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BUTLER — Replacing aging infrastructure is a necessary process, and it comes with a hefty price tag. The City of Butler has applied for a maximum $5 million State Water Infrastructure (SWIF) grant to address long-needed replacement of water and sewer lines on North Broadway. Monday, Clerk-Treasurer Angela Eck and City Attorney Cedric Hollabaugh told the City Council to be prepared to raise water rates to help pay for the updates. How much the rates will increase has not been finalized, Eck...

BUTLER — Two retiring Butler firefighters were honored for their service to the community. Fire Chief Jeff Shultz presented badges and retirement plaques to Paul Bowsher and Brent Miller at the start of Tuesday’s Common Council meeting. Bowsher and Miller spent 20 years as volunteer members of the department. “Twenty years is a very long time to be doing something in this day and age,” Shultz said. “That’s quite an achievement.” He estimated each firefighter r...

Both bodies want to gather more information before making any decisions. Ultimately, the final parking decision lies with the City Council. The Board of Works heard complaints from a resident in the 100 block of West Green Street, near American Legion Post 202. One idea under consideration is eliminating four parking spaces along the north side of Green Street. Board member Eric Johnson favored that idea, but recommended talking to American Legion representatives before taking any action. The c...

BUTLER — Jessica Hartman wanted to do some good for her hometown as she nears college graduation. Friday, Hartman led a group of volunteers in completing several projects in Butler, in sort of a “mini Day of Caring.” She is an intern at the United Way of DeKalb County and organized volunteers from Inspiration Ministries, Goodwill Pre-ETS (Employee Transition Services) students from Eastside Junior-Senior High School, City of Butler Street Department employees and Butler firefight...

Street and highway crews put in long hours to make sure roads were passable when Mother Nature deposited between 8-10 inches of snow throughout DeKalb County Monday and Monday night. After a long day of plowing from 3:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, DeKalb County Highway Department crews faced an easier task and a 6 a.m. start Wednesday. “We’re really in pretty good shape,” county highway superintendent Ben Parker said about county roadways. The county improved its travel status from ...

BUTLER — Butler’s Board of Works approved several proposals Monday related to the city’s forthcoming long-term control plan project.

BUTLER — The new year will be a busy one as Butler prepares to undertake a major wastewater project on the city’s east side.

BUTLER — The City of Butler will switch providers of a work-based software system that can be used by multiple departments.

BUTLER — Butler streets could be a little brighter if city officials decide to pursue lighting upgrades.

BUTLER — The final Butler Board of Works and City Council meetings for 2020 will be remembered for their uniqueness. Monday night, Mayor Mike Hartman, City Attorney Cedric Hollabaugh and City Superintendent Eric Dohner participated by phone. Hartman and Dohner were on quarantine, but Dohner was able to return to work Tuesday, according to Clerk-Treasurer Angela Eck. Hollabaugh opted to call in. Council members Tracy Hawkins, Eric Johnson, Gary Miller, Gale Ryan and Bill White, Eck and City...