County approves payment for unique repair work

County Highway Superintendent Tom Noel met with the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners on Monday to discuss the cost of recent mishaps, as well a progress in pouring gravel along roadbeds.

Noel reported special labor costs to the board of $3,375. These covered the work of those assigned to fixing the hood of a county truck after a tire blew out. Torn rubber banged the hood severely enough that it needed clever repair.

They cut parts from other hoods to patch the damage, saving thousands of dollars.

The motion to pay the bills presented was approved unanimously, 2-0, as one board member...