Community News

By JASON LONG, Chief
Milton Fire & Rescue

Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season.

Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your chances of fire.  Following a few simple fire safety tips can keep electric lights, candles and the ever-popular Christmas tree from creating a tragedy.

*Don’t put your live Christmas tree up too early or leave it up for longer than two weeks.

Dr. Lynn Billeter, became the bride of William Ellegood in a wedding ceremony at the First Christian Church of Columbus, Ind., on Sept. 15.

The bride is the daughter of Dale and Mary Billeter, Fowler, Illinois. The groom is the son of John and Joan Ellegood, Bedford, Ky.

Following a reception at Hope Moravian Church in Hope, Ind., the couple honeymooned at Niagara Falls, Canada and Bar Harbor, Maine. They have made their residence in Columbus, Ind.

Milton Elementary School held a special recognition event recently to celebrate their recent Proficient score in the Statewide K-Prep testing.

To celebrate a proficient score of 64.6 and a ranking of 78, MES students were rewarded with a day of fun on November 5th.

The day began with an assembly where every student was individually recognized. Each student was given a ribbon for their hard work and achieving their individual goal.

Trimble County Middle School Principal Mike Genton has announced the school’s Sixth Grade Students of the Month and spotlighted teacher and staff member of the month for October.