Leesburg Council Member Tom Moore gave an update regarding the town’s septic system at the at the Leesburg Town Council meeting Monday, July 13.

Restrictions on long-term living in campers will likely be implemented in the near future.

By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews LEESBURG – The pandemic didn’t prevent Leesburg’s annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, but its impact was apparent. Leesburg was one of the few towns that did not cancel Memorial Day events in Kosciusko County as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19, but organizers limited the parade to …read more.

By Lasca Randels InkFreeNews LEESBURG — The Leesburg Memorial Day Parade will take place this year — with a couple of modifications.  The parade will take place at 10:30 a.m. May 25, with line up at 10:15 a.m. “We are going to have a ceremony here and at the cemetery as always,” Leesburg Street Commissioner …read more.

LEESBURG —  Town Council members continued discussion about the K21 Health Foundation pledge at their monthly meeting held Monday, March 9. Nine towns in the county, including Leesburg, have the opportunity to receive up to $200,000 for projects that focus on health and wellness opportunities in their community.  Rich Haddad, K21 Health Foundation president and …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Street Commissioner Craig Charlton recommended the purchase of two pieces of equipment at the Leesburg Town Council meeting Monday, Dec. 9.  Charlton told council members he obtained four quotes for a skid steer snow pusher for the town Bobcat skid loader. Charlton said the 5-foot bucket they currently have is “a lot of …read more.

LEESBURG —  Town Council approved a golf cart ordinance at its meeting held Monday, Nov. 11. Section two of the ordinance, which describes “operation of golf carts,” states that golf carts may be operated on the streets and highways within the town of Leesburg. It stipulates that golf carts operated on the streets and highways …read more.

LEESBURG — Two candidates are seeking the Leesburg Clerk-Treasurer seat in the upcoming election, which will be held Nov. 5. Greg Anderson (R) is running against incumbent Clerk-Treasurer Michael Searfoss (D). MICHAEL SEARFOSS (D) Date of Birth:  March 17, 1955 A quick summary of your occupation or work history:  Retired from Dana Corporation, Syracuse; former …read more.

LEESBURG — At the Leesburg Town Council meeting held Monday, Jan. 14, Christina Archer was elected as the 2019 council president. Tom Moore will serve as the 2019 council vice-president.  Leesburg Street Commissoner Craig Charlton stated that 132 feet of sidewalk was replaced in 2018 through the Leesburg Sidewalk Enhancement Program. Charlton told council members …read more.

LEESBURG — Discussion regarding sanitary sewer issues continued at this month’s Leesburg Town Council meeting held Monday, Dec. 14. Jason Bradley, representative from Covalen, Indianapolis, attended the meeting to address the frequency of sanitary sewer issues the town has been experiencing.  “We want to see if we can trend this out. Some things that can cause …read more.

LEESBURG — The main topic at the Leesburg Town Council meeting held Monday, Nov. 12, pertained to sanitary sewer issues. Derek Tenney of Tenney & Sons, Warsaw, reported issues with several pumps at residences over the past month. “A couple of them were full of wipes,” said Tenney. “We discussed that with the property owners and gave a …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Town Council dug up old business keeping members chatting during its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, March 14. After several suggestions from the State Board of Accounts auditor, the board had a few new things to take into consideration. The auditor suggested creating a form to better outline the process for determining …read more.

LEESBURG — It was a brief yet productive meeting for the Leesburg Town Council Monday evening, Feb. 8. The council approved the trading of its current bobcat, utilized by both the street and sewage departments, as well as heard an update on the recent visit of a state auditor. The discussion of whether or not …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Town Council was business as usual during its monthly meeting held Monday evening, Jan. 11.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Town Council took a moment to examine adjustments to town ordinances suggested by Umbaugh, municipal planners during the Monday, Nov. 9, meeting of the board. As council members looked to set new, clearer precedents for the future, some discussion occurred over what could be hot topics to come, chiefly that of election …read more.

LEESBURG — Setting precedents for the future was the main theme of Monday, Nov. 9, Leesburg Town Council meeting.  The council implemented a new sewer rate adjustment guideline, adopted salary ordinances for town officials and reviewed code codification suggestions from Umbaugh, municipal planners. The council first addressed old business with Roberta “Bobby” Anderson, owner of …read more.

LEESBURG — On Monday, Oct. 12, Leesburg Town Council met to discuss the possibility of setting a new precedence in how to deal with unoccupied commercial businesses in terms of their water bills. Roberta “Bobbi” Anderson visited the board to discuss a commercial property she owns on SR 15, the former Farmer’s Market restaurant. According …read more.

Leesburg Town Council met Monday evening, July 13, to discuss the recent town clean up day, new pavement and gun ordinances.

The Leesburg Town Council met yesterday evening for its monthly board meeting and approved the purchase of new equipment for the town as well as setting important dates for the upcoming Memorial Day parade, town clean up and town-wide garage sale. During his monthly report, Brandon Queen, Leesburg street commissioner, discussed the status of equipment. …read more.

In January, Leesburg Town Council discussed the possibility of issuing bonus payments to elected officials whose salary is set by a salary ordinance. Last night the proposal, which was suggested by Clerk Treasurer Mike Searfoss, was laid to rest after new information was discovered. The idea of issuing bonuses to elected officials stemmed from the fact that …read more.

During the monthly meeting of the Leesburg Town Council two officials were re-elected to the board. In a quick vote, Tom Moore was re-elected president and Doug Jones vice president for the upcoming year. Brandon Queen, Leesburg street commissioner, presented a short report on the status of equipment and snow removal in the town. According …read more.