called to a shed and grass fire shortly after 7 p.m. today, Thursday, April 26, at 1488 E. Camp Mack Road, Milford. Black smoke could be seen as far away as Leesburg before firefighters were notified. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. The property is owned by Alan and Vickie …read more.

MILFORD — Only one injury was reported in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon on SR 15, south of CR 900N. The accident was at 4:53 p.m. According to police, Cassandra J. Fuller, 40, North Happiness Drive, Syracuse, suffered a fracture, dislocation of the hip/upper leg and was flown by Lutheran Air to Lutheran Hospital, Fort …read more.

MILFORD — The driver of this Ford Mustang signed off any medical treatment following an accident around 7 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 7. The accident was just north of CR 1350N on SR 15 on the overpass. This was one of numerous accidents in the Milford area. Numerous slide offs and collisions are being reported …read more.

SYRACUSE — A man and his dog were able to exit their home without injury after noticing smoke and flames in the ceiling at the same time the smoke alarm was activated. The fire has been ruled as accidental due to an electrical malfunction. Turkey Creek Fire Territory were called at 6:16 a.m. Monday, Jan. …read more.

MILFORD — A two-vehicle collision at Emeline and Higbee (SR 15) streets in Milford this morning, Wednesday, Dec. 20, resulted in one driver suffering minor injuries. The accident was at approximately 8:40 a.m. The driver of a Nissan Altima complained of pain and was reportedly treated at the scene by paramedics with Lutheran EMS. The …read more.

SYRACUSE — At 9:41 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, Turkey Creek Fire Territory was called to a residential structure fire at 203 W. Boston St., Syracuse. The caller reported flames on the second floor of the wood-framed structure, which was built in the 1920s. All occupants were reportedly evacuated from the house at the time of the initial call.

MILFORD — A fire at the home of Angela Florentino, 502 W. Catherine St., Milford, was contained to the kitchen area Monday evening, Nov. 27. The fire was reported at 7:23 p.m. with smoke damage throughout the home. Milford Fire Department responded, calling for an assist from Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department. Leesburg/Plain Township firefighters were …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Koscuisko County Sheriff’s deputies, Syracuse Police Department and Lutheran EMS, Milford Fire Department and a Warsaw Police Officer responded to a personal-injury accident at 4:35 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, North CR 300E and East Bowser Road, Syracuse. Franz W. Brower, 32, East Northshore Drive, Syracuse, driving a Toyota Prius, failed to yield …read more.

SYRACUSE — A puppy died in an early morning house fire today, Friday, Nov. 3, at 8 EMS D18A Lane, Syracuse. The cause remains under investigation. Turkey Creek Fire Territory responded to a report of a structure fire at a neighbor’s house with the call originating from 7 EMS D18A Lane at 6:46 a.m. Upon …read more.

SYRACUSE — A woman, eight months pregnant who complained of abdominal pains, was transported by Lutheran EMS to an area hospital following a two-vehicle collision. The accident occurred on CR 1300N (Syracuse-Milford Road), near the entrance to Pinecrest Mobile Home Park, Syracuse. The accident was around 3:40 p.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 28. Traffic was stopped …read more.

SYRACUSE — Lightning hitting the home of Todd McCulloch at 9670 E. 1250N, Syracuse, has been determined the cause of a fire early Tuesday morning, Sept. 19. Turkey Creek Fire Territory was called to the home at 6:03 a.m. McCulloch and his daughter, Brooklyn, were able to get out of the home without injuries. Fire …read more.

“How quick those fire employees got here was amazing” SYRACUSE — Four fire departments and two law enforcement agencies responded to a fire at Lakeland Learning Center, a preschool and latchkey facility located at 1205 N. Long Drive, Syracuse. A staff member at the center noticed fire coming from a hallway overhead light fixture about …read more.

MILFORD — Kendra Ostrander, 17, Milford, complained of pain to the head after her Dodge Avenger was struck by a Dodge Ram Monday morning, Aug. 21. She was taken, by her parents, for medical treatment. The accident occurred at 10:51 a.m. on CR 1300N (Syracuse-Milford Road) and Camelot Trail/Drive. According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s …read more.

MILFORD — One person has reportedly died in a two-vehicle accident on SR 15, near CR 900N, south of Milford. The accident, which occurred around 2 p.m., involved a dump truck and an SUV. According to information at the scene the dump truck was northbound when the SUV crossed the center line. Lutheran EMS, Milford …read more.

MILFORD — Slippery road conditions have caused a number of accidents in the county, including one on CR 1300N, east of CR 175E, near Milford. The accident occurred around 9:30 a.m.

