Legislation eyes railroad monopolies
The days of single-line railroad service may be coming to an end. According to supporters of new legislation pending in Congress, it will benefit farmers by ending the exemption from federal antitrust rules that have allowed single-rail line suppliers to have monopolies in rural areas of the United States, including Ohio. The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act (H. R. 1650 and S. 772) has already passed the House and Senate Judiciary Committees by a bipartisan vote. It awaits action by the full House and Senate.
Mark S. Jordan
Learning about bus safety
With school now in session, bus safety should be a priority for everyone. To help remind pupils of safe bus rider practices, the Mount Vernon City Schools transportation department will visit each elementary building this week and conduct training sessions.
Pamela Schehl
Four involved in accident
Four vehicles were involved in a rear-end chain reaction accident Tuesday afternoon, on Ohio 95 near the intersection with Ohio 13, just outside of the Fredericktown village limits.
Melissa Raines
Centerburg council hears concerns about proposed treatment plant
At the Centerburg Village Council meeting Tuesday evening, Hilliar Township resident Janet Stroud presented her concerns about the proposed village wastewater treatment plant. The treatment facility is tentatively planned to be built south of Centerburg, outside the village limits.
R. Eric Burdette
