White Co. Circuit Clerk Running Out Of Space
White County will search for records storage options, as the Circuit Court Clerk’s office runs out of space. Steering Committee B Member Roger Mason said the clerk’s office almost completely full of various court documents that they store there. Mason said he visited the office and it truly needs the space, as they are legally […]
Second Part-Time Shelter Worker Approved
White County’s Steering B and Budget Committees approved a plan Monday to pay for a second part-time worker at the White County Animal Shelter. Volunteer Monica Jicha said that she is grateful the county is funding one part-time employee, but said that it would not be enough because each employee still spends a lot of […]
White County Inspector: Safety, Communication Key
White County Building Inspector Brett Nash said he goes by the book when enforcing building standards and tries his best to communicate with residents. Nash addressed the Commission’s Steering Committee B Monday night after complaints last month from multiple residents. Nash said his number one priority in his work is life and safety. He said […]
White County Commissioners Get Update On Fire Dept Policies
White County Commissioners heard from local fire department officials Monday night about policy changes in the aftermath of a theft case involving the Mt Gilead Department and the Firefighters Association. Fire Chief Matt McBride told Steering Committee B all bank transactions involving either organization now require both himself and the department’s secretary to be present. […]
This Week: Overton Commissioners Consider Lawsuit Settlement
This week the Overton County Commission will consider a settlement counter offer for a lawsuit against the county. The Hargis Vs. Overton County lawsuit came after a man passed away in the custody of the Overton County Sheriff’s Department and the cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation. The commission will also consider a […]
White Co Commissioners Approves Funding For Shelter Worker Through Fiscal Year
White County officials have agreed to pay for a part-time worker at the county’s animal shelter starting in April. Volunteers from the shelter came to the county’s Steering Committee B meeting on Monday and requested that the county pay for the position from April to the end of June. Volunteer Monica Jicha said it would […]
This Week: Crossville Officials Update Potential Indoor Rec Facility
This week, Crossville City Council will hear an update on a possible indoor recreation center. The architects for the project will be providing the council with updated plan drawings and price estimates. This will allow the council to work toward a decision about the facility and which features it will have to offer. The work […]
White County Residents Express Animal Shelter Concerns To Commissioners
White County’s Steering Committee B proposed allocating $7,500 to the county’s animal shelter for repairs meant to keep the dogs safe this winter. Volunteers from the shelter spoke to commissioners during Monday night’s committee meetings, expressing concern about the condition of the building and the dangers it poses to dogs and staff alike. The volunteers […]
This Week: White County Discusses Animal Shelter; CPWA Talks Referendums
The White County Steering Committee B will discuss the county’s animal shelter. Volunteers from the shelter spoke to the committee last month, requesting support with funding and expressing concern about the state of the shelter. The committee heard their concerns and will have a formal discussion on the matter this week. In other business, Steering […]
White County’s Central View and Mt. Gilead Fire Districts Request Merger
The White County Commissioners will consider a request to combine the Central View and Mt. Gilead fire districts later this month. White County Steering Committee B approved the request Monday night. The request comes from the two fire districts themselves. White County Emergency Management Director Matt McBride said the merger would have a large impact […]
