City of Belmont issued the following announcement on May 23.
Restoration work began on the Fighting Yank statue in Stowe Park today. A complete conservation and repair treatment is being completed so that the statue will be restored to its original condition. The statue was originally erected on the former Belmont Middle School/Belmont High School site in 1946. It was moved to its current location in Stowe Park in 2014.
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Source: City of Belmont
Lincoln County has lifted its burn ban following recent rainfall but urges residents to remain cautious due to drought conditions and fire risks. Local ACT results also reveal varying levels of college readiness among high school students.
The Lincolnton City Council and Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a special joint meeting on May 12. The session aims to discuss funding issues affecting both local governments.
Lincoln County officials have issued a Water Activity Advisory due to an untreated sewage spill near Crosscut Drive in Denver on May 5. Residents are urged to avoid contact with affected waters until safety levels are confirmed by ongoing testing.
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