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MINGO JUNCTION Bruce Riley appeared before Mingo Junction Village Council with a clear message make sure what happened to him does not happen to anyone else.
Riley, a village resident, was the owner of one of the homes on Commercial Avenue that burned to the ground during a multi-structure fire in the early morning hours, Friday.
Issues with fire hydrants in the area complicated the response to the blaze, he indicated.
It was clarified during the discussion that the hydrants in question are tied into the village’s water lines, but the area the fire occurred in falls in the Brilliant Fire Department’s coverage area.
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MINGO JUNCTION – It is no secret the Ohio Valley has seen quite a bit of snowfall this winter – and that is taking a toll on the village of Mingo Junction’s salt supply.
Village Administrator Bob Smith updated council members on the supply on Tuesday, telling them during his report the village has used about 900 tons of salt.
He said the village came into winter with 500 tons on reserve and has ordered an additional 300 tons twice now, but it’s questionable whether even that supply will be enough to get through the end of the season.
“We’ve already gone through over 900 tons,” he said. “Every little snow we have … we’re using almost 50 tons of salt. I don’t want to run out of salt. It doesn’t take a lot (to use up what’s left).”
MINGO JUNCTION – The ongoing pandemic continues to create challenges for Mingo Junction.
With the expiration of federal legislation at the end of December, 2021 is starting off with a big challenge for village council the village needs to form its own policy on COVID-related sick leave.
The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act, which set guidelines for COVID-related sick leave when an individual had tested positive or was in quarantine, expired on Dec. 31.
It was noted by council members that the recent stimulus bill passed by Congress, to their knowledge, did not extend the act.
Village Administrator Bob Smith put together a draft policy with his suggestions for council to consider before the next meeting on Jan. 26.