White Co. Weighing Convenience Center Options
White County is considering whether to move or close the convenience center located at the county landfill. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the change is necessary because Waste Management will not continue to operate the center on their new land. He said Waste Management will not use the center due to liability concerns and […]
White Co. Circuit Clerk Running Out Of Space
White County will search for records storage options, as the Circuit Court Clerk’s office runs out of space. Steering Committee B Member Roger Mason said the clerk’s office almost completely full of various court documents that they store there. Mason said he visited the office and it truly needs the space, as they are legally […]
Waste Management In Charge Of Landfill
Waste Management officially took over the White County Landfill Monday. Area Post Collection Manager Steven Clark said they will be spending the first month will be focused on safety. Clark said they are working diligently on corrective actions so the landfill can better support the county and its citizens. “No big transitional changes,” Clark said. […]
White County Raises, Budget Approved; Tough Decisions
White County Commissioners voted to pass its budget Monday night, trying to balance the needs of county employees with those of the other 27,000 residents. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said with material prices and inflation, the county faced more budgetary challenges this year. He said employees will get three percent raises across the board, […]
White County Finalizes Landfill Sale Monday Night
Ten months after agreeing to accept proposals, White County Commissioners finalized the sale of the White County Landfill to Waste Management Monday night. The landfill sold for $2 million. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson and county attorneys have negotiated the sale price since March. Robinson said he has been working to get the landfill sold […]
White County Landfill Sale Nears Completion
White County completed what it hopes to be its final engineering report for the county landfill before it takes its hands off for good. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the financial side of the contract with Waste Management is complete and he hopes to have the deal finalized in the next two to three […]
White County Budget Committee Discussing Reappraisal Impact
The White County Budget Committee discussing the potential impact of the reappraisal process coming next year. Property Assessor Junior Jones said they are expecting to see property throughout the county appraise for up to forty-five percent more than it did in 2020. Jones said the state requires to reappraisal process to have a neutral impact […]
Commission Helping Cassville Fire Dept. Repair Engine
The White County Commission appropriated funds to help repair the Cassville Fire Department’s fire engine during its Monday meeting. EMA Director Matt McBride said the total cost for the repairs expected to fall between $20,000 and $25,000. McBride said the assistance from the county will be greatly appreciated by the department. “I don’t want to […]
White County Commissioners Get Update On Fire Dept Policies
White County Commissioners heard from local fire department officials Monday night about policy changes in the aftermath of a theft case involving the Mt Gilead Department and the Firefighters Association. Fire Chief Matt McBride told Steering Committee B all bank transactions involving either organization now require both himself and the department’s secretary to be present. […]
White County Commissioners Appoint Four To Senior Center Board
White County Commissioners began the reconstitution of the Senior Center Board Monday night with the appointment of four new board members. Commissioners approved Karen LaFever, Robert McCormick, Shirley Scott, and Amy Bailey to serve on the 13-member board as the county representatives, joining County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson. The former board voted to disband last […]
