Montgomery County News
Board Considers Property Purchase for Recovery Court Expansion
Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The board discussed purchasing a property at 127 N. Main Street...
Summit Ridge Agrees to $25,000 Donation; Pattern Energy Updates Board
Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The board approved a community agreement with a solar developer benefiting...
Board Authorizes New Patrol Vehicles and Sheriff’s Office Equipment
Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The board approved the purchase of two new Dodge Durangos and...
County Donates $30,000 for Urgent Electrical Repairs at Fairgrounds
Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: Recognizing critical infrastructure needs, the County Board voted to donate...
Montgomery County Board Approves $315,000 for New Dump Truck, Advances Infrastructure Projects
Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board authorized the purchase of a new tandem...
Report Warns of “Credible Risk” of Power Shortages in Ameren Territory by 2031
December 2025 Committee Meeting Article Summary: The Montgomery County Coordinating Committee reviewed a state-mandated report warning of electricity shortages starting...
Highway Department to Purchase Two Trucks for $615,000
December 2025 Committee Meeting Article Summary: Committees approved the purchase of two new Western Star tandem dump trucks for the...
County Advances Solar Agreement Benefiting Litchfield SCI Center
December 2025 Committee Meeting Article Summary: The Development and Personnel Committee recommended approval of a Community Benefits Agreement with Summit...
Finance Committee Recommends $30,000 for Fairgrounds Electrical Upgrades
December 2025 Committee Meeting Article Summary: The Montgomery County Finance and Budget Committee voted to recommend a $30,000 donation to...
County Committee Considers Purchase of Hillsboro Building for Probation Expansion
December 2025 Committee Meeting Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board’s Buildings and Grounds Committee is evaluating the purchase of the...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Montgomery County Board for December 9, 2025
Montgomery County Board Meeting | December 9, 2025 Meeting SummaryThe Montgomery County Board met on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, for...
Board Hires Firm to Review Solar Farm Construction Documents
Montgomery County Board Meeting | December 9, 2025 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board approved an agreement with Hurst-Rosche to...
Probation Office Eying Purchase of North Main Street Property
Montgomery County Board Meeting | December 9, 2025 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Probation Office is exploring the purchase of...
Ad Hoc Committee Finalizes Recommendations for State Property Tax Study
Montgomery County Board Meeting | December 9, 2025 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board approved five specific recommendations to be...
County Engineer Raises Concerns Over “Irresponsible” Bridge Contractor
Montgomery County Board Meeting | December 9, 2025 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board and its Roads & Bridges Committee...
Board Approves New Labor Contracts for Circuit Clerk, Assessment Employees
Montgomery County Board Meeting | December 9, 2025 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board approved two new collective bargaining agreements...
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...
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...
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