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LaGrange County Approves Dry Wells For 700 South

By: Mike Stiles • September 11, 2026 • LaGrange, IN.
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Tharan Morga speaks to the LaGrange Co. Commission (file photo courtesy of Mike Stiles/Swick Broadcasting)

(LAGRANGE) - LaGrange County approved the purchase of two dry wells for County Road 700 South.

During Monday's County Commission meeting, County Highway Engineer Tharon Morgan shared that the dry wells will help with flooding along the roadway. The units will be purchased from Sunrise Excavating LLC. On will be along County Road 700 South at Atwood Lake and will cost $4500. The other will be on County Road 700 South near County Road 550 and will cost $3,000.

Morgan didn't say when the wells will be delivered or installed.