Van Buren Tables Surplus Ambulance In Short-Term
The Van Buren County Commission tabled a decision to surplus a type three ambulance. Commissioner Tabitha Denney said she has been thinking about what the county could use the ambulance for instead of surplusing the vehicle. Denney said the ambulance could be used in the county as an emergency and management rehab command center. “We […]
Van Buren Approve Health Department Remodel
The Van Buren County Commissioners approved a bid to remodel the Van Buren County Health Department Tuesday night. County Public Health Director Angela Slaven said the $247,000 project would be completely funded through a grant. Slaven said the department could use the funding to upgrade the plumbing for the building. “There may be some things […]
Van Buren Property Tax Not Changing Despite Rumors
Van Buren County’s property tax rate will not change, despite rumors of it increasing. Commissioners voted Tuesday night to keep the rate at 2.40 percent. The property tax rate has not changed since 2020. Van Buren County Commissioner Cale Crain said the commissioners are fully aware of the financial state of Van Buren County citizens. […]
Van Buren Commission Appoints New Chairs, Committees
Van Buren County Commission has approved Commissioner Terry Hickey as its new chairman. Hickey was one of two nominated for the position with commissioner Cale Crain. Hickey has served on the commission for three years, after he was elected to fill a vacancy. “I’m a little nervous and I will make mistakes, I’m human, and […]
Van Buren County Election Results: Hickey Re-Elected
Terry Hickey was re-elected as Van Buren’s third district County Commissioner. Hickey beat out Robert Van Winkle 97-61. The battle for the third district was the only contested ballot in Van Buren. Incumbent Darlene Hale will remain Assessor of Property unopposed with 690 votes. The board of education will remain the same with incumbents Tim […]
