For Lynda Dunbar, time is of the essence. 

The Republican has spent the last month and a half diving right into the duties of serving as Greencastle's mayor, but she admits there is one thing that has surprised her. 

While the last two months have been filled with the City of Greencastle trying to craft an ordinance surrounding the use of UTV vehicles on city streets, Dunbar said there is more that has been taking place than just that. 

"I think we are moving in the right direction. We have some huge things coming, some huge opportunities," Dunbar said.

The city of Greencastle and DePauw continue to work on a possible Lilly Grant that would help change the landscape of both, as well as bring a pool to the YMCA. In addition, Dunbar said work continues on bringing housing to Greencastle. 

"We are working on a lot of stuff. It is going to be exciting to be in Greencastle," Dunbar said.