South Whitley To Pursue Grant For Ind. 5 Sidewalk

April 23, 2025 at 6:02 p.m.

By MADDIE JO SHULTZ

SOUTH WHITLEY – At Tuesday night's meeting, the South Whitley Town Council discussed a sidewalk project along Ind. 5 between the Whispering Hills subdivision and the bridge.
Council member Trey Weber has talked with DLZ, who estimates the project to cost $500,000, so Weber will begin pursuing grants.
Clerk-Treasurer Alyssa Knepple said liability insurance has been acquired for the old flower shop, which the town recently purchased.
Council President Brock Waterson said the town will soon consider business proposals, which they have begun to receive, for the property.
Council also:
• Approved a street closure for the AmVets Spring Fling on May 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. May 4.
• Approved backup school resource officer certification for Town Marshal Mikel Vandevender.
• Approved a swing set installation southeast of the picnic area at Hagan Park.
Council will next meet at 6:30 p.m. May 13.

SOUTH WHITLEY – At Tuesday night's meeting, the South Whitley Town Council discussed a sidewalk project along Ind. 5 between the Whispering Hills subdivision and the bridge.
Council member Trey Weber has talked with DLZ, who estimates the project to cost $500,000, so Weber will begin pursuing grants.
Clerk-Treasurer Alyssa Knepple said liability insurance has been acquired for the old flower shop, which the town recently purchased.
Council President Brock Waterson said the town will soon consider business proposals, which they have begun to receive, for the property.
Council also:
• Approved a street closure for the AmVets Spring Fling on May 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. May 4.
• Approved backup school resource officer certification for Town Marshal Mikel Vandevender.
• Approved a swing set installation southeast of the picnic area at Hagan Park.
Council will next meet at 6:30 p.m. May 13.

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