It appears the debate over what to do about the old Silver Lake school building is over — and the building is coming down.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake Town Council will hold its regular public meeting at 7 p.m. on May 13. The location has changed and is now at 702 E. Main St. Silver Lake. Social distancing will be used and the maximum of 25 in attendance will be kept, per Governor’s orders, according to the town.

SILVER LAKE — It appears the town of Silver Lake is done waiting for a building plan to develope for the old elementary. At the Silver Lake Town Council meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 12, town attorney Karin McGrath made an announcement regarding the old school building.  “A phone call was made today to Bruce Munson, …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake Town Marshal Jason McGlennen addressed the issue of abandoned and condemned properties at a brief Silver Lake town council meeting Wednesday, July 10. The status of condemned houses was brought up at the June council meeting by Council Member Phil Shalley, who suggested council members begin discussions about an ordinance. …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Nonpayment of ordinance citations and the status of condemned houses were discussed at the Silver Lake town council meeting held Wednesday, June 12.  “Have we started taking the ordinance citations to court now for lack of payment? Is there a certain time frame we’re going on that,” Chief Deputy Marshal Cody Mangun inquired. “We …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  Representatives of Camp Mollenhour attended the Silver Lake town council meeting held Wednesday, April 10, to provide details about the camp, including information about a fundraiser.   Kevin Lockwood, caretaker at Camp Mollenhour, and Indiana Conservation Officer Jordan Boggs, a camp volunteer, told council members that the camp, located at McClures Lake, …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  At the Silver Lake town council meeting held Wednesday, March 6, Town Marshal Jason McGlennen told council members that Operation Pullover is in effect this month. Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership and approximately 230 law enforcement agencies across Indiana are increasing patrols during March for aggressive driving violations. The Silver Lake Police Department …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Shannon McLeod, grant writer/administrator for Priority Project Resources, Inc., Greensburg, attended the Silver Lake town council meeting Wednesday, Feb. 13, to give an update on final finances for the sewer/stormwater project. McLeod stated that now that the project is complete, the town should start saving for replacements and repairs. She recommended that the town …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Mark Sullivan from Midwestern Engineers Inc., Indianapolis, asked Silver Lake council members to approve a third change order for the sewer/stormwater project at the town council meeting held Wednesday, Jan. 9. Sullivan said the original contract price was $585,341.14, but two change orders resulted in a price increase. The final contract price, according …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Vandalism at Rambler Park was one of the main topics of conversation at the Silver Lake Town Council meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 12. “We had a lot of people donate for that park, to have that equipment put in, for a grant match to do the pavilion,” said Silver Lake Clerk-Treasurer Tonya …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Todd Ortman of EJP, Lafayette, attended the Silver Lake Town Council meeting to give information about the Sensus iPERL smart water meter and the 520M smart point radio read system. The water meters in town are approximately 18 years old, and the town hopes to be able to replace them within the next …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The town of Silver Lake will soon be the newest location of a prescription drug drop box for Kosciusko County. This news was discussed during the Silver Lake Town Council meeting held last night, June 6. Chief Deputy Marshal Cody Mangun announced that the police department would like to place a prescription …read more.

SILVER LAKE — At 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, Silver Lake Town Council members will hold a hearing at the town hall to vote on an “order to demolish” the former Silver Lake Elementary School building. According to Silver Lake Town Council President Chad Miner, the school was closed down approximately 10 years ago when Warsaw …read more.

SILVER LAKE  —  Silver Lake Town Marshal Jason McGlennen requested permission to hire a part-time deputy at the Silver Lake Town Council meeting held Wednesday, May 9. Council members agreed to this, with the condition that the part-time deputy be allowed 16 hours per week at the rate of $13 per hour.  Silver Lake spring clean-up is scheduled …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Information related to spring clean-up was discussed at the Silver Lake Town Council meeting Wednesday, April 11. Spring clean-up for Silver Lake residents is scheduled for Saturday, May 12. Residents are asked to have items put out Friday evening, as pick-up will start at 7 a.m. or earlier Saturday morning. All items need …read more.

