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City Of Sheridan Approves Fee Waivers

By Kurt Layher on Tue 11/03/2009 01:55am

The Sheridan City Council adjusted Plant Investment Fees and Building Fees across the board earlier this year. When this happened, it drastically reduced the funds available to cover lost revenues if the City waives project fees. The action was designed to reduce the number of waivers considered by the Council.

Liquor License Renewals Come Before Sheridan's City Council

By Kurt Layher on Tue 11/03/2009 01:48am

Liquor licenses in the City of Sheridan run on a calendar year basis. The City Council approved most city-issued licenses for the year. The rub comes with the bar and grill licenses. When originally issued in May 2008, the license holders were given two years to put the licenses into use. Two of the three have shown no progress toward a functioning business in more than a year.

The Annual Friends Of The Library Auction Is Coming Up Soon

By Ron Richter on Mon 11/02/2009 10:39pm

The 27th Annual Friends of the Library Benefit Auction is coming up in less than two weeks. Roger St. Clair will once again be the auctioneer and he will be auctioning off various items that have been donated by those throughout the community.

Dayton Town Council Addresses Meeting Dates Dilemma

By Ron Richter on Mon 11/02/2009 10:36pm

The Dayton Town Council made quick work of a short agenda Monday night as the only item that Council took action on dealt with meeting dates in December and February. Dayton Mayor Bob Wood says it ended up that nothing needed to be changed for December.

New CASA Director Talks About Improvements To The Program

By Ron Richter on Mon 11/02/2009 10:31pm

CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, and their new director, Mike Duncan, appeared on KROE'S Public Pulse program Monday to discuss his role with the organization and what improvements can be made.

Trailer Home Destroyed In Weekend Fire

By Kurt Layher on Mon 11/02/2009 09:56am

Yesterday afternoon, the Sheridan Fire Rescue Department responded to a structure fire at 1700 Bender Lane in Sheridan. It was nearly 1:30 when crews arrived to find the home one quarter involved in fire. The fire was extinguished with windows and portions of the walls and ceiling removed to gain access to fire in hidden spaces.

Halloween Events Across Sheridan Very Popular This Year

By Kurt Layher on Mon 11/02/2009 04:52am

From haunted houses to obstacle courses, this weekend certainly had events the whole family could enjoy throughout Sheridan. The Sheridan Recreation District turned the old Highland Park School into “Spook Central” for kids of all ages.

Sheridan City Council To Meet Tonight

By Kurt Layher on Mon 11/02/2009 04:40am

The Sheridan City Council will meet for their first time in November tonight. One of the items coming before the council is a request to waive many City fees for some affordable housing projects. Sheridan Mayor Dave Kinskey...

Powder Horn And Subdivision

By Shane Bryant on Sun 11/01/2009 02:53pm

"Do you think that the Powder Horn should incorporate as a municipality?" That is the Bank of Sheridan-Sheridan Media poll question this week. Some believe that this is not a good idea, while others don't care because they don't live there.

Annual Pet-O-Ween Brings Hundreds To Kendrick Park

By Kurt Layher on Sun 11/01/2009 08:55am

Devils, pirates, vampires, and ghouls are plentiful on Halloween but they usually don’t have four legs. Unless, they are part of the annual Pet-O-Ween celebration. The event drew nearly 100 competitors from ferrets to Chihuahuas, all of which were there to support the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter.