A possible overhaul of the county’s vehicle fleet remains under consideration as Allen County commissioners continue weighing costs, long-term savings and how large of a program the county can realistically support. Ken Olsen, senior account…

Concerns about cost to senior riders and control of local transportation services were discussed at length Tuesday morning as Allen County commissioners weighed the future of the federally funded 5310 program. The conversation centered on…

A new state law allowing counties to add motor vehicle transaction fees could bring additional revenue to Allen County. County Treasurer Darolyn Maley told commissioners Tuesday morning that she plans to take a modest approach…

Allen County commissioners formally recognized April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month during their Tuesday meeting, recognizing the work of area organizations that support children facing abuse and neglect. Donita Garner, Child Advocacy Center…

In the last five years Allen County property owners have seen their appraised value increase at an alarming rate after several prior years of modest increases. In my own case, my property value has increased…

Allen County commissioners began shaping the framework of the county’s own potential Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) this week, reviewing draft options and discussing how the program could encourage property improvements across the county. An NRP…

Debate over airport hangars — including rental rates, tenant priorities and the role of county oversight — dominated Tuesday’s meeting of Allen County commissioners.  Much of the discussion focused on the status of the airport’s…

Allen County commissioners agreed this week to provide a letter of support for a federal grant application that could help fund major equipment upgrades at Allen County Regional Hospital.  Hospital administrator Pat Patton told commissioners…

Future plans for the Allen County Airport — including hangar rental rates and construction — drew extended discussion from county commissioners Tuesday. A portion of the conversation centered on local airport tenant Vince Hill, owner…

Allen County leaders are in the planning process for a new recycling program. “We’re not ready to announce it at this time,” County Commissioner David Lee announced at Tuesday’s weekly meeting. “But something is forthcoming.”…