A petition for annexation to the city of Delphos was resubmitted to Allen County Commissioners this morning.
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This is not the first attempt to annex the land. An expedited annexation request was brought before Delphos City Council in May, drawing significant public interest. While the city supported the move, Marion Township Trustees opposed the expedited portion of the request. As a result, the property owners are now pursuing a standard annexation process, which requires a public hearing.
The city of Delphos is seeking to annex part of Marion Township for the development of a potential large gas station. According to Delphos Mayor Andre McConnahea, an expedited annexation is being pursued at the intersection of Lincoln Highway and Lehman Road, on the south corner across from Love’s.
The City of Delphos is seeking to keep fire contracts in place with two neighboring townships.
On Friday, September 6, 2024, the Allen County Engineer's Office will close Bliss Road between Kiggins Road and Lehman Road for crossover repair. The work is expected to close that portion of Bliss Road from 8:00 a.m. through 2:30 p.m., and there will be no access during closure.
The Lima Fraternal Order of Eagles made a generous donation Monday Evening to the Marion Township Police Department. At the Marion Township Board of Trustees meeting in Allen County, James Fair with Lima Eagles 370 presented a $3,000 check to the Marion Township Chief of Police. The donated funds will assist the police department with updating their radio system to the new MARCS system and help fund any other miscellaneous business, which are things Fair believes will benefit the area.