MILFORD – The Milford Fire Department was able to raise $1,000 for Toys For Tots, and defeated the Lake City Media Hoopsters in a charity basketball game Wednesday night.

SYRACUSE — The cause that destroyed a home at 58 EMS D18C Lane, Syracuse, by fire around 3 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, March 1, is undetermined. William T. Doyle, owner of the home, escaped without any injury.

MILFORD — Around 7 a.m. today Tuesday, Feb. 28, Milford Fire Department was called to a barn fire at 4552 W. 1000N, Milford. A neighbor saw smoke from one of the buildings on the property and called 911.

MILFORD — More details have been released from an accident that caused the Milford Fire Department to lose one of its tankers on Tuesday, Feb. 14. At approximately 12:38 p.m. Milford Firefighter Troy Haines, 49, was driving the department’s 3,000 gallon tanker southbound on Main Street in Milford with the vehicle’s lights and sirens activated. According …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Firefighter Troy Haines suffered minor injuries to the head and hand after the tanker he was driving rolled over while responding to a fire call this afternoon. The accident occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Old SR 15, south of Turkey Creek Drive, Milford.

MILFORD — Abandoned houses and wastewater rate hikes were the primary topics of discussion at the Milford Town Council’s first public meeting of 2017. Ordinance 2017-2, which would raise residents wastewater bill by 16.34 percent, will be up for a public hearing and a vote at next month’s meeting 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. One …read more.

SYRACUSE — A motorist driving in the area of CR 1350N saw smoke Saturday evening Nov. 26, and went to investigate. That motorist found a barn on fire at 9661 E. 1350N, Syracuse. Turkey Creek Fire Territory was notified at 8:14 p.m. and upon arriving found the barn fully involved.

SYRACUSE — It was a thankful, yet heartbreaking Thanksgiving Day for the family of John and Nancy F. Hoard, Carmel, who came to their lake home at 10515 N. Grand Blvd., Syracuse, for the holiday. Thankful because no lives were lost, including that of their two pit mixed dogs, but heartbreaking because of a loss …read more.

MILFORD — Lowell Rassi, 88, Camelot Lane, Syracuse, and Kenneth J. Keene, 55, East Street of Dreams, Cromwell, were transported to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following an accident at 7:37 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14. The accident was on North Old SR 15, south of East CR 1300N, Milford. Milford Police reported Rassi was southbound on …read more.

MILFORD — An accident between a Chevrolet Silverado dual cab truck and a Toyota Hull Lift forklift has sent two individuals to Fort Wayne Hospitals. The accident occurred at approximately 7:40 a.m. today, Monday, Nov. 14.

MILFORD — Milford Fire Department and Lutheran EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident on CR 900N, east of CR 100E. The accident occurred at approximately 3:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. Two to three people, including a child, may have been injured. It was undetermined initially if any one would be transported to the hospital. Deputies …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Fire Department will be holding its annual chicken BBQ from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2. Hungry patrons can pick up chicken at the Milford Fire Station, 214 S Main St, Milford. Each 1/2 chicken will cost $6.

MILFORD — A male driver was able to crawl out of his overturned vehicle on his own, following a one-vehicle accident at approximately 7:25 a.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 30. The vehicle struck an REMC pole, breaking it off and rolling numerous times coming to rest on its top.

[weaver_youtube y6FwnyJsKGU rel=0] (Video by Mike Deak) UPDATE: Milford Fire Chief Todd Haines reports the call was just before 1 a.m. today, when the homeowners heard popping sounds and discovered the KIA parked in front of the garage was on fire. The vehicle was parked next to a Ford Edge, which sustained damage to the …read more.

MILFORD — One individual has been transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at CR 300E and Bowser Road. The accident occurred around 8:05 a.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 4.

MILFORD — Dean E. Baker, 71, East CR 1250N, Milford, was not injured after his 2006 Chevrolet mini van was broadsided, then headed toward a pond and flipped on its side at the pond’s edge. The accident occurred at 12:22 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at East CR 1300N and North CR 300E, Milford. Justin S. …read more.

MILFORD — No one was injured when a Chevrolet minivan and a Cadillac CTS4 collided at CR 300E and CR 1300N. The accident occurred at approximately 12:23 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 14. Following the collision the mini van rolled and was partially hanging over a private pond. Lutheran EMS, Milford Fire Department and Kosciusko County …read more.

