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This ‘quiet zone’ idea proved too expensive

Written September 7th, 2025 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 4 responses.

Back in 2023, the government was ready to spend $700,000 toward establishing a “quiet zone” at a railroad crossing just west of the city of Millersburg, on Millersburg Drive. What happened?

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What ‘quiet’ will cost: $700K in Covid cash

Written March 8th, 2023 by Hasso Hering
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Not being bothered by a locomotive sounding its horn, how much is that worth? It’s worth $700,000 in federal Covid-relief funds, according to state and Linn County officials.

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