BY LYLA SPATH - Friday, April 22, 2022 12:05 PM
Huntington County has been awarded $652,000 in matching grant funds from INDOT Community Crossings program.
The money will be used to pave CR 100 N from Rangeline Road to SR 105 and Rangeline Road from US 24 to CR 500 N, according to Huntington County Highway Superintendent Troy Hostetler.
Community Crossings is part of Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s Next Level Roads program.
In related news, the county also has been awarded $2.2 million for construction work on Huntington’s LaFontaine Street bridge.
BY LYLA SPATH - Friday, April 15, 2022 10:56 AM
She said that the town is currently looking at two different possible sites.
Decisions regarding the project are made at the State of Indiana level. Although the exact cost of the project is unknown, Powell said that estimates exceed $5 million.
The state requires the town to submit three different plans with different possible locations.
In 2021, the town applied for project funding and was denied on all applications.
By Amy Graham McCarty - Thursday, April 14, 2022 4:49 PM
Indiana State Police are looking deeper into the anthony_shots profile and any connection an individual using the account may have had with Abigail Williams and Liberty German, two teen girls whose bodies were found near the Monon High Bridge Trail in Delphi in February of 2017.
Monday, April 11, 2022 3:47 PM
Demolition of a downtown Huntington building deemed unsafe will begin the week of Monday, April 11.
The structure at 201 W. State St. has been vacant for several years. It is located across from The LaFontaine Center.
“Given its years of neglect, the property was deemed to be beyond savings with its roof, first and second floors all partially-collapsed in the rear,” City of Huntington Building Commissioner Shad Paul said.
BY LYLA SPATH - Friday, April 1, 2022 12:13 PM
Council members discussed upcoming grant proposals to help fund the new water treatment plant and well field south of Andrews.
The Town of Andrews is applying to the State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) for grant and low-interest loan funds to help pay for the project, according to Eric Woodmansee, AME Consulting. The town will learn in July or August whether the grant is approved.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 12:37 PM
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of SR105 near Banquo.
The closure will take place between SR 9 and SR 124 for asphalt resurfacing.
Work is scheduled to begin on or after Monday, April 4, and is expected to wrap up in mid-May. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.
Friday, March 25, 2022 12:31 PM
The City of Huntington’s Sidewalk Replacement Program has opened for the year and is accepting applications. Anyone who wants to repair a sidewalk in the City of Huntington can get help paying for the repairs for up to 50 percent of the project cost.
To qualify under the program, a sidewalk must have some sort of defect such as a crack or trip hazard. It covers only sidewalks that run parallel to a street, including sidewalks that run across a driveway.
If the sidewalk is on a corner, the city will pay the full cost of installing the required ADA-compliant curb ramp.
By Katelynn Farley - Friday, March 18, 2022 12:51 PM
During the Wednesday, March 16, Markle Town Council meeting, Chad Kline, of Wells County Economic Development, and Andrew Wigner, of Wayne Metals, were present to discuss a possible tax abatement for Wayne Metals.
Kline introduced the matter to council, asking that they consider the statement of benefits as well as a resolution for the new equipment that Wayne Metals is installing. The two machines – a TJ Snow Spot Welder and a Universal Feed and Machine, cost $98,900. Wigner then explained why the company was investing in these two particular pieces of equipment.
By Katelynn Farley - Wednesday, March 16, 2022 9:01 AM
During the Monday, March 14, meeting of the Huntington County Community School Corporation (HCCSC) Board of Trustees, the matter of renovating Huntington North High School (HNHS) was once again brought to the table for discussion.
Submitted by Huntington County Community School Corporation - Monday, March 7, 2022 8:28 AM
Huntington County Community School Corporation (HCCSC) will be pursuing extensive renovations at Huntington North High School (HNHS) over the coming three years as part of the corporation’s 2022 $25 million bonds becoming available under the current tax structure.
The funding has become available as a result of Crestview Middle School being fully paid off at the end of 2023, which will allow HCCSC to begin selling bonds for up to $25 million beginning in September of 2022. As such, there will not be an increase of taxes.
Submitted by HUNTINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION - Friday, March 4, 2022 12:03 PM
Photo provided by Huntington County Community School Corporation
The Board of School Trustees formally approved John Trout as HCCSC’s new Assistant Superintendent for Business & Classified Staff during the Monday, Feb. 28, board meeting.
Trout had been serving in the role on an interim basis since January prior to Monday’s unanimous decision to promote him to the full-time role.
By KATELYNN FARLEY - Saturday, February 26, 2022 2:18 PM
During the Wednesday, Feb. 16, Markle Town Council meeting, a proposal to make a change for the usual election of officers was made by current Council President Matthew Doss.
The election of officers took place to open the meeting, and all positions remained the same. Doss was elected President and Nick Lund was elected Vice President. This election traditionally would have taken place in January, but due to council member Blake Caley being absent for that meeting, it was delayed.
Saturday, February 26, 2022 2:08 PM
In compliance with the IC 5-14-1.5-6.1 The Trustees of the Roanoke Public Library will convene Tuesday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m, preceding the regular meeting, in Executive Session in the Library’s program room for employee performance evaluations.
The Roanoke Public Library Board Meeting will take place at 7 p.m. that day in the program room.
Saturday, February 26, 2022 2:05 PM
With the help of the CollegeChoice 529 Savings Plan, about 10,300 families in Senate District 19 will experience reduced costs once their child enrolls in a higher education institute, said State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle).
CollegeChoice Savings Plans are flexible and tax-advantaged investment tools used to help individuals and families save for higher education and reduce loan debt. As of December 2021, savings within the CollegeChoice program exceeded $6.8 billion, with about $95 million held by Senate District 19 families.
By KATELYNN FARLEY - Sunday, February 20, 2022 11:33 AM
More than a dozen residents of the town of Roanoke were present during the Tuesday, Feb. 15, Roanoke Town Council meeting to share their thoughts, opinions and concerns regarding a proposed special events application.