PIERCETON — The newest reserve officer for the Pierceton Police Department was sworn in at the town council meeting, Monday, March 9. Ashley Jones was sworn in by Town Attorney Tammy Keirn. Jones’ family attended the council meeting for her swearing-in. According to the introduction given by Pierceton Police Chief Tim Sammons, Jones is a …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council discussed a possible oversized truck ordinance at its meeting, Monday evening, Feb. 10. Council members, along with Pierceton Police Chief Tim Simmons, discussed looking into an ordinance regarding oversized truck traffic and axel limits in residential areas in the town. Specifically, the council and Sammons referenced issues with oversized …read more.

PIERCETON —  Town Council approved an outside consultant to aid in the training of Clerk-Treasurer Myra Mast, Monday evening, Jan. 13. The council approved the temporary hiring of municipalities consultant Retha Hicks on an open-ended contract to train and advise Mast as she acclimates to her new role. The temporary hiring of Hicks was facilitated …read more.

From Left: Pierceton Town Attorney Tammy Keirn, Clerk-Treasurer Jerry Kreger and Council President Matt Brubaker. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Stoneburner-Betts. PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council adopted an ordinance for speed limit reduction within town limits at its meeting, Monday night, Dec. 9. Previously proposed and approved at the Oct. 14 and Nov. 11 council …read more.

PIERCETON — The idea of creating a fire territory in southeast Kosciusko County is moving forward, but with one less township and a level of uncertainty. A small group of residents joined Pierceton Town Council members and representatives of Washington and Monroe townships Thursday night, Nov. 21, to discuss the need to form a fire …read more.

PIERCETON — The town council approved the Pierceton Police Department’s plan to begin looking at lowering the speed limit in town and updating traffic ordinances, Monday night, Oct. 14. Pierceton Police Chief Tim Sammons suggested the speed limits on streets maintained by the town be lowered from 35mph to 25mph. Sammons said the reduction would …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council meeting started Monday, Aug. 12, with the swearing-in of two officers with the Pierceton Police Department. Officer Ryan Piper was sworn in by Town Attorney Tammy Keirn as a full-time police officer. Piper is replacing Matt Owens, who resigned from the police department in June after being suspended. Brooke …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council approved a quote for the police department to have its own website and discussed upcoming summer events during its meeting on Monday, June 10. Town Marshal Tim Sammons requested a separate website for the Pierceton Police Department. Sammons presented a quote of $518, which would cover building the website …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council discussed the need for repairs to the police department building as well as recruiting volunteer firefighters during its meeting on Monday, May 13. During his report to council members, Town Marshal Tim Sammons said the ceiling and floor at the Pierceton Police Department building are in need of repair. …read more.

PIERCETON — After the Pierceton Town Council adjourned its meeting on Monday, April 8, Town Manager Chip Hill submitted his letter of resignation to council members. Hill, who has worked for the town for 22 years, read a brief letter to the council regarding his resignation. He told the council his reason for leaving was …read more.

PIERCETON — Communication among town employees was the focus of discussion at the Pierceton Town Council meeting Monday, March 11. Council Member Tom Barker addressed Town Marshal Tim Sammons and Town Manager Chip Hill about a police vehicle that was involved in an accident sometime in late January. Sammons told the council that an officer …read more.

PIERCETON — A brief Pierceton Town Council meeting Monday, Feb. 11, focused on the continuing discussion of unsafe buildings in the town, while also tabling a discussion on land parcels for the council’s March meeting. In previous meetings, the council has discussed three properties in town limits that require repairs and alterations. Property owner Brad …read more.

PIERCETON — Business was short at the Pierceton Town Council meeting Monday, Jan. 14, but focused on the continuation of discussion regarding unsafe buildings in the town. In past meetings, the council has discussed three properties in Pierceton that require major repairs and alterations. In June 2018, property owner Brad Stahl was given six months …read more.

PIERCETON — After several months of discussion, the Pierceton Town Council approved the purchase of Axon vehicle cameras for the Pierceton Police Department. The meeting held Monday, Nov. 12, began with a conversation on quotes for the vehicle camera system, as well as the differences between Axon and WatchGuard, both technology companies that have been …read more.

