This week’s groundbreaking that served as the ceremonial starting point for expansion of water and wastewater services to a new Rochester industrial park involved local, regional and state officials who have stake in the game.
With a name of Chamberlain Commercial Park that harkens back to Rochester’s beginning Mayor Trent Odell also thanked the local landowners for the site.
The mayor also acknowledged those locally that have helped advance the project especially the city’s street department.

Eric Walsh with Baker Tilly knows the history of Rochester past development while working with the finances for its future.
The Director of Technical Review, IFA Water Programs, for the Indiana Finance Authority State Revolving Loan Fund is Camille Meiners. She explains the economic package that saved Rochester millions of dollars.
The industrial park project is expected to generate a total investment of more than $26 million in Fulton County and the neighboring counties of Cass and Miami.

With sectional title in hand, Riverton Parke looks for more
Nearly 3,000 Indiana students to explore career pathways at LENS Apprenticeship Showcase
Prep your vehicle for winter weather
Expanded opportunities for incarcerated Hoosiers through 10-year Ivy Tech partnership
Legendary Vietnam gun truck to ride DC National Veterans Parade
Rockville man arrested on CSAM charge
Conservation officers remind hunters to prioritize safety during deer season
Ex-postal worker receives sentence for stealing checks in massive $34 million fraud scheme
Christmas Nights of Lights returns to Indiana State Fairgrounds for the 2026 holiday season
MMR vaccines available at Parke County Health Department
Governor Braun extends gas tax savings
Smith, Russell earn spots on Rockville Town Board
Indiana Department of Education changing how schools are graded
Polls open statewide at 6 a.m. Tuesday
Keystone and Caledonia Farmers Elevator agree to pursue merger following successful due diligence
Indiana BMV extends hours ahead of general election
INDOT reminds drivers stay alert for road crews, Project Greenlight to increase worker visibility
GROWMARK invests in Wabash Valley Resources’ Indiana ammonia fertilizer project
