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Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Ind. Courts - Several stories today

"Annex option revived for Randolph Courthouse" is the headline to a story by Joy Leiker today in the Muncie Star-Press. Some quotes:

WINCHESTER - Randolph County is running out of options when it comes to the ongoing saga of its courthouse.

Now more than three months removed from a controversial decision to demolish the 128-year-old building, county commissioners are left to reconsider an option that would do more than save the courthouse. It also would include renovations and the construction of an annex on the south side.

This revelation came Monday, just two weeks after commissioners decided to pursue either a rental or purchase agreement with Wal-Mart Realty for the retailer's old, 54,962-square-foot store on the east side of town. The space was to be configured to house all courthouse offices on a temporary basis during the construction of a new courthouse.

But the Wal-Mart plan apparently has fallen apart. Commissioner Drew Wright, who has been negotiating on the county's behalf with Wal-Mart, said he believes the building is being bought by someone in Kentucky.

This is but the beginning of a lengthy and informative story. For background, type "Randolph County courthouse" in the search box in the right column.

"Johnson County court officials get OK to request more staff" is the headline to a story today in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:

Franklin -- As Johnson County continues to grow, so does the need for additional court staff -- including judges -- to handle an increasing amount of caseloads. That's why court officials on Monday asked for the County Commissioners' endorsement to address a state board that governs the establishment of a new judge.

The commissioners unanimously acknowledged the need for more court staff, setting the stage for court officials to meet with the state Commission on Courts next month.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on September 20, 2005 08:43 AM
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