McLouth council makes changes to salary ordinance
The city of McLouth gave more definition to what city workers will be compensated with an ordinance approved last week.
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Federal law could require McLouth city employees to work more hours
by Dennis Sharkey Legislation that is being considered at the federal level may require more on-call hours for McLouth city employees. City Administrator Carl Chalfant told the council at their last meeting that the city may be required to have an employee on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Chalfant said the requirements [...]
McLouth, water well owner at impasse over lease
by Dennis Sharkey The city of McLouth is still at a stalemate with a landowner and a new lease for a city water well. Barbara Peterson approached the city last fall seeking a new lease for a water well that is located on her land just north of the city. Peterson approached the city with [...]
McLouth official warning residents to start conserving water
Parts of Jefferson County are now under a drought alert.
A warmer winter could push heating costs down further in McLouth
Natural gas prices have been on a downward trend for the past two years and it is expected to continue.
City of McLouth and well owner avoid confrontation
An owner of a water well that the city of McLouth feeds off of was threatening to evict the city.
Can you hear me now? Cell phone tower coming to McLouth
by Dennis Sharkey Can you hear me now? It’s an often mocked saying of the famous cell phone technician from Verizon Wireless commercials but it is also a real problem many cell phone users in McLouth face on a daily basis. Cell phone signals are weak if existent at all throughout the city despite which [...]
McLouth will take another shot at securing community center grant
The city of McLouth will take another stab at obtaining a federal grant for a new community center.
Comments by McLouth councilman raises questions
by Dennis SharkeyOne McLouth city councilman is raising questions about city purchases and at the same time creating more questions. Councilman Harlan Woodring raised concerns about purchases by City Administrator Carl Chalfant recently for a street and sidewalk project on Cynthia Street. The city paid Daniels Excavating $700 for two truckloads of black dirt to [...]
McLouth sets more clear regulations for fireworks
by Dennis Sharkey When residents of McLouth go to buy fireworks next year they may find a smaller selection. Concerns of councilman Harlan Woodring, who happens to be a fireworks enthusiast, about certain types of fireworks was addressed in the resolution that was published last week. Woodring’s concern was a particular firework that floats across [...]