One vehicle erupted in flames following a car crash at SR 15 and CR 900 North near Milford Friday night. According to a report from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Taylor Silvers, 18, of Syracuse, was traveling north on SR 15 talking on her cell phone and failed to notice that another vehicle, driven by …read more.

Katherine C. Yoder, 79, of Milford, Ind., passed away at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. She was born on Aug. 7, 1933, in Syracuse, Ind., to Jonas Russell and Mary A. (Droke) Kistler. She was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and attended Syracuse Public Schools. …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners started the new year with its first official meeting this morning and the main topic of discussion was mobile home permit fees County treasurer Sue Ann Mitchell said she is proposing an ordinance that addresses the collection of mobile home permit fees for processing the paper work to transfer mobile homes. A …read more.

CTB Inc. of Milford announced today that it has purchased the assets of Martin Industries, Corp. and its related subsidiaries including LeMar Industries Corp. LeMar, headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, is a leading designer and manufacturer of all of the structures and equipment related to loading, unloading and moving grain through a grain storage facility …read more.

Harriet Elizabeth White, 91, of North Webster, Ind., passed away at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at the Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center, Milford, Ind. She was born on Jan. 9, 1921, in Warsaw, Ind., to Riley and Jennie (Estep) Neibert. She graduated in 1939 from North Webster High School. On Aug. 24, 1940, …read more.

The Milford Redevelopment Commission met recently for a public hearing to discuss a northern tax increment finance district in Milford. With no opposition at the meeting, and only two people in attendance to speak in support, the resolution was adopted. George Robertson, president of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, told the Redevelopment Commission that an …read more.

Dale Richard ‘Rick’ Stump, 68, Florida, formerly of Milford, Ind., died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Venice, Fla. He is the son of Dale and Glennis Stump of Milford. Dale was a 1962 graduate of Milford High School and joined the Marine Corps after graduation. After his discharge, he returned to the area for several …read more.

Donna L. Kern, 54, of Milford, Ind., passed away at 5:49 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at the IU Goshen Hospital. She was born on April 7, 1958, in Marion, Ind., to Paul V. and Betty J. (McVey) Nealis. She grew up in Marion and attended high school there. She moved to the Milford area …read more.

  Have a favorite photo of a little one with Santa? Time is running out to share it with us so we can give everyone something to smile about this Christmas. Please email your jpeg photos of children with Santa to  [email protected]. Photos must be received no later than Friday, Dec. 21. Be sure to …read more.

Hayle Doty, 24, of Milford, Ind., pleaded guilty to felony offense of conspiracy to distribute marijuana in a federal court and will face sentencing next year. Doty and Joseph Olivo, 32, both of Milford, were charged by Elkhart County authorities when methamphetamine and more than 100 pounds of marijuana was located in their then Rolling …read more.

Milford Town Council wrapped up the year with a host of quick and decisive actions for the coming year Monday evening. Among the actions are new ordinances, insurance claims and salary raises for city employees. The town council has decided to draft an ordinance regarding safe maintenance of trees in town. The ordinance, drafted by …read more.

A Milford resident was almost a victim of a scam from a Craig’s List post. According to Milford Police, a local resident responded to a Craig’s List ad where the individual said he/she was soon moving to Milford. The individual had a medical issue and would need assistance with chores. The individual said he/she would send $500 …read more.

Milford Police, officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Multi-Township EMS were called to the Just-N-Time bar in Milford at about 8 p.m. Tuesday where a woman went in and reported she was stabbed. This morning, Milford Police say the victim, Chantel Drake, 41, of Camp Mack Road, Milford, actually sustained a self-inflicted stab …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners held a special meeting today to consider rezoning land in Milford from agricultural to I-3. Commissioners are the final authority on the matter and considered the rezoning at the special meeting. On Dec. 5, Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval to rezone the 270-acre tract of ground from agricultural to …read more.

Jerry Lee Templin, 69, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at home surrounded by family. He was born Dec. 6, 1943, in Warsaw to Harold and Dorothy (Boone) Templin. He married M. Jane Beer on March 1, 1964, who survives. Jerry was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies were involved in an unusual pursuit north of Leesburg Saturday night when a juvenile took a piece of construction equipment on a joyride. The 15-year-old is now facing  potential charges of aggravated battery which caused substantial risk of death or injury. KCSD and Indiana State Police responded to the area of …read more.

