County board hears criticism

Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board featured some testy exchanges between county officials and local residents that resulted in a stricter time limit for public comment going forward.  Monroe…

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County, Oak Hill talk COVID

The coronavirus pandemic was a main point of discussion during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. The meeting was held in public session at the courthouse and virtually via…

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City, county finances in limbo

Almost everyone, from individuals to businesses, have seen their finances affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and the same is true for local governments.  With many businesses closed or seeing revenue…

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County talks coronavirus effect

The final hour of Monday’s Monroe County Board meeting was devoted to the coronavirus, with the board approving two measures related to the virus and hearing the latest.  The board…

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County finances in good shape

The findings of an audit of Monroe County’s finances were discussed at a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners Thursday morning. Certified Public Accountants from Fick, Eggemeyer & Williamson…

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County OKs balanced budget

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved its budget for fiscal year 2020, which began Dec. 1 and ends Nov. 30.  The county is projecting it will have $8,451,839 in…

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