County asking state Supreme Court to review airport house case
“Lawyers are going back to the Michigan Supreme Court to ask justices to change their minds about not reviewing lower court rulings in an eight-year legal battle over the impact of the Lenawee County Airport…
Public hearing about eminent domain at Watertown International Airport proves contentious
“Watertown attorney Roscoe A. Eisenhauer Jr., who stands to lose 84 acres of his land, objected to what he characterized as ever-changing demands from the county to purchase or secure easements on his property. He…
Richmor argues for airport safety zone expansion
“Two of Richmor Aviation’s management team members defended their business’ record during Wednesday public hearing to determine how, and if, the county should enlarge the Columbia County Airport’s safety zone, possibly through eminent domain. Crowd…
Jefferson County votes to pursue eminent domain at Watertown International
“Jefferson County legislators unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday night to initiate eminent domain proceedings on land adjacent to the Watertown International Airport. The county is attempting to acquire 47 acres from William E. and Colleen…
Township votes to seize Solberg Airport property
“New Jersey’s Readington Township has voted to move forward with plans to seize Solberg Airport property through eminent domain proceedings. The vote came on Nov. 8, just days after AOPA sent a letter to Readington…
City to start eminent domain proceedings
“The Waxahachie City Council approved a resolution authorizing Midlothian’s city attorney to initiate eminent domain proceedings on land for the future expansion of Mid-Way Regional Airport at Monday’s meeting. Midlothian City Attorney Don Stout will…
Site A farmers speak out
“Seven farmers gathered in a machine shed on 220th Street to give their views on the regional airport at a press conference with local news media. Their farms lie within Site A — the primary…
Next battle in Solberg legal war set for Monday
“The battleground over the future of Solberg Airport will move on Monday from the courtroom to the Readington Township Municipal Building. The township committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Monday…
How LAX is Slowly Turning Manchester Square Into a Ghost Town
“If you’re looking for some place spooky and abandoned to hold your seance on Halloween, maybe try Manchester Square, just east of LAX: “Once a thriving community with its own elementary school, the working-class neighborhood…
“The Solution” Candidates Talk
“The parking lot of the old Whittier School, in the northern part of Oskaloosa, was full and often cars were forced to find room on the streets surrounding the former school. Inside, candidates representing themselves…