Steven Joseph Gutowski, 38, of Warsaw, was arraigned in court this week on charges of theft and forgery stemming from his employment with The Papers Inc. in Milford. Gutowski appeared in Superior Court I for his initial hearing on three counts of forgery, class C felonies; and three counts theft, class D felonies. Gutowski told the court he …read more.

A large cornfield just north of Milford is a step closer to being transformed into a multi-million dollar agricultural facility. During its regular monthly meeting Wednesday in Warsaw, Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval to rezone a tract of ground from agricultural to I-3, the heaviest industrial use allowed by county ordinance. The …read more.

Officials from TruPointe Cooperative Inc. and Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation closed a land deal Friday that will bring a multi-million-dollar fertilizer processing plant to the Milford area. The facility will be located just outside of the town limits, at the northeast corner of the junction of the CSX east-west rail line and the Norfolk-Southern …read more.

Leon Robert Baut, 76, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at his residence. He was born Feb. 12, 1936, in Elma, Mich., to Robert and Gretchen (May) Baut. He married Emiko Harada on Oct. 31, 1973, who survives. Leon was honorably discharged from the United States Navy where he served in …read more.

Joyce Ann Morehouse, 68, of Milford, Ind., passed away at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at I.U. Goshen Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born on Feb. 10, 1944, in Rolla, Mo. On May 29, 1961, she married Tom Morehouse who survives. She was a homemaker and worked as a cashier for several …read more.

Short-Cut Soups will be the topic for the Milford Public Library’s nutrition program  coming up at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26. There will be samples and recipes to take home. There will also be a door prize drawing. Sign-up at the adult desk. Tapping/EFT Class Angie Hernandez will be presenting a class in Emotional Freedom …read more.

In another matter of business related to the development of a Tax Increment Finance district for Milford, road closures were approved this morning by the Kosciusko County Commissioners. The closures include a section of Old SR 15 from East North Street in Milford to CR 1400 North, and a section of 1350 North from Old 15 …read more.

Ruth Ann Stork is the first monthly Milford Chamber of Commerce $50 cash prize drawing winner. Ruth Ann submitted her entry at 20th Century Restaurant in Milford. The drawing is open to everyone shopping at any Milford Chamber of Commerce member business. Persons can drop their name in the silver bucket found at each location. …read more.

There is an old saying of “What have you done for me lately?” It could possibly be applied to the Indiana Department of Education’s letter grading system for public schools statewide. During Tuesday’s regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board in Syracuse, the board heard a brief presentation from Bob Cockburn, data specialist for …read more.

Gilsinger Rentals on SR 15 in Leesburg was granted approval to expand its existing office by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday. The expansion will include construction of an addition 60 feet by 140 feet in size, as well as an addition to the showroom 14 feet to …read more.

Wilvin Teel, 97, of Milford, Ind., passed at 11:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Milford, Ind. He was born May 7, 1915, in Fulton County, Ind., to Melvin and Hattie (Kindig) Teel. He married Lucille Joy Stutzman Whetstone on Nov. 2, 1946, in Akron, Ind. He and his wife …read more.

Amy L. Kroh, 50, of Fishers, Ind., formerly of Milford, Ind., died at 1:55 a.m., Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis after a short illness. She was born March 31, 1962, in Goshen, Ind., to Lewis and Miriam “Mim” (Beer) Speicher. She was a 1980 graduate of Wawasee High School. On …read more.

Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission discussed moving forward with plans for a piece of land in Milford, at Thursday’s meeting. The board discussed the progress of a 220-acre site in Milford being highly sought after for development. Dan Brown, KEDCo Infrastructure Committee chairman, and George Robertson, KEDC0 president, attended the meeting. Brown, who also serves on …read more.

Genealogy buffs and families can now look no further than the World Wide Web for persons buried right here in Warsaw’s Oakwood Cemetery. With the assistance of the Kosciusko County Historical Society, Oakwood Cemetery has photographed and mapped 95 percent of its 70 acres and 18,000 graves. “We get calls from all over regarding their loved …read more.

Ace In The Hole Films will be holding a red carpet premiere of its short film, The Destination, at the Goshen Theater in Goshen, Ind., this Thursday, Nov. 8. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. The premiere is a charity event to raise money for both Riley’s Children’s Hospital …read more.

