Brush Fire Near Belleview Quickly Contained
A small brush fire near Belleview was extinguished Thursday afternoon. Marion County Fire Rescue credits quick response and improved ground moisture after recent rain.

Delays Expected on State Road 40
Construction work on State Road 40 east of downtown will continue through early next week, with lane shifts and slower speeds expected throughout the day.

Sheriff’s Office Warns of New Email Scam
Officials are alerting residents to fraudulent emails claiming to be from local law enforcement. The Sheriff’s Office stresses it will never request payment or personal info via email.

‘Art in Motion’ Exhibit Opens This Weekend
The Appleton Museum’s annual “Art in Motion” exhibit opens this weekend, offering hands-on exhibits and live demonstrations by local and regional artists.