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What motivates White River Township Trustee Jay Marks? He battles the Township Board. He watches the political scene like a hawk watches a field mouse. He’s quick to express his opinion (something I can appreciate) and will always let you know where he stands. But lately I’ve been wondering why he chooses to stand where [...]
EDITORS NOTE: The following article was written by WRT Resident Leo Meyer and submitted to us with a request to publish. As we have done many times before here is Mr. Meyer’s article. We encourage your comments on his thoughts or you are free to write an article of your own for submission. ### My [...]
Alan Hagedorn teaches AP Human Geography, among other topics, at Center Grove High School. A few months ago I talked with him about his deep interest in the past and future of the Center Grove community, an interest he attempts to instill in his students. While my earlier discussion concerned the pending decision on the [...]
Editors Note: Although we have focused on the reorganization and annexation issues in Center Grove there are other important issues facing our residents. In addition to the reorganization plan voters are likely to find other issues on the May ballot, funding a new 500+ bed county jail and an issue to increase taxes to cover [...]
Since the release of the Reorganization Proposal residents of White River Township and Greenwood have often said “give us one reason we should vote for this proposal.” Now Greenwood resident, retired Center Grove teacher and Reorganization Committee member Don Hanlin provides a number of reason that residents should carefully consider and then pass the proposal. [...]