Wienke resigns from Heritage School Board
Kevin Wienke has resigned from the Heritage School Board, said Superintendent Allen Hall.Wienke gave Hall a letter or resigation this morning.read more
View ArticleStreets improvements on tap in Homer
Dusty gravel roads in Homer have some residents feeling impatient, but plans are already in place to improve the situation, as announced at a regular meeting of the village board Monday night.read more
View ArticleHeritage Board member resigns
Heritage school board member Kevin Wienke resigned this week, just months into his third term, due to time conflicts presented by the rescheduling of regular board meetings.read more
View ArticleHeritage co-op renewed with Shiloh
At a regular meeting in July, Heritage school board members debated the district’s sports coop agreement with Shiloh, In the end, a two-year renewal contract was approved by a four to one vote, with...
View ArticleVillage to pay to demolish building
The village will pay to demolish a privately owned, collapsed building spanning two lots at 102-104 Main St., since it poses an imminent danger to vehicles and pedestrians. At a special meeting on Aug....
View ArticleSewer project ahead of schedule in Homer
Installation of the sewer collection system is well ahead of schedule and some residents are ready to hookup. At a regular meeting Monday night, Mayor David Lucas reported that Cross Construction has...
View ArticleHeritage to look at differentiated teaching
Despite the state’s lack of funding for gifted education, school board members are determined that the district will meet the needs of all its students by offering differentiated teaching in K-8...
View ArticleHomer votes to not increase tax levy
In December, village board members kept their word, voting unanimously not to increase the village’s tax levy for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. A $135,000 levy was passed without debate, the same figure...
View ArticleHall to serve one more year as superintendent
At a regular meeting in December, board members reappointed interim superintendent Dr. Allen Hall to serve one more year. Hall said the 2012-2013 academic year would be his last, and a search for his...
View ArticleSewer project total near $10 million
Homer — At a regular meeting Monday night, project engineer Andrew Kieser of Sodemann and Associates reported that final numbers on the sewage treatment plant and collection system are not far above...
View ArticleResidents express concern with police department
About 30 residents, many of whom follow an anonymously created Facebook page entitled “Homer Watch,” turned out for a meeting of the Police Committee Wednesday night.read more
View ArticleCoal project coming to Homer area
Homer— At a regular meeting Monday night, Mayor David Lucas said new industry would bring in a new stream of revenue for the village.Sunrise Coal of Terra Haute, IN, plans to begin construction in 2014...
View ArticleHeritage hires new principal
Homer — Heritage school board members factored community input from two open meetings into their hunt for the new Heritage Elementary and Junior High Principal. At a regular meeting Monday night, the...
View ArticleHeritage hires principal
Homer — Heritage school board members factored community input from two open meetings into their hunt for the new Heritage Elementary and Junior High Principal. At a regular meeting Monday night, the...
View ArticleCoal plant could create revenue for village
In March, Mayor David Lucas said new industry would bring in a new stream of revenue for the village. Sunrise Coal of Terra Haute, IN, plans to begin construction in 2014 on a coal preparation plant...
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