The Wabash County Chamber of Commerce says one of Mt. Carmel’s most visible Christmas decorations won’t be going up this year. At last week’s City Council meeting, Chamber Executive Director Lesley Hipsher told council members that the traditional lighted Christmas tree display at the 7th and Market Street intersection will not be installed this holiday season. Hipsher said a structural engineer determined that the poles used to support the tree are not structurally safe. The Chamber has looked into replacing them, but the cost is described as tens of thousands of dollars. She said the Chamber is working with city and utility officials to explore a contingency plan, but there won’t be a replacement display at that location this year. Other downtown decorations are expected to go up in the next few weeks, but the familiar 7th Street tree will be missing for the 2025 Christmas season.
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