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Press file photo Construction of the new skatepark at Sunnyside Park has been delayed and now there is some discussion about choosing a new location for the skatepark.

Press file photo Construction of the new skatepark at Sunnyside Park has been delayed and now there is some discussion about choosing a new location for the skatepark.

Staffing change delays skatepark

Mia Overton
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Construction of the town’s new skatepark is being delayed but town officials are committed to making it happen.
While the County Commissioners were discussing a possible increase in funding for library salaries on June 7, about 15 people were attending the library board meeting at the same time to voice opposition to a Gay Pride display at the library. The display pictured above is in the main section of the library and there is a similar one in the teen section.

While the County Commissioners were discussing a possible increase in funding for library salaries on June 7, about 15 people were attending the library board meeting at the same time to voice opposition to a Gay Pride display at the library. The display pictured above is in the main section of the library and there is a similar one in the teen section.

Funding request for library salaries stalled

Mia Overton
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
A Gay Pride display at the Macon County Public Library became an issue during a discussion about extra funding for library staff salaries at the Board of County Commissioners budget session on June 7.
Press photo/Mia Overton - The old Scott Griffin Hotel on Main Street may see new life as a boutique hotel with rooftop restaurant.

Press photo/Mia Overton - The old Scott Griffin Hotel on Main Street may see new life as a boutique hotel with rooftop restaurant.

Scott-Griffin Hotel may get new life

Mia Overton
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
History may be repeating itself in downtown Franklin, but in a way that will be a boost to the local economy. The Town of Franklin has received a technical assistance grant to study the possibility of restoring the old Scott-Griffin Hotel for a boutique hotel and rooftop restaurant.
Press photo/Mia Overton - Bob Cook addresses the Board of Elections during the hearing regarding his election protest on May 31.

Press photo/Mia Overton - Bob Cook addresses the Board of Elections during the hearing regarding his election protest on May 31.

Election protest dismissed

Mia Overton
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
The Macon County Board of Elections dismissed candidate Bob Cook’s election protest following a hearing on May 31. Cook filed the protest on May 27, citing a discrepancy in the reporting of the total number of ballots cast in the May 17 primary election and a different total posted on May 23.
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Fire departments request millage rate increases

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Four fire departments are requesting millage rate increases for the 2022-23 fiscal year that begins July 1. Like many organizations, the departments are seeing increases in operating costs such as fuel, utilities and supplies.
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More charges filed in homicide investigation

News Staff
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
A fourth person was arrested last week in connection with the homicide investigation that came about after a woman was reported missing on May 20. Lenore “Lenoka” Wilson of Otto was arrested on May 24 and charged with two counts of felony kidnapping.
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MMS principal resigns

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Macon Middle School will have a new principal when the next school year begins in August. Current principal Kevin Bailey has submitted his resignation effective June 30. Bailey was suspended with pay on April 8.
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Press photo

School lunch costs increase

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Just like people are seeing with their home grocery bills, the rising cost of food is also impacting the school system. As a result, students will be paying more for their school lunches during the 2022-23 school year.
Brent Holbrooks (left) was the top voter getter in the sheriff’s race. Dereck E. Jones (right) had 54 fewer votes and has called for a recount. The recount will be held Thursday, June 2.

Brent Holbrooks (left) was the top voter getter in the sheriff’s race. Dereck E. Jones (right) had 54 fewer votes and has called for a recount. The recount will be held Thursday, June 2.

Recount called for sheriff’s race

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Last Tuesday night found Brent Holbrooks and his supporters celebrating at Rathskeller as he was the top vote getter in the race to become the next sheriff of Macon County.