Posts Tagged ‘oak hill’
County talks zoning, UTVs, CNAs
A rezoning request for a proposed wedding venue in rural Columbia that was set to go before the Monroe County Board on Monday was put off for now. The commissioners…
Read MoreOak Hill residents show artistic flair
One hall at Oak Hill senior care center in Waterloo recently received an upgrade, as it is now home to a pop-up resident art gallery. The hall is adorned with…
Read MoreOak Hill veterans take virtual honor flight
Within moments of the program beginning, a hush fell over the room as chaplain Ron Chase was pushed up toward the front of the room in his wheelchair. When he…
Read MoreRohlfing explains cost-savings to county board
Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing at last week’s Monroe County Board meeting detailed a list of accomplishments, including financial figures, and clarified possible misunderstandings about changes that have taken effect…
Read MoreCounty nears budget approval
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners gave unanimous preliminary approval to the county’s fiscal year 2018 budget during its Monday meeting. The 52-page document detailed expected revenues and expenditures of…
Read MoreDangerous heat through end of week
The Monroe County Emergency Management Agency will be on alert as temperatures are forecasted to top 100 degrees with high humidity through Saturday, with heat index values up to 110…
Read MoreMonarch conservation efforts continue in county
In an effort to revive last year’s Bicentennial push for 200 Monarch butterfly gardens in Monroe County, some community organizations and individuals have come together with a plan for the…
Read MoreSheriff gives update on MCSD operations
“If we had an unlimited budget, it would be simple,” Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing told the Republic-Times Monday. “But we don’t. Our goal, therefore, is to provide the absolute…
Read MoreEvergreen Pointe growing quickly near Oak Hill
If you haven’t driven past the Oak Hill senior care center recently, you’re in for a surprise next time you do. After weeks of earnest site preparation, excavation, concrete pad…
Read MoreCounty board considers resignations, appointments
Monroe County Board Chairman Terry Liefer’s final full meeting was Monday, as Liefer prepares to retire Nov. 30 after 12 years as a county commissioner. Newly elected State’s Attorney Chris…
Read MoreChurch impacts community with meaningful service
From the beginning, Hope Christian Church south of Columbia has looked for ways to help the community through acts of service. “We wanted to try to fulfill the commission that…
Read MoreFurry friends warm hearts of Oak Hill residents
Pam Woodward, a restorative nurse and physical therapist at the Oak Hill senor care facility in Waterloo, watched as the place turned into a zoo last Wednesday. “Residents love animals…
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