Owen 20/20 results

FRONT PAGE NEWS

— Photo by PATTI M. CLARK
Residents gathered Thursday night for the first of five community meetings to discuss growth management in the community. Above, Carolyn Keith answers a question from the audience while committee members Bernie Engelman and Carol Prather look on. Thursday night’s meeting was the first of five in the community. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Jonesville Fire Department.

Talking about the future

Few turn out to discuss growth
committee’s recommendations

The turnout was light Thursday night for the first of five community meetings designed to present six recommendations regarding growth management in the community to the public.

Board takes 4-percent tax rate

Will generate $75,000 more for

school system

Owen County residents will be paying a little more on their tax bills to help cover education expenses in the community.