MILFORD — Jolene H Watson, 42, Stonewall Court, Nappanee, was flown to South Bend Memorial for unspecified injuries following a two-vehicle accident at 4:01 p.m. Monday, May 23. The accident was at West CR 1000N and North CR 425E, Milford. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy Shawn Castillo reports Catherine A. Powell, 18, West CR 450N, Cromwell, …read more.

[weaver_youtube QNDxlGkQDY0 rel=0]   MILFORD — The driver of a white Dodge minivan was airlifted to South Bend Memorial Hospital by Lutheran Air Flight following a two-vehicle accident at CR 1000N an CR 425W. The accident occurred around 4 p.m. today, Monday, May 29. According to information at the scene the driver of the minivan …read more.

Firefighters battle the blaze. (Photo by Deb Patterson) SYRACUSE — The three residents of an apartment, James and Vicky Hawkins and Greg Dvorak, two dogs and at least 10 chickens escaped unharmed, after fire destroyed a 4,950 square foot pole barn Wednesday evening, May 18, on the property of Dr. Richard Brungardt, 11639 N. SR …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Territory, requesting a full assist from North Webster, Milford and Benton fire departments, are still battling a fire at 11639 N. SR 13, on the property of Lakeland Animal Clinic. The building is located north and west of Dr. Richard Brungardt’s home and the animal clinic. Initial reports indicated the …read more.

MILFORD — The driver of a GMC truck stated he briefly nodded off while driving north on Old SR 15, north of Kilmer Drive, around 8:30 p.m. this evening, Saturday, April 23. His truck went off the east side of the roadway and took out a large NIPSCO pole, causing a brief power outage in …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department, Milford Fire Department and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory are at the scene of a large field fire on CR 800N, between SR 15 and CR 200W. The fire appears to have started near the residence of Jesse Miller, 1176 W. CR 800N, in a field owned by DP & P …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Fire Department is at Brock Manufacturing, SR 15, Milford, where a small fire was quickly extinguished on the west side of the plant. The fire department was called at approximately 12:30 a.m. after several automatic fire alarms were activated. Firefighters found the small fire which was extinguished at 12:57 a.m. with extensive …read more.

MILFORD —No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle accident at approximately 7:35 p.m. tonight, Feb. 27, at CR 300E and CR 900N, Milford. The collision occurred between a Chevrolet mini van and a Dodge mini van. Milford Fire Department, Lutheran EMS, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana State Police and Syracuse Police responded.

(Photo by Chelsea Los) MILFORD — One person was injured in a head-on accident at 3:02 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. The accident was on CR 300E, north of East CR 1100N, Milford. Veronica A. Sanchez, 23, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse, was taken to IU Health Goshen, by Lutheran EMS Kosciusko, after complaining of pain to …read more.

[weaver_youtube bCOcqH5zfbE rel=0]   [weaver_youtube CiJLSBJhzh0 rel=0]   Videos provided by Chelsea Los   MILFORD — Milford Fire Department, with a full assist from Leesburg, is responding to a barn fire reported at 965 E. Mock Road, between Grove Road and CR 100E. Tanker assists has been called from Turkey Creek Fire Territory and New …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Fire Department, with a full assist from Milford Fire Department, along with the ladder truck from Warsaw/Wayne Fire Territory, are at the scene of an attic fire. At approximately 2:30 a.m. today, Jan. 7, the fire department was initially notified of smoke in the attic at 308 E. Van Buren Street. Firefighters …read more.

(UPDATE) — As of Tuesday morning, power has not been restored to the east side of Milford, which includes Leisure Living Apartments. The cause of the extended power outage was a large tree that was uprooted during Monday’s severe weather and which damaged several power lines on Beer Road. As a result of the lack …read more.

MILFORD — Connie J. Newkirk, 66, West CR 1350N, Nappanee, was transported to IU Health Goshen following a two-vehicle accident on SR 15 and CR 1350N, north of Milford. The accident occurred at 9:44 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. Newkirk complained of pain to the neck. She was a passenger in a vehicle driven by George …read more.

MILFORD —Milford Town Council got down to business Monday evening, Dec. 14, in a three hour session that included the passage of a motion to raise water rates by as much as $11 per month effective January 2016 in a two-to-one vote.

MILFORD — Emergency personnel are currently responding to a corn field fire located at 512 E CR 1300N, Milford. Milford Fire Department is fighting the blaze that started on the west end of the cornfield, quickly spreading east with high winds.

MILFORD — Strolling along Main Street in Milford’s downtown business district, one can still whiff an ugly reminder of the Oct. 8 early morning fire that scuttled one business and closed two others to smoke and water damage.

