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July 2, 2009


Osgood business denied permit by BZA

Beth Rumsey
Staff Writer

William Fuchs, owner of the Neal’s Salvage Yard in Osgood, presented an appeal to reverse the decision to deny the renewal of a salvage yard permit at the regular meeting of the Ripley County Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday, June 30. Fuchs was represented by attorney Larry Eaton.

According to Tad Brinson, Director of the BZA, Fuchs presented an application to renew the permit in August of 2008. After looking into the matter, Brinson learned that the permit had lapsed 13 months prior, as well as found that there were no utilities hooked up to the property. He determined that there was no business being conducted on the property, and refused to sign the permit application as per the current zoning ordinances. Because of the lapse, the property lost its “grandfather" right to keep the original zoning.

Sheriff cracks down on sex offenders

Wanda English Burnett
Editor

After the 2nd Annual Sex Offender Round-Up by the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, two offenders who did not fully comply found themselves in jail.

According to Sheriff Tom Grills, the event was a success for the second year in a row. With over 50 offenders processed, only two had not fully complied with the registry laws.

 

Recent findings show alcohol, drug abuse

Wanda English Burnett
Editor

One of the best holidays can turn quickly into one of the worst memories when teens and alcohol mix.

Paula Goodpaster coordinator for the Ripley County Local Coordinating Council Against Substance Abuse (LCC), has concerns about the use of alcohol and other drugs among youth in the county. Her concerns have merit based on the latest statistics released through the 2009 Local Epidemiological Profile.


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