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April completion announced for linking Cameron sidewalks

Cameron Public Works Director Drew Bontrager announced the city will complete work on a project linking city sidewalks at Grand and Walnut sometime in April.

Planning and Zoning backpeddles on proposed comm. tower ordinance

The Cameron Planning and Zoning Commission will retool a recent ordinance calling for an overhaul of communication tower regulations.

Fuel Up with Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates or “carbs” are one of the most confusing nutrients. Unfortunately, they’ve been given a bad rap. Myths such as, “Carbs make you gain weight.”, “Avoid the white foods.”, “Fruit is high in carbs.”, or “Only bread, potatoes, and pasta

City finalizes raising age to purchase tobacco to 21

Months removed from raising the age to purchase vaping products to 21 years old, the Cameron City Council finalized a similar ordinance regarding all products containing tobacco Monday.

Former Cameron Wastewater Plant Director Verlin Persinger discuses potential issues with EPA regulators.

City seeking solution for treatment plant algae issues before EPA intervention

The Cameron City Council approved funding a $49,625 study in order to solve a potential algae and plastics issue before new Environmental Protection Agency regulations take effect.

Shown here is the CPD’s MRAP, obtained through a Dept. of Defense grant.

Cameron Police Department unveils new SWAT vehicle

The Cameron Police Department recently received a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle for use as part of a joint SWAT team operation along with county law enforcement agencies.

April completion announced for linking Cameron sidewalks

Cameron Public Works Director Drew Bontrager announced the city will complete work on a project linking city sidewalks at Grand and Walnut sometime in April. Bontrager asked for motorists’ patience while projecting traffic delays due to work on the $246,729 project approved by the city council in...

Planning and Zoning backpeddles on proposed comm. tower ordinance

The Cameron Planning and Zoning Commission will retool a recent ordinance calling for an overhaul of communication tower regulations. During Monday’s meeting multiple parties expressed their concerns with the ordinance, which set a 120-foot height limit on communications towers and tower owner...

City finalizes raising age to purchase tobacco to 21

Months removed from raising the age to purchase vaping products to 21 years old, the Cameron City Council finalized a similar ordinance regarding all products containing tobacco Monday. In accordance with recent legislation signed into law by President Donald Trump, the Cameron City Council will...

City seeking solution for treatment plant algae issues before EPA intervention

The Cameron City Council approved funding a $49,625 study in order to solve a potential algae and plastics issue before new Environmental Protection Agency regulations take effect. With treated water circulated back into the Cameron water supply through the Cameron Reservoir, former Cameron...