Allen County Highway Department offering sand & sandbags to residents affected by flooding
The Allen County Highway Department is offering bags and sand on a self-serve basis for Allen County residents affected by flooding or concerned about rising water near their property.
March 2025 update on new Allen County Jail construction
The outline of the new Allen County Justice Center is taking shape as the concrete foundation walls have been completed and backfilled as shown in a video update posted by Weigand Construction.
Allen County Commissioners lock in maximum hard costs for new jail project
Today, the Allen County Board of Commissioners approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for the Allen County Justice Center and Sheriff’s Office.
Allen County receives grant to improve Scott Road rail crossing
Allen County has been awarded up to $400,000 to evaluate alternatives to improve an at-grade crossing of Norfolk Southern Railway and Scott Road.
Allen County hits historic $3B in permitted construction value
On January 2, 2025, the Allen County Building Department reported that building permits for 2024 totaled $3,664,538,816.
Commissioners submit letter of intent regarding interlocal cooperative agreement
Pursuant to its decision on December 6, 2024, the Allen County Board of Commissioners today submitted a letter to the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority Board of Directors communicating its intent to withdraw.
County Commissioners withdrawal from TRAA agreement with the City of Fort Wayne
After years of deliberation, input and research, the Allen County Board of Commissioners formally announced its intention to withdraw from the city-county interlocal agreement that oversees emergency services.
Mayor Tucker’s statement on emergency medical services
Statement from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mayor Sharon Tucker on emergency medical services in the city.
Allen County Commissioners close on bonds for new Allen County Jail
The Allen County Board of Commissioners announce the successful closing of $203,655,000 in revenue bonds for the new Allen County Jail project, which occurred yesterday afternoon, November 26, 2024.
Winter Contingency/Emergency Shelter Plan for the community in effect for upcoming winter season
The winter contingency/emergency shelter plan for the upcoming winter season will be in effect starting on December 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025.