Archive for October 25th, 2022

LUB Discusses Reply to Recent Price Hikes
It seems as if everything costs more and that has become very apparent to the Lamar Utility Board when dealing with rising costs of equipment purchases. Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, discussed how some equipment for the plant has increased since the items were last ordered, now with a wait time ranging from 13 […]

Council Tables Redevelopment Funding Request, Hears Townhouse Proposal from Developer
The Lamar Redevelopment Board tabled a $5,000 funding request from Lamar High Plains Fellowship to replace 22 windows and a door to the Fellowship building, the former Lamar Daily News, at 310 South 5th Street. The action came during the board’s October 24th meeting prior to the City Council session. The request was tabled […]

Savage Stone Dedication at Big Timbers Museum
Two dedication events were held at the Big Timbers Museum this past Saturday, October 22nd, for the Savage Stadium marker stone. Up until this spring, the stone, which was placed over the main entryway on the south wall, was transported to its new permanent display at the museum. Several generations of the Steward family […]