Big things could be coming to the Allen County Regional Airport. At least two hangars, one for a crop dusting business and an even larger one for a Topeka air museum, are on the horizon.…

Allen County commisioners and representatives of Carlyle Presbyterian Church made a last-minute location change on Tuesday,  just a week before the installation of six storm shelters. The storm shelters will be installed in five places…

It’s still too early to know what may come of plans to remodel and expand the Allen County District Courtroom, but a local judge and owners of a construction company want county commissioners to think…

Terry Call wears many hats for Allen County, but he’ll hang them up next week when he retires. It’s not easy to describe all of his job responsibilities. “Jack of all trades” might fit.  “My…

Six storm shelters should be installed in five separate parts of the county by the end of this month. A property owner near Carlyle agreed to allow the county to place a shelter there, after…

Rising property values and the high cost of labor and supplies translated to about a $30,000 increase in the county’s insurance rates for the coming year. Loren Korte with PSI Insurance met with commissioners on…

Most of those who use the county’s general transportation program need to go to the store or medical appointments. Allen County Clerk Sherrie Riebel last week gave commissioners an update on the transportation program, as…

Allen County leaders will struggle with a “chicken and egg” question as they consider how to best develop property surrounding the airport. They want to invest millions of dollars — hopefully through grants — to…

Recycling efforts in Allen County are continuing, thanks to a dedicated group of advocates. A new recycle center will open to the north of Pete’s convenience store on East State Street. Thompson Poultry formerly occupied…

Expect to see property valuation notices in the mail soon. And be prepared for a little sticker shock. That was the warning from County Appraiser Jami Clark. Property valuations have increased between 8% and 25%…