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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hardin County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Hoover Hollow Road emergency repair
Resolution 2026-179 would enroll the county in the state's Emergency Project (3%) Program to help pay for emergency repairs on Hoover Hollow Road.
Berrytown Road Drainage Structure Repairs
A $160,000 drainage repair project on Berrytown Road got the green light, with the state picking up $80,000 through an 80/20 match program.
$100,000 Middle Creek Road resurfacing
The county is applying for a new state Grant Pool Program match of $100,000 for Middle Creek Road; the full project runs about $280,000, leaving the county to cover roughly $180,000.
White Mills Bridge repair contract signed
State inspectors shut down the historic White Mills Bridge over safety issues — a surprise, since it wasn't on the county's repair list. Residents in that area face detours while further testing determines whether repairs are possible.
State road aid and grant funding
The county is getting over $600,000 in state road funds for eleven roads with only a ~$150,000 local match, plus a major FEMA reimbursement for flood-damaged Stovall and Hall Roads. A new Glendale government complex also received $6.5 million in state funding, available July 2027.
Road Surfacing Funding for Upton and Rhudes Creek Roads
The court approved $314,000 in flex funds for bit surfacing on Upton Road and W. Rhudes Creek Road — smoother drives for folks in that part of the county.
Road Supervisor leadership transition
Longtime Road Supervisor Dwight Morgan retired and Michael Steck was unanimously appointed to fill his unexpired term. Magistrates credited Morgan with stretching limited staffing, upgrading equipment, and fighting for road employee pay.
Cecilia road closings for church expansion
North Mill Street and a chunk of Federal Street in Cecilia will be closed and turned over to Cecilia Baptist Church for a building addition. Most pavement stays as parking, and the drive widens from 12 to 21 feet, which should slow cut-through traffic.
Winter Storm Fern response and recovery
The county is clearing about 1,000 roads and 570+ miles after the ice-and-snow storm, and crews say heavy ice keeps tripping plow blades. Residents are asked for patience; trash routes in unincorporated areas missed Monday and Tuesday won't be made up easily.