The Houston County Board of Commissioners met on Jan. 28 to discuss several projects. (Olivia Schmidt - HometownArgus.com )
By OLIVIA SCHMIDT
olivia.schmidt@apgsomn.com
At the Houston County Board of Commissioners meeting Jan. 28, a variety of important decisions were made, including approval of bridge replacement funding and approval of key equipment purchases. The board also discussed progress on several ongoing projects, including the Airport T-Hangar project and a major paving initiative.
Bridge replacement funding approved
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Work continues at the Houston County Airport as the Board of Commissioners moves forward with plans for new T-hangars to meet growing demand for aviation space. The project is set to be funded through a mix of federal, state, and local sources.
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Existing hangars at the county airport.
By ROSE KORABEK
rose.korabek@apgsomn.com
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County Highway 2 is set to be re-paved by Dunn Blacktop. (Photo courtesy Google Earth)
By OLIVIA SCHMIDT
olivia.schmidt@apgsomn.com
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