Cost key factor in welcome sign support
A new Civil War historical sign will be placed in front of the county jail after the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved the marker that was paid for by the Sons of Confederate Veterans. But welcome signs to come out of the county’s own pocket died for a lack of second in a motion on Monday. (December 4, 2012, Page 1)
County road sign theft problems persist
County road signs are being stolen and the danger is that stop signs are being taken from dangerous intersections and causing problems. (December 3, 2012, Page 5A)
Builders ask county for road access
The county will determine if CR 300 can have access for a new student apartment complex. (November 20, 2012, Page 2)
County wary of fiscal cliff
The county will invest slowly over the next six months until the full $20 million is in using Green Square Capital as their investment firm. (November 15, 2012, Page 1, 14)
Lafayette supervisors hold forum on trust fund
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors will hold a forum Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. on the Lafayette County Chancery Building. (November 13, 2012, Page 2)
Supervisors vote to invest $20 million
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors voted on Monday to invest the remaining $20 million of the $30 million from the hospital sale in 2011. (November 6, 2012, Page 1, 2)
Some volunteer firefighters get paid
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved to hire six more part-time firefighter and maintenance workers for the county volunteer fire system. The hiring is part of a system to improve coverage of the area. (October 17, 2012, Page 1)
Lafayette County residents call for vicious dog laws
For several residents, they hope the county will take the lead in creating laws that protect them from vicious dogs. (October 16, 2012, Page 1, 12)
County OKs fire station
The small tin building currently on Highway 6 and CR 109 will be replaced with a new fire station including a brick facade by spring. The Courthouse will also undergo minor changes. (October 16, 2012, Page 1, 12)
County asked to consider new laws
Ley Falkner, county property owner, asked for the county to consider placing ordinances in the county – again, five years after his first request. (October 2, 2012, Page 2)
