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Montgomery County Personnel Committee

County Committee Backs Circuit Clerk Contract; Wages Discussed for Sheriff’s Office Union

Montgomery County Development & Personnel Committee | November Meeting Article Summary: The Development & Personnel Committee has recommended a new...
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Probation Office Eyes Move to North Main Street; 127 N. Main Proposed for Purchase

Montgomery County Buildings & Grounds Committee | November Meeting Article Summary: To address overcrowding and confidentiality concerns in the courthouse...
Montgomery County Finance Committee

County Finance Committee Tightens Leash on Coal Fund Spending Following “Voucher” Issue

Montgomery County Finance Committee | November Meeting Article Summary: After department heads spent unbudgeted money from the Coal Fund during...
Montgomery County Highway Committee

“Irresponsible Contractor”: Highway Committee Moves to Ban Firm After Bridge Project Issues

Montgomery County Roads & Bridges Committee | November Meeting Article Summary: The Montgomery County Roads & Bridges Committee is moving...
Meeting Briefs

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Montgomery County Board for Nov. 12, 2025

Montgomery County Board Meeting | Nov. 12, 2025 Overall Meeting SummaryThe Montgomery County Board met on Tuesday, November 12, 2025,...
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Board Approves Courthouse Porch Repairs; Updates on Maintenance Projects

Montgomery County Board Meeting | Nov. 12, 2025 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board authorized nearly $18,000 in repairs for...
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Shaw Appointed State’s Attorney; Mullen Named Supervisor of Assessments

Montgomery County Board Meeting | Nov. 12, 2025 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board filled two high-profile vacancies on Tuesday,...
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County Awards $1M in Energy Grants; Discusses New Wind Farm and EV Chargers

Montgomery County Board Meeting | Nov. 12, 2025 Article Summary: Montgomery County continues to expand its energy portfolio, accepting over...
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Consultant Error Forces Scramble; County Board Approves FY2026 Budget with Surplus

Montgomery County Board Meeting | Nov. 12, 2025 Article Summary: After discovering a significant vendor error that under-reported expenses by...
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Roads & Bridges Committee: Wind Farm Proposed for Raymond-Nokomis Area; Engineer Salary Set

Montgomery County Roads & Bridges Committee | October 2025 Article Summary: Pattern Energy has initiated discussions with the county regarding...
Montgomery County Bldg Grounds Committee

Buildings & Grounds Committee: Moves to Restore Courthouse Porch; EV Stations Proposed

Montgomery County Buildings & Grounds Committee | October 2025 Article Summary: The Buildings & Grounds Committee has advanced a proposal...
Montgomery County Personnel Committee

Development & Personnel Committee: County Awarded $1.1 Million DCEO Grant; Monitors State Control of Energy Zoning

Montgomery County Development & Personnel Committee | October 2025 Article Summary: Montgomery County has secured nearly $1.1 million in energy...
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Coordinating Committee: Reviews Cemetery Laws and 2026 Schedule

Montgomery County Coordinating Committee | October 2025 Article Summary: The Coordinating Committee reviewed legal opinions regarding cemetery maintenance and moved...
Montgomery County Finance Committee

Finance Committee: Spreadsheet Error Forces $1 Million Budget Correction; Committee Balances FY26 Plan

Montgomery County Finance & Budget Committee | October 2025 Article Summary: A spreadsheet error omitting over $1 million in expenses...
Meeting Briefs

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Montgomery County Board for October 14, 2025

Montgomery County Board Meeting | October 14, 2025 Overall Meeting SummaryThe Montgomery County Board’s October meeting was marked by significant...
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Construction Quality and Insurance Rates Addressed by County Board

Montgomery County Board Meeting | October 14, 2025 Article Summary: Following a builder's complaint about workmanship at the new Highway...
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Board Doubles Solar and Wind Application Fees, Rejects No-Bid Land Deal

Montgomery County Board Meeting | October 14, 2025 Article Summary: The County Board approved significant fee increases for solar and...
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Affrunti Resigns as State’s Attorney; Board Appoints Brian Shaw as Successor

Montgomery County Board Meeting | October 14, 2025 Article Summary: Montgomery County State’s Attorney Andrew Affrunti has resigned, and the...
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Budget Error Erases Surplus, Creates $920,000 Deficit for Montgomery County

Montgomery County Board Meeting | October 14, 2025 Article Summary: A clerical error discovered in the tentative budget has transformed...

Events Around Town

Jan19

No School - Martin Luther King's Birthday

Monday, January 19, 2026School District
Jan19

MLK - No School

Monday, January 19, 2026High School
Jan19

MLK - No School

Monday, January 19, 2026Middle School
Jan20

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmSchool District
Jan30

12:15 Dismissal

Friday, January 30, 2026High School
Jan30

12:15 Dismissal

Friday, January 30, 2026Middle School
Jan30

Early Dismissal 12:00pm/12:15pm

Friday, January 30, 2026School District
Feb6

Quarter 3 Progress Reports Sent Home

Friday, February 6, 2026Middle School
Feb6

Quarter 3 Progress Reports Sent Home

Friday, February 6, 2026High School
Feb13

12:15 Dismissal

Friday, February 13, 2026Middle School
Feb13

ACT Practice Test

Friday, February 13, 2026Middle School
Feb13

ACT Practice Test

Friday, February 13, 2026High School
Feb13

Early Dismissal 12:00pm/12:15pm

Friday, February 13, 2026School District
Feb13

12:15 Dismissal

Friday, February 13, 2026High School
Feb14

ACT at LHS (registered students only)

Saturday, February 14, 2026Middle School
Feb14

ACT at LHS (registered students only)

Saturday, February 14, 2026High School
Feb16

Presidents' Day - No School

Monday, February 16, 2026High School
Feb16

No School- Presidents' Day

Monday, February 16, 2026School District
Feb16

Presidents' Day - No School

Monday, February 16, 2026Middle School
Feb17

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmSchool District
Mar2

Casimir Pulaski - No School

Monday, March 2, 2026Middle School
Mar2

Casimir Pulaski - No School

Monday, March 2, 2026High School