If you have an opinion about the proposed new Wabash County Jail, make some space in your calendar this week.
A public meeting to discuss the project is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 in the Heartland REMC Community Room, 350 Wedcor Ave.
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Rob Burgess, Wabash Plain Dealer editor, may be reached by email at rburgess@wabashplaindealer.com .
