WARSAW — Cory Benz worked as a paramedic for seven years before making a career change. He started as a volunteer firefighter in high school. Other firefighters suggested he attend EMS training and the department would pay for it. During EMS training, his instructors recommended he go further and become a paramedic. “Before …read more.

WARSAW — Jordan A. Foreman, Warsaw, has declared his intent to seek nomination to the office of sheriff of Kosciusko County.

By HOLLY SWOVERLAND, BSW K21 Health Foundation WARSAW — With funds provided by the recent purchase of Multi-Township EMS by Lutheran EMS, MTEMS has made a donation of $250,000 to K21 Health Foundation. K21 will utilize this gift to continue to provide health-related grants that benefit the residents of Kosciusko County. Prior to the purchase, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A $750,000 donation from Multi-Township EMS to Kosciusko County Community Foundation establishes a new endowment, the Kosciusko Civil Services Fund to benefit the Kosciusko County community. The purpose of the new fund is to provide charitable support and assistance to area fire departments, law enforcement, emergency services and projects or programs related …read more.

WARSAW — The public concern about ambulances and EMS officials has been heard loud and clear across Kosciusko County over the past few months. We spoke to Tony Doyle, manager of operations at Lutheran EMS to get the details of how things are evolving and changing after the acquisition of Multi-Township EMS by Lutheran Health Network.

WARSAW — The Multi-Township Emergency Medical Service has now become Lutheran EMS Kosciusko, effective Aug. 1. While the clinical services provided will remain the same, the ambulances will soon have a new look reflecting their new name and logo. EMS Services will continue under the leadership of Scott Sigerfoos, EMS director. Sigerfoos and members of …read more.

WARSAW — Residents of Wayne Township can rest assured, they will have ambulance service for the next six months. The Wayne Township Advisory Board met Thursday, July 23, to discuss ambulance service contracts, particularly the existing contract with Multi-Township EMS. The board advised Township Trustee Sheila Burner to renew the contract with Multi-Township, with one …read more.

Summer is the season everyone looks forward to. The weather is warmer, we can wear shorts and be outside without coats. And there are plenty of fun activities to do during the long days. With everyone wearing short sleeves and shorts, not to mention spending days at the beach, a little precaution needs to be …read more.

Pierceton fire and police departments, along with Multi-Township EMS are responding to a minor, personal injury accident at First and Walnut Streets. Traffic is reported as congested, please avoid if possible.

Alissa D. May, 17, North Grouse Court, Warsaw, suffered small lacerations to her left elbow, but refused medical treatment at the scene following a one-vehicle accident on East Harper Road, south of East CR 700N, Leesburg. The accident was at 8:26 p.m. Friday, June 26. May’s mother advised she would be taking her to Kosciusko …read more.

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.

A driver and his passenger were injured in a two-vehicle accident at 8:41 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, on East Armstrong Road at EMS T13 Lane, North Webster. Taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital were Richard G. Monk, 66, North Westerner Winds Drive, Warsaw, who suffered a contusion/bruise to the back and complained of back pain and …read more.

Deputies with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Pierceton Fire Department and Mutli-Township EMS are en route to a personal injury accident at 4661 E. Wooster Road, east of CR 325E. According to a KCSD deputy at the scene, only one vehicle with a single occupant was involved. The vehicle exited Wooster Road on the south …read more.

Multi-Township Emergency Medical Service, a private emergency medical service, has not signed any agreement or made a decision with any company regarding a possible merger. There has been a meeting called to discuss such a merger with Community Health Systems. The meeting, which is for the board of directors and membership board, is set for …read more.

Atwood Fire Department, Multi-Township EMS and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are en route to a single-vehicle accident on CR 350W. Authorities are reporting it is north of CR 200N. The driver was treated by EMS at the scene. The area was cleared by officials as of 11:20 a.m.

Ethan House, 17, Warsaw, escaped without serious injuries in an accident at 1:53 p.m. today on Country Club Drive, Warsaw, south of the city limits. House was checked at the scene by paramedics for minor injuries and released to his parents. House had been traveling northbound in a pick up truck when it went off …read more.

