Clark County’s proposed budget the largest in decades
Clark County commissioners are considering a nearly $40 million 2014 general fund budget — the largest in the last decade. The proposed budget includes a 2 percent raise for some non-union employees,...
View ArticleMajor Energy Conservation Upgrades to be Implemented at Four County Buildings...
(Source: Franklin County, OH) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2013 Contact: Todd Nein OAQDA Interim Executive Director 614-224-3383 Franklin County to Implement Major Energy Conservation Upgrades $10...
View ArticleClark asked to pay $400K
Clark County commissioners will likely commit $800,000 to develop an industrial park that could bring 1,000 jobs, but one commissioner worries if the county can afford the debt. The Greater Springfield...
View ArticleClark County population loss continues, but slows
Clark County’s population continues to decline, but the exodus that began in the 1970s is showing signs of slowing down. New census figures released today estimate that Clark County’s population has...
View ArticleClark allows online bill pay
Thousands of Clark County residents might be able to pay utility bills and other county payments online with a credit card by the end of the year. The Board of Clark County Commissioners approved the...
View ArticleClark County Fairgrounds seeks $530K in safety, road upgrades
Clark County Fair officials have asked county commissioners for more than $530,000 to pay for safety and pavement improvements to the fairgrounds. The majority of the money is needed to redo asphalt at...
View ArticleClark County: Department merger would save money
The city of Springfield and Clark County continue to work on establishing a combined 9-1-1 dispatch service, following other consolidation efforts with their recreation and health departments. The...
View ArticleAudit finds accounting errors in Clark County books
Clark County officials were cited for multiple flaws in their financial reporting in a state audit released this week. The “material weakness” citations are flaws that have the potential of making the...
View ArticleCounty approves $163M budget for 2015
Clark County commissioners Wednesday approved a $163.2 million budget for 2015 by a 2-1 vote, one that includes pay increases for employees and more than $1 million for the rainy day fund....
View ArticleClark commission to move night meetings
The Board of Clark County Commissioners plan to move upcoming night meetings to the Springview Government Center, 3130 E. Main St., because of safety concerns at the Clark County Offices. County...
View ArticleDispute over $600K contract led to investigation, departures
A dispute over a summer youth job program — including criminal investigations into one of the directors — lead to the departure of top Clark County officials and an investigation into a nearly $600,000...
View ArticleAttorney takes first step toward taxpayer’s suit against Clark County
A local attorney has taken the first step to file a taxpayer’s lawsuit against the county on behalf of area residents concerned about a recent lease-to-own deal for Konecranes to purchase the former...
View Article$375K approved to update jail security control panel
Clark County commissioners Tuesday approved a $375,000 plan to upgrade the security control panel that opens and closes the doors at Clark County Jail. Commissioners approved a contract with Allied...
View ArticleNewest county commissioner Herier eyes future, long stay
The new Democratic Clark County Commissioner said he wants to remain on the job beyond the end of his predecessor’s term and keep his focus on the future. David Herier, who was sworn in as a county...
View ArticleClark County may consider trimming half-percent sales tax increase
Clark County commissioners may soon consider cutting at least part of a half-percent sales tax increase that had previously been extended through 2016. Clark County Commissioner Rick Lohnes recently...
View ArticleClark’s casino money tops $1M
Casino revenues for Clark County already have nearly surpassed projections for all of 2013, but officials have no plans to share the money with area municipalities. Clark County will get more than...
View ArticleClark County sells building for $476K
Clark County Educational Service Center has completed a seven-year lease-to-own deal and now owns the former Garfield Building after paying $476,000. The ESC moved to 25 W. Pleasant St. in 2007 after...
View ArticleCampaign reports show split county commission
The divisive relationship between Clark County commissioners is playing out during campaigns before the Nov. 4 general election, according to campaign finance reports released Thursday. The political...
View ArticleBonds to be issued for Clark Co. Fairgrounds repairs
Clark County commissioners recently agreed to issue $285,000 in bonds to cover the cost of upgrades to the Clark County Fairgrounds. Fairgrounds officials asked commissioners in December for more than...
View ArticleKonecranes to purchase Clark Co. site for $787K
Clark County commissioners approved a lease-to-own deal with Konecranes Region Americas that allows the growing company to purchase the agricultural building for $787,000. The 2-1 decision to approve...
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