Kosciusko County parks board schedules March 20 groundbreaking for Chinworth Bridge trail extension; press release, naming and permissions still pending

John (role/title not specified) told the Kosciusko County Parks and Recreation Board that Triad has been sold and that his new employer is handling the trail project; he said a groundbreaking for the Chinworth Bridge trail extension is set for March 20 at 4:00 p.m.

Why it matters: The extension will connect an existing trailhead at the Chinworth Bridge into the county trail network and, according to board discussion, provide safer trail access for nearby neighborhoods. Board members and staff spent most of the meeting finalizing publicity details, clarifying property ownership at the trailhead and reviewing the timing of master‑plan approvals that could affect naming and signage.

Board and staff clarified logistics for the March 20 ceremony. "The plan is that we all meet down by the bridge at the current trailhead parking area," John said, describing a short ceremonial shovel‑and‑hard‑hat photo, refreshments and an information board prepared by the contractor’s marketing team. He said the extension project is about "0.8 miles." Amy (role/title not specified) and Katie (role/title not specified) told the board they intend to issue a…