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But Stevens, a lifelong village resident, witnessed her neighbors becoming wary of the water system as they learned that lead which can pose a significant health hazard had been detected in pipes in several homes. It created this huge distrust inside of the community, she said.
The lead problem came on the heels of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, and erupted into a national story, leading some to question whether Sebring would become Ohio s version of Flint.
Some drinking water fountains were turned off and schools were closed for several days. Children were tested for lead poisoning. Residents opted for bottled water. And the village s water superintendent faced criminal charges for knowing and not notifying residents about the lead issue in a timely manner.
Staff Writer
Morning Journal/Danielle Garner
Samantha Rhoades was sworn in as a part-time officer at this weekâs Columbiana council meeting. Behind her is Chief William Myers.
COLUMBIANA City Manager Lance Willard notified city council Tuesday that he had sent an application for project funding from a special congressional program, specifically local Congressman Bill Johnson.
The funding was reserved to complete infrastructure projects which can be applied to completing the industrial park.
Because of the need to show community support and reflect the need for the infrastructure project, Mayor Rick Noel, Dan Bekar and the American Legion wrote letters of support.
Staff Writer
Samantha Rhoades was sworn in as a part-time officer at this weekâs Columbiana council meeting. Behind her is Chief William Myers. (Salem News photo by Danielle Garner)
COLUMBIANA City Manager Lance Willard notified city council Tuesday that he had sent an application for project funding from a special congressional program, specifically local Congressman Bill Johnson.
The funding was reserved to complete infrastructure projects which can be applied to completing the industrial park.
Because of the need to show community support and reflect the need for the infrastructure project, Mayor Rick Noel, Dan Bekar and the American Legion wrote letters of support.
For The Times Leader
BARNESVILLE Village officials on Monday announced that two local projects had been selected for federal funding totaling over $3.5 million.
Mayor Dale Bunting announced that the long-in-the-works Slope Creek Waterline Project had been selected for funding through the Army Corps of Engineers’ Section 594 Program in the amount of $1,075,000, applicable toward project design and construction costs.
“I definitely want to thank Congressman Bill Johnson for his support, as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers a lot for that,” Bunting said. “It helps us and helps us keep our community water rates down and we can get this line in. It just helps all the way around. We really appreciate all the funding we’re getting for this water line. It’s a wonderful thing.”