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Council Moves to Draft Ordinance Banning All New Wells Citywide

June 11, 2026 by Staff

Van Wert City Council voted to draft an ordinance banning all new wells citywide while grandfathering existing wells after a detailed discussion on current regulations.

Categories News, Ohio Tags city water rules, groundwater concerns, municipal code update, new wells ordinance, private well ban, subdivision regulations, Van Wert city council, Van Wert wells

Adams County Veterans Told New State Tax Deductions Still on Hold Until July 1

June 10, 2026 by Staff

Indiana veterans face delays as counties await state forms for new tax deductions; processing cannot begin until July 1.

Categories Adams County, News, State News Tags Adams County, county processing, Indiana veterans, July 1 start, statewide delay, tax deductions, veteran benefits, Veterans Service Officer

Adams County Schedules First Formal Meeting With Amish Community Leaders

June 10, 2026 by Staff

Adams County commissioners scheduled the first formal meeting with Amish community leaders to improve communication and road‑safety cooperation.

Categories Adams County, News Tags Adams County, Amish Community, community meeting, County Commissioners, local engagement, road safety, Rural Roads

Adams County Commissioners Review Early Guidance on State‑Mandated Township Consolidation

June 10, 2026 by Staff

Adams County commissioners reviewed early state guidance on upcoming township consolidation and the point system that will determine required mergers.

Categories Adams County, Decatur, Geneva, Monroe, News Tags Adams County, Adams County commissioners, DLGF point system, Indiana legislation, local government changes, township consolidation, township mergers

County Commissioners Consider Surplus Auction for Former Golden Meadows Facility

June 10, 2026 by Staff

Adams County commissioners are considering declaring the former Golden Meadows assisted‑living building surplus and moving it to auction due to its deteriorating condition.

Categories Adams County, Decatur, News Tags Adams County, assisted living facility, building auction, County Commissioners, county meeting, decatur indiana, Golden Meadows, surplus property
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