To the editor, I begin an unpleasant discussion. Shootings are increasing. The murders resulting are increasing. Not enough is being done at the national or state level to prevent these murders and serious injuries. It is time to begin a discussion of local action for prevention. I cringe when I hear “The solution to bad people with guns are good people with guns”,…
Read MoreDay: May 11, 2023
144 CHI funds 25 improvement projects
The 144 CHI board of directors announced this week the receipt of 34 housing improvement applications, 25 of which were awarded funding. The applications are for exterior improvements to houses in communities along the Highway 144 corridor stretching from Rippey to Grand Junction, Dana, and Paton. The awards total $22,980, with matching funds bringing the total economic impact to…
Read MorePeoples Bank closing Rippey branch, opening new branch in Boone
Peoples Bank made two announcements recently in regard to their bank offices. The bank told its customers last week that the Rippey branch office will be closing July 31. This week the bank announced their plans to build a new branch office in Boone. Customers of the Rippey branch will be integrated into the other branch offices which include Grand…
Read More