UC commissioner forced to stop bickering between two insurance company representatives

By John Estridge Usually when insurance is discussed at governmental entity meetings, the discussion is very dry and boring. That was not the case Friday morning, September 4, at the Union County Commissioners’ meeting. Commissioner Howard Curry had to strongly tell everyone to stop as the bickering between representatives for two different insurance companies got …

Union County native Jim Williams earns prestigious award for his leadership abilities

Former Union County resident Jim Williams received recognition for his leadership abilities as the Muncie Community Schools Board of Trustees President. At the Tuesday night, August 25, board meeting, The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County President Kelly Shrock presented MCS Board President Williams with the David Sursa Leadership Award. Ball State President Geoffrey …

State and federal politicians write letters to Army Corps supporting development around Brookville Lake

From letters to the Army Corps of Engineers Explanation by John Estridge Explanation: For many years county commissioners from Franklin and Union counties and others from those communities have tried to get development around Brookville Lake. When Brookville Lake was created, the federal government took thousands of acres off the property tax rolls, reducing the …

U.S. 27 paving project between Liberty and Richmond scheduled to start paving portion; completion is planned for mid-November

By John Estridge U.S. 27’s paving project between Liberty and Richmond should be completed by mid-November. Indiana Department of Transportation released that information Monday morning, Aug. 3. According to Greenfield District Communication Director Mallory Duncan, the paving project is on schedule. It is estimated to cost around $5.8 million. The contractor is finishing up the …