MILFORD — The driver of a 2006 Ford F150, which went off the road early this morning, Friday, Sept. 11, has been arrested. A passenger in his vehicle was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.

MILFORD — One individual is in critical condition and a second one in serious condition following a motorcycle, horse and buggy accident, west of Milford today, Thursday, Sept. 3.

MILFORD — Milford Police are on the scene of a motorcycle vs horse/buggy accident in the area of 2512 W. CR 1350N, northwest of Milford. Lutheran Air Ambulance has been contacted. One individual, a male, is being flown from the scene by Lutheran Air Ambulance, to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. A female is being transported …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Police and Fire and Syracuse EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident today at the intersection of South Higbee Street and West Section Street in Milford.
The accident occurred around 4:45 p.m.

  The Lakeland Eagles Club of Syracuse concluded their 2015 People Helping People philanthropy campaign with a celebration and presentation of checks on Saturday evening. During the campaign, the Eagles raised $16,586 through a variety of fundraisers, including the Bullet Bob Niles golf outing held earlier this year at South Shore Golf Club. Of the …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Fire responded to the report of a gas leak at 71 E. North St. around 2 p.m. today, July 24.

Kyle R. Flores, 21, North Perry Drive, Milford, complained of pain to the chest following a two-vehicle accident at 6:55 a.m. today, Monday, June 29, at SR 15 and CR 900N, south of Milford. He was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department reports Claude R. Elliott, 72, North Conner Court, Milford, was …read more.

Milford Fest, sponsored by the Milford Lions Club, is taking place next weekend. Downtown Milford will be converted into its annual festival on Saturday, May 23. This event will take place all day, with events from 7-9 p.m., rain or shine. The Kiwanis will kick of the day with their traditional pancake and sausage breakfast. …read more.

Milford Police, Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS were called to a one-vehicle accident this morning on CR 1300N near CR 150N. The male driver of the pick up truck was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. According to information at the scene, the truck side-swiped a utility pole and snapped several guide wires.

[weaver_youtube Vdt3NwlrE0Q rel=8]   Milford Fire Department is responding to a house fire near the Lakeland Rehabilitation Center, Milford. The fire was reported at approximately 1:15 p.m. at 503 W. Fourth St., Milford. The initial report was called in by a neighbor or passing motorist. Milford Police Detective Travis Marsh was the first on scene …read more.

Milford Fire Department was called to a one-vehicle accident at 3379 CR 1300N, north of Milford, around 4:50 p.m. today. The vehicle struck a utility pole after leaving the roadway, causing downed power lines. The accident resulted in the transformer catching fire. Multi-Township EMS was called to the scene to check the driver. Kosciusko County …read more.

Milford Fire Department has been called to assist Foraker Fire Department on a structure fire at 69351 CR 15, between CR 50 and CR 46, south east of New Paris. Initially Milford Fire Department was requested to provide a tanker, but was recently requested to provide manpower as well. The structure on fire is reportedly …read more.

At approximately 2:30 p.m. Wednesday,  Milford Fire and Police departments responded to a potential train engine fire reportedly located at the CSX train tracks just south of US 6 at CR 150N. After responding to the scene, they were told the engine parked at that intersection was not, in fact, the one in distress. Trucks …read more.

Lee Price still lays out his clothes next to his bed so he can be out the door in less than a minute. That habit, born of more than a quarter century of Price’s 24/7 commitment as a volunteer firefighter, will die hard — if at all. “Probably for the rest of my life, I’ll …read more.

Milford Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS responded to an RV fire on SR 15 today around 9:40 a.m. Milford Town Marshal Rich Miotto reported he saw the RV was traveling north on SR 15, and heard a loud explosion when it neared the intersection of SR 15 and Emeline Street. Miotto followed the RV observing …read more.

Milford Fire Department was called at 12:15 p.m. today for a fire next to a quonset hut on the property of Steve Haab, 13554 N. 250E, Milford. According to information at the scene a woodpile, next to the quonset hut, caught fire. The fire burned up the side of the building. A tractor with loader …read more.

There weren’t any real fires to put out, but there was a group of 11 fired-up children at Milford Fire Department Thursday. Maureen Haab and Delana Walker are the teachers for a group of 3- to 4-year-olds at the United Methodist Preschool who spent the morning visiting their local fire station to learn about fire …read more.

UPDATE: Milford Fire Department has returned to the station after being called out at approximately 10:10 p.m. to investigate an odor in the area of Section and Higbee streets. It is believed the odor had dissipated as a search of the southern portion of the town resulted in no odor being located. INITIAL REPORT: Milford …read more.