In the only contested race for a city council seat, incumbent Marilyn McCalister is on track to win over challenger Debra L Berry with more than 66% of the vote in early results. Two incumbents running unopposed will keep their seats.
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Election 2024: Marsha Kirk takes early lead in mayoral race
Initial results for the most closely-watched race in Banks are in, and current City Councilor Marsha Kirk took a large early lead with more than 54% of the vote.
City plans Halloween closure to outside traffic for Arbor Village
The city of Banks will close half the city to outside traffic on Halloween, according to the city, a move made at the request of local residents in the Arbor Village development, the city said.
Burn pile escapes, ignites wood deck west of Banks
A burn pile escaped and ignited a log deck west of Banks, prompting a response from three agencies Thursday.
Antique fire extinguishers from Wilkes House donated to Banks Fire District
Saved from destruction before the Wilkes House was demolished in July, employees of Five Star Builders, hired by the property owners to demolish the house, found two antique “fire extinguishers,” though not the modern type we picture today.
Banks Public Library launches ‘library of things’
A bicycle repair kit, a food dehydrator, a yarn swift and more can be found at the Banks Public Library’s new Library of Things.
Friends of the Banks Public Library host October book sale
The Friends of the Banks Public Library will hold a book sale in the Banks Public Library’s Jane Moore Community Room starting Thursday Oct. 24 to Saturday, Oct. 26 and Monday, Oct. 28, skipping Sunday when the library is closed.
Banks Fire District September 2024 Fire Log
Statistics from the Banks Fire District for calls made in September.
(Editor’s note: My apologies; this was published in print earlier this month and I apparently did not hit the “publish” button on our website, so it is late)
Banks September 2024 Police Log
A reminder to slow down in school zones, an update on a Banks burglary, and more in this month’s police report written by deputies serving the city of Banks.
Letters to the editor: October 18, 2024
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