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Sparta Targeting More Sewer Rehab With Grant Application

Sparta wants to continue sewer rehabilitation with this year’s CDBG application. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said Bockman Way has been identified as a high priority area. “We’re hoping to get the sewer camera immediately, and our plans are to start in that area and work our way to the plant from there,” Hennessee said. “We’ll have a better feel for ... Read More »

White County Phone Survey For CDBG Grant

White County will be surveying residents by phone as part of its grant application for two fire trucks. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said traditionally they would survey in-person for this roughly $500,000 grant. Robinson said residents will remain anonymous and their income will be the most invasive question asked. “That will help with fire protection, county wide and better ... Read More »

Van Buren Applying For 420K Fire Department Grant

Van Buren County will apply for a $420,000 Community Development Block Grant for fire departments after County Commissioners approved the move Tuesday night. The grant will provide equipment to the county’s five volunteer fire departments. County Mayor Greg Wilson said the county caught a break by only having to provide $50,000 on this grant. “One good thing about this one, ... Read More »

Byrdstown Applying For CDBG Funds For Water Line Project

Byrdstown will focus on solving water loss issues if the town receives a Community Development Block Grant. The town will apply for $685,000 in federal funds. Mayor Sam Gibson said the plan would be to remove an aging water line in Eagle Cove. “The line is a quarter of a mile through a wooded area where we can not travel,” ... Read More »