Van Buren HS Semester Exams Waived If Passing
The Van Buren School system has waived student attendance requirements for semester exams. Before, students with perfect attendance and a passing grade were exempt from semester exams. Now, all students with passing grades are not required to take the exams. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said with the pandemic, the attendance policy was unfair. “The […]
Spencer’s New Website Now Public
The city of Spencer now has an official website. Residents can pay their water bill and complete city forms online. Mayor Mickey Robinson said the community can now stay up-to-date with city business. “We got our new website for the city of Spencer,” Robinson said. “Very informational for the community. It has a lot of […]
Van Buren Removing Sparkmantown Garbage Container
Van Buren’s Sparkmantown garbage container will be removed due to illegal dumping. Mayor Greg Wilson said tires and glass were being disposed at the location. Wilson said shattered glass from the illegal dumping created risks for the playground near by. “I think what was happening was when glass was being thrown around there and busted,” […]
Van Buren Administrative Building Temporarily Closed
Van Buren County’s administrative building will be closed until Tuesday. The building closed Tuesday after an employee tested positive for COVID. Mayor Greg Wilson said the state Department of Health recommended the office to be closed at least three days. “Out of caution, we were advised that the building need to be sanitized completely,” Wilson […]
Fall Creek Falls New Visitors Center Unveiled
Elected officials and Van Buren County residents gathered Friday morning for the ribbon cutting of Fall Creek Falls Visitors Center. The new building accommodates park guest with informational needs, 24/7 bathrooms and a gift shop. Park Ranger Jacob Young said the 4,800 square foot center will serve as a hub for incoming visitors. “Traditionally, finding […]
Van Buren Back The Blue Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday
Van Buren’s American Legion Post will host a Back the Blue fundraiser breakfast Saturday morning. Funds will be used to purchase AirMed memberships for Van Buren police. AirMedCare Sales Manager Robert Keen said the membership covers the cost of being flown in an emergency aircraft. “If someone is ever flown via emergency aircraft, such as […]
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 […]
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 […]
Four UC Counties Double Digit Unemployment
Four Upper Cumberland counties reported double-digit unemployment rates with Dekalb and Warren Counties among the highest rates statewide. Warren County’s unemployment rate stands at 12.7 percent, down from 17 percent in May. Last June, Warren County’s unemployment rate stood at just five percent. In Dekalb County, June unemployment stood at 11.6 percent. Jackson and Van […]
The City Of Spencer Fireworks Show Tonight
The city of Spencer will host their largest fireworks show tonight in 18 years. Mayor Mickey Robinson said unlike past years, fireworks will be the only entertainment option for the event at the Van Buren fairgrounds. “The change this year is we are not having a band, concessions or parking at the fairground cause of […]
