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County Moves Forward on Key Projects | Fort Wayne News
County Commissioner Ron Turpin drops major updates on three key county projects: the new Fire and EMS District, the upcoming jail, and the auction of the old Byron Health site. Tensions flared briefly over grant spending for the fire chief role, but Turpin defends the decision to prioritize operational readiness. The new jail is nearing completion with courtroom pods, video monitoring, and lawyer-client rooms — set to open in March or April 2028 — aiming to reduce inmate transport. Meanwhile, the Byron Health site will hit the auction block in September with an $8 million minimum bid…
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