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Mitchell Hill Pumping Station bid awarded for $503,850

HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton continues its water supply improvements with the awarding of a bid for the Mitchell Hill Pumping Station on Sept. 2 during a regular city council meeting.

HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton continues its water supply improvements with the awarding of a bid for the Mitchell Hill Pumping Station on Sept. 2 during a regular city council meeting.

HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton continues its water supply improvements with the awarding of a bid for the Mitchell Hill Pumping Station on Sept. 2 during a regular city council meeting.

Hamilton mayor announces retirement: hopes to see "a good slate' of candidates

Standing outside the office he'll remain in for five more months, Hamilton Bob Page is all smiles after making his announcement during a city council meeting that he'll not run again for re-election.

Standing outside the office he'll remain in for five more months, Hamilton Bob Page is all smiles after making his announcement during a city council meeting that he'll not run again for re-election.

HAMILTON — During the Hamilton City Council’s regular meeting on Monday, June 2, during discussion on municipal office qualifying dates and times, mayor Bob Page announced he would not be running again for office.

Marion County to receive more electric vehicle charging stations

Love’s Travel Stop in Hamilton is the recipient of a grant from the state to install two electric vehicle charging stations. The only other stations in the county are located at the Holiday Inn in Guin.

Love’s Travel Stop in Hamilton is the recipient of a grant from the state to install two electric vehicle charging stations. The only other stations in the county are located at the Holiday Inn in Guin.
HAMILTON — The Love’s Travel Stop in Hamilton, located off of I-22 on River Road/County Highway 35, will be getting electric vehicle charging stations thanks to a state grant.

Hamilton approves $600K for water backup

The Hamilton City Council votes unanimously on April 15 to accept a grant from ARC to help fund alternative water supplies for the city. Shown are (from left) councilors Scott Robertson, Wade Williams, mayor Bob Page and councilors Sherry Armstrong, W. Ross Reed and Scott Tyra.

The Hamilton City Council votes unanimously on April 15 to accept a grant from ARC to help fund alternative water supplies for the city. Shown are (from left) councilors Scott Robertson, Wade Williams, mayor Bob Page and councilors Sherry Armstrong, W. Ross Reed and Scott Tyra.
HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton will put up $309,813 to match a $309,812 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to fund alternate water supplies. The total investment is $619,625, with the matching funds coming from the city’s American Rescue Plan/COVID monies.

Hamilton water customers to receive 50% discount in March

Hamilton Mayor Bob Page

Hamilton Mayor Bob Page
HAMILTON — Every residential and business water customer served by the City of Hamilton will receive a 50-percent discount on their March water bill. The Hamilton City Council approved the measure at its Monday, Feb. 5, meeting. Hamilton Mayor Bob Page noted the adjustment is being made to help compensate for the water outage that occurred during the recent ice storm.

Thirsty times: Hamilton’s water crisis

The water crisis in Hamilton can be linked back to several water line breaks (such as the one shown) and leaks caused by the severe and lengthy low temperatures from the previous week. This particular leak was on Military Street North, not far from downtown. Chemicals and malfunctions also later contributed to the problem.

The water crisis in Hamilton can be linked back to several water line breaks (such as the one shown) and leaks caused by the severe and lengthy low temperatures from the previous week. This particular leak was on Military Street North, not far from downtown. Chemicals and malfunctions also later contributed to the problem.

By Luke Brantley
Staff writer
HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton is working to refill its water tanks and regain pressure in order to restore water service for city residents and rural residents who are also connected.
The water crisis began during the ice storm two weeks ago, when the drop in temperature began to cause issues with the city’s water lines, including several major breaks.

Marion County Stampede wins awards

Bob Page

Hamilton Mayor Bob Page holds the two awards given to Marion County Stampede.

By Louis Mellini
Staff writer
HAMILTON — The Marion County Stampede in Hamilton has been named the Best New Rodeo of the Year and the Best $1,500 Rodeo of Year for the event that took place in 2022.
The rodeo event, which was held in the spring of 2022, was a huge hit in Marion County, drawing crowds from even outside of Marion County lines.
The Professional Cowboy Association at the rodeo finals in Biloxi, Miss. announced the awards on Saturday, Feb. 4.

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