PIERCETON — Business at the Pierceton Town Council meeting held Monday, Oct. 8, focused on several topics, including the town’s fuel usage and potential for more lighting at the US 30 and SR 13 intersection. The council addressed Town Manager Chip Hill about properly tracking mileage for the town’s street vehicles. Recently, the council has …read more.

PIERCETON — Business at the Pierceton Town Council meeting held Monday, Sept. 10, primarily focused on a discussion regarding life insurance policies for the town’s police officers. Town Marshal Tim Sammons started the discussion by mentioning a pending criminal case involving officer Jim Bumbaugh and a gun. He stressed the importance of life insurance policies …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council held a meeting Wednesday, June 20, regarding the usage of the Pierceton Senior Citizens Center and 2019 town budget. Currently, the senior center is used weekly by local seniors to socialize and play games. Since REAL Services is no longer hosting meals there, the council decided at its June …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council continued its discussion regarding the senior center and unsafe buildings at its meeting Monday, June 11. Currently, the Pierceton Senior Citizens Center is only used weekly for seniors to socialize and play games. The council stated that since REAL Services is no longer hosting meals there, it would consider …read more.

PIERCETON — Kim Rose, organizer of the Pierceton Days Festival, has confirmed that the event is back on for this summer. At the Pierceton Town Council meeting in April, Rose said that the event was cancelled as she wanted to take a break from organizing the event. However, in a phone conversation, Rose said that …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council heard Pierceton Days organizer Kim Rose’s announcement regarding the cancellation of Pierceton Days 2018. At the meeting held Monday, April 9, Rose stated that there would be no Pierceton Days this summer as she wanted to take a break from running the event. A post on the Pierceton Days …read more.

PIERCETON — Business was very brief at this month’s Pierceton Town Council meeting on Monday, March 12. First, the council continued its conversation from last month’s meeting on demolishing unsafe buildings. One property in particular, located at 102 N. Washington Street, is condemned due to a meth-related reason. The council approved an unsafe building ordinance …read more.

PIERCETON—Business was slow at this month’s Pierceton Town Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 12. However, the two new topics of business were heavily discussed by the town council members present at the meeting. First, the council stated that they had been approached by Mayor Joe Thallemer to have a Pierceton representative sit on a future …read more.

PIERCETON — Pierceton Town Council saw no major new business at last night’s monthly council meeting, Aug. 14. The meeting managed to get heated as residents brought forward complaints, leading to the council advising the issue go through Pierceton Police Department. The first complaints came from organizers of Pierceton Days, including organizer Kim Rose. Rose …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Council talked heavily regarding housing and property safety at the monthly meeting on Feb. 13. The topic was introduced by Town Marshal Tim Sammons to get the board thinking about the police force’s limitations to handle situations where an unsafe house or property is reported. The fear is that children, or other …read more.

PIERCETON — Jim Walmer has been the Pierceton town attorney since 1980, but at the Jan. 9 meeting the Pierceton Town Council approved a proposal from Tammy Keirn, Miner & Lemon, LLP, to become the council’s legal counsel. “It makes sense,” commented Walmer regarding the council’s decision to potentially hire new counsel, “she [Keirn] lives …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council was quiet after several months of disputes over a water ordinance. The only business on the table was for the council to sign off on Midwest Roll Forming’s 10-year tax abatement that was initially presented last meeting. Steve Snyder was again present to briefly talk about the project. Midwest Roll …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council met for a brief meeting Monday, Sept. 12. The council is currently in discussion on a new ordinance which will be changing how water utilities are handled for rental properties. The new ordinance will put the responsibility of water and sewage payments onto the property owner and not the …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton town council met on Monday, July 11, to discuss training, budgets, resolutions and ordinances. Midwest Roll Forming had their first read of a resolution to approve a tax abatement at the last meeting on June 13. It was tabled until tonight’s meeting. The council approved the resolution. Town Marshal Tim Sammons …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council had a brief meeting, last night, June 13. A resolution for an Internal Control Policy was passed. The policy is mandated by the Indiana State Board of Accounts. After June 30, the town of Pierceton must instate this policy to promote government accountability and transparency. Anyone who has access …read more.

Lutheran EMS dispatch and first responders who responded to an “in-home” birth, from left; Dispatcher Jeanne Thomas, Mother Brittany Prater with son, first responders Nathan Rhoades, Sarah Ellison and David Manuszak, Paramedic Darrell Sopher and Pierceton Fire Chief Gordon Baker. PIERCETON — Yesterday, May 9, Lutheran EMS came to the Pierceton Town Council to honor …read more.

