Local News from Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

A final ordinance to establish a downtown Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA, in Rochester has been shared with the city council for review. First and second readings are to occur at the council's next meeting, 6 p.m. Nov. 26 at Rochester City Hall, with a third reading and vote set for the council's meeting in December.

Several members from the ProPEL study team, INDOT and Federal Highway Administration met with curious community members Monday evening in the Rochester High School cafeteria for a study session on the project and potential ideas of infrastructure upgrades and improvements on U.S. 31.

The following people were recently booked at the Fulton County Jail:

Fulton County Habitat for Humanity presented keys to the Skiles family during a dedication ceremony Friday for its 18th home build. The organization's next two partner families joined in on the celebration.