At 3:05 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS responded to an automobile accident just north of the intersection of Rozella Road and Fisher Avenue.

Darrell W. Vetor, 52, West Center Street, Warsaw, sustained a fracture/dislocation to the knee/lower leg/foot and a laceration to his head, after being struck by a vehicle shortly after 6 a.m. this morning. The accident occurred at 6:04 a.m. at 718 W. Center St., just east of Friend Street, Warsaw. The location was in front …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.

  Warsaw Fire Department with a full assist from Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department are responding to a house fire at 1510 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Multi-Township EMS are also on the scene. Initial reports are flames are visible from the outside of the home with heavy smoke.  

Rumors of Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, filing an injunction against Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, from purchasing Multi-Township EMS, appear to be just that. Tony Doyle, operations division chief for Multi-Township EMS, states he has heard the same rumors. “There’s a lot of information floating around … We have not been served any papers and neither …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.

By JONI TRUEX, KLA Public Information Director Kosciusko Community Hospital hosted the Kosciusko Leadership Academy class session on health care in Kosciusko County. KCH President Steve Miller, provided an overview of the health care provided by Kosciusko Community Hospital. KCH has expanded by locating several offices throughout the county in order to bring medical care …read more.

By TONY DOYLE Multi-Township EMS Operations Division Chief Sunday afternoon Feb. 22, was a normal day for Lori Davila until her grandmother started choking and couldn’t breathe. Lori’s grandmother came out of her room to where Lori was with her mother. Lori’s mother stated that “she did not know what to do so she just …read more.

Warsaw Fire Department has just been called to the 1300 block of Greenhill Drive in Warsaw for a residential fire. Reports indicate all occupants are out of the residence. Winona Lake Fire Department has been called to assist. As of 1:45 p.m. the fire is reportedly under control, and no injuries were reported. Warsaw Police …read more.

By TONY DOYLE Operations Divisions Chief, Multi-Township EMS This December, Multi-Township EMS recognized all first responders and dispatchers that assisted MTEMS on out of hospital cardiac arrest calls that survived. Claypool Fire, Mentone EMS, and Warsaw/Wayne Township Fire Territory along with four dispatchers at the Kosciusko County Central Dispatch were all given the awards. In 2014 MTEMS …read more.

Multi-Township EMS challenged Lutheran Air and Critical Care Transport to a toy drive with the proceeds going to Lutheran Hospital Children’s Emergency Room. While it has not been released which agency won, the kids are the ultimate winner. Both services ended up donating over 800 toys. These toys will be distributed throughout the year to …read more.

Pierceton Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS are responding to a vehicle accident on US 30, at CR 250S, on the east side of Pierceton, in the area of Regency Estates. A Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy stated at the scene it was a single-vehicle accident. The four occupants of the vehicle were transported to Kosciusko Community …read more.

By TONY DOYLE Operations Division Chief Multi-Township EMS Multi-Township Emergency Medical Service is pleased to announce the placement a CPR Training Trailer into service. Months of close collaboration between Kerlin Motors and the K21 Health Foundation made this project possible. Kerlin Motors donated a trailer to transport and store CPR training equipment that was purchased …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, the Benjamin Robinson, 24, SR 13 in Pierceton, was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed on Old Road 15 when he lost control of his vehicle. Robinson’s vehicle left the west side of the roadway and began to roll. The automobile struck …read more.

UPDATE: A 19-year-old North Webster man reportedly fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle which resulted in a head-on collision near Pierceton last night. It happened at 10:45 p.m. on SR 13 just south of CR 150 North. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies who investigated the crash, Cody Stuckman, 19, was southbound, …read more.

Kurt Carlson, CEO, Bowen Center discussed the drastic changes in mental health care over the centuries. The Bowen Center continues to provide mental health services in many Indiana counties. A new headquarters was recently built in Warsaw. The building project is almost totally finished and portions of the new building are now occupied. Bowen Center …read more.

At about 9:49 p.m. Friday, Warsaw Police responded to the area of Central Park after a male subject called 911 to report that his sister had been shot. Central Park quickly became the center of the search area where police, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies, Multi-Township EMS and a rescue unit from the Warsaw-Wayne Fire …read more.

