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Solution to Belleville Road’s erosion problem being sought by commissioners

The Salamonie River is eating away the earth on which Belleville Road sits, shown here on Friday, July 16.
Photo by Matt Murphy.

Belleville Road, one of the main local gateways into downtown Warren, is slowly being eroded away by the Salamonie River, but state and federal agencies have prevented Huntington County from repairing or replacing the road for almost two years.

Finally, the county has all the permits it needs to begin work on repairing the road - if the commissioners can find a way to pay the estimated $200,000 cost of the project, which would replace some of the eroded riverbank.

Warren council meets July 30

The Warren Town Council will hold an executive session on Friday, July 30, at 10 a.m. to interview a prospective employee.

A special meeting will be held immediately following the executive session, but not prior to 10:45 a.m.

Both meetings will be held at Warren Assembly Hall, 131 N. Wayne St., Warren.

 

Gray resigns position on Andrews Town Council

Andrews Town Council President Bob Gray has resigned his post from the Andrews Town Council, effective July 19, said Bill Johnson, Andrews clerk-treasurer.

The council held a special meeting on July 22 to discuss the town's insurance contract and budget items for the coming year.

Despite Gray's resignation, the meeting went on since a quorum was present. The council awarded the insurance contract to Mettler Insurance.

Meeting leaves residents wanting more information about proposed fertilizer plant

Anne-Marie Hart (center), a representative of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, answers a question about Helena Chemical’s air quality permit application as Alfred Dumaual (left), also with IDEM, looks on.
Photo by Matt Murphy.

Helena Chemical is close to being issued an operating permit that will allow the company to locate a plant east of Huntington, but local residents say they still have questions.

Helena Chemical has applied for a Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit that will enable it to build and operate a dry and liquid fertilizer mixing, storage and distribution operation east of Huntington along U.S.-24.
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management held a public meeting on the permit on Thursday, July 22, at Huntington University.

New water tower could help community grow

Markle Town Council gave its nod of approval on Wednesday night, July 21, for area economic development and engineering firms to create a proposal for a water tower on the northwest corner of I-69 and U.S.-224 - land that sits in Huntington County.

Having a water tower in place could be a draw for industries to locate in Markle, council members were told.

With Vice President Tamra Boucher absent, President Jeff Humbarger and member Mark Hamilton approved by consensus a proposal for project estimates to be presented at the August council meeting.

Plans for Markle Fire Station addition will be submitted for state approval

The Markle Town Council approved the next step for the expansion of the Markle Fire Station and gave Clerk-Treasurer Shelley Monticue feedback on several issues she brought to the council's attention during the July 21 meeting.

The council gave Mike Grant permission to have prints drawn up for the addition and submit them to the state for approval, needed because the fire station is a public building. Grant assists the town superintendent and is a member of the volunteer fire department.

New development in Roanoke may finally happen

A new 56-lot subdivision may soon become reality in Roanoke, as long as community interest is present, Kevan Biggs of Ideal Suburban Homes told members of the Roanoke Town Council during their meeting on Tuesday, July 20.

The new development, christened "Claybrooke," was approved by the Roanoke Plan Commission about two years ago, but the project was put on hold during the economic downturn, Biggs said. But with the economy beginning to turn around, Ideal Homes is breathing new life into the project and trying to find how much support exists in the area for the development.

Garrett Allen graduates from air force basic

Garrett Allen.
Photo provided.

Air Force Airman Garrett A. Allen graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX.

The airman completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Zoning change sought so Richards can rebuild

The Huntington Common Council will be asked to approve a zoning change that will allow the reconstruction of a northside restaurant.

The current Richards Restaurant building, located at 2865 Guilford St., will be torn down and a new building erected in its place, says Bryn Keplinger, assistant director of the Huntington Countywide Department of Community Development.

Section of Division Street closed for road repairs

Division Street from Guilford Street to Fruit Street is scheduled to be closed for about a week, the Huntington Engineering Department has announced.

The street was scheduled to be closed beginning on Wednesday, July 21, so that E&B Paving could make necessary road repairs.

The closure will last about a week, city officials say, depending on the weather.

 

Website improvements cater to companies considering relocation

Mark Wickersham, executive director of Huntington County United Economic Development, shared updates to the HCUED website during the Huntington County Commissioners meeting on Monday, July 19.

Wickersham discussed options for better linking the HCUED and Huntington County websites, particularly using GIS information to allow potential industries to examine properties for development.

Landrum selected to serve on school board

Tracey Shafer (left), superintendent of the Huntington County Community School Corporation, provides new school board member Ben Landrum with materials for the meeting after he was seated Monday night, July 19.
Photo by Jessica Williams.

Ben Landrum was appointed to the Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees for District 3 on Monday evening, July 19.

His selection followed a special session so the board could interview the remaining two candidates and an executive session to discuss the five men up for the seat to replace Rick Brubaker.

The board was forced to make the appointment because no one ran in the spring election as a candidate for that seat.

Andrews council to have special meeting Thursday

The Andrews Town Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, July 22, at 6 p.m. to award an insurance contract for the town's insurance.

The town's current policy with Mettler Insurance expires on July 21. Mettler and IMG Insurance companies have both submitted proposals to the council.

In addition to the town's insurance policy, the budget process will be reviewed as well as any other business brought to the council.