“Dinky’s has been growing substantially in the last four years,” said Fuhs. “We want to see Dinky’s continue in its original purpose as a marketplace for local goods.”

Just as importantly, Dinky’s brings money in to hotels, restaurants and stores buyers frequent while they’re here, especially for the big spring and fall auctions. And, unlike rumors might say, the auction service plans to keep making that impact for a long time, said Fuhs and Saul.

The rumor that Dinky’s was closing became public last month during a budget hearing for the Daviess County Council. Council member Dave Smith heard the rumor and asked about it while discussing the future of CR 900E.

In the future, said Saul, Dinky’s wants to become more involved in the community, using the building on more than just Friday nights and for more than just auctions — maybe for charitable food or toy drives.

“Dinky’s has a tremendous impact not just in Daviess County, but in surrounding counties,” said Saul. “I don’t know if (another) industry would hire enough people, bring in enough traffic to equal the impact of the auction service.”