ESI Staff
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In 1999 when we started a local newspaper we laughed like hyenas, loud and uncontrollably. In five years, we were mentioned on Jay Leno...
The Nature of Eureka
Contrasting nature
Nature is contrast. Less than two weeks ago, we were at –12°F, cold-to-the-bone with bleak, beautiful powdery snow, so cold, so dry, it...
Esoteric Astrology as news for week March 3 – 9
Neptune, the Dissolver, Making Way for the New Era
We continue in the sign Pisces (month & progressed U.S. Sun is 15 degrees Pisces), last...
The Dirt on Nicky
Objective statement regarding stinky yucky horrible dumb diabolical poisons in the garden
Carl went to college. He earned an A in chemistry and an F...
Burnett to sit on CAPC
Patrick Burnett was unanimously appointed to the CAPC at the Feb. 19 meeting, and approved by city council on Feb. 22. Burnett and his...
Mayor answers storm response questions
A Tuesday morning email exchange between this reporter and Mayor Butch Berry regarding storm preparedness answers some questions:
ESI: How did the city handle the...
Council gives nod to Burnett, ordinances and sidewalk safety
At Monday’s city council meeting aldermen ratified the appointment of Patrick Burnett to the City Advertising and Promotion Commission, with one abstention. Alderman Terry...
Quorum Court disperses pandemic relief money
Carroll County received $865,000 from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to reimburse the county for expenses related to the Covid pandemic....
Birds suffer die-offs in unusual winter storms
The extreme cold weather and snow were hard on the local wildlife population. Some residents reported finding dead birds on their porches and in...
Airport looking 20 years ahead
The Carroll County Airport Commission held a long meeting Friday afternoon to view a draft of a new Airport Layout Plan.
Eric Pfeifer with Coffman...