Stink Debate Grips Franklin Over Odor Cause
Franklin city leaders and residents debate the source of a long standing odor near the sewage plant and Logan Long Co. William Schuchart, the new city manager, insists expansion of the plant is planned after a state order, while Logan Long manager A R Melton argues odors persist from multiple sources and vows to redirect flow to Clear Creek.
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Odor from industrial waste fouls Miami River area
Middletown health officials and a Franklin journal report multiple sources feed Clear Creek which drains into the Miami River between Logan-Long’s plant and the Franklin treatment plant. On hot dry windy days the sulfur smell permeates miles while officials note reduced odor since last month.
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Middletown Mr Fix It Builds City Traffic Tester
Herb Collins a 55 year old city maintenance worker at 321 N Main St devised a two in one traffic signal timing testing board using recycled parts and one new component costing 14 saving the city about 450. He says the project is simple and acts as his hobby with many other self built devices and signs displayed.
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State Investigates Odor Problem Near Franklin Plant
State engineer John F. Richards reports smells near the Franklin treatment plant tied to industrial waste discharges. He notes 170000 gallons daily bypassed and urges observers to aid evaluation while promising ongoing work to reduce odors despite unclear exact sources and mixed reactions from health authorities and Schuchart.
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