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March 23, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Emergency Management Director Eddie Scott stepped up to lead the charge in Fayette County after devastating floods, highlighting the vital role of mutual aid in disaster response.

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Emergency Management director reports mutual-aid deployment to Fayette County amid floods
Eddie Scott briefed the board on his deployment under the Indiana Mutual Aid and IMAT structures to assist flood-affected Fayette County (Connersville), described his roles and potential county reimbursements, and said relief personnel covered his shift so he could return for the meeting.
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August 22, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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With over 1,500 lead service lines lurking beneath the surface, the city faces a daunting challenge that intertwines public health, environmental impact, and financial strain.

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City official says at least 1,500 lead service lines remain; funding and wastewater tradeoffs complicate remediation
In public Q&A, a city community development official said the city likely needs to replace about 1,500 lead service lines, described the EPA-linked 'Get the Lead Out' inspections and warned that corrosion‑control options (phosphate) would conflict with wastewater phosphate removal requirements and disposal constraints.
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July 2, 2026 at 3:27 AM
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Residents are demanding stricter regulations for data centers, highlighting serious concerns over water usage, local finances, and environmental impacts.

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Residents press planners for strict water, decommissioning and monitoring rules for data centers
During public comment, residents and technical speakers urged the commission to require upfront decommissioning bonds, baseline resource monitoring, strict water‑use limits, and legal safeguards (against NDAs and unchecked tax abatements) for prospective data centers.
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September 18, 2026 at 5:49 AM
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Whitley County is taking bold steps to regulate data centers, proposing a structured approach that prioritizes small and medium facilities while placing restrictions on larger ones.

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Planning staff lays out draft data‑center rules and timeline, proposing overlay for largest projects
Planning staff presented draft zoning standards that define three data‑center classes (small accessory, mid‑size, hyperscale), propose size and power thresholds, setbacks from dwellings and schools, and require development agreements and benefit agreements for larger facilities; staff plans code language for October and a public hearing Nov. 18.
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September 18, 2026 at 5:44 AM
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Could turning vacant commercial and industrial sites into housing be the solution to our land use challenges?

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Commissions discuss allowing housing in commercial and industrial zones
Staff proposed enabling adaptive reuse of underutilized commercial or industrial sites for residential development, including potential Superfund or brownfield sites; commissioners favored careful use of special exceptions to manage traffic, noise and compatibility concerns.
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September 4, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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Accessory dwelling units could transform housing options, but local regulations and septic constraints are holding back innovation—what's the solution?

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Commissions weigh accessory dwelling units and manufactured homes amid septic, lot constraints
Staff described ADU types and allowed uses; commissioners raised septic capacity and lot‑size concerns in unsewered county areas, while municipal representatives said sewered lots are more suitable for ADUs. Manufactured and modular homes were discussed as lower‑cost options with quality and aesthetic concerns.
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September 4, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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Could reducing lot sizes and setback requirements be the key to affordable housing in Whitley County?

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Panel reviews lot‑size, setbacks, FAR and parking rules as levers to lower housing costs
Staff walked commissioners through development standards—minimum lot sizes, setbacks, floor‑area ratio (FAR), and parking requirements—and participants debated tradeoffs between affordability and design, safety, and utility constraints. County minimums on septic and municipal lot‑size differences were central to the discussion.
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September 4, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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A heated debate is underway in Whitley County over whether to allow duplexes and triplexes in single-family zones, with potential implications for housing affordability and community growth.

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Panel debates allowing duplexes and triplexes in single‑family zones
Staff framed permitting duplexes/triplexes in single‑family zones as a tool to increase housing supply; municipal representatives were more open than county members and most rated the change a low–mid priority pending design and parking clarifications.
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September 4, 2026 at 12:57 AM
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Whitley County is gearing up for a major overhaul in housing development regulations with new mandates from state law HEA 1001—how will this impact your community?

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Joint planning panel reviews HEA 1001, sets timeline to submit UDO changes
Staff summarized HEA 1001 and told the joint Whitley County and municipal commissions they must hold a public hearing and submit minutes and any amended Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to the state by Jan. 1, 2027. The panel discussed multiple factors—density, setbacks, ADUs, and permitting—without taking formal votes.
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September 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Exciting updates on the US 30 project reveal a near-finalized "modified clover" interchange design and upcoming archaeological work that could shape the future of transportation in Whitley County!

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NDOT updates commission on US 30 interchange design and upcoming survey work
NDOT and consultants briefed the commission on a near‑final interchange geometry (a "modified clover" variant), upcoming survey and archaeological work in the next ~90 days, and potential project‑delivery changes aimed at saving time and money.
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August 25, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Whitley County has just taken a crucial step by adopting its 2026 multi-hazard mitigation plan, paving the way for vital federal disaster relief funds!

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Whitley County adopts 2026 multi-hazard mitigation plan to pursue federal disaster funds
Emergency Management Director Eddie Scott presented the county's five-year multi-hazard mitigation plan, which commissioners approved to allow state review and subsequent FEMA approval required for federal disaster funding eligibility.
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August 22, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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DeKalb County faces a temporary inspection gap after the recent loss of their weights-and-measures official, but Whitley County is stepping in to help bridge the gap!

