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October 29, 2009
 Proposed tax increase addressed by County Board
A budget hearing to address Lawrence County property owners' questions concerning a proposed tax hike was conducted in the County Board room on Wednesday, Oct. 21 prior to the regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The 27 percent increase breaks down to an estimated additional $50 per $1,000 tax bill, Kemper CPA representative Curt Benson explained.
The accountability of the board was questioned as one citizen and small business owner, David White, related reasons for the increase to ''unbridled spending.'' Reminding the board that they were ''elected to be stewards of the county - to control the spending, control the waste,'' White emphasized,''when I run out of money, I quit spending.''
Governor visits Lawrence County
Democrats are ramping up efforts in Lawrence County. Governor Pat Quinn delivered the keynote speech at the annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner, which was held this past Saturday at the Central Christian Church Banquet Hall in Lawrenceville.
In addition, the Illinois Democratic County Chairman's Association President, Alan Pirtle, was also present. Joe Weger, chairman of the Democratic party of Lawrence County, and Jim Akers, vice-chairman of the local Democratic party were instrumental in organizing the event with great success. When asked what all was involved in coordinating such a major event, Joe Weger modestly said, ''there were many of us who worked very hard on this.''
Bridgeport Banking Center undergoes personnel changes
Personnel changes at the First Bridgeport Banking Center have caused some members of the community to question the business operations of the institution. Its parent company, the Fairfield National Bank, is reaching out to customers to assure them that recent changes have been ''unfortunate;'' but that it is a ''rock-solid financial institution.''
According to Larry Rost, President and CEO of FNB, the work load demands that administration evaluate hiring one or more new employees soon. Although he did not elaborate on the current staffing, two longtime employees, Rita Palmer and Jan Andrews, are no longer working at the Bridgeport institution. He did say that two full-time employees and one part-time employee are currently serving customers at the local bank.
October 22, 2009
Grades vs. school activities, District scores aren't adding up
Korean War veteran is awarded Purple Heart 58 years after death
Salukis get needed win
October 15, 2009
City dismisses Halloween havoc
RHHS controls county football game
Illinois plans to garner poker machine money, issue state-owned poker machines
October 08, 2009
City raises water, sewer rates
Seventh grade girls basketball team claims championship in Robinson Invitational
Phipps takes place in national kiddie tractor pull
October 01, 2009
Unit 10 approves 2009-10 budget
Funds being raised for Lanterman Park pavilion improvements
Dawgs shut out Lions
September 24, 2009
Middagh resigns from county board seat
Teen survives explosion
Salukis put up fight through double overtime
September 17, 2009
City looks for highest return on bond money
Sumner Fall Festival begins with gathering of royal court
Lights go out on Pioneers
September 10, 2009
Pipe is stockpiled for new Bridgeport water supply
Tax Tea Party is peaceful informative gathering
Pink house is local longstanding dreamhouse
September 03, 2009
RHJH wins third Oblong Invitational title
Auditors to assess hospital charges
Cumberland caps Varsity Salukis, JV downs Pirates in follow-up game
August 27, 2009
City issues bonds for water project
County drops out of National Flood Insurance Program
Red Hill starts new school year with proposed balanced budget
August 20, 2009
Council hires two, will seek water meter reader
New school year brings changes to district
St. Francisville residents share grievances on bridge toll, stray dogs
August 13, 2009
Citizens, council voice opinions on city issues
Final beam to be placed on new Golden Rule building
RHJH experiences first-game jitters
August 06, 2009
Toyota puts employees to work on community projects
County Disaster Assistance Program issues first checks
Youth collect record earnings from 4-H Livestock Auction
July 30, 2009
County Fair Queen makes 'dream a reality'
Volunteers get ready for 'Kids Shopping Day of Lawrence County'
Citizens fight crime, drugs with 'National Night Out'
July 23, 2009
County Board takes 'watershed moment' for NFIP discussion
St. Francisville Christian Academy receives $27,000 donation
Summer work nears completion in school buildings
July 16, 2009
Summerfest is success second-time around
City approves $3 million bond for water works system
Casey rains chaos on Rippers
July 09, 2009
Drop box available for tax payments
Plans for Bridgeport Summerfest heat up this weekend
Rippers compete in fast pitch state championship
June 25, 2009
County stagnates with split vote on NFIP, elects new NFIP administrator
Author recounts history through storytelling
June 18, 2009
City continues to invest in water supply
13th Annual Lawrence County Relay for Life is this weekend
Lawrenceville to benefit from rural development
June 04, 2009
May 28, 2009
Red Hill School District Ready to Give Undivided Attention to its Buildings
County Board Releases Local NFIP Administrators
Highlights of Sports Year are Recognized in RHJH Awards Ceremony
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