Millage levies decline in 11 districts

Eleven of Lincoln County’s 16 school districts have tax millage levies that are lower in 2020 than in 2019 according to Jackie Holcomb, Lincoln County Assessor, which will mean lower taxes for many property owners.

Meeker to raise rates

The Meeker Town Board, meeting as the Public Works Authority, voted this week to raise water, sewer and trash rates effective Dec 1. The board approved an ordinance and emergency clause raising the minimum rates for each by $1 a month.

Around the County

Agra public schools approves drivers Ed program Agra approved a Drivers Ed program to be taught by Superintendent Jeff Kelly throughout the fall semester. “We started off offering Drivers Ed in the summer a couple years ago,” he said.

COVID cases rise in McLoud

Teachers and students in the McLoud School District won’t see the inside of a classroom until Monday, Nov. 30, as it stands now. School Supt. Steve Stanley said the doors were locked up at the end of classes on Thursday, Nov. 12. “We’ve just been inundated by COVID-19.