By Randa Wagner — The Morrow County Commissioners have their work cut out for them in the next week as they struggle to shave $1.58 million in requested funds from what this year’s budget will have to offer. “The budget scenario is not good,” said Tom Whiston at Monday’s elected officials meeting. “There won’t be many […]
By Taylor Kaser The appropriation of an additional $300,000 was approved by the commissioners at their October 24 regular meeting. Due to the County sales tax and local government tax revenue reaching certification, the additional monies were made available. Funds were divided between courthouse offices, social services, juvenile housing, and courthouse renovations. A proclamation in recognition […]
By Taylor Kaser — Approval of a re-zone application, changing from residential to industrial, was awarded at the commissioners’ June 13 regular meeting. Submitted by Marengo Fabricated Steel, Ltd. for the expansion of their business, 5.84 acres in Bennington Twp. are now re-designated industrial. Bids will now be accepted for the repaving of the Sheriff’s Office parking […]
By Taylor Kaser — Consolidating services and cutting local government costs were the main topics at the commissioners’ June 6 meeting. Commissioner Tom Whiston said that the budget will have to be reviewed in July. An audience member asked how much money the county is receiving from the state for local government. Commissioner Olen Jackson said that […]
By Taylor Kaser — Bids for improvements on Kenny Lane and Co. Rd. 168 in Cardington were approved for advertisement again at the commissioners May 30 meeting. Only one bid was received for the paving projects initially. The bid submitted was $26,000 over the engineer’s estimate for the project. Director of Operations Pat Davies said that some […]