Supervisors agreed with Jasper County Conservation that the house once used by staff at Ashton Wildwood Park in Mingo should be demolished. The structure had fallen into disrepair over the years, and officials came to consensus last week that it could host training for first responder agencies before it is destroyed.
Keri Van Zante, director of Jasper County Conservation, said Park Officer Jerry Ratliff has since moved out of the house. After discussing the building’s future with conservation board members, it was determined it needs to be torn down. Van Zante said it is not in good shape and has old utilities.
“To make it in good shape, it would cost a lot,” Van Zante said. “It is our recommendation that the house be torn down.”…