It was recently learned approximately 5 acres of the proposed 135 acres to be purchased by the Franklin County Government for industrial land use was actually owned by Richard Mickey Powers and not the Moons as previously believed. This land is immediately adjacent to the CSX rail line which is a integral part of the future development of the park.

Executive Director of the Franklin County Industrial Development Board John Payne informed the Franklin County Finance Committee along with the County Commission about this. Payne said the approximate 5 acres owned by Powers would be acquired by Franklin County for $25,000 which is...  
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