Allen County, Indiana

Happy Independence Day! Wishing you a fun and safe 4th of July as we commemorate our country’s 248th birthday. A reminder that Allen County offices are closed today. All offices, with the exception of Superior and Circuit Courts, will resume normal business hours on Friday, 7/5/2024.

Happy Retirement, Steve Inman, and thank you for dedicating nearly half a century as a public servant to the citizens of Allen County. Commissioner Peters, on behalf of the Board of Commissioners, declared that June 28, 2024, is “Steve Inman Day” to recognize his 49 years working for the Highway Department. This morning, coworkers and colleagues gathered to recognize and honor him at a sendoff reception. Steve’s starting pay was $3.69 per hour when he was hired on April 7, 1975, at age 18. He was promoted to Truck Driver in 1981 and then promoted to Sign Shop Installer in 1985 where he has diligently worked for the citizens of Allen County, alerting and guiding drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and horse riders alike so that chaos wouldn’t ensue on our highways and byways.

The Allen County Treasurer Warns Homeowners of Tax Sale Scam: Their office has been receiving calls from concerned citizens stating they have been getting phone calls or text messages saying their property is being placed in the tax sale. These are fraudulent – the Treasurer’s Office will never call or text about this issue. Hang up or delete the text. Read full press release here: https://lnkd.in/edxbYqX5

Allen County offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, to observe Independence Day. Most county offices reopen for normal business hours on Friday, July 5, 2024.   Note: Allen Circuit and Superior Courts will be closed on July 4th and 5th. Their holiday schedule can be found at https://lnkd.in/eKJywXRC

All county-owned buildings, including Rousseau Centre and Courthouse, are closed today in recognition of the national holiday Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. June 19th commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Let us take this opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth together, by recognizing and appreciating diverse cultures and experiences within our workplace and the communities that we serve.

The Allen County Commissioners were pleased to reopen Fox Island County Park yesterday morning. BIG THANKS to Parks Superintendent, Jeff Baxter, Allen County Park Staff, and volunteers who worked diligently over the past two years to get the facilities and grounds ready to host visitors again. Mitch Sheppard, Park Board President, and Board Members Matthew A Booker and Matt Henry were in attendance for the reopening event. Two years ago, a derecho storm cut straight through the park destroying over 3,000 old-growth trees. More than 4,000 manhours were spent just managing the restoration and working with DNR to obtain permission to remove downed trees that blocked roads and trails, which normally be prohibited in a nature preserve. Only 3 of the 7 miles of trails are reopened. For your safety, please obey signs and maps showing the sections that are currently available to the public. For more information: https://lnkd.in/ew53z__3

Congratulations to Allen County Health Department Administrator Mindy Waldron for this recognition.

Allen County Offices Closed on Juneteenth. Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Allen County offices will close in recognition of the national holiday, Juneteenth. All county-owned buildings, including the Rousseau Centre and Courthouse, will be closed to the public on this day of reflection and celebration, and will reopen Thursday, June 20th, during normal business hours.

Commissioner Rich Beck, who is the ACPL Foundation Board President, joined former ACPL Executive Director, Jeff Krull, current ED, Susan Baier, and Community Engagement Coordinator Katie Mullins, to announce a new fundraising campaign to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to children of Allen County. Once funded, the program will mail a free children’s book each month to participants up to age five. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_yUF_7D

Allen County Commissioners praised the work of several county departments and local businesses for coming together to finish an award-winning road project. Representatives from RQAW | DCCM, Milestone Contractors LP, and QuikCut, LLC were joined by the Allen County Highway Department and Redevelopment staff at Monday morning’s presentation of a completed road construction project in the southeast quadrant that will become a model for similar developments in the county. In March, the Allen Martin Drive & Ellenwood Drive Concrete Pavement Restoration project won the 2024 Excellence in Concrete Pavement Award from the Indiana Chapter - American Concrete Pavement Association. Read the full press release at https://lnkd.in/e_BxJgps