Update: Claypool Fire Department, with assistance from Warsaw Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS, have the chimney fire under control. When this reporter arrived to the scene there was no longer smoke coming from the chimney and emergency personnel were beginning to disperse. Claypool Fire Department are continuing to inspect the house for damages, but the …read more.

The male driver of a minivan refused certified chemical testing after driving through the front window of the Warsaw Ace Hardware store on Tuesday afternoon. At 3:46 p.m., Warsaw Police and Multi-Township EMS were called to the store at 1701 E. Center St., where John Mayer, 65, drove his green 1999 Oldsmobile Silhoutte minivan through the …read more.

Firefighters of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory were called to extricate two people from a single vehicle crash on U.S. 30 east of Warsaw just before 10 p.m. Wednesday. The accident involved one vehicle that had driven off of U.S. 30 and rolled over into the ditch on the north side of the highway. Three people …read more.

Pete and Cheryl Paseka of Warsaw filed formal complaints against Multi-Township EMS, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Indiana State Police following a Sept. 7 incident at their home which they claim MTEMS medics disregarded the law and the couple’s civil rights. The Pasekas attended the MTEMS board of directors meeting Wednesday where they were offered the …read more.

Mark Pepple is resigning his position as director of clinical management for Multi-Township EMS and will assume a position as a part-time paramedic with the service. Pepple told StaceyPageOnline.com today that he has been named one of the regional business development managers for Air Methods in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. Air Methods is the aviation …read more.

A 14-year-old boy was airlifted from the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds at about 1 p.m. today after he suffered head injuries in a skateboarding accident. The teenager was skateboarding behind Lakeview Middle School when he reportedly fell down stairs and struck his head several times. The boy allegedly lost consciousness for a time and when …read more.

Kosciusko County Emergency Medical Technicians won the American Heart Association High Quality CPR Throw Down that was held at the EMS World Expo in Las Vegas on Sept. 10-11. The team consisted of Keith Robbins, an Advance EMT with Multi-Township EMS; Carl Wireman, a paramedic for Parkview Samaritan and Huntington County EMS; Cody Manges a …read more.

Multi-Township EMS hosted Lutheran Air this evening for a meet and greet event to introduce the Lutheran Air staff. The meet and greet took place at MTEMS’ west base at North Detroit Street (SR 15) and U.S. 30. Mark Pepple, clinical director for MTEMS, said the event was for MTEMS personnel to become better acquainted …read more.

On Friday, Aug. 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Multi-Township EMS is holding a Nelson’s Chicken BBQ at 2304 E. Center St., Warsaw. The fundraiser is for the One Heart Foundation that was developed by MTEMS to help improve cardiac arrest survival in Kosciusko and Marshall counties. Cost is $6 per half chicken. The …read more.

Multi-Township EMS is the recipient of a one-year Community Action Grant from the American Heart Association for 2013-14. The Community Action Grant initiative is designed to help achieve the American Heart Association’s mission: to build healthier lives, free from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Projects were asked to focus on one or more of “Life’s Simple …read more.

In response to recent discussions by county fire chiefs regarding Multi-Township EMS’ choice to use Lutheran Air as its “preferred helicopter service,” in a press release issued today, MTEMS Directors Mark Pepple and Scott Sigerfoos have provided explanations for the decision. Multi-Township EMS has, for the past eight months, evaluated the performance of the helicopter …read more.

During a meeting of the Kosciusko County Fire Association on Thursday, the discussion centered around a recent announcement by Multi-Township EMS that Lutheran Air is to be the first called medical helicopter in the event of traumatic injuries. (See story) Still without input from Kosciusko Community Hospital or Lutheran Air, both of which were contacted …read more.

[weaver_youtube LaDvloCjeZg rel=0] Multi-Township EMS is continuing to provide its One Heart “Hands Helping Hearts” Program to improve sudden cardiac arrest survival rates in our community. Medics are stationing themselves at the Kosciusko County Community Fair all week to help gain awareness of how easy the process to save a life really is. The One …read more.

