The Allen County Drainage Board is about to undergo a big change with the intent of gaining more expertise and citizen input.

The Allen County Board of Commissioners today announced it intends to add citizen appointees and possibly expand the drainage board from three to five members.  Currently, the drainage board is comprised of the three-member Board of Commissioners.

Allen County Commissioner Linda Bloom hands retired County Extension Director Mike Talbott a proclamation honoring him for his service during Friday's legislative session. Also pictured are Commissioners Therese Brown and Nelson Peters.

The Allen County Board of Commissioners today recognized the work of retired County Extension Director Mike Talbott.

The Commissioners presented Talbott with a special proclamation honoring him for his 31-year career with the Purdue Extension Service.