The Milford Redevelopment Commission has officially adopted a resolution to begin the process of establishing a second Tax Increment Financing District, which will remain in place for the next 25 years. The area that will fall under the new TIF District is part of the former BRTB property on the northeast side of town. It …read more.

A public unveiling of two road signs honoring congressional Medal of Honor recipient and Milford resident Harry J. Michael will be part of a Veterans Day program at Milford School Nov. 12. Members of the community are invited to attend the 9 a.m. ceremony that plans to honor current and former members of the U.S. …read more.

Students are assigned letter grades based on their performance in school and so are the schools. On Oct. 31, Indiana Department of Education officially released to the public the letter grades assigned to public schools statewide. Wawasee High School was assigned an A grade by IDOE. Grades are assigned to public high schools based on …read more.

Trick-or-treating will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31. No times are being altered or postponed due to weather. Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Atwood— 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Burket— 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Claypool— 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Etna Green ―5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Leesburg― 6 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson expected to have a decision by now on a multi-million-dollar grain processing plant that’s eyeing land near Milford, but the company in question is keeping him and local residents guessing. The site northeast of Milford is one of two locations being looked at in-depth by an unnamed …read more.

Timothy K. “Tim” Meck, 62, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. Tim was born on Aug. 20, 1950, in Warsaw, Ind., to Earl S. and Dorothy E. (Bogart) Meck. Born and raised in Kosciusko County, Tim graduated from Warsaw High School in 1968. He was a truck driver for Polk and Sons …read more.

A number of citizens appeared at Milford Town Council for public input regarding water bills Monday. With an abnormally high water bill, former Bio Waste Processing owners Ned and Barb Schueller chose to bring in an expert to assist with the issue. According to Joe Dock, representative and mediator for the Schuellers, the flow meter, …read more.

AT&T has announced the expansion of its mobile Internet network in several communities in Kosciusko, Marshall, St. Joseph and Elkhart and counties, extending access for advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content to customers in the area. With mobile Internet speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very …read more.

Trick-or-Treat Times Trick-or-treating will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Atwood— 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Etna Green ―5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Leesburg― 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.* Mentone ― 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Milford ― 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.* North Webster ― …read more.

Navy Petty Officer Third Class Monica Fisher, daughter of Mary and Ronald Fisher, Milford, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on Oct. 5, as a result of her quick actions. Mary explains her daughter had been working as a ground controller at the time of the incident. Fisher, who had been handling …read more.

Faced with a choice of having an old farm barn on family property demolished or repaired, Dan Sullivan and his sister, Jill Lesh, decided to have it restored. An Amish crew from Hastings Roofing and Construction near Milford, Ind. – specializing in restoring old barns – has been working to restore the barn on CR …read more.

Milford Redevelopment Commission has appointed a new attorney to lead them through the process of setting up a new tax increment financing district. Bob Murphy of RP Murphy and Associates told committee members at the last meeting, three weeks ago, that it would be in their best interest to find a new attorney who could …read more.

It began with a vintage Monopoly game piece and it will end – at least that is the ultimate goal – with a piece of debt-free real estate. Curtis Smeltzer of Milford is using the World Wide Web to keep “trading up” until he owns a house or a piece of commercial real estate “free …read more.

Indiana State Police Marijuana Eradication Team Coordinator Trooper Brian Hoffman tells StaceyPageOnline.com today that, despite finding a substantial amount of marijuana near Milford, no arrest has yet been made. Hoffman says the ISP M.E.T. served a search warrant just before 9 a.m. Wednesday at a home on CR 800 North, Milford. The occupant of the …read more.

The following events are upcoming at the Milford Public Library: Storyteller Melinda Roose, Milford, will be the final guest storyteller of the summer. She will be reading “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” by Jerry Pinkey at 11 a.m. July 20. There will also be a snack and craft.     Teens Teens can bring their own …read more.

Jackie Walorski, candidate for U.S. Congress 2nd District, recently stopped by the offices of The Papers Inc. for a tour of the printing facility. Walorski and two of her staffers toured the Milford company’s corporate offices and production areas. She said she was surprised by the longevity of a number of employees, some of whom …read more.

