The median assessed value of properties in the city rose more than 54% from 2023.
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Agenda Martinsville: Organizations plead their case to city council
As part of their ongoing process to establish a balanced budget for the 2025 fiscal year, councilors will consider the financial needs of the various outside agencies that partner with Martinsville.
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Agenda Martinsville: Police to give annual report
The 2024 police report shows a continued reduction in crime.
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As Martinsville City Council looks to streamline government, some boards could be on the chopping block
Ongoing reorganization efforts will be completed by July 1.
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Martinsville region looks to outdoor recreation as future tourism draw
The Foothills of the Blue Ridge Outdoor Recreation Plan is intended to create a 15-year roadmap for communities to make changes to their recreation assets, like parks and trails.
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Restaurant roundup: Martinsville restaurants pass January inspections with flying colors
Cardinal News is taking a monthly look at restaurant inspections across Southwest and Southside.
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Agenda Martinsville: Revisiting the charter
The Martinsville City Council will appoint members to the new Charter Review Committee.
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Uptown Martinsville business owners talk trash at community meeting
The city is considering placing dumpsters throughout the Uptown District to eliminate trash piling up along the streets.
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Agenda Henry County: Reservoir Road improvements
Henry County’s IDA is set to talk industrial road improvements.
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Martinsville business leader George Lester dies
George Lester II led The Lester Group and Lester Development Corp. and was involved in many regional nonprofits and business groups.