Beulah Beacon News
Landfill supervisor talks tipping fee increase
A motion was made and unanimously approved to increase tipping fees by $2 at the Mercer County Landfill starting January 1 of 2017, also increasing the tipping fee for Freon removal from $12 to $17.
Tax Equalization topic draws large crowd
The Mercer County Commission held this year’s tax equalization meeting, with public concerns presented regarding the ratio of services received to high taxes at the top of the list.
Clarification regarding the sample ballots
In hopes of clarifying any potential confusion from the layout of the sample ballots in last week’s Hazen Star and Beulah Beacon, we provide the following information.
Commission talks budget cutbacks
Mercer County Commission Chairman Bill Tveit suggested there be some budget cutbacks for the 2017 year.
New subdivision rejected by zoning board
One of the primary points of emphasis around the county is how to attract growth in the number of people and businesses Mercer County communities can offer.
Athletic Department looks to fix debt
The athletic director updated the Beulah School Board with the athletic department’s current $60,000 deficit.
Commission hires Dakota Staffing
Two custodial maintenance workers have quit at the Mercer County Courthouse.
Wellness Center approaches Commission
Beulah’s Wellness Center Foundation presented to the Mercer County Commission in hopes of a donation towards their new facility.
County receives grant for sexual assault exam room
Mercer and McLean counties now have a centralized sexual assault examination room, diminishing the long drive to the nearest city or a long wait in a busy hospital.
