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This section of Plum Street between Seventh and 13th streets is on the list of roads to be repaired as part of Parkersburg’s annual paving project. (Photo by Evan Bevins)
PARKERSBURG The city’s annual paving project starts next week, with some overnight work on Murdoch Avenue beginning today.
A new plating system for the floodwall gate crossing Murdoch Avenue was installed in March. Work on the second phase begins at 8 p.m. today, with a crew paving the approaches to the plates to provide a smooth transition, according to a release from City Engineer Adam Stout.
Yamhill County jail reports
March 28
Allan David Forster Rice, 37, of Dundee, was arrested for strangulation and fourth-degree assault. Bail was set at $15,000 and the case remains open.
March 30
Shane William Cooper, 31, of Newberg, was arrested on a parole sanction. No bail was set and the case is pending.
April 1
Dustin Jay Knutson, 41, of Newberg, was arrested for fourth-degree assault and harassment. Bail was set at $25,000 and the case remains open.
April 4
Ky Ramsey Schaad, 21, of Newberg, was arrested for reckless driving. He was booked and released; the case is pending.
April 6
Adrian Pereda Perez, 50, of Newberg, was arrested for fourth-degree assault and probation violation. No bail was set and he received an undisclosed sentence on the charge.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) - A repair project on a part of Copeland Avenue on the city s northside narrows traffic down to one lane.
Superintendent of Streets Mike La Fleur said that the left southbound lane of Copeland Avenue from St. Andrew Street to Monitor Street is undergoing repairs.
While the work continues, only the right lane of traffic is open.
The repairs should be complete by Friday afternoon.
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The real estate market in Central City is hot right now.
At the high end, a house on South Rampart Street recently sold for $600,000 and two others, on Josephine Street and South Liberty Street, have sold in the $400,000 range. At the other end of the price and move-in ready spectrum, a house on South Robertson Street, which looks like it is only a façade covered in cat’s claw at this point, sold for $30,000.
These homes and prices also reflect the evolving housing stock of the neighborhood. A quick drive around reveals modest family homes next to abandoned houses in a state of an advanced decay next to gleaming renovations.