Eminent domain trial postponed
“The trial in the eminent domain case of the Lawrence County Commission over acreage it wants at the Lawrence County Airport has been postponed.
Originally, the case was to go before a jury in August.
“Basically we are rescheduling to do some mediation,” Richard Meyers, attorney for the commissioners, said. “It is too early to go to trial. We will discuss settlement.”
In 2012 the commission filed a petition seeking to acquire 47 acres at either end of the runways. The property is owned by North Kenova Holdings LLC and North Kenova Development Co. Inc.
The parties are at odds as far as the value of the acreage. The commission has offered $280,000. The owners say the land is worth $1.8 million.”
Ironton Tribune 27 June 2013.