Beulah Beacon News
Hwy 49, completion date October
All drivers have begun to find alternative routes taking them away from the highway 49 construction.
Ambulance board gives budget in-depth discussion
Over the course of the last year, the Mercer County Ambulance Board has attempted to smooth over changes in various parts of the service since the resignation of the former manager.
Commissioners fill county positions
Although the process of appointing people to fill certain non-elected county positions was relatively routine and simple, it highlighted the disagreements between the county commission and certain department heads.
Wellness Center Project moving forward
Beulah’s Wellness Center Project is very much alive and well.
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.