No Comments Offered on Oregon-Davis Budget Proposal

No one from the public came to comment on the Oregon-Davis School Corporation’s 2022 budget during last month’s public hearing, according to Superintendent Bill Bennett. The proposed budget totals more than $9.9 million. That includes an Education Fund of over $3.9 million, an Operations Fund of more than $3.2 million, and a Referendum Fund of almost $1.1 million.

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Pulaski County BZA Grants Special Exception for Moss Creek Solar

Jennifer Knebel speaks in opposition to the Moss Creek Solar development during a public hearing held by the BZA Monday. (screenshot of BZA meeting on Zoom)

Another Pulaski County solar farm has gotten the green light from the board of zoning appeals. The BZA approved a special exception Monday for the Moss Creek Solar project, with Board President Derrick Stalbaum abstaining. That was despite opposition from members of the public, as well as questions about the legality of the board’s actions from both opponents and the developer itself.

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West Central School Board Holds Hearing on 2022 Budget

No comments were offered on the West Central School Corporation’s 2022 budget proposal during a public hearing earlier this month, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra. “The budget is shaping up to be similar to last year’s with some discussion about more HVAC repairs and other things related to the infrastructure of the building,” he explains.

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Pulaski County BZA to Take Comments on Moss Creek Solar Project Tonight

Moss Creek Solar Map
Map showing proposed Moss Creek Solar farm’s location in Pulaski County included in the developer’s special exception application documentation.

Pulaski County residents can weigh in on a proposed solar farm tonight. Moss Creek Solar is seeking permission from the board of zoning appeals to build a 1,600-acre solar development on farmland in Beaver Township. It would be developed by NextEra Energy Resources and could be up and running by the end of 2023.

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