The Atlantic Police Department reports an Audubon County resident was cited following an accident Thursday morning at 7th and Olive Streets, in Atlantic. Officials say Denise Masker, of Atlantic, was traveling eastbound from Olive Street on 7th, and was preparing to turn right into an alley, when her vehicle was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Jamie Madsen, of Kimballton. Damage from the mishap amounted to $2,000. No injuries were reported. Officials say Madsen was cited for Failure to Maintain Control and Reduce Speed.

A public meeting will be held in a little over a week in Atlantic, to discuss the future of the City-owned truck parking lot off of Commerce Street. Mayor Dave Jones said during Wednesday evening’s City Council meeting, that the Community Protection and Community Development Committees have been discussing the status of the lot, and the fact local individuals have been operating lots as a private enterprise since the City closed it’s lot and cleaned it up.

Jones said a couple of truckers have called wondering what’s going on with the lot. He said in his opinion, “The City should not be undercutting private enterprise.” . He is inviting truck drivers and the public to the meeting, which will be held 5:30-p.m Jan. 21^st, in the Council’s Chambers at the Atlantic City Hall.

Pisgah in Harrison County issued a boil advisory early this (Friday) morning, after a complete pressure loss throughout the water distribution occurred last night. A electrical contact on one of the pumps tripped out and prevented the wells from turning on. The electrical problem has been repaired and pressure has been restored, but the drop that occurred in water pressure could possibly allow bacteria to enter the drinking water.

As a precaution, the city and DNR recommend residents boil water used for drinking and cooking, or use bottled water until test results for bacteria come back clean. Two sets of samples are required so it will be Sunday before the city is affirmed that the water is safe to drink.

Residents should bring water to a boil, boil it for one minute and let it cool before using it for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth and preparing food. Tap water can be used for bathing and similar uses. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms. Bacteria in the water may pose greater health risks for infants, young children, some of the elderly and people with compromised immune systems.

Find more information at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline, 800-427-4791. The city or DNR will notify residents when the water is safe to drink.