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Sposeep building added to endangered list
The Abe Sposeep & Sons building, 55 W. Water St., was named to the Indiana Landmarks’ 10 Most Endangered Buildings in the State of Indiana. The building dates back to 1890 and was constructed by Russian immigrant Simon A. Cook as a warehouse to house his scrap business, according to the Indiana Landmarks’ website.
10 attend Lagro Century Club meeting
The Lagro Century Club met Thursday, August 15, at the home of Doris Paul with ten members in attendance. President Carrie Williams led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect. Roll call was answered by telling about an embarrassing moment. Secretary/Treasurer Arlene Wolfgang read the minutes...
Many projects taking shape in Roann
Roann is a busy town right now. The covered bridge is in the process of being painted. New sidewalks are going in along with the rest of the new lamp posts. The old Hively building (later a veterinarian office) has been taken down for the new store coming to town. A little history: The Hively Manufacturing founded by Lawrence Hively gave jobs to a lot of local people. At one time, Larry had 97 employees on his payroll. They manufactured hog feeders, farrowing crates and other related equipment for 35 years. After Larry sold his business, Terry Keffaber opened a vet office in the front part of the building. Later on, David Schuler put in self-storage units in the back of the building. David sold the building to Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hanes. As we know, time moves on, and things change but don’t forget the history and people of our great little town.
Urbana ball park receives repairs
The Urbana Lions Club held a repair evening on August 12, 2024 at the Urbana Ball Park. The dugout on the west side of the ballfield was in much needed repair. Lions Luke Hunt, Larry Hoover, Rick Monce, Shawn Pearce and Michael Snell, along with support from Ronnie Anderson, were there doing the repairs. The dugout on the south side of the field needs some repair as well. The Urbana Lions are very proud of this facility and would like for the public to know that Urbana Ball Park is available for just about any activity you could ever want to hold. The Urbana Lions Club would like to see the park used rather than to have it dormant. This facility is equipped with handicap accessible restrooms with running water and flushable toilets. The pavilion could be used to hold picnics, meetings, weddings and receptions, parties of any kind. The pavilion has a grill for that special BBQ party that you’ve been wanting to throw.
Stalemate: Solar moratorium ordinance in Huntington communities goes nowhere
HUNTINGTON COUNTY — The Plan Commissions for the towns of Roanoke and Andrews still encountered not having enough votes for a solar moratorium as of Wednesday, Aug. 14 in spite of having enough commission members to vote. The Huntington County, Roanoke and Andrews Plan Commissioners met at the Huntington...
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