Lauren Zeugner

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By Lauren ZeugnerInkFreeNewsSYRACUSE  — Battalion Chief Brian Richcreek requested permission to attend aerial truck training in Ohio during the Turkey Creek Fire Territory’s regular meeting Monday night, May 12. The training will be held from Dec. 10-12 and will cost approximately $630 to attend, with housing and food extra. Fire Chief Mickey Scott explained the new aerial the department will take delivery of in early 2026 is significantly different than the current aerial.

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By Lauren ZeugnerInkFreeNewsSYRACUSE  — Culinary Arts Instructor Dan Bauer served his last school banquet Thursday night, May 8, for the Building Trades program. Bauer is retiring at the end of the school year. Tina Schmucker, CTE director, welcomed those attendingEd Waltz, building trades instructor, introduced the Building Trades advsiory board, Principal Geoff Walmer and School Board President Don Bokhart.

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By Lauren ZeugnerInkFreeNewsWARSAW — After almost 2 hours of testimony Thursday afternoon, May 8, Judge Christopher Kehler informed attorneys representing the Indiana Attorney General’s Office, the Town of Syracuse and Western Surety he will rule within 90 days regarding the town’s request for summary judgement against the attorney general’s office which was representing the State Board of Accounts.

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By Lauren ZeugnerInkFreeNewsWARSAW — A petition from Joseph and Roseline Slone to rezone 12.06 acres from Agricultural to Commercial received community support during the Area Plan Commission’s regular meeting Wednesday afternoon, May 7. The property is just outside the Etna Green corporate limits. Carl Hochstetler, Ideal Construction, explained Slone purchased the property with the intent to expand his business. Currently Slone is leasing property in Atwood and has no room to expand.

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By Lauren ZeugnerInkFreeNewsSYRACUSE  —  An admitted mistake made by the Syracuse Town Council and town manager back in August 2024 has created a confrontation between it and a local business owner. On the one side, David Wilkinson, town manager, has asked Jay Rigdon, town attorney, to review several town ordinances, while on the other, Michele Camacho, owner of the Twisted Tiki Food Truck, has rallied her supporters to attend the May 20, Syracuse Town Council meeting in support of her business.