Looks like Howard County and Kokomo residents can be glad that Tipton got the Getrag Plant. Now taxpayers down there have spent all that EDIT money on a plant that is not going to open. That could have been Howard County tax dollars. With Chrysler out of the deal and lawsuits flying, that plant will just become one more eye sore on US 31. Hopefully too this will change Chrysler plans to downsize in Kokomo as they will need a place to make transmissions.

Guess we should all be glad that Howard County and Kokomo were wise enough not to sink money into this plant. They lied to the city and county throughout the process two years ago and our officials saw through it. Tipton was so hungry for some good news that they risked it all and now see what they get...

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Our officials saw through it????????? They were drooling at the opportunity but the in-fighting between Bagwell and others caused it to sink. Lucky for us, but don't give them credit as "seeing through it."

puts a new spin on "Pork Festival".

Also puts spin on brand new 4 story facility ready to occupy, all interested welcome.

Yeah let's see - how much can you get for an auto plant in an economy like this when for years the industry has had far too much capacity? Maybe Ford will buy it. Nope they have no money. Maybe GM will buy it. Nope they will be out of money by the end of the year. Maybe Toyota will buy it. Nope they are smarter than that. Maybe? Nope who wants to be in the middle of a corn field not on an interstate and surrounded by union radicals? Nope. No one. It will sit empty for the most part unless Tipton starts yet one more high tech incubator or industrial park. Pork indeed it is. Maybe Tipton can get in line for a federal bailout.

Depending on how this plays out there might be interest in it and even from Toyota or Honda. This is a 4-500 million dollar facility that might be able to be purchased for a fraction of that (100 mill?). If the price is right you will see some interest in it from some companies that were looking to expand anyways. The location can make little difference when you are saving millions on the cost of building the facility. This may not happen tomorrow or not even in the next year but after the economy calms down (if it ever does) and if the price is right then there will be interest.

You Better Believe Someone Will Move In It! It Won't Sit Idle Too Long.
This Is A Set Back..but The Fat Lady Has Not Sung.
Kokomo Lost..not Seen Through It..they Didn't Work At Getting It..
When It's Up And Running With Someone... Tipton Will Be Fine..
We...on The Other ....still Lost Jobs & Revenue!!!!!!

Thanks Commissioner Henderson. Glad you are so positive about this waste of our tax dollars

Who said anything about the auto industry? The point is there is a nice facility there just waiting for any industry. Looks like they are one building ahead of Kokomo.