An accident involving two semis and at least one other vehicle east of the Medtronic on U.S. 30 in Warsaw had closed both eastbound lanes of the highway for about an hour. Emergency personnel from Warsaw Fire Department, Warsaw Police Department and Multi-Township EMS responded to the crash site just before 3 p.m. The accident …read more.

[weaver_youtube W8ZNhL-o71I rel=0] One male victim has suffered several lacerations in what police are calling a stabbing. At 11:56 a.m. members of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department were called to respond to a possible stabbing at Lot 135, Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park, Warsaw. Upon arrival to the scene, police located the stabbing victim, 39 year-old …read more.

May 19-25 is National Emergency Medical Services Week and Multi-Township EMS is recognizing the tremendous role EMS practitioners make to improve health in communities across the county. The around-the-clock dedication to providing emergency care is evident with one statistic: MTEMS made 6,067 runs in 2012. Emergency care professionals are committed to delivering emergency medical care in …read more.

Multi-Township EMS is selling Nelsons Golden Glow Chicken starting at 11 a.m. until sold out on Friday, May 17. The location will be the EMS station on Center Street in Warsaw. The funds raised will go toward Scott Thomas, a Goshen paramedic/firefighter living in Warsaw who has been diagnosed with brain cancer, and the One …read more.

One person was killed in a single vehicle accident on SR 15 south of CR 900 North near Milford. The crash was reported at about 10:55 p.m. Sunday. Jason S. Watson, 37, of Warsaw, was driving a 2003 Dodge Ram pickup truck that slammed into a tree head on. Watson sustained blunt force injuries and …read more.

Kosciusko Community Hospital recently partnered with Multi-Township EMS services by donating $3,500 to sponsor the purchase of 1,000 “Friends and Family Adult/Child CPR Anytime” kits. Multi-Township EMS started a community directive called “One Heart Program” that focuses on increasing community awareness of the importance of learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation and providing educational tools for all age …read more.

  Five technicians with Multi-Township EMS have completed the classes and requirements to become paramedics. The paramedic course prepared them to function in an advanced life-support capacity Emergency Medical Service position in the pre-hospital environment. The paramedic program has prepared these men and women to use invasive skills, such as establishment of peripheral intravenous lines …read more.

With obesity on the rise throughout the country, many ambulance services face the difficulty of transporting larger patients on cots not designated for their weight. Thanks to a grant from K21 Health Foundation, Multi-Township EMS now has a new cot that is specifically designed for the welfare and comfort of these patients, as well as …read more.

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.

A 48-year-old Warsaw man was airlifted to Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne in serious condition early this morning after his motorcycle collided with a deer. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating the crash that happened at about 7:32 a.m. on Country Club Road just north of CR 500 South, south of …read more.

Nine people are currently being treated for smoke inhalation at Kosciusko Community Hospital following a small fire at Egg Innovations near Atwood. The fire was reported shortly after 3 p.m. The fire burned a 15-foot to 20-foot patch of sawdust and was quickly contained by employees. Employees were evacuated and transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital …read more.

Two firefighters of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory returned to much fanfare early Friday morning after assisting East Coast residents before and after Hurricane Sandy. Lt. Nate Iden and Battalion Chief Aaron Bolinger both worked in areas around Ventnor and Barneget, New Jersey. Batallion Chief Bolinger compared the storm to weather common to Indiana. “The storm …read more.

Multi-Township EMS has sent two ambulance crews to New Jersey to assist with evacuations for Hurricane Sandy. Indiana Department of Homeland Security requested that each of the 10 IDHS districts supply at least five ambulances/ District two is comprised of Kosciusko, Elkhart, St. Joseph, Marshall, Fulton, Stark and Pulaski counties. MTEMS has sent two ambulances …read more.

Two Warsaw Police officers and a Multi-Township EMS advanced medic are under fire and at least two of those men are facing charges. On Monday, Kevin Charles Smith Sr., 52, of Warsaw, was arrested by Warsaw Police Officer Jon Rice for operating while intoxicated. When arrested at 6:30 p.m., Smith was wearing his MTEMS employee …read more.

