Overton County Accepting Opioid Settlement Grant Applications
Overton County now accepting applications for grant funding to support local organizations dedicated to fighting addiction. Overton County Opioid Chairperson Donna Savage said the application window remains open through noon on Tuesday. Savage said the funding originates from lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies that profited from the widespread distribution of opioid prescriptions. “We just want the […]
Overton Budget Includes Salary Increase For Employees
Overton County’s first budget draft includes a new salary schedule for non-emergency employees. The raise includes a three percent bump to starting pay and a one percent across-the-board raise for county employees. Budget Committee Co-Chair Darwin Clark said the adjustment is necessary to help the county retain staff and remain competitive with surrounding counties. “Which […]
Overton Library Board Sending 2 New Names To Commission
The disagreement over new members for the Overton County Library Board continued as Board Member Thelma Banner issued a formal complaint against Library Board Chairman Jerry Schetterer. Banner accused Schetterer of harassment and intimidation. Banner said the issue stemmed from several books that were agreed to be moved to the adult section. Since then, Banner […]
Overton Commission Debate Executive’s Mileage Reimbursement
Several Overton County Commissioners expressed concern with $4,500 in mileage expenses filed by the County Executive. Questions arose about why Steven Barlow used his own vehicle instead of a car owned by the county. Barlow said he previously used a Dodge Durango owned by the county but it broke down. Barlow said he was too […]
Overton Commission Cuts Chamber Of Commerce Allocation For Coming FY
Overton County Commission approved its budget Monday night, dropping the Chamber of Commerce’s funding to some $21,000. The chamber had originally asked for about $56,000. Commission Chair Darwin Clark said he voted for the change because, in his opinion, the county wants to focus more on industrial growth headed by County Executive Steven Barlow. “With […]
