Category Government

And Then Again………..by Tamara

……Now more than ever, transparency is vital to keeping citizens informed about what their governmental bodies are accomplishing or not accomplishing. Constituents are focused on keeping an eye on their taxpayer dollars and are want to make sure the days when important action was taken…

Hancock County Commission Tables Action on Hydro Plant

The Hancock County Commission voted to table the four items on the agenda for the Current Hydro Project. Commissioner Paul Cowey said they are awaiting information from the Hancock County Assessor. Items slated to be addressed were 1) Terms approved by the Hancock Board of…

Business Owner is New Cumberland’s Newest Council Member

Christian Thaman, owner of Stainless Specialties, LLC, is New Cumberland’s newest Council member. Thaman who moved his business to the Southern end of town a year ago has revitalized the property and established a growing business. He affirmed his commitment to the town, by assuming…

Commissioners to Re-advertise Animal Shelter Management

The consideration of Animal Shelter management bids currently received by the Hancock County Commission died for lack of a motion at the Commission’s meeting Thursday. The Commission then approved advertising the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the management of the animal shelter once again. The…

Hancock County July Property Transfers

Priscilla Dotson to Paul Douglas Powhall, $240,000.00, Butler District Shawn Green, Amanda Devord, $194,000.00    Butler District Lee Hartley to Michael Saldana., $160,000.00, Butler District Volusia Ventures to C&L Real Estate, $57,500.00, Butler District Donald Granato, III, Kathleen Granato to Hunter Dulaney, Madison Dulaney, $160,000l.00     Butler…

Hancock County Commission Seeks to Expand Park Board

The Hancock County Commission voted to advertise for two new members of the County Park Board. The Board had initially been comprised of five members but now will expand to seven. The advertisement specifies that there are no magisterial district or political party designations for…