Fog and sun are being blamed for an accident at Old Road 30 and SR 13 early this morning. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department report, Loren Pruitt, 65, of Warsaw, was eastbound on Old 30 approaching SR 13 when he planned to turn north onto the SR 13. Pruitt said he was not …read more.

Medics were called to an Atwood business Thursday night for an industrial accident. The incident was reported at approximately 7:45 p.m. at Crystal Lake Egg Products, 6500 W. Crystal Lake Rd. Atwood Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS were summoned to the scene where the victim reportedly caught her arm in a piece of machinery. The victim …read more.

A new computer-aided dispatch system being developed by Kosciusko County will have the voluntary participation of the town of Milford. Following a presentation by Milford Deputy Police Officer Travis Marsh, town council members voted unanimously Monday night to sign on to the system. It will replace the current Cisco system Among the advantages laid out …read more.

Earlier this year, Indiana adopted new nepotism laws for local government agencies. Author of the legislation, Rep. Kevin Mahan (R-Hartford City), said, “We’ve had nepotism policy at the state level for some time now, and I believe what’s good for the goose is good for the gander. State and local employees alike should be held to the …read more.

Tracy Wilson is speaking out after her termination from Multi-Township EMS insisting that she never put any patient at risk. “I want to stress that yes, I made a mistake, but I never did anything to put a patient at risk,” Wilson said. “Multi is an awesome organization with a lot of great medics. I …read more.

Milford Town Council claims they are being blackmailed by Multi-Township EMS, but today the MTEMS board of directors addressed the accusations in their own meeting. Scott Sigerfoos, MTEMS director of operations, referred to Milford’s public blasting of the EMS organization in their meeting last month saying the town council is making “a lot of false …read more.

A veteran paramedic was dismissed from her duties today, but she vowed to continue to fight for her job and the community. Tracy Wilson had been with Multi-Township EMS for 13 years. Today, during a meeting of the MTEMS board of directors, Wilson was terminated for a “violation of the scope of her practice.” It …read more.

A 40-year-old man allegedly attempted suicide Sunday night in the Leesburg gravel pit but was rescued by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies. According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, the man was found lying unconscious on a concealed water bank. The Leesburg gravel pit contains a large body of water that is surrounded by secluded trees …read more.

A female juvenile was struck by a car on Market Street near Fribley Field, Warsaw, and is now in serious condition. It happened at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Warsaw Police were called to the 700 block of East Market Street where 7-year-old Mikala Watkins was found semi-conscious lying in the road. The crash investigation found that …read more.

Members of the Milford Town Council, including Bob Cockburn, didn’t hold back Monday night as they took up discussion about a letter the town received recently from Multi-Township Emergency Medical Service. Much as council members Cockburn, Dan Cochran and Doug Ruch suspected when they debated signing a 2012 contract with MTEMS earlier this year, MTEMS …read more.

Despite a language barrier, a Kosciusko 911 dispatcher was able to summon help to an area of CRs 800 West and 400 North near Atwood early this morning where one victim was hurt in a one vehicle crash. Shortly before 1:30 a.m., dispatchers received the initial 911 call from a male Hispanic who was reportedly …read more.

Samaritan air ambulance landed in the parking lot of Big R in Warsaw late Monday night to airlift a local man to a Fort Wayne hospital. Warsaw Police Department Lt. Kip Shuter says 57-year-old Harvey Clutter fell from a second story balcony at Eastgate Apartments on Old U.S. 30. The 911 call came in at …read more.

During discussions about old business at a meeting of the Milford Redevelopment Commission Monday, commission chairman Dan Brown received confirmation that the last of three upgrades to the Milford EMS portion of the Milford Community Building have been completed. The town has asked the Milford Redevelopment Council to use tax increment financing funds to pay …read more.

Warsaw police and fire personnel and Multi-Township EMS responded to a five vehicle crash at U.S. 30 and Parker Street in Warsaw at about 5:30 p.m. Friday. There was at least one report of a minor injury. Though no information was immediately available, it appears the collision was the result of a chain reaction that …read more.