  SILVER LAKE — Prior to the start of the regular Silver Lake Town Council meeting Wednesday, March 7, a public hearing was held related to the sewer rate increase. Eric Walsh, CPA with Umbaugh & Associates, Indianapolis, and financial advisor for Silver Lake, discussed the town sewer main project, which has an estimated total …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Much of the Silver Lake Town Council meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 14, centered around the sewer and wastewater project. This project includes the addition of a new force main and improvements to the lift station. Mark Sullivan from Midwestern Engineering, Inc., Indianapolis, recommended to council members that they make a tentative award …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Mark Sullivan from Midwestern Engineering, Inc., Indianapolis, attended the Silver Lake Town Council meeting Wednesday, Dec 13, to review plans for the wastewater and storm sewer project and discuss details for setting a bid opening date. Sullivan shared with council members the plans for an addition of a new force main and …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Spring cleaning was the main topic at the Silver Lake town council meeting held Wednesday, April 12. Silver Lake will host its annual spring cleanup day Saturday, May 6. Items need to be set out early Saturday morning for pickup. Prohibited items include paints, oils, tires, televisions, computers, microwaves, large furniture, large appliances …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Most of the Silver Lake Town Council meeting held last night, Wednesday, March 15 was spent on public comments as residents shared concern over the appearance of the town. Resident Joyce Greer has spent the last few weeks visiting various houses in the town and gaining opinions on the town’s appearance. She …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  Most of the conversation at the Silver Lake town council meeting on Feb. 8 revolved around an OCRA grant and the proposed wastewater and storm sewer improvement project that is being looked at. Mark Sullivan from Midwestern Engineering attended the meeting to share specifics regarding the project plans. Sullivan stated that the …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake’s council meeting was regular business before a civilian complaint. Paul Jayne was recently issued a citation for blocking a sidewalk, and Jayne had an issue with it. “If you’re going to issue me a citation for blocking a sidewalk, then at least come in and put in a sidewalk.” Jayne …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Flooding has been an issue in areas around Silver Lake and, as of its regular meeting Wednesday evening, Aug. 10, the town council is one step closer to being able to apply for a grant to fix it. A representative from Project Resources was present to explain the grant process. In all, construction …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Citizen concerns were the main focus during regular meeting of the Silver Lake Town Council, held Wednesday evening, July 13. Under citizen comments, Ruth Bryant came before the board seeking a solution for replacing two trailers on her property that were destroyed when tree branches fell on them. Initially, Bryant hoped to replace …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Streets were again a major topic during the regular meeting of the Silver Lake Town Council, held Wednesday evening, June 8. Under old business, the council approved on second reading an ordinance to change Pearson Boulevard and Myrtle Glenn Road from one-way to two-way streets and to reverse the direction of Shutt Avenue from …read more.

SILVER LAKE — What council members once hoped could become an asset to the community has, instead, become a local nightmare for them. During the regular council meeting, held Wednesday evening, May 18, Town Marshal Craig Hollopeter presented a letter from an attorney representing the owner of the old Silver Lake school building asking for an …read more.

Gale Owens SILVER LAKE — A small Kosciusko County community is mourning a big loss with the passing of Gale Owens last Friday morning, May 6. Owens served as a long-time town council member, filling the position for 17 years. He wore many other hats, as well. For 21 years, Owens coached the Silver Lake Youth League. He was …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The May meeting of the Silver Lake Town Council, originally set for Wednesday, May 11, has been moved to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Silver Lake Town Hall.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Town Council had a busy agenda during its regular meeting Wednesday, April 13. Two bids had arrived for the solid waste disposal for 2016. Clerk-Treasurer Tonya Conley opened them and board member Chad Miner read them aloud. The first bid came from Advanced Disposal, Claypool, bidding $39,540 for the year. …read more.

