Wheel Tax Heading to Ballot in Van Buren
The Van Buren County Commission approved a resolution 9-1 Monday night to send a Wheel Tax referendum to the November ballot. County voters will have the chance to decide to accept or reject a $40-dollar tax on vehicles. Half of the funds are earmarked for Van Buren County Schools, while the other half goes toward […]
Van Buren Passes Tax Increase; Budget
The Van Buren County Commission passed a balanced budget with a 45-cent property tax increase Monday night. The Commission voted 9-1 to pass the budget and set the new rate at $2.76. Budget Committee Chairman William Maxwell said he felt the Commission made the right decision to raise revenues. “I think we did the right […]
Van Buren Sending Wheel Tax Straight to Voters
Van Buren County voters will have the ultimate say when it comes to passing a $40 Wheel Tax. The original copy of the Wheel Tax resolution Commissioners received last week, it was stated the new tax could be passed either by two readings by the County Commission or by an election. Mayor Greg Wilson said […]
Van Buren Commissioners To Vote On 45-Cent Tax Increase
Van Buren County Commissioners will vote next month on a 45-cent property tax increase. “It took a lot of work, I’ll be honest with you,” Van Buren County Mayor Greg Wilson said. “The meeting yesterday lasted a pretty good while. This has just been one of a series of meetings into the final document from […]
Van Buren Recycling Program Will Continue
The recycling program will continue in Van Buren County. Despite a manufacturing company exploring the use of Van Buren County’s recycling center as a factory, Mayor Greg Wilson said it was never his intent to eliminate the program. “It will stay there, yes,” Wilson said. “We were going to make adjustments if need be. We […]
Van Buren Showing Recycling Center To Company
Van Buren County is exploring the option to allow its recycling center to be converted into a factory. Mayor Greg Wilson said a manufacturing company will is searching for space across the state. The company wished to remain anonymous during the initial phase of its search. Wilson said the company is looking for a 10-year […]
Van Buren Food Bank Open
Van Buren County has opened a food bank to serve those in need. Van Buren County Mayor Greg Wilson said the idea of a nonperishable food pantry first came up during an emergency meeting. Wilson and County Commissioners were discussing options in April as the coronavirus shutdown began. “It was mainly for the elderly that […]
Wilson Named White Co Principal
Upperman High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Greg Wilson will return home to Sparta to become White County High School’s new principal. The White County School board approved Wilson as the new leader. Wilson was born and bred in Sparta and graduated from White County High School in 1985. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger […]
Wilson Excited About White County Position
Greg Wilson could have never imagined being Principal at White County School as he walked through graduation in 1985. “I was speaking to some classmates online, I would have never thought that I could come back and be in the place of Mr. Charles Dycus, who was our principal,” Wilson said. “One of the things […]
