Van Buren Denies Landfill Strip Pit Reclamation Project
The Van Buren County Commission has denied a request from the state to do a pit strip reclamation project around the old landfill. Land used for strip mining is repurposed for things like wildlife habitat and agriculture. Van Buren County Mayor David Sullivan said the county is two years away from finally finishing a 30-year […]
Bidding Underway For New Piney Convenience Center
Van Buren County bidding out several projects involved in a new Piney Solid Waste Convenience Center, to better accommodate residents and prepare the area for future growth. Van Buren County Mayor David Sullivan said the county has bid out construction of three structures including a large pole barn, a 12-by-12 building, and a concrete pad. […]
Van Buren Agricultural Learning Center Gets Grant For New Sign
The Van Buren County Agricultural Learning Center will install a digital sign in front of the building. The lone bid for the project came in at some $21,000. The remainder of the $25,000 grant allows money for installation. Van Buren County Ag Agent Chris Binkley said securing the funds has been a long, uncertain process. […]
Van Buren Commissioners Looking To Get Money Back From Stalled Projects
Van Buren County Commissioners voted Tuesday night to pursue the return of county money spent on a stalled landfill project. Van Buren County Mayor David Sullivan said the county had paid a company to plant grass at the old county landfill. But state officials notified Van Buren County the grass was not growing. “The purpose […]
