Time is money on Route 47 widening

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By Larry Lough news@the woodstockindependent.com Imagine Route 47 with four lanes of new pavement from U.S. 14 to Route 120, enhanced lighting at intersections, upgraded landscaping, and improved crosswalks for […]

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Larry Lough

Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news. He has worked for community newspapers in Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa for the past five decades, and was a college journalism instructor for 17 years.

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