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Commissioners extend burn ban on April 13, then lift it at April 27 meeting
Summary
The board voted April 13 to continue a county burn ban through April 27, 2026; on April 27 the burn ban was lifted. Commissioners also approved a Purple Heart Day proclamation for Aug. 7 annually starting 2026.
At the April 13 meeting Rick Wesley requested continuation of the county burn ban; Commissioner Roe moved to continue the ban beginning that day until April 27, 2026, Commissioner Mills seconded and the motion passed. That extension was explicitly tied to the date April 27 in the motion.
When the board met on April 27, Rick Wesley reported the burn ban "will be lifted as of today." The board also voted to adopt an annual Purple Heart Day proclamation beginning Aug. 7, 2026, and agreed to send a letter of support for upgrades to the Attica Long Term Care kitchen.
