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05/27/2026

The Allen County Highway Department informs motorists of a changing traffic pattern on the west side of the county. Beginning June 3, 2026, Washington Center Road will stop for O'Day Road, turning the intersection into an All-Way Stop.

Remember, “first to arrive, first to go” means the vehicle that arrives and stops first at the intersection has the right-of-way. Always yield to pedestrians.

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05/27/2026

The Allen County Highway Department, along with Fort Wayne Trails, encourages anyone with information about the Shoaff Road Trailhead vandalism to come forward. Please contact Fort Wayne Trails at 260-969-0079 or the ACHD at 260-449-3647 with any information.

05/27/2026

We will also be moving cyclical reassessment this week into the Hillcrest and Morningside Terrace neighborhoods. Once every four years our office is required to physically inspect each property in the township.

All our inspectors will be wearing a shirt with Wayne Township clearly marked and have their county ID badges with them. If you have any questions, please call the office at 260-449-7173.

05/26/2026

The live feed of tonight’s Allen County Plan Commission and BZA meetings at the Coliseum are not streaming to our website properly, due to technical difficulties.

You can watch live and on demand after the meeting on our Vimeo page at https://vimeo.com/allencounty

We apologize for any inconvenience.

05/25/2026

More than picnics and parades . . . this Memorial Day, let us take a moment to remember and honor the fallen military heroes who courageously gave their lives. Never forget their sacrifices for our freedom.

05/20/2026

Most Allen County Offices will CLOSE for Memorial Day.

On Monday, May 25, 2026, most Allen County Offices will close to observe Memorial Day, and will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

County offices that provide 24/7 functions do not close for holidays. Some of these include the Sheriff’s Department, Community Corrections, Allen County Juvenile Center, Youth Services Center, and the Highway Department. If you are unsure whether or not a department is open, call ahead of your visit. County phone numbers are listed on the website at www.allencounty.in.gov.

05/19/2026

Spring 2026 Construction Update:

Catch up on the progress of the new Allen County Jail – below, find links for recent footage from Weigand Construction:

February 2026 YouTube link: https://youtu.be/RPAS1jEhNm8

March 2026 YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/ReunkfCLh-c
Some project stats for March:
- Prefabricated cells have been set in 6/8 areas of the building
- Interior Masonry is 75% complete
- The Kitchen Hood & Cooler/Freezers have been installed
- Approx. 40% complete on Low Voltage cabling
- Main Mechanical Room is around 85% complete

April 2026 YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/oQ4C8US4yJ8

May 2026 YouTube link: https://youtu.be/oKpzN8ixA04

05/18/2026

Allen County has been hit by many thunderstorms this spring, which can lead to overflowing creeks and rivers.

This month’s Flood Tip from FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency is: Get Flood Insurance. They provide detailed information about how you can protect your home and property from unexpected flooding at www.floodsmart.gov.

Flood insurance is available to anyone living in one of more than 22,000 participating National Flood Insurance Program communities – of which Allen County is included. Homes and businesses in high-risk flood areas with mortgages from government-backed lenders are required to have flood insurance.

Learn if you live in a flood risk zone. Call the Allen County Surveyor’s Office at 260-449-7625 to find out! Learn more at https://www.allencounty.in.gov/902/Flood-Hazards-Insurance

05/18/2026

05/14/2026

The Allen County Commissioners declare that today is Apraxia Awareness Day in Allen County!

May 14th also marks National Apraxia Day, which raises awareness about Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), a neurological disorder that affects the ability to plan and sequence the motor movements needed for speech and is among the most severe speech disorders in children, affecting approximately 1 in 1,000.

The Commissioners were delighted to meet Alex Augustyniak who, although living with CAS, brings joy to his resiliency and determination to communicate. They recognize the effort and support of the entire family, including big brothers Benny and David, who help Alex find his voice.

Special thanks to mom, Jackie Augustyniak, godmother Ashley Martin, the Allen County Commissioners and Mayor Sharon Tucker who all helped make today special.