Arianna Weisbrod joined Claire Reay as a student representative to the Houston School Board at their regular meeting September 10. The duo gave details of the first day for seventh graders at the high school. After a morning filled with get-to-know-you activities, the mentors took over. The seventh graders came to the secondary school ready and happy to be there. The student … [Read more...]

The combined Harmony City Council, EDA and Planning and Zoning once again reviewed a revised draft of their proposed data center ordinance September 16 The group met in the gymnasium of the Harmony Community Center to provide more room for the ever-increasing public audience. At the beginning of the meeting, Mayor Steve Donney announced the three goals of the meeting: to … [Read more...]

The Houston County Board of Commissioners discussed department budget proposals with Sheriff Brian Swedberg and County Engineer Brian Pogodzinski at the September 15 commission meeting. A 14% levy is almost $2.5 million more. Commissioner Bob Schuldt said that it is tough everywhere. “It is a matter of needs and wants, and we really need to figure out what is a need and a … [Read more...]

After a frustrating month, there is good news in Rushford. According to City Administrator Hayden Stensgard, they recovered nearly all funds lost when the city fell victim to a recent wire transfer fraud. As noted previously, on August 13, a scammer posed as the Public Facilities Authority, using a modified email address. The city made payment on a recurring bond bill, in the … [Read more...]

Councilor Mike Ebner led the September 15 Rushford Village Council meeting due to the absence of Mayor Dennis Overland. In addition to Public Works Superintendent Darrin Dessner, City Clerk Mary Miner, Treasurer Judy Graham, Zoning Administrator Jon Pettit, City Attorney Joe O’Koren, and the remainder of the council – Bob Hart, Travis Link, and Rick Ruberg – the council … [Read more...]

The Houston City Council adopted a bonding resolution and approved a loan agreement at their regular meeting September 14. This was the first order of business with newly sworn-in Mayor Krin Abraham. Mike Bubany, a finance advisor with David Drown Associates, recommended the city issuance of a general obligation improvement note to fund the non-utility costs of the Spruce … [Read more...]

On Monday, September 14, 2026, the Spring Valley City Council approved the preliminary property tax levy, which will be collectable in 2027 with the numbers set as such, the General Operating budget at $841,013, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) set at $86,979, Parks at $217,603 and Library at $225,960. The total preliminary levy is $2,014,799. It was noted while the … [Read more...]

A moment of silence was held for Councilor Thore “Everett” Johnson during the September 14, 2026, Whalan City Council meeting. Johnson passed away on September 12, and was a longtime city council member, friend, neighbor, volunteer, local sports supporter and so much more. Present at the regularly scheduled meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members … [Read more...]

At the September 15 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, Fred Suhler, Jr. was honored for his long service to Chatfield as city attorney. Councilors Mike Urban and Dave Frank were absent. Mayor John McBroom presented Suhler with a certificate of appreciation recognizing him for 27 years of service to the city and its residents. He was congratulated on his retirement and … [Read more...]

At its September 15 meeting, the Mabel-Canton School Board set the preliminary levy at the maximum level and set the Truth-in-Taxation hearing and final levy certification for December 15 at 6:01 p.m., prior to the regularly scheduled school board meeting. The board was reminded that the levy cannot increase, but it can be reduced when the official levy is set in … [Read more...]