County, Jerome feud appears settled
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August 2, 2024

County, Jerome feud appears settled

By Michael Williamson

The Union County Commissioners and Jerome Township Trustees met in a special joint session Wednesday to sign two agreements that put an end to months of tension and negotiations between the groups. Resolutions approved at the meeting outline the direction for economic development collaborations and ...

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