Meeting Dates – July 4, 2024
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COUNTY COURTShawn Tanner, Cambridge, failure to control, guilty, $125.Sharaya Polino, Woodsfield, disorderly conduct, guilty, $125.
Bitcoin mining company partners with Monroe County Port Authority
Bitdeer Technologies Group, a technology company for blockchain and high-performance computing, announced that it has entered into a lease agreement with the Monroe County Port Authority (MCPA) to secure up to 570 MW of additional power capacity.
Commissioners considering possible 2025 budget shortfall
The Monroe County Commissioners could have another budget issue to consider as Monroe County Auditor Denise Stoneking presented the initial budgets for 2025 during their regular meeting Monday, July 1.According to Stoneking, most budgets were without issue, however, the overall picture for the county’s 2025 General Fund wasn’t without concern.Initial projects show a $2 million increase in budgets for the General Fund and a $4 million difference between what was being requested and projected revenue.Stoneking said that even if the commissioners froze budgets, keeping them where they have been since 2022, that might not be sufficient due to drops in revenue.Some revenue projections appeared to be ahead for 2024, including interest on investments and real estate tax – and the county is looking to add income from rent that was not projected, but overall, revenue continues to decline.The matter is not immediately pressing, however, as the commissioners only need to accept the budgets in July, allowing them the chance to review and alter them as necessary before final approval later in the year.Also during the July 1 meeting, the commissioners spoke with Cody Walker, of E.L.
Action News Team vs. Paw-ty Time
“Looks like we made it,” Kreg sang with more gusto than was necessary.Alex and Taylor looked on with skepticism, not sure what the impromptu singing was all about.Kreg went on to warble some other stuff that wasn’t in Barry Manilow’s original recording, but, considering he didn’t even know it was a Barry Manilow song before Googling it, no one got excited.The rest between Verses 1 and 2 provided enough space for Alex and Taylor tell Kreg to get to the point, which ended up being good news for all three.
Splish-splashing with the Beallsville VFD
“Turn her loose,” Mike Datkuliak said to Josh Mellott.At the ready, Mellott hit the lever, sending a rush of water out of the back of Beallsville VFD’s tanker truck, much to the delight of the special visitors at Beallsville’s Veterans Memorial Park – a splash of cool water on a hot summer day and a chance to educate some of the area children about the importance of their volunteer firemen.Beallsville VFD’s water-moving demonstration was all part of their demonstration for three local 4-H clubs, the Beallsville Busy Bees, Outlaw Classics and County Liners Sunday, June 23 in Beallsville.Thanks to members of the Beallsville VFD, the 4-Hers got to learn all about what goes in to being a firefighter – and it started with the basics.“What do firemen do?” was the first question posed by Beallsville VFD Assistant Chief and President Rusty Winland.The question received some interesting answers, such as stopping forest fires and rescuing cats.Winland gave the kids more of the basics, talking about how firemen do all those things and more, from helping out e-squads and at car crashes to helping rescue people who ran off a cliff.
Local Outbreak of Tuliptree Scale
In the recent weeks I have received multiple phone calls regarding issues with poplar trees.
Little Critters seen roaming Shadow Lake
Shadow Lake RV Park and Campground is the perfect stomping ground for all types of critters.
Commissioners working to improve EMS accuracy
If you’re in an emergency, the last thing you want to happen is for the ambulance not to be able to find you.Monroe County EMS Coordinator Phil Keevert and the Monroe County Commissioners are working to make sure that isn’t an issue.Keevert discussed the matter with the commissioners during their regular meeting Monday, June 24.Keevert mentioned challenges that face local EMS squads in finding residences in the county, including locating houses that may not have visible numbers on roads that may not be clearly marked.There were times in the past, Keevert said, where funding was available for number signs for county residents, but there was little participation.Monroe County Commissioner Mick Schumacher suggested researching whether there was any grant funding available, which Keevert said he would look into.While clearly displayed signage is an issue for county residences and roads, Keevert said county EMS squads and dispatchers work together to make sure squads reach their destinations as quick as possible.Dispatchers are able to see exactly where squads are at on runs, Keevert said, and will alert squads if they notice they have gone past their destination.Keevert hopes the task becomes more precise as the county’s master-street guide is being updated.