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A sign stands in a town of Mooresville right-of-way at the intersection of Samuel Moore Parkway and Indianapolis Road on Oct. 2
02 Oct
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Libertarians argue First Amendment violations

Libertarians argue First Amendment violations MOORESVILLE — The Libertarian Party of Morgan County, Indiana (LPMCIN) is threatening a possible lawsuit against the town of Mooresville in the ongoing saga related to the placement — and removal — of signs in ...

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29 Sep
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COLUMN: The Holcomb, Myers malaise

COLUMN: The Holcomb, Myers malaise I’m thinking of doing something different in the gubernatorial election. Some will say I would be wasting my vote. The same temptation teased me in the 2016 presidential election. Disgusted that our political process delivered ...

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29 Sep
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LETTER: A fresh choice over old two-party system

LETTER: A fresh choice over old two-party system People are clamoring for a choice this election season. The media would have us believe that the highest office in the land may only be held by one of two long-standing political ...

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25 Sep
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Keys to the Candidates: U.S. House, District 9

Keys to the Candidates: U.S. House, District 9 EDITOR’S NOTE: Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by last name. No corrections or changes have been made to the responses submitted. Three candidates are vying for the U.S. House of Representatives ...

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25 Sep
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City approves setback variance

City approves setback variance MARTINSVILLE — A proposed house along east Pike Street cleared a hurdle Tuesday night during a meeting of the Martinsville Board of Zoning Appeals, which lasted less than 10 minutes in length. That is because the ...

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22 Sep
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COLUMN: 4 things to know about Libertarian candidate

COLUMN: 4 things to know about Libertarian candidate “His views on some issues confronting our state may differ from yours.” That clarification popped up on Donald Rainwater’s Facebook page last week. The fantastically named Indianapolis native and U.S. Navy veteran ...

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18 Aug
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COLUMN: A no win scenario

COLUMN: A no win scenario The Mooresville Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) states that signs may not be installed “In any public right-of-way, unless specifically authorized by the legislative body or their designee”. What that means is that no sign can ...

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A moveable letter sign sits in an island at the intersection of Indianapolis Road and Samuel Moore Parkway in Mooresville in July. Earlier this year, campaign signs in this island, and other town rights-of-way, became a hot topic in the weeks leading up to the June primary.
14 Aug
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Town BZA denies sign variance

Town BZA denies sign variance MOORESVILLE — It was a long night for members of the Mooresville Board of Zoning Appeals and Mooresville Plan Commission. Combined, both groups met for more than three hours and they continued two items until ...

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31 Jul
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BZA approves variance extension

BZA approves variance extension MARTINSVILLE — The Martinsville Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) approved an extension for a variance it approved in August 2019. During that August 2019 meeting, Derick Fabert, a real estate representative with Reagan Outdoor Advertising, gave ...

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A moveable letter sign sits in an island at the intersection of Indianapolis Road and Samuel Moore Parkway in Mooresville in July. Earlier this year, campaign signs in this island, and other town rights-of-way, became a hot topic in the weeks leading up to the June primary.
24 Jul
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Signs discussed at Tuesday council meeting

Signs discussed at Tuesday council meeting MOORESVILLE — The Mooresville Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), specifically with regards to signage in town rights-of-way and property, was a topic of discussion at Tuesday night’s town council meeting. Mooresville parks superintendent Brent Callahan ...

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