Ewing trustees approve downtown lighting

Ewing’s business district will soon have a new look.

During its Feb. 12 meeting, village trustees approved a down payment to JTK Holiday Lighting for installation of lights on Nebraska Street businesses.

The total price tag for the project will run approximately $16,000. Trustees agreed to use keno funds to make the $8,000 down payment.

Chairman James Ramold said the remainder of the project cost will come from donations or businesses may pay some of the cost.

“Keno funds would cover the rest as a last resort,” Ramold told the “Advocate-Messenger” following the meeting.

The project was first d...