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Number of county-owned properties has doubled from last year’s tax sale

Jefferson County Commissioners are getting more and more into a business they don’t want to be in. Real estate.

August 4th, 2012 | Posted in County,County Commission,Government | Read More »

Councilmen differ on how to move forward with City Hall in Oskaloosa

All six members of the Oskaloosa City Council agree that a new City Hall is needed. However, there are differing opinions on how to get there.

August 4th, 2012 | Posted in County Commission,Government,Oskaloosa | Read More »

Two vie for 2nd District commission seat in Tuesday’s election

The Aug. 7 primary election in the 2nd District will determine which of two Republican candidates will be the next county commissioner.

August 2nd, 2012 | Posted in County,County Commission,Government,Local News | Read More »

Jefferson County Ambulance readies for Meriden substation

The Jefferson County Ambulance Department started running two ambulances 24 hours a day this month and it has already started paying off.

The Jefferson County Ambulance Department started running two ambulances 24 hours a day this month and it has already started paying off.

July 29th, 2012 | Posted in County,County Commission,Government | Read More »

Sheriff Herrig says serving Jefferson County is all he knows

Sheriff Jeff Herrig

It has been 30 years ago since Sheriff Jeff Herrig first put on a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department uniform but it doesn’t seem that long to him.

July 17th, 2012 | Posted in County,Government | Read More »

Jefferson County health department will launch billboard campaign

Travelers through north Topeka will soon learn what the Jefferson County Health Department has to offer.

July 4th, 2012 | Posted in County,County Commission,Government | Read More »

Hard conservatives’ tax plan has local government, school officials on edge

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback

Ask anyone in Jefferson County government or any of the school districts about Gov. Sam Brownback’s tax plan and nearly the same response is always given. They are concerned.

July 4th, 2012 | Posted in County Commission,Government,Local News | Read More »

Chip and seal work moving along on Jefferson County roads

Jefferson County Commissioners had a light schedule on Monday but had time to get an update from Road and Bridge Director Francis Hubbard.

June 27th, 2012 | Posted in County,County Commission,Government | Read More »

Perry teacher on campaign trail for 2nd District county commissioner

Wayne Ledbetter

by Clarke Davis Wayne Lebetter was suffering a little bit from jetlag Friday, having just arrived home Thursday night from Paris. The candidate for 2nd District county commissioner was one of several sponsors who took 30 students of the International Club at Perry-Lecompton High School to France for an educational trip. Ledbetter, 56, has a [...]

June 23rd, 2012 | Posted in County,County Commission,Government | Read More »

Senior nutrition program may expand in Jefferson County

A pilot program started locally in Oskaloosa to address the eating habits of seniors may be expanding due to the success.

June 20th, 2012 | Posted in County,County Commission,Government | Read More »

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