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Area residents who suffered damage to their homes or businesses from the March 2 tornado and straight-line winds are eligible for federal and state assistance.

The first step is registering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency either by calling (1-800) 621-FEMA (3362) or by applying online at www.disasterassistance.gov. The (1-800) number is available seven days a week from 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

The deadline to register with FEMA is May 7.

The Ghent City Commission accepted the resignation of Jason Baute of Carrollton as the city’s attorney during its regular meeting Tuesday, March 13

In a brief letter to Mayor William Mumphrey dated March 5, Baute stated the resignation was effective immediately.

“Thank you for allowing me to serve the City of Ghent,” he wrote, adding that he would transfer any files he has that belong to the city to the new attorney.

The commission then voted 4-0 to hire attorney Alecia Gamm Hubbard for the position.

Cost overruns on Carrollton’s new RV campground in the current budget means there won’t be funds for a new fire truck or to begin work on the riverwalk project in the coming budget year.

City council members made these decisions last week during initial budget meetings with city department heads as they prepare its 2012-13 fiscal year spending plan.

Before work began on the new RV campground, city leaders set a $1.5 million budget for the project, borrowing that money from the Kentucky Association of Counties.