ALLEN COUNTY, Ohio (WLIO) — Allen County commissioners say they are optimistic about the year ahead, with several major construction and renovation projects scheduled to move forward in 2026.
Among the most anticipated developments is the completion of the new Allen County Government Center. County officials expect departments to begin moving into the facility this fall. Once the relocation is complete, plans will move forward to remodel the interior of the Allen County Courthouse.
Commissioners say all offices currently housed in the courthouse will be relocated, and when renovations are finished, the building will be used exclusively for court-related offices.
Once the relocation into the new Allen County Government Center is complete, plans will move forward to remodel the interior of the Allen County Courthouse.
Preliminary work has also begun on a new Allen County Veterans Commission garage. In addition, renovations at Cook Tower are expected to begin this year to convert the building into the new home of the Allen County Child Support Enforcement Agency.
Allen County Commissioners President Cory Noonan said the Cook Tower project will better meet the agency’s needs.
“Really, once this is said and done, it’s going to be a good fit for that office,” Noonan said. “We’re in the process of going out for asking for qualifications to do that work, which will be completed in 2026.”
The updates were shared during the commissioners’ annual reorganization meeting. During the meeting, Noonan was elected board president, and Beth Seibert was selected to serve as vice president.
