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A former Normal teacher who was recently sentenced on an assault charge in Tennessee has been sentenced to an 18-month conditional discharge in Macon County.

Jonathan Hovey, who pursued city councilman and law enforcement instructor, gets sentenced to an 18-month conditional discharge.

Some council members expressed concerns about the lack of plans for a bike trail. Others were worried about the proposed narrowing of traffic lanes from 13 feet to 11 feet.

The nearly 87,000-square foot shopping center, which includes tenants such as Dollar Tree, Famous Wine & Spirits and Pride Cleaners, will be renovated, including new exterior facades.

But that didnt stop two city council members from expressing opposition to the potential move, echoing concerns expressed by parents, teachers, administrators and alumni from nearby St. Teresa High School.

The city council signaled that it will nix a proposed 7% increase in the property tax levy, voting instead to advance an estimate only 3% higher than last years levy.

Under the changes, the city will take over responsibility for picking up large dead "wild" animals such as coyotes and deer.

Residents, workers adjusting their regular routines in anticipation of the hottest temperatures of the summer.

Police say the defendant showed up at Councilman Ed Culps office and home and tried to contact his wife.

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and three candidates elected to the city council earlier this month will be sworn in to new four-year terms Monday.