PIERCETON — A vacated right-of-way and street repaving were topics of discussion during the Monday, April 11, regular meeting of the Pierceton Town Council. The council began by approving a petition by resident Norma Wood to vacate an old, unused public right-of-way on her property along Catholic Street. Wood’s attorney was present and submitted the petition in …read more.

Public right of way at 909 W. Catholic St. PIERCETON — The closing of a public right of way next to 909 W. Catholic Street, was tabled by the Pierceton Town Council Monday evening, March 14. Norma Wood, owner of the property, presented to the council at one time the property was going to be …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton town council meeting Monday evening, Feb. 8, started off with the discussion of the completion of the town’s $1.4 million sewer lining project and the news of the infiltration being reduced from 40 percent to 38 percent. The next order of business was the trash totes from Advanced Disposal mentioned in …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton town council met last night, Wednesday, Feb. 3, for an administrative meeting. The only ones present for the meeting were members of the council, although, the meeting was open to the public. Jerry Kreger, clerk/treasurer, stated that the meeting was informal and informational. The topic of the meeting was concerning a …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council monthly meeting began with the installation of the council’s newest president, Tom Barker. Barker, who was elected by eligible voters during last November’s election, received unanimous approval in a quick and quiet vote by the council. A total of three seats were up for grabs during the fall’s election. Thomas …read more.

PIERCETON — According to officials at the Pierceton Community building today, Nov. 3, the general election turnout has been fairly similar to previous years. Around 70 voters had voted by 3:30 p.m., which is about 10 percent of the 682 people registered to vote.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council met last night, Monday, Sept. 14, and they only addressed a few things, including golf carts, the sewage project and a community event coming up next year.

PIERCETON — While no funds are available for paving, Pierceton Town Council members will look into resolving an access problem that Carl and Deb Finken and others residing south of the end of South First Street have. This was among matters heard by the council at their monthly meeting Monday, Aug. 10. The Finkens requested …read more.

At its June 8 meeting, the Pierceton Town Council held a public hearing regarding the tax abatement requested by Chester Inc. at last month’s meeting. No members of the public were present to speak for or against the abatement. Following the hearing, the council approved the abatement unanimously. Chester Inc., which is headquartered in Valparaiso, …read more.

The Pierceton Town Council got some good economic news at its monthly meeting held Monday, May 11. Two companies announced plans to expand operations.

A request from Area Plan Commission to rezone a residential property in Pierceton turned into a heated debate at last night’s town council meeting. It started out amicably enough. Dan Richard from APC brought the proposal to the board. The tract of land, situated just south of US 30 near Mill Street, is currently zoned …read more.

It seems the annual Pierceton Days Festival is beginning to come together for the 2015 installment of the event. At the Pierceton Town Council meeting, held March 9, Kim Rose came before the council to request dates and a few other items for the festival. The dates requested were July 31 through Aug. 1. Rose …read more.

At its Feb. 9 meeting, the Pierceton Town Council held a public hearing regarding a bond issuance ordinance that was introduced at the Jan. 12 meeting. The ordinance was approved. The money from the bonds will fund a sewer project. The towns current sewer system is 60 years old. Though the exact date is still …read more.

At its Jan. 12 meeting, the Pierceton Town Council introduced an ordinance that would allow the town to issue bonds for the purpose of funding a sewage project. The ordinance describes the sewage project as, “repairs and improvements to the sewage collection systems with cured-in-place pipe, active service lateral reinstatement, point repairs, interior manhole sealing …read more.

At last night’s Pierceton Town Council meeting a public hearing was held for two ordinances that will raise sewer and water rates. According to Pierceton Clerk/Treasurer Janet Castle, there were no comments from the public regarding ordinances 2014-11-1 and 2014-11-2. Castled reports that the new ordinances will raise the minimum monthly bill for water, sewer …read more.

“We have kids in this facility who are hopeless. And if you’ve never been hopeless, you can’t imagine what it’s like,” said Mark Terrell CEO of Lifeline Youth and Family Services Inc. which operates Pierceton Woods Academy. “Our goal here is to help them be the men they are supposed to be and give them …read more.