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Whitley County agrees to short-term weights-and-measures support for DeKalb County
Health Director Scott Wagner explained an interlocal agreement allowing a Whitley County inspector to perform short-term weights-and-measures inspections in DeKalb County for up to 30 days; the board approved the agreement and DeKalb will reimburse salary, mileage and vehicle costs.
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August 22, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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Whitley County is hitting pause on data center permits for a year, sparking a community push for stronger regulations!

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Planning commission forwards one‑year moratorium on data‑center permits to county commissioners
The Whitley County Planning Commission unanimously recommended a one‑year moratorium — or until new standards are adopted — on issuance of permits for data centers, with limited exceptions for accessory on‑site systems and telecommunications headends; the recommendation goes to the county commissioners for final action.
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August 21, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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The Whitley County Planning Commission just made pivotal decisions, including a unanimous recommendation for a one-year moratorium on data center permits—find out what this means for the community!

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At a glance: key votes at the Aug. 19 Whitley County Planning Commission meeting
The commission approved July 15 minutes, approved two one‑lot primary plats (26W SUV10 and 26W SUV11), and recommended a one‑year moratorium on data‑center permits to the county commissioners; roll‑call tallies were recorded for each motion.
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August 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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Whitley County is taking a bold step towards regulating data centers, focusing on power usage, noise control, and environmental impact—what does this mean for the future of tech in your area?

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Staff outlines data‑center code draft: megawatts, setbacks, noise, water and decommissioning on agenda
Planning staff presented a detailed draft approach to regulate data centers, proposing classification by power (megawatts) supplemented with building/acreage standards and performance rules for noise, water use, generator storage and decommissioning; commissioners gave input and staff set an October target for a public review draft.
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August 21, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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A Richland Township board member is sounding the alarm over alleged financial mismanagement at the South (Whitco) library, claiming it's sitting on millions while taxpayers may be getting shortchanged.

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Richland Township board member urges review of South (Whitco) library finances, alleges governance problems
During public comment Amani Wilkinson, a Richland Township board member, criticized library governance and finances, citing FY2025 accumulation figures (~$967,000), claiming the library currently has about $2,500,000 on the books against a roughly $800,000 budget, and alleging conflicted appointments and lack of investment returns.
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August 4, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Whitley County Council just made major moves to streamline personnel procedures, boost the drainage budget, and freeze salaries for key positions—what does this mean for the community?

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Whitley County Council advances personnel-ordinance change, boosts drainage line and freezes select salaries
At its meeting tonight the Whitley County Council approved the first reading of an amended personnel ordinance to move procedures into HR policy, voted to increase the highway drainage line for 2027 to $50,000, authorized presentation of a Baker Tilly MOU allocating costs by population, and approved freezes for several county positions’ 2027 salary increases.
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July 21, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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Whitley County is set to draft a one-year moratorium on data centers, sparking a heated debate over the future of digital infrastructure in the community.

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Whitley County planning staff to draft one‑year moratorium on data centers; working definition proposed
County commissioners directed staff to draft a one‑year moratorium on data centers; planning staff presented a working definition (with carve‑outs for accessory server rooms and telecom/utility facilities) and scheduled a public hearing next month, with county consideration planned Sept. 8.
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July 19, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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Whitley County is hitting the pause button on large data center developments for a year to refine zoning rules, ensuring local businesses can thrive without disruption.

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Whitley County directs planning commission to draft one-year moratorium on large data centers
The Whitley County Board of Commissioners voted July 6 to direct the planning commission to prepare an ordinance imposing a one-year moratorium on large data-center development while the county and planning commission draft zoning rules; commissioners said the moratorium should not impede ordinary business "micro" data operations.
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July 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Whitley County faces a $103K budget gap in probation services due to sudden state funding cuts, raising concerns about increased jail populations and public safety.

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Probation leaders say state cut to justice reinvestment grant leaves local public‑safety hole
Probation and community corrections leaders told the council a state decision to cut Justice Reinvestment grant funding will force counties to cover services or face gaps, and urged outreach to state lawmakers for a legislative fix.
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July 10, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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Whitley County's new income tax structure could mean millions in gains for some while leaving townships and libraries scrambling for funds—what does this mean for your community?

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Baker Tilly presents baseline model for Whitley County local income tax; libraries and townships could lose funding
At the task force's first official meeting, a Baker Tilly consultant showed baseline modeling of Indiana's new local income tax structure that would likely boost county and Columbia City receipts while leaving several townships and two libraries with steep projected losses; the consultant will run follow-up scenarios and provide township consolidation lists before the next meeting on July 22.
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July 10, 2026 at 3:21 AM
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April 29, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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January 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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As the city grapples with aging water and sewer infrastructure, the pressure is mounting to accommodate new developments without breaking the bank.

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City community development official outlines water, sewer and electric capacity constraints
A city community development official described the city’s water and sewer systems, noting aging pipes, storage and capacity limits, combined‑sewer downtown overflows, and rising infrastructure costs tied to development and service upgrades.
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July 2, 2026 at 3:28 AM