Charles McKibbin, 68, of Milford, Ind., passed away on July 8, 2012, at his residence. Charles was born on Feb. 26, 1944, in Warsaw to Harold and Dorothy (Tusing) McKibbin. He married Patricia Clouse on Oct. 29, 1980; she survives. As a child, Charles was a member of the FFA and 4-H and enjoyed working …read more.

The mother of the 17-year-old Milford girl who reportedly ran away from home tells StaceyPageOnline.com today that the teen has been found safe and is now back home. Alexis “Lexy” Bales, 17, reportedly left her mother a note on May 31 telling her she was leaving and not coming back home. Stacey Bales said her …read more.

A 17-year-old Milford girl allegedly ran away from her parents home on May 31 and, while authorities believe she is not in danger, they need to find her because she is a minor believed to be in the presence of an unknown male subject. Alexis “Lexy” Bales, 17, was last seen by her mother in …read more.

Library Staff Changes Michelle Acton, part time clerk, staff member since October 2005, is getting married and moving out of the area. She was a valuable employee and will be missed by patrons and staff alike. We wish her luck in her future endeavors. Joining us as new staff are Jennifer Nail, Malea Vanlaningham, and …read more.

Lakeland Rehab in Milford will sponsor a fundraiser cookout for Harvest with a Heart food pantry on June 8. The free and fun-filled event will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lakeland Rehab, 505 W. Fourth St., Milford. Festivities include a cookout, bounce house, dunk tank, face painting, musical entertainment and more. …read more.

The annual Milford Fest is set for Saturday in the small northern Kosciusko County town. The event is sponsored by the Milford Lions Club and local area businesses. Milford Kiwanis Club will have a pancake breakfast from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Milford Community Building. Milford-Van Buren Township Volunteer Fire Department will have …read more.

In Milford, Royal Outdoor Products’ three largest silos are being taken down and moved to new locations. Each spun-aluminum silo has a diameter of 13.5 feet and a length of 80 feet. The silo shown on the semitrailer and an additional one will be going to a plastics recycling factory in New Haven, Mich.  A …read more.

By JODI MAGALLANES Staff Writer [email protected] Milford Redevelopment Commission discussed impending work to be done on the east side wastewater lift station and an ongoing annexation at a short meeting Thursday at Milford Town Hall. The commission recognized efforts on the part of Randy Veach, Milford utilities superintendent, to decrease the expected cost of replacing …read more.

An eighth grade Milford student admits to several recent threats found written inside the school by officials. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Dalis Owens was contacted by Milford Elementary/Middle School officials yesterday in regards to information relative to the recent threats received at the school. School personnel had examined a video tape obtained from inside …read more.

MILFORD, Ind., – CTB, Inc. today announced that an agreement has been signed for the acquisition of Meyn Holding B.V., the parent company of Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V., based in Oostzaan, the Netherlands. Meyn is a leading designer and manufacturer of poultry processing systems and equipment with customers in more than 90 countries worldwide …read more.

Franklin Robert Dush and Sophia Marie Katsaropoulos have been officially named the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Wawasee High School Class of 2012. Dush is the son of Leland and Mary Dush, Milford. Katsaropoulos is the daughter of Stella Zondervan and John and Becky Katsaropoulos, Syracuse. Both students will present the commencement address on June 9, …read more.

State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki visited with Milford residents and their families Saturday for ice cream and conversation.  She met with teachers, town officials, retired farmers and lots of kids at Scoops ice cream shop. Among the concerns discussed with Kubacki were Obama care , early childhood education and the federal age restrictions on family farms. Kubacki …read more.

By STACEY PAGE Editor A fire in Sunday’s early morning hours destroyed a Milford home and injured the homeowner. According to Milford Fire Chief Todd Haines the Waubee Lake home, at 318 E. Nelson Dr.,  is owned by James and Rose Marie Mishler. James Mishler was home and asleep when he was awoken just before …read more.

Warren W. “Bill” Robinson, 91, of Milford, Ind., passed away April 16, 2012, at Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Warsaw, Ind. He was born Feb. 24, 1921, in Fulton County, Ind., to Letcher and Nora (Deck) Robinson. On June 1, 1940, he married Dorothy Abbott who survives. Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife: Dorothy; …read more.

Milford School students were subjected to searches this morning when a threat was received by school officials. Although a general press release does not identify what kind of threat it was, an inside source tells StaceyPageOnline it was a bomb threat. This is the general release given to parents and others on the school’s email …read more.