The city of Mountain Brook has become the first in Alabama to achieve Green Zone certification for four public areas of the city after replacing much of its gas-powered maintenance equipment with battery/electric or manual tools. The certifications are awarded by the American Green Zone Alliance, to signify the “complete elimination of two-stroke equipment used for routine maintenance,” with .
Crestline a stop on proposed Amtrak line
By Andrew Carter - acarter@aimmediamidwest.com
Derrick L. James, right, senior manager of government affairs for Amtrak, makes the announcement that the Village of Crestline has been selected as a stop on Amtrak’s proposed 3-C Corridor passenger rail line that would link Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati. He spoke during a press conference on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Crestline Village Hall. Crestline Mayor Linda Horning Pitt, left, said she believes the proposed service will benefit the local economy.
Andrew Carter | AIM Media Midwest
CRESTLINE The Village of Crestline has been selected to be a stop on the proposed Amtrak passenger rail line that would connect Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati.
Independent candidates seek seats on Bucyrus City Council
Two independent incumbents will not seek reelection, and another will seek a different seat.
The deadline for independent candidates to file petitions was 4 p.m. Monday, and the Crawford County Board of Elections released a list of who filed later that afternoon. The elections board will certify petitions during a regular board meeting at 1 p.m. July 15.
Fourth Ward
Lisa Alsept, an independent who represents the Fourth Ward, did not file for reelection. Two independents did file petitions for that seat James D. Mee, 873 W. Perry St.; and Steven D. Young, 905 Nevada Road. Mee is currently an at-large member of council.
Mountain Brook could soon add entertainment districts
Mt. Brook By Bria Chatman | April 6, 2021 at 10:51 PM CDT - Updated April 6 at 10:51 PM
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Mountain Brook may be the latest city in our area to add not one, but three entertainment districts.
The bill first introduced by State Representative David Faulkner would allow the city to establish entertainment districts passed in the Alabama House of Representatives. Now the city waits on the approval of the Senate.
In Alabama Law, the entertainment district designation allows participating businesses with liquor licenses to sell alcohol to be consumed within the of the district and within its hours of operation.