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Stark County approves closure of section line near West Dickinson after resident complaints
Summary
Resident Dean Karski petitioned to close a section line near his West Dickinson property after repeated damage by riders. County legal staff advised the underlying easement remains even if a section line is closed; the commission voted to close the 700-foot segment in the petition and directed staff to record and execute engineering documents.
A Stark County resident’s petition to close a section line near West Dickinson won approval from the commission on Oct. 22 after a discussion of property damage, easement law and next steps for documentation.
Dean Karski, who identified himself as “a farmer, just West Dickinson,” told the commission that local riders had damaged the area and “they just tore through everything.” Karski presented photos and said county staff had inspected the site. He asked whether the county could record a closure that would prevent future use.
A county legal advisor…
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