Michael Phillips

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Plus, RPS administrators want to "mothball" Clark Springs, citing the high cost of getting it ready for reuse. Also, our weekly high school football roundup, the final installment of 25 in '25, and more water discussion among elected officials.

Plus, a meeting on Gilpin Court redevelopment turns testy as residents ask for 1-to-1 replacement on the same site, and City Council approves paying a wrongfully incarcerated man, but not before debate on a recently discovered pool of money.

Hopefully you've enjoyed the 25 in '25 series as much as I have. Today, we spotlight two people who are making contributions in their communities as we near the end of the series.