The Indian Lake Development Corporation held its annual Dredge Day Friday, bringing together community leaders to discuss the future of Indian Lake and highlight projects being supported by the organization.
The ILDC is a group of local citizens dedicated to the future well-being and growth of the Indian Lake area.
The organization supports projects that improve recreation, accessibility, and the overall experience for residents and visitors.
During the event, ILDC President Dale Frymyer highlighted several recent and upcoming projects.
One completed project is the new shelter house at Chippewa Park.
The project was made possible through a state grant and ILDC funding and includes countertop and electrical upgrades.
The shelter was dedicated in early September.
The ILDC also supported a new ADA-accessible kayak launch at Chippewa Park.
The project was made possible through Northside Neighborhood Watch fundraising activities and a state grant and was completed this year.
Looking ahead, the ILDC is planning an upgrade to the Chippewa Park playground.
The project will include building up the border area and adding pea gravel because of the low-lying location.
Completion is estimated for spring 2027.
Another future project is planned for Lakeview Harbor.
The proposal includes a new gateway sign and an Indian Lake history walkway, featuring areas where visitors can learn more about the lake’s history.
Logan County Commissioner Mike Yoder also provided several county updates during the event.
Yoder highlighted the upcoming America 250 celebration, including a countywide parade scheduled for Sunday at 4 p.m.
The parade will begin at the Logan County Fairgrounds and will feature 73 entries, including marching bands from Indian Lake, Benjamin Logan, West Liberty, Riverside, and Bellefontaine.
He also discussed an America 250 tree-planting project.
White oak trees are being planted in all 88 Ohio counties. Logan County’s tree planting is scheduled for September 29 at Lakeview Harbor and is intended to serve as a symbol of renewal, strength, and rebirth following the EF-3 tornado.
Yoder also discussed the county’s sales tax renewal, which was first approved in 1996 and is renewed every five years.
The funding is divided among sheriff’s capital improvements, county roads and bridges, city and village roads and bridges, township roads and bridges, and economic development.
The economic development portion also supports projects such as the Splash Pad and Regatta.
Indian Lake Schools Superintendent Rob Underwood also provided an update during the event.
Underwood highlighted the district’s school report cards and said the school board continues to work on permanent improvements.
He also discussed the district’s financial position, noting the district is in good financial shape and has the right-sized staffing in place.
Underwood said the district plans to refinance building funds on Monday, which is expected to save taxpayers about $30,000 a year.
He also noted that about 23 percent of the district’s overall debt has been paid off.
The Dredge Day agenda also featured other speakers: Logan County Sheriff Randy Dodds, Indian Lake Area Chamber of Commerce representative Michelle Grandi, John West with Indian Lake Boaters Helping Boaters, Roger Kramer with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and Indian Lake State Park Manager Heidie Whitman.
ILDC President Dale Frymyer talks about what ILDS does for Indian Lake and how they need your help:
