Council bans open burning, use of fireworks

At a special meeting at noon today the Midway City Council passed am emergency ordinance banning open fires and use of fireworks because of dry conditions caused by the drought. The ordinance will remain in effect until repealed. The ban means there will ne no sparks at the annual Sparks in the Park event at Walter Bradley Park tonight. However, city council candidates are scheduled to speak, so there could be some figurative sparks.