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Thursday, December 18, 2025
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“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” Skillet Apparently there is a recent “stink” in the Christian music scene over this song. It seems to be the lone scream 3 minutes in, that has people ruffled to hear in a Christian, much less Christmas song. Why did Skillet feel the need to scream in a song about Jesus being born? I’m not sure, seems to be an odd choice in my book. However, this recent decision on their part has led to an absolute soaring in people hearing their music– so I guess it worked out for them. What cracks me up is thinking of these upset people who apparently must have no idea that the Christian Metal and Hard Rock genre is alive and well– and this song isn’t “hard enough” to count. Oh well, their loss. We will not be coming out with an edition next week due to the holiday. Last weekend, our wonderful photographer, Michelle Carney took pictures at the Christmas Parade. Those photos, along with recent sports pictures can be found on The Howe Enterprise Facebook Page. EDITOR’S NOTE—This column is reserved as an editorial column and may not necessarily reflect the policy of this publication.
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What Changes City Council Approves Would You Like New Equipment to See in the New Year? Ashley Husbands
Ashley Husbands The next newspaper edition to come out will be next year. For that edition, I would like to know– what changes do you hope for in the new year? What would you, as a reader of the paper and likely a local resident of Howe like to see change in the city/area? In your own
life? Are there any hobbies you are interested in taking up?
This Tuesday, the City Council held their monthly meeting at Summit Gardens.
For Departmental reports, the Police DepartAlternatively, does your ment reported a 24% family have any unique increase in call volume traditions they celebrate compared to last Novemto ring in the new year? ber, with a total of 137 Do you have alternatives calls for service. Fortyto resolutions? four citations and 52 warnings were issued. Write in to ashThe Police Department ley@howeenterprise continues to work toward with your thoughts on the accreditation, which New Year! could be completed as early as the next few months. The Fire/EMS Department reported 77 calls, mostly for Emergency Medical Services. All employees are now trained for both Fire and EMS. The vacant spot at
the Fire Department was recently tested for, and the process has been narrowed down to two remaining applicants. The City Secretary reported $23,201,74.15 in revenue. Public Works reported 96 service orders, 4 meters set, 8 meter leaks repaired, potholes repaired, 6 water main leaks repaired, 20 disconnections for moveouts, 4 sewer main backups, 106 hours water sampling etc.. Public Works is now installing heaters at all well sites. The City Administrator gave development updates and reminded that the streets on the list for repair in town next are Swanner, and Duke Street. BVRT II stated they are about 18 months away from having the wastewater treat-
ment facility on the South end of town completed. All action items on the agenda were passed unanimously, with the exception of an agreement with Broadband, which was decided to be handled at a later date. Most notably, it was approved that $212,902 will be spent by the City for new equipment in the Public Works Department. The items purchased will be a John Deere 50 P-Tier Compact Excavator and a VacHunter Hydro-X Trailer, using a 5-year financing plan. City Council Meetings are held every third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Summit Gardens.
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