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January 17, 2019 - 9:49 AM

Commissioner
returns for wind farm debate
ERIE — A Neosho County commissioner decided not to resign as the county continues to debate a contentious wind farm project, The Chanute Tribune reported. With the full three-member commission present, a six-month moratorium, or temporary ban, on the wind farm failed after no one seconded the motion. Commissioners heard presentations for and against the project. Issues included how far the wind farms would be set back from participating and non-participating homes, and whether property values might decrease if a wind farm was…

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