Carbondale budget vote splits amid cuts and child care clash
Carbondale approves the 2004 budget despite a 2-2 council tie. The decision kept city funded child care at the Bmma C. Hayes Center while cutting a marketing plan and deferring other proposed expenditures to cover an estimated $800,000 shortfall. Mayor Neil Dillard cast the deciding vote, with mixed views on library funding and capital projects.
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Major recycling yard fire disrupts Eldorado area
A major fire hit part of Eldorado Enterprises recycling yard on Tuesday evening in Eldorado. Police report the blaze at 5:30 p.m. Firefighters called for help from Harrisburg Ridgway Galatia and Equality to battle the flames. Several sheds and equipment were destroyed. A home and a small apartment complex were evacuated due to propane tanks and some small tanks exploded, rattling windows blocks away. No injuries reported as crews stayed on scene late Tuesday night.
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