City Council Divided Over Late-Night Curfew Proposal
Councilwoman Dana Leigh introduced a proposal for a temporary midnight curfew in select downtown districts following recent incidents of vandalism and missing persons. The measure sparked heated debate during Tuesday’s session. Supporters argue the curfew would help “restore order” after…
Historic Tunnel Network Under Review
The City Planning Department has approved a structural survey of the old service tunnels beneath downtown Junction City. The tunnels, originally constructed in the early 1900s for steam and telephone lines, have long been closed to the public. Councilman Heller…
Power Outages Sweep Industrial District
Several businesses in Junction City’s Industrial District lost power Tuesday night after what the electric company described as a “localized grid surge.” The outage, which began around 2:15 A.M., lasted less than ten minutes but affected nearly two dozen properties….
Mayor Valenti Announces Downtown Revitalization Project
Mayor Cassandra Valenti held a press conference this week outlining the next phase of Junction City’s Downtown Revitalization Project. The initiative will focus on repairing historic facades, improving street lighting, and offering tax incentives to encourage new business development along…
