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City loses over 60,000 gallons of water in leaks
The Chrisman City Council meeting began with Jeremy Neal of Neal Ambulance Service thanking the council for their work. “I want to thank you for whatever you did at Humrichous’. It’s the first time since we lived in Chrisman that we didn’t have any flooding in our basement,” Neal said. The tile that had given…
Read MoreCity talks water meters, again
The Chrisman City Council meeting began with a resident expressing her concerns. Shawna Boyer brought an issue to the council – things she has noticed when emergency alarms go off. “There’s no blue lights, they’re just pulling out in front of traffic and we’ve had a couple of wrecks almost happen,” Boyer said. “We almost…
Read MoreChrisman Council talks high water bills
Chrisman Police Chief Tom Dolan gave a report to the city council at the first February meeting held on the 6th. A couple of years ago, the police department averaged about eighty cases throughout the year. In 2022, that number jumped up to one hundred and six cases. Many of those cases are still in…
Read MoreChrisman to be under surveillance?
The storm sewer repair project between Indiana and New York seems to have hit a snag. As the manhole was being installed as part of the repair to stop water from flooding the basements of neighboring homes, it was found that other tiles in the pipeline have collapsed. “It’s doesn’t do us any good unless…
Read MoreCity council holds first meeting of the new year
The Chrisman City Council held their first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, January 3rd, with Mayor Danny Owen absent. The meeting began with approval of the previous meeting minutes as well as claims in the amount of $63,699.21. The building permit requested for 403 East Lincoln was approved. In matters of unfinished business,…
Read MoreChrisman residents to see bill increase in January
The meeting of the Chrisman City Council held on December 19th began with Lucas Knight from Knight Insurance going over the city’s insurance policy renewal. Knight handed out packets to the members of the council to look over as he went through the numbers. Knight stated that the policy was the same that it has…
Read MoreCity of Chrisman to make repairs
At the Chrisman City Council meeting, held on December 5th, Commissioner Thad Crispin provided an update on the Storm Drain Repair that was to take place on Jefferson Avenue. “We sent the assigned papers to Feutz and we’re waiting to hear back,” Crispin said. “As far as the one on the Nazarene Church, I need…
Read MoreCarriage rides at Christmas In Chrisman
The Marybeth Farm Carriage Service will be at the Christmas in Chrisman Celebration. The Chrisman Area Community Club will sponsor the carriage rides for the community. They will be at the downtown park in front of the American Legion on Wednesday, December 7, from 4:00-7:00. You may take a horse-drawn carriage ride around the square…
Read MoreCity discusses illegal filling at ‘Water Boy’
The City of Chrisman held their last meeting of the month on November 21st. Mayor Danny Owen was not present at the meeting, leaving Commissioner Cory Chaney to act as Mayor. The meeting began with the previous meeting minutes being approved as well as claims in the amount of $39,305.94. Building permits were granted for…
Read MoreCity Of Chrisman to ticket for leaves
With some people blowing leaves in the road, Mayor Danny Owen wants to send a reminder that this will result in a fine. “Blowing leaves out in the road is a no go,” Owen said. “It could be fine.” Owen went onto say that most people put their leaves on the grass, but a few…
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