NORTH WEBSTER — A grass fire spread to three residential yards and a field along East Backwater Road Tuesday night and damaged a barn. Firefighters were unsure how or where the grass fire started, but North Webster Tippecanoe Volunteer Fire Department Senior Battalion Chief Cody Manges said a barn behind the home at 8337 E. Backwater …read more.

SYRACUSE — Just follow the pleasant aroma to the annual Firemen’s Barbecue Fundraiser at Fire Station I on Huntington Street (SR 13) in Syracuse. Chicken halves, pork chops and corn on the cob went on sale at about 10 a.m. today, Saturday, July 7. It is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Syracuse …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Board Monday, July 10, welcomed Corky Wong to fill its long vacant fifth seat. Wong served on the territory’s fire department for almost 30 years and was an officer on the Syracuse Police Department for six years. He met with board members during an interview process and his tenure was also approved …read more.

SYRACUSE—For years it was the Syracuse Fire Department, operating with two separate budgets; one from the town and one with the township. Even the tax rate for those they served were different. There were three full-time firefighters and more than 25 volunteers responding to calls. In 2009, the department became Turkey Creek Fire Department, operating under one budget and governed by a fire territory board comprising of representatives from the town and township.

Members of the Turkey Creek Fire Board welcomed Larry Martindale to their ranks at their Monday, Jan. 9, meeting. The board has interviewed Randy Cox and Cindy Taylor to serve as its fifth member but has made no nomination to the Syracuse Town Council, which must approve the selection. Fire Chief Mickey Scott presented his …read more.

SYRACUSE — A truck parked along the street, allegedly slipped into gear and rolled into the house at 1039 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. The property damage accident was reported at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday, June 14. Claude Johnson, 52, EMS B60 Lane, Warsaw, told Syracuse Police he parked the vehicle in front of 1024 N. Huntington …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse Fire Department responded to a truck that crashed into a house at 1039 North Huntington Street in Syracuse. Nipsco was called to the scene and promptly took care of a gas leak that was created by the crash. The truck was removed by Stuckman’s and the area is now clear. According to …read more.

The Turkey Creek fire board Monday, May 9, unanimously approved a $27,000 allotment to purchase nine new overhead doors for Fire Station 1 in Syracuse. “The current doors and openers are more than 30 years old with parts no longer available,” said Fire Chief Mickey Scott. “We are having issues with getting the doors to …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Mother Nature decided not to cooperate, bringing cool temperatures and rain to the area this weekend. The Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department hosted its fourth annual Kids Safety Day Saturday, April 30,hoping the rain would stay away. Participating agencies and organizations included Syracuse Lions Club, Red Cross Disaster Action Team, Camp Mack, …read more.

MILFORD — A couple who were out for an early morning stroll possibly saved a major portion of the downtown business district in Milford this morning, Thursday, Oct. 8. Because of their actions one business suffered fire and smoke damage while another sustained only smoke damage according to preliminary reports.

  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.

Jane Timmons suffered from smoke inhalation and was treated at the scene by Syracuse Paramedics and transported to Goshen Hospital following a fire in the kitchen at her home. Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello states the fire was reported at 6:26 a.m. today when Kosciusko County Central Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a house …read more.

  By TYLER MCLEAD Program Director, Syracuse Parks And Recreation Syracuse Parks Department is hosting its Third Annual Kids Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Syracuse Community Center, North Long Drive. This annual event is designed to educate kids on how to stay safe in a variety of …read more.

Earlier this morning Syracuse Fire Department, Syracuse Police Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a fire on Pickwick Drive, in the Family Dollar parking lot, in Syracuse. According to officials at the scene, a garbage truck picked up something hot and its load was ignited. The driver was able to dump the …read more.

Syracuse EMS and Fire responded to the call of a car fire this morning around 8:35 a.m. The vehicle was located near 4612 East Cardinal Drive in Syracuse, near Fox Run and Wawasee Heights. The fire reportedly started in the engine compartment of the vehicle. At time of posting the fire was reportedly under control. …read more.

[weaver_youtube g2PZwpmtDXg rel=o]   Within 15 minutes of the initial call, firefighters from North Webster and the Syracuse/Turkey Creek Fire departments had a house fire at 7057 N. Hoss Hill Rd. under control. Reporter Deb Patterson is on scene and reports the fire, which was reported at just about 4:40 p.m., was quickly brought under …read more.

As first reported by StaceyPageOnline.com, the Turkey Creek Fire Territory responded to a report of a partial building collapse at 12:51 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Family Dollar Store in Syracuse. As fire personnel arrived on scene, they saw that approximately 60 feet awning and the store’s sign that was attached to the …read more.

The 2013 Syracuse Fire and EMS Awards Banquet was held Dec. 14 and honored a number of individuals. Those receiving honors for their hard work and dedication were: Sean Manges – Interior Operations Award Fire Captain Brian Richcreek – CPR Save Award Matt Dunithan – Engine Operations Award and Ambulance Operations Award Tony Meek – …read more.

Article by V. EuGene Kennard Yesterday is a day that I will never forget. It was Sept. 11, 2013 – 12 years after a great atrocity and tragedy for our country. This was a day in which many innocent lives were taken by fools and fanatics that did not understand the goodness of America. Good …read more.

Four fire departments were called to an early morning house fire at 11940 N. 450 E., Syracuse. The initial call came in at approximately 3:50 a.m. to Syracuse/Turkey Creek Fire Department. According to Syracuse Fire Chief Mickey Scott, the home is owned by Jeffrey and Peggy Guyas who were home at the time of the …read more.

Discussion about renovating station one took up the majority of the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board’s time during its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening. What has been discussed is a single story renovation for $242,000 plus an additional $26,000 for exterior work versus $410,000 for a second floor renovation. Bill Dixon, chairman of the board, …read more.

  Several individuals were recognized at the 2012 Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department Awards Banquet held Dec. 8. Names of the award winners along with awards they received are as follows. Those honored are also pictured above in the order listed here. In front row, from left: Lydia Karns – CPR Save Award, Ambulance Operations Award, …read more.

  Syracuse Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 2:03 p.m. Saturday in Syracuse. Upon arrival at the residence at 605 E. Northshore Dr., fire officials found a working basement fire. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control with most of the fire damage confined to the basement. The home, however, …read more.

Outside of a full-time firefighter/emergency medical technician-paramedic resigning and another individual hired as a probationary firefighter/EMT, it was business as usual for the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday evening. Turkey Creek Fire Territory Fire Chief Mickey Scott reported Brandon Allen had submitted his letter of registration from his full-time position effective at the conclusion of his shift Saturday. He …read more.

By STACEY PAGE EDITOR Firefighters battled high winds as they fought a house fire in North Webster today. A Cardinal Services group home, in the 300 block of Hickory Street, was ruled a total loss after a fire reportedly started in or around a cigarette butt receptacle on a back porch and quickly spread to …read more.