Residents in Hartley and the surrounding area can hope a recent proposal for a community trail hits the ground running.

A new group dubbed the Hartley Rec Trail Committee is spearheading efforts to get a new pathway paved around the City With a Heart. While plans are still very much in the infancy stages, it would be a big win for the community if the idea crosses the finish line.

No city with a trail is going to tell you they regret it. Recreational outlets promote exercise and make communities a more attractive place to live in for prospective residents – people like amenities and thing...