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Work is expected to take place through October Written By: Marcus Traxler | ×
The exterior of the Miner County Courthouse in Howard is pictured on June 23, 2021 as most of the building is closed for a six-month renovation project. (Marcus Traxler / Republic)
HOWARD For the first time in the building’s 86-year history, the Miner County Courthouse is getting some serious improvements.
The county’s headquarters at 401 N. Main St. in Howard are going through a $1.6 million renovation this year, which has moved most of the Miner County offices about six blocks to the south on Main Street to a former bank building.
Increase in raccoon sightings prompt Marion officials to issue safety tips
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MARION – Sixteen raccoon-related calls logged since April 5 and two exposures to dogs and a single exposure to a person are prompting Marion officials to provide residents with wildlife safety tips and guidelines.
Police Chief Richard Nighelli, Animal Control Officer Susan Connor and the Marion Board of Health issued a press release regarding wildlife following the uptick in reports of raccoon sightings in recent weeks.
The release notes that Marion Police and Animal Control have received 16 calls regarding raccoons since April 5. The raccoons have not been reported to be overtly aggressive. However, several of the raccoons were determined to have posed a public safety risk and were humanely euthanized by responding officers.
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