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Talks continue with Beacon, proposed costs coming down

By RALPH ANSAMI

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HURLEY - Negotiations are continuing in an effort to keep Beacon Ambulance in business.

The Hurley City Council on Tuesday discussed the status of the talks with Iron County Emergency Management Director Stacy Ofstad, who said Beacon is decreasing its proposed costs to area communities in seeking a new contract.

At a city council meeting last week, Hurley Mayor Joe Pinardi said Beacon was requesting an increase in its annual contract with Hurley from $5,231 to $46,710. He pointed out the ambulance company had not had an increase for several years....

 
 
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