A new project is springing up for Johnson Park.
In October, a new, lighted fountain was dedicated in the park on the east side of Fremont.
But a question arose when the floating fountain, which includes colored lighting, was dedicated near the park shelter.
People wondered why the fountain isnât situated in the center of the lake, said Fremonter Don Cunningham, who led fundraising efforts for it.
Now, Cunningham is launching a new fundraising project for another fountain, which will be installed in the center of the lake. The estimated project cost is $9,800 and he hopes this second fountain will be in place by July 4.
Massachusetts had only reported about 30 new coronavirus cases when Gov. Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency one year ago, a move that was followed by school and business
Dozens of medical marijuana businesses and nonprofits are popping up around Mississippi even though the stateâs regulatory system wonât be ready for months, and despite the fact that the Mississippi Supreme Court might strike down the voter-approved program.
Companies canât legally grow, process or dispense medical pot until they obtain state licenses, which likely wonât be issued until August. But already more than 90 businesses and nonprofits have registered with the state or reserved a name, according to a recent review of Mississippi Secretary of State records.
Among them: Mississippi Marijuana Doctor, Cannabis Infused Solutions, Cloud 9 Cannabis, Delta Dank and Alien Ganja Farms.
Two aging buildings in Johnson Cityâs downtown core are receiving some tender loving care.
On Jan. 26, the Johnson City Historic Zoning Commission issued certificates of appropriateness for improvements at 253 E. Main St. and 112 E. Market St.
The body has sway over design standards in the cityâs downtown historic district and helps preserve the historic integrity of its structures.
A rendering of the renovations to the building at 253 E. Main St. in downtown Johnson City.
Ray Smith, a builder based in New Mexico, said his family purchased the property 253 E. Main St. after he and his wife Joyce and daughter Amber Row fell in love with downtown Johnson City, citing the cityâs history and potential.
Itâs in the bag.
Nalleyâs Canada Limited and the Hermiston Development Corporation announced Monday that Nalleyâs intends to use Lamb Westonâs Hermiston Plant No. 2 to make potato chips in Hermiston.
Hermiston beat out two other sites, one in Pasco, Wash., and the other in Salem, for the plant.
Nalleyâs chairman Patrick Lindenbach told the stateâs economic development department that the company and Lamb Weston have reached an âagreement in principalâ to lease the facility.
Nalleyâs said they hope to begin operations in June.
2) Dennis Doherty, a Hermiston attorney, wants to be Umatilla Countyâs new commissioner.