Second company interested in constructing wind farm

PAXTON – A second wind-energy company is in the race to build Ford County's first turbines east of Paxton, adding to the community's excitement about economic growth.

"They're bringing people to work here, and some may even want to come and live in Paxton," Mayor Bill Ingold said.

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