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County error leads to concern over assessed valuation
An error by the Franklin County Assessor's office has New Haven School District officials concerned about their assessed valuation numbers.
Superintendent Kyle Kruse informed the school board at their meeting Monday night that he had received a letter stating that over $4 million of aggregate assessed valuation had mistakenly been credited to the New Haven School District, when in fact it should have gone to the Franklin County R-II School District.
"I'm at a bit of a loss with what's happening at the county assessor's office," Kruse told the board.
The problem lies with some equipment being mistakenly coded wrong. Henniges Automotive, formerly GDX, is
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County error leads to concern over assessed valuation
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7/23/2008 11:18:47 AM
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An error by the Franklin County Assessor's office has New Haven School District officials concerned about their assessed valuation numbers.
Superintendent Kyle Kruse informed the school board at their meeting Monday night that he had received a letter stating that over $4 million...
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Board accepts bid for roof replacement
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7/16/2008 3:58:17 PM
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Replacement of the roof at New Haven City Hall will soon start as the result of the approval of bids by the board of aldermen at their monthly meeting Monday night.
The city received two bids for replacing the roof, one from Iowa and one local bid.
"The bids were interesting,"...
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Prop K.I.D.S. discuss voters
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7/9/2008 12:06:28 PM
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At their Monday night meeting, the Prop K.I.D.S. committee discussed how to get the vote out for the upcoming August 5 election.
The committee members listened as Superintendent Kyle Kruse laid out the scenario of...
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Schedule set for 2008 fair
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7/2/2008 11:25:09 AM
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There will be something for everyone at the 2008 New Haven Community Youth Fair July 11-12.
Friday, July 11
Friday activities start with the agriculture shows. The poultry show will begin at 3 pm., followed by the rabbit show. The goat show also starts at 3 p.m. and...
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Fire Festival deemed success
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6/25/2008 12:40:22 PM
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With a steady crowd of about 350 throughout the day, the downtown Fire Festival this past weekend has been deemed a success by organizers.
"We're pretty pleased with it," said Alan Bell, who along with David Smith and Ralph Haynes, organized the event. "The participants were...
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Local News
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Musical events to be held in New Haven
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7/23/2008 11:21:27 AM
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Two special musical events will be held in New Haven next week.
The first will be a concert Wednesday, July 30 at the Walt Theatre in downtown New Haven. It is being sponsored by the Riverfront Cultural Society (RCS). Instructors and students with the Mid American Guitar Camp...
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Winners of 5K Fair race
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7/16/2008 3:59:45 PM
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The New Haven Community Youth Fair 5K Run/Walk was held last Saturday.
Participants of all ages had the option of running the 5K route or walking. The route took the participants around and throughout the streets of New Haven.
Below are the winners in each age class...
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Police warn residents about cutting grass
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7/9/2008 12:07:50 PM
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New Haven Police are reminding residents to make sure weeds and grass are cut in compliance with a city ordinance.
Chief John Sheible said his department has sent out 22 notices to residents since June 30.
"And more are coming," he said.
Sheible said there may...
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Fair to host annual car show
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7/2/2008 11:28:55 AM
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The annual New Haven Community Youth Fair Car Show will be Saturday, July 12 on the American Legion grounds.
Registration for the car show starts at 8 a.m. and will go until noon. There will be no late entries. The first 50 entrants will receive a t-shirt.
The entry...
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Kids compete at local Hershey meet
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6/25/2008 2:14:54 PM
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Ten young athletes competed in the Hershey Track and Field Meet June 17 and several will now advance to the state meet this Friday in Jefferson City.
The meet was for kids ages 9-14 and included events such as the long jump, softball throw and various running events.
All...
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Area News
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Rain doesn't stop tractor pull
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7/23/2008 11:22:20 AM
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Despite a rain delay, the New Haven Community Youth Fair Tractor Pull went off as scheduled Saturday night.
Rain fell early on in the event, causing about a two and a half hour delay. But after quickly packing down the track, organizers had the farm and open farm tractors out...
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Auditions being held for theatre group performance
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7/16/2008 4:00:52 PM
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Auditions are currently being held for the New Haven Community Theatre Company's (NCTC) September production.
NCTC will perform two acts at the New Haven Balloon Festival September 27 at the New Haven City Park.
A musical number, "It's a Hard Knock Life", from the Broadway...
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Park board to apply for grant
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7/9/2008 12:07:09 PM
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The New Haven Park Board has given the go-ahead to apply for a grant for a new trail in the city park.
City Administrator Steve Roth will apply for the grant through the Recreational Trails Program, administered through the Department of Natural Resources. The deadline to apply...
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Prop K.I.D.S. committee meets
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7/2/2008 11:26:01 AM
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The first meeting of the Proposition K.I.D.S. (Keep Improving District Schools) campaign committee was held last Thursday at the Old New Haven School.
The committee elected a board of officers. Along with Marcella McDonald, who was previously named treasurer, Ron Ziehm was elected...
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School bond issue committee formed
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6/25/2008 12:44:16 PM
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A committee to help get the New Haven School District bond issue passed in August has been formed.
The K.I.D.S. (Keep Improving District Schools) committee has filed with the county and has named Marcella McDonald as its treasurer.
The committee will hold an organizational...
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Sports
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Local kids compete at state Hershey meet
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7/23/2008 11:24:58 AM
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Several local kids participated in the Hershey Track and Field state competition in Jefferson City June 27.
Savannah Stiles placed first in the softball throw for girls age 11-12 years. She also placed third in the 400 meter dash for that age group.
Ereka Bailey took...
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Volleyball camp set for next week
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7/16/2008 4:10:18 PM
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Volleyball camp for girls in next year's grades 5-8 will be held on July 21-24 from 6-9 p.m. at New Haven High School.
Coaches and staff as the girls to bring the shoes they will wear to camp and put them on before they start camp. This will protect the newly finished gym floor.
There...
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Post 366 Juniors advance
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7/9/2008 12:11:01 PM
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It seems that the New Haven Post 366 Juniors have found their rhythm at just the right time.
The team began their District 9 playoffs last weekend and won their first two games.
Playing Elsberry last Saturday, the Juniors won 1-0 in eight innings. Josh Riegel was on...
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Legion baseball update
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7/2/2008 11:31:56 AM
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The New Haven Post 366 Seniors put up another win last Wednesday when they beat Sullivan 8-2.
They added to their win tally when they took on O'Fallon last Friday and won the match 6-2.
The winning streak was stopped Saturday when Post 366 lost to West by a score of...
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Legion teams season action
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6/25/2008 2:51:39 PM
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Both the New Haven Post 366 Seniors and Juniors have seen plenty of action as of late.
The Seniors played in the Mid America Classic last week, losing all three of their pool games. On Thursday, they lost to Scott County, 12-11.
In Washington on Friday, with a three-run...
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