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The Delaware County Local Emergency Planning Committee met in regular session yesterday. $2,000 was approved to be spent as a part of a new aerial photography project – the remainder of the $83,000 needed for the project will be sought from other agencies that use the information. Also approved was up to $5,000 in software programming for a county web-based public complaint reporting system. Also discussed was a fine structure to deal with infractions related to travel warnings, as well as opening burning bans.
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The pending termination of former Anderson police Chief Darron Sparks was not discussed during Thursday’s safety board meeting. Sparks was put on paid administrative leave in late April for allegedly choking a 20-year-old woman inside an interrogation room. At a May 3 safety board meeting, the board voted unanimously in favor of current chief Larry [...]
Muncie police have apprehended the two individuals they believe are responsible for setting at least one of three recent arson fires in the southeast side Industry neighborhood. However, the two alleged arsonists probably won’t do any prison time – They’re both 10 years old. Both youngsters will likely be charged with arson in juvenile court.
In the wake of a 600 percent increase in local storm water fees, Muncie Sanitary District officials say they’re considering ways property owners can reduce their costs. Under consideration are credits toward the bills of people who install retention ponds, “green” roofs or rain gardens. Sanitary district officials have heard a steady number of concerns [...]