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Strong spring storms roll in over the Bridgeton covered bridge and grist mill along the Big Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana.

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Foreboding dark storm clouds quickly roll in and fill the skies over the historic Bridgeton covered bridge and grist mill in Parke County, Indiana on a warm spring day in rural Indiana. Photo by Adam Jewell. Buy prints, puzzles, blankets and more at AdamJewell.com
May 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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PARKE COUNTY - Special Election on May 6. Here are the polling locations:

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April 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Let's keep our protest safe!!!

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May 15, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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6.14.25 - 𝐒𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐎 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬! 🚫👑
We're having a 'big beautiful' nationwide peaceful rally! Let's give 'em something to 🌮 'bout!

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June 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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We always aim to keep our protests peaceful, here's how you can avoid conflict! 💙🇺🇸

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May 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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June 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Completely dry waterfall!
Turkey Run State Park
Parke County, Indiana
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November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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An enchanting and beautiful place to visit!
Turkey Run State Park
Parke County, Indiana
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November 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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That looks like the next section to fall!
Turkey Run State Park
Parke County, Indiana
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November 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Full view of the Ice Box!
Turkey Run State Park
Parke County, Indiana
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October 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Some of these overhangs make me nervous!
Turkey Run State Park
Parke County, Indiana
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October 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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These fallen trees were the least of my worries!
Turkey Run State Park
Parke County, Indiana
Camera: Samsung Galaxy S22
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November 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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You can just start to see the mess at the end!
Turkey Run State Park
Parke County, Indiana
Camera: Samsung Galaxy S22
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November 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Parke County - The future of a proposed auxiliary gymnasium at Riverton Parke is in the hands of voters within the SW Parke Community School Corporation district.

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SW Parke Community School Auxiliary Gym in hands of voters
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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April 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Parke County commissioners are raising eyebrows over a $22,281 increase request for bridge inspections, demanding answers before any approval is given!

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Commissioners table $22,281 increase request for bridge-inspection contract
The board tabled a requested $22,281 increase for a BS Engineering bridge-inspection contract (proposed new total $616,757), asking the firm to justify the increase and produce the original contract before commissioners consider an amendment.
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September 9, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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Parke County has officially declared a local disaster emergency after the devastating storm on August 11, 2026, paving the way for vital recovery efforts and potential federal assistance.

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Parke County declares local disaster after Aug. 11 storm
The commissioners adopted Ordinance 2026-19 declaring a local disaster emergency for the Aug. 11, 2026 storm to support recovery and to pursue state/FEMA validation of submitted damage assessments.
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September 9, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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Parke County commissioners are tightening the purse strings after discovering alarming overspending in the highway department, threatening vital repairs and operations.

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Commissioners impose purchase restrictions after highway department overspends budget lines
After finding significant overspending in highway department budget lines (noted exhaustion of some accounts), commissioners ordered a moratorium on purchases without prior approval, instructed staff to notify vendors, and discussed operational implications including possible delayed repairs or parked trucks if funds are unavailable.
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September 9, 2026 at 8:53 AM
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Parke County is taking big steps to enhance its dispatch network while also seeking federal assistance for storm damage that could unlock crucial funding!

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County to publish dispatch RFP and pursue FEMA validation after storm damage
County staff will publish a request for proposals for dispatch infrastructure and continue working with the state and FEMA to validate storm damage assessments that could qualify the county for federal assistance if eligible damages meet the approximate $80,000 threshold.
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September 9, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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Parke County's planning director is pushing for a groundbreaking $918,000 zoning and mapping overhaul that could transform the future of the community!

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Planning director asks council to fund up to $918,000 zoning and mapping overhaul across two years
Planning director Beth told the council she obtained three consultant bids to digitize zoning ordinances and maps; the highest bid was $918,000 and she recommended splitting work across 2027 and 2028 so the county can manage the cost.
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August 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Recent inspections revealed storm damage on key bridges, with Nevins Bridge now flagged as a top priority for repairs—could your commute be affected?

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County engineering team reports storm damage, flags Nevins Bridge as top repair priority
AS Engineering presented the county bridge inspection report after recent storms, saying most county bridges remain passable but Nevins Bridge and Connolly's Ford showed significant storm-related damage. Consultants urged programming repairs and noted federal inspection-code changes have increased 'poor' and 'scour-critical' listings.
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August 19, 2026 at 5:37 AM
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Parke County commissioners have taken decisive action to enhance courthouse security, expanding coverage to five days a week after a recent security breach.

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Commissioners approve five-day courthouse security after recent incident
Following a recent security incident at the courthouse, Parke County commissioners voted to appropriate funds to expand security coverage from three to five days per week and instructed staff to begin scheduling the additional officer as soon as the appropriation is in place.
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August 14, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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Parke County commissioners are grappling with new solar ordinance proposals that could reshape the future of data centers and protect farmland from irreversible damage.

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County debates solar ordinance specifics and whether data centers should face similar decommissioning and setback rules
Commissioners discussed draft solar ordinance language — minimum panel height (36 in.), maximum height (16 ft.), a limit referenced as 400 acres and decommissioning surety bonds — and whether to apply similar rules to proposed data centers; a public commenter raised concerns that construction had made farmland unusable in other counties.
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August 4, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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Parke County is taking a bold step forward by approving a $3 million loan to revitalize a historic downtown bank, complete with a $65,000 annual safety net!

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Parke County adopts ordinances to finance bank-building rehab with $3 million loan and $65,000 annual TIF backstop
Commissioners approved ordinances authorizing a roughly $3 million loan to fund rehabilitation of a downtown bank building and adopted a $65,000 annual TIF revenue pledge as a repayment backstop; paperwork and appropriation language were amended and adopted the same day.
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July 12, 2026 at 5:03 AM
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Nice and easy walk after the climb!
Turkey Run State Park
Parke County, Indiana
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November 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Can't go all the way up, but oh well!
Turkey Run State Park
Parke County, Indiana
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November 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM