Construction of new Whitley County jail met with criticism

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Work is set to begin next week on Whitley County's new Sheriff's Department and Detention Center-- and not without criticism for its location.It's planned to be constructed in a commercial park in northwest Columbia City. The jail would share the street with a movie theater, dentist office, senior center, and several other businesses.The location has drawn scrutiny from residents who argue that a jail will create new safety concerns and will negatively impact nearby