Executive Candidates Address Future At Overton Forum
Candidates for Overton County Executive will participate in a public forum Thursday to discuss their visions for the future of the county. Independent candidate Ben Danner said the event provides a necessary opportunity for voters to evaluate the knowledge and qualifications of those seeking office. “It’s really important to see no matter what party anybody’s […]
Overton Executive Candidates Pledge New Animal Committee
Candidates for Overton County Executive have pledged to form a new animal welfare committee to address the local overpopulation crisis. Friends of Overton County Animals Administrator Michelle Lee said the proposed committee would include the county executive, county commissioners, and representatives from local animal rescues. Lee said the group intends to request an ex-officio member […]
Overton School Board: Productive Retreat, Morale Good
Some Overton County School Board members said meeting with teachers and staff during its annual board retreat provided valuable insight. School Board Chairman Mitch Stonecipher said he feels like retreats are always productive, as a retreat is a more laid-back environment. Stonecipher said he left impressed by the investment that principals are making into the […]
Overton Focusing Maintenance In New Strategic Plan
The Overton County School Board approved a new five-year strategic plan Tuesday night, which includes a focus on addressing future building maintenance. School Board Member Ben Danner said in the past, the school system had not been looking into the future when it comes to maintenance of school buildings. Danner said the building program inside […]
Bids Approved For Three Overton School Expansions
The Overton County School Board approved bids for expansion projects Tuesday night at Allons, Hilham, and Rickman Elementary. School Board Member Mike Hayes said the three projects were budgeted at a combined $20 million. The bids came in some $1 million under. Hayes said each school will be adding new classrooms, and Rickman will expand […]
Overton Plans Search, Contract For New Director Of Schools
The Overton County School Board began the search for a new Director Of Schools during a special-called meeting Thursday. The search comes after the board failed to approve a two-year contract with Director of Schools Donnie Holman earlier this month. The board agreed to change a contract clause to automatically enter a probation period if […]
Overton Elects Kennedy To Run Highways
Overton County residents elected Tim Kennedy as the new highway superintendent. Kennedy finished with 46.27 percent of the vote. David McDonald finished second with 30.64 percent, Darwin Clark took third with 23.05 percent. In two contested school board races, Melissa Savage defeated Wayne Taylor to take the District Two seat. Savage finished with 52.79 percent […]
Overton Commission Honors Billie Phipps For 26 Years Of Service
Overton County Commission honored long-time county commission Billie Phipps for his service to the county Monday night. Phipps was first elected in 1980, and has served a total of 26 years. County Executive Ben Danner read the proclamation before the commission at its meeting Monday night. Phipps lost his seat in the 4th District to […]
Overton Signs Letter Of Fiscal Strength For Three-Star Grant
Overton County Commission has sent a letter of fiscal strength to the state. County Executive Ben Danner said that the letter states the county has healthy finances and is able to pass a balanced budget. He said it will allow the county to apply for the state’s Three-Star grant program. “With the money from the […]
Overton Commission Passes Budget, No Tax Increases For 7th Consecutive Year
Overton County Commission passed its budget Monday night with one of the healthiest fund balances the county has ever had. That’s according to County Executive Ben Danner. He said that since he’s gone into office eight years ago, the county has doubled its general fund balance. “And what that means is that if things go […]
