HeyJaredPaul Wilcoxen
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Benton projects lower property tax levy (opens the original)
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BENTON — Benton could reduce its property tax levy for 2027-2028 after two years of smaller increases. The city had previously increased its levy by roughly 5% annually. Commissioner Christopher Kays, who oversees city finances, said the amount has not been finalized and will come back for approval. Current figures, however, point toward a decrease after years of increases. Want to reach Paul? Call or leave a message at (618) 992-2414, or email him at pwilcoxen@thesouthern.com.
Williamson County considers reducing reserve requirements (opens the original)
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MARION â Williamson County commissioners are considering reducing the amount of money the county must keep in reserve for several funds. Officials said the change could eventually reduce how much the county needs to collect through its property tax levy. Commissioner Jim Rasor raised the issue Tuesday as commissioners began work on the countyâs next budget. The current policy requires some funds, including IMRF, Social Security, unemployment and workersâ compensation, to maintain reserves
Firefighters union presses city on staffing (opens the original)
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HERRIN â The president of Herrinâs firefighters union is questioning why the city has not filled three vacant firefighter positions, saying the vacancies have contributed to more than 1,000 hours of overtime since May. Jake Natyshok, president of Herrin Firefighters Local 3251, raised the issue during Mondayâs City Council meeting. He said the department previously had 15 firefighters but is now operating with 12, often at minimum daily staffing. Want to reach Paul? Call or leave a message
Williamson County prepares to open new animal control facility (opens the original)
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MARION â Williamson County Animal Control is preparing to move into a new $2.6 million facility that will provide more room for dogs, improve working conditions for employees and give the department a permanent home. The county will hold a grand opening from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at 1801 N. Court St. in Marion. The public can tour the facility and meet animal control staff, though animals will not be there during the event.
New charge added against WCES employee in Marion case (opens the original)
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MARION â A Williamson County Education Services employee already facing a misdemeanor charge connected to a firearm found at Marion High School was arrested Friday on a criminal sexual assault allegation involving a juvenile male, according to Marion police. Autumn E. Watson, 37, of Marion, was taken into custody Sept. 25 after an arrest warrant was issued, the Marion Police Department said in a news release. Police said they arrested Watson without incident and took her to the Williamson Coun
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