SILVER LAKE — When it comes to making a U-turn in downtown Silver Lake, officers have typically turned a blind eye. However, drivers may soon begin seeing action taken against it. During a brief regular meeting of the Silver Lake Town Council, held Wednesday evening, Jan. 13, Town Marshal Craig Hollopeter noted there has been an increase in vehicles performing …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The town of Silver Lake is one step closer to applying for a grant to upgrade its sewer and stormwater systems following its regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 9. First on the agenda was a public hearing on a sewer planning grant the council hopes to obtain. Shannon McLeod, a federal grant writer …read more.

SILVER LAKE — At a relatively uneventful meeting held Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Silver Lake Town Council unanimously voted to renew its interlocal agreement with Kosciusko County. The agreement, according to clerk-treasurer Tonya Conley, pertains to computer database usage between the county and Silver Lake Police Department. The meeting, normally held the second Wednesday of the …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Voter turn out was light in Silver Lake this morning, Nov. 3, with approximately 37 total votes being cast by 11 a.m. Voters, residing within the town limits of Silver Lake, can cast their vote in the town election until 6 p.m. today. The town hall meeting room is the location for …read more.

SILVER LAKE — As elections approach, four candidates are competing for three seats on the Silver Lake town council. Chad M. Miner Chad M. Miner, a lifelong Kosciusko County resident, serves as a director on the Kosciusko Animal Welfare League board, the Kosciusko Senior Services board and the Kosciusko Literacy Services board. He has years of small …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Town Council went over some numbers Wednesday evening, Sept. 9, during its regular meeting, in anticipation of preparing its 2016 budget. Eric Walsh of Umbaugh & Associates briefly went over the budget, backtracking somewhat and using numbers from 2015 for comparison. In many places, he said, the numbers were positive, …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The meeting room at Silver Lake’s town hall was filled as local residents gathered to learn more about a sediment removal plan. The town is working on applying for an 80-20 grant that will help fund the project. However, there are a number of steps that must be completed before the application …read more.

Wednesday’s Silver Lake Town Council meeting saw the announcement that the Sediment Removal Planning Grant had been approved through the Department of Natural Resources. Silver Lake Clerk-Treasurer Tonya Conley showed everyone present the areas that she and DNR representative Doug Nusbaum came up with, before asking the Silver Lake residents to let her know of other …read more.

Wednesday night’s Silver Lake Town Council meeting saw the council vote unanimously in approving a bid made by Stafford Solid Waste to be the town’s waste disposal service for another year. The council voted for Stafford’s bid over a bid made by Waste Management. The bid, put in by Stafford, will require the town to …read more.

The Silver Lake Town Council met with representatives from Midwestern Engineers on Wednesday morning in order to discuss the town’s sewer planning grant. “The things that we are going to tackle are kind of right in my wheelhouse as far as what I have worked with before,” stated Midwestern Engineers’ Mark Sullivan. He continued, “When this …read more.

In what was a brief meeting Wednesday night, the Silver Lake Town Council voted to switch the dental coverage for town employees from previous carrier PHP to Principal. Two plans were examined before making the decision. The plan from Principal carried an annual rate of $240.93, while a second option from Ameritas carried a rate …read more.

Wednesday evening’s Silver Lake Town Council meeting saw the board unanimously approve the motion to retain President Chad Miner as the council president for 2015. Miner served as president for the 2014 year. The three board members also signed to officially agree to a sewer planning grant for the town worth $40,000. The board decided to …read more.

After a big year in 2014, the Silver Lake Town Council will push forward into a busy 2015 year with a full head of steam. The past year saw the opening of Rambler Park, as well as a larger area for which the town speed limit of 30 mph will apply. The speed limit of …read more.

In what was a short Silver Lake Town Council meeting, the council members discussed such issues as the cost of liability insurance for 2015 and the possibility of codifying the town ordinance archives. The quote  the town received for having someone come in and compile all of the town ordinances was estimated to be somewhere …read more.

Wednesday evening’s Silver Lake Town Council meeting began with the council members voting, and signing in unanimous approval of a USDA grant for a new police vehicle. The main discussion of new business centered around ordinance 11-01-14, which addressed park regulations to be put in place at Rambler Park. Regulations include no skateboards, bicycles or …read more.