Lynchburg City School Board mulled possible cuts to programs and staff Tuesday as it confronted a possible $6 million budget shortfall.

Lynchburg is taking nominations for the 2009 awards of excellence given by the mayor and vice mayor.

Lean economic times are forcing businesses and municipalities to identify areas where operations could be streamlined or consolidated to save money, and the City of Lynchburg is no different.

City Council is considering creating a second community dialogue focused exclusively on the needs and challenges of the dysfunctional family.

Lynchburg City Schools were $440,000 over budget for the previous fiscal year — a fact division officials weren’t aware of until recently when they received the city’s financial audit report.

City Council will be asked to share its early spending goals for the coming financial year when it meets on Tuesday.

City Council again delayed action on two controversial topics when it met Tuesday.

Lynchburg City Council rejected the idea of creating a new precinct for Liberty University voters during a meeting Tuesday.

Lynchburg City Council is expected to revisit some controversial topics when it meets next on Tuesday. Officials will also broach a new issue concerning Liberty University voters and their polling precinct.

The city is moving ahead to change the borders of an economic development district that generates state grants for major renovation work.

A controversial development on Mimosa Drive continued to draw opposition from neighbors Tuesday when it returned to City Council.

The big-box ordinance was the target of, by now, familiar criticism Tuesday during a public hearing before City Council.

A series of city projects affecting roads, downtown revitalization and public parks will carry on as planned, according to recent City Council deliberations.

Lynchburg City Council endorsed plans for an off-leash dog park Tuesday, paving the way for fundraising to begin.

Lynchburg City Council has a busy agenda to dig into when it meets for a work session Tuesday at 1 p.m.