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Why is it people who have yard sales can’t go back and take there signs down when it is over? It would be a good way for the city and county to make some money — just start giving them a $50 fine for not taking them down. Isn’t that the same thing as littering?

City officials: Now that you are going to restripe Washington St., Market and Marion, please consider eliminating the left turn lanes at the Marion intersections. There is no need for one at a 4-way stop, and people get confused when there are cars in both the turn lanes and through lanes and it slows things down. Furthermore, if you eliminate the turn lanes, you can widen the lanes to make it easier for drivers to navigate the turns and not hit the bump outs as so many have complained about. Please take this into consideration.