Interim Houston County Auditor/Treasurer Polly Heberlein reviewed the county’s cash and investments as of June 30, 2024, at the August 6, regularly scheduled commission meeting. The county’s certificates of deposits and bonds equals $6,888,123.49. This number is up $497,000 since December 31, 2023, when Heberlein last reviewed the investments. Heberlein said, “That is kind of … [Read more...]

At a rapid meeting on Wednesday, August 7, the Fountain Council approved just one item of business, in addition to the consent agenda items of last month’s minutes and financials. It was to approve legal gambling for the Fountain Fire Department’s gun raffle fundraiser. The event is scheduled for October 12 at the community center. Other items that were discussed included an … [Read more...]

County Engineer Ron Gregg discussed the proposed purchase of an active sand pit in section 30 of Rushford Village at the board’s August 6 meeting. The county has been buying its sand to be used for winter snowplow operations from the current owners of this pit. The board approved a motion to go forward with a purchase agreement to purchase the 11.58-acre sand pit at a lump sum … [Read more...]

At their August 1 meeting, the Houston School Board emphasized that now is the time to sign up to run for the board this fall. There are a total of four positions up for election this fall – one two-year term to complete the term of a board member who has resigned, and three four-year positions. The current board members also need to register in order to run for reelection. … [Read more...]

As the Rushford Village Council begins pondering the 2025 budget and levy, service costs are increasing, some at unexpected rates. City Clerk Mary Miner presented a new Rushford Ambulance Service contract to the council at the August 6 meeting. The annual service was $4,100 last time, according to Miner. The new rate is $7,900. While the increase may have come with some … [Read more...]

Brownsville City Council members met Wednesday, August 7 at Brownsville Community Center. “Welcome everyone!” greeted Mayor Jean Meyer who called the meeting to order at 7p.m. City Clerk Steve Schuldt conducted roll call. All council members were present. City employees present included Schuldt and from City Maintenance, Dean Twite. City Treasurer, Jenna Knight was absent. The … [Read more...]

By Annika Doberenz In the “Kingsland Officials Looking to Keep Athletes Successful” article on page 29 of the July 22, 2024, issue, due to a miscommunication, not all of the pertinent information was included. It was stated that the first aspect of the referendum on which the district would be voting was for the replacement of the school’s roof. While that is true, the funds … [Read more...]