'Tis the Season
There’s something in the air this time of year. The energy, the cheer, the spirit.
December 2024
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County amends budget
The Andrew County Clerk held a budget amendment hearing to show increased revenue totaling about $22,550.Sarah Miller, the County Clerk, explained to Gary Baumann, the Western District commissioner, and Fritz Hegeman, the Eastern District commissioner, that the county had received some extra dollars in its Capitol Improvement account, the Deputy Salary Supplement account and the Opioid Settlement account.She said this would also allow the county to increase expenditures in the three accounts.The extra dollars in the Capitol Improvement account were from sales tax interest. If approved it would allow for some $5,800 to be expended on Andrew County Jail improvements.For the Deputy Salary Supplement account, thanks to a grant there would be an extra $3,000.In the Opioid Settlement account funds would be increased slightly to pay for intervention with Andrew County prisoners arriving high on illegal substances.The commission also accepted a proposal to increase the Andrew County Public Benefit Corporation's debt service fund by about $20,000.The two commissioners approved the changes, which Miller said should meet the future audit requirements..
Home office essentials
The global COVID-19 pandemic opened peoples' eyes to many things.One of the more lasting impressions was how the traditional workplace environment was not as essential as people once thought. Millions of people pivoted to remote work during the pandemic, and a significant percentage of those individuals continue to work from home.Remote work is now common in many industries.According to an Upwork study, 22% of the American workforce will be remote by 2025.
School board has short December meeting
The Savannah R-III Board of Education gathered for its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Dec.12.
Safe Haven Baby Box coming to Savannah
Through the work of the Andrew County Community Builders, a Safe Haven Baby Box will be available in the near future. Construction has begun at the Savannah Fire Station for the installation of the box.
Savannah police chief announces retirement
Savannah Police Chief Dave Vincent put to rest several months of rumors by announcing his retirement, effective Jan. 31, 2025.He will be finishing a 35-year career with the department, the last 20 as its chief.“It was not an easy decision,” he told council members gathered Dec.
Fire Department providing new service
Firefighters have been talking for some time about the possibility of adding emergency medical responders to the Savanah Fire Department and the Savannah Rural Fire Department. The departure of a former fire chief became the last obstacle and starting on Nov.
MoDOT insight on safe holiday travel
If not already, then Missourians are preparing to travel to and from for the Christmas season, and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has a few pieces of advice to offer for people on the road.According to Jose Rodriguez, MoDot area engineer, the weather in Northwestern Missouri is quite fair for this season."Right now we are actually having beautiful weather for the winter," said Rodriguez. "It's clear, slightly cold but overall pretty dry."Rodriguez added that very little snow has been seen in the region this winter season.However, despite a lack of typical winter weather conditions, drivers should err on the side of caution."With it being this cold, there is still a possibility if it is moist at night for some freezing temperatures where you can potentially have slick spots on the road," said Rodriguez.
Commission reviews bridge work for 2025
The three Andrew County commissioners met with a representative from Great River Engineering LLC to discuss upcoming projects.Lindsey Chaffin, a professional engineer and Great River's project manager for Andrew County projects, brought information on two upcoming projects for Andrew County roads 311 and 44.The construction project on 311 will be over Long Branch Creek and is scheduled for construction in the second quarter of 2025. There will be a pre-construction meeting in February.
Veterans Clinic in St. Joseph has moved
The Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) for veterans in Northwest Missouri has closed at its south Belt Highway location in St. Joseph, A new facility has opened at 4782 Sienna Drive.