Residents urge Decatur County to address blight, rodent infestations and playground vandalism at Clarksburg park
Oct 8, 2025
Residents raised concerns about a park in Clarksburg that they say has become a repository for trash, graffiti and rodent infestations; county officials said public-health and parks staff are coordinating a response and that a blight ordinance final reading is scheduled for Nov. 5 that will enable county-initiated cleanup procedures.
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Residents from Clarksburg told commissioners on Oct. 6 they are concerned the county park has deteriorated, citing trash, graffiti, vandalism of playground equipment and a rodent problem that has affected nearby homes.
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