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Multiple streets close in Huntington due to water main breaks
HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) – Several streets in Huntington were temporarily closed Thursday due to water main breaks. “Crews are dealing with multiple water main breaks that have forced the closure of Jefferson Street and several other streets downtown,” the city said in a Facebook post that morning. “We thank everyone for their patience as we work to resolve the issues.”
Kokomo Gravel granted exception for mineral extraction
MIAMI COUNTY — Kokomo Gravel received a special exception for mineral extraction on their 48-acre property on East Wabash Road – the final step to construct a gravel pit on the parcel. Kokomo Gravel purchased the property from a land auction for $640,000 in March 2023. Since its...
Huntington proposes outdoor refreshment area downtown
HUNTINGTON — In an effort to establish a designated outdoor refreshment area, known as DORA, Huntington City Common Council discussed a proposed ordinance on June 25 during its last council meeting. The city is having the ordinance reviewed by the state to ensure it complies with state statutes. The...
Huntington begins paving streets, alleys
HUNTINGTON — Approximately 16 streets and nine alleys in Huntington city are expected to get repaved over the next few weeks. According to a city news release and Facebook post, the work began recently, and drivers should watch for road closures. Pending the rainy weather, the program is expected to be done as soon as possible.
Huntington Senior Expo draws a crowd
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington Council on Aging Senior Expo was successful Thursday drawing well over 1,000 attendees, including those from adjacent counties, according to Expo Coordinator/Assistant Director of the Council, Dick Murray. One vendor commented that it was worth the cost to participate, because the money goes toward the...
Urbana City Council discusses energy supply, traffic resolutions
The Urbana City Council met on Monday for its weekly meeting, which began with public input and was followed by focusing on a number of resolutions. The first resolution proposed was support for an Illinois Community Development Block Coronavirus grant. Illinois has received $15 million from the Community Development Block...
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