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Town of Monroe passes three ordinances, closes coop on roosters
At their July meeting, the town of Monroe passed three new ordinances that affect any resident within the town’s limits. These new regulations, presented by Town Attorney Clayton Lengrich and all passed in a 3-0 vote, included the following:. Ord. 2024-9: ordinance to rescind Ord. 2024-2 in establishing standards...
Decatur FD numbers look strong
The numbers are looking strong for the Decatur Fire Department. Chief Jeff Sheets recently told city council that he had 10 applicants for a full-time job on the department. That is an unusually high number since recent openings on the department haven’t drawn nearly that many job seekers. The...
Decatur street paving start coming soon
Brooks Construction Co. is expected to begin Decatur’s latest street paving project this week. City Operations Manage Jeremy Gilbert told city council at its latest meeting the Fort Wayne company is expected to start work on upgrading handicap ramps around August 1st. Once that portion of the project is...
Northeast Ohio businesses hope for big boost during state's expanded sales tax holiday
LAKEWOOD, Ohio — Tim Comerford says Ohio's annual tax-free holiday feels like a celebration. He works at Spin Bike Shop in Lakewood, a bicycle shop that has served the community for more than 20 years. He says he's excited about the chance to help Ohioans save money during the state's expanded sales tax pause.
NA Arts Council gains timely grant
“Unbelievable,” said Susan Roe, president of the North Adams Arts Council, describing an $8,190 grant the council will receive. The Indiana Arts Commission announced last week it has awarded more than $350,000 of $3.5 million in grants for art and creativity to northeast Indiana communities. In addition to the...
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