Sheriff’s office eyed as $1 million drug treatment center
Area leaders are considering spending about $1.5 million to establish a drug treatment facility in the Public Safety Building and relocate sheriff office staff to the Springview Government Center. But...
View Article07/31/15 Montco shows off redesigned juvenile court facilities (Montgomery...
(Source: Montgomery County, PA) NEWS MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS COURT HOUSE, NORRISTOWN, PA., BOX 311, 19404-0311 Frank X. Custer, Communications Director Jessica Willingham,...
View ArticleClark County fairgrounds safety plan costs rise to $180K
The cost to upgrade fairground campsites to reduce the risk of rapidly spreading fire has grown to more than $180,000. Clark County commissioners provided $121,000 to fair officials to address safety...
View ArticleFire safety starts with reducing risks—learn how (Hortica Insurance &...
(Source: Hortica Insurance & Employee Benefits) Heat-it's the operative word as we head into the winter months for obvious reasons. Greenhouse operators get their heat from boilers, heating...
View Article2 commissioners support raises for county workers
Clark County commissioners agreed this week on 2 percent raises for county employees and proposed funding for parks and recreation and economic development groups. Commissioners David Herier, a...
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 County commission race already heating up
The race for Clark County commission seats is heating up already, about 16 months before the election. Longtime Clark County Commissioner John Detrick announced he won’t seek re-election in 2016 after...
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 commissioners to hold sales tax hearings
Clark County commissioners will hold public hearings in December to discuss whether to continue the additional half-percent sales tax. The public hearings will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 9 and at 10 a.m....
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...
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 ArticleClark County Historical Society to seek 0.3 mill levy
The Clark County Historical Society will ask voters to approve a 0.3-mill levy for operating and maintenance expenses on the November ballot. Clark County commissioners recently unanimously approved...
View ArticleCombined 9-1-1 system on hold for Springfield, Clark County
The proposed countywide emergency dispatch center is on “indefinite hold,” according to a Clark County commissioner. Clark County and Springfield city commissioners recently met to discuss financing...
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 ArticleClark County Fairgrounds buildings may get $100K in upgrades
About $100,000 of improvements could be made this year to several buildings at the Clark County Fairgrounds, which hopes to spend millions on a larger building in the future. Fairgrounds Director Dean...
View ArticleCounty commissioners discussing $284K in fairgrounds improvements
Clark County commissioners have discussed funding more than $284,000 in upgrades to the Clark County Fairgrounds. Fairgrounds officials asked commissioners in December for more than $530,000 to pay for...
View ArticleCourthouse, AB Graham renovations looming
The Clark County Common Pleas Court and AB Graham buildings are expected to undergo $3 million in upgrades starting this summer. Renovations to the two buildings are needed as they do not have central...
View ArticleAaron Johnson's Story as a Lifer in Alabama Prison Is Exhibit A in Why We ...
We have to rethink the cruelty of our incarceration system. Editor's Note: After three hung-jury mistrials, Aaron Lamont Johnson was convicted of murder and sentenced to life without parole for an...
View ArticleBuilding permits: Jan. 22 to 28
Building permits applied for or issued by the city of Longview from Jan. 22 to 28: Applications filed Ben Dariano, 1733 W. Loop 281, building plan review Troy Pools, 905 E. Hawkins Parkway, install...
View ArticleBuilding permits
Building permits applied for or issued by the city of Longview from Jan. 22 to 28: Applications filed Ben Dariano, 1733 W. Loop 281, building plan review Troy Pools, 905 E. Hawkins Parkway, install...
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