EMS seeks levy renewal, moving offices
The 3-mill property tax was first approved by voters in 2003 for general operations
The levy and an additional 1-mill brings in about $2.6 million each year.
Administrative offices for EMS will be moving to the former Hopewell Industries building.
Also moving into the building will be the Public Defenders Office and Veterans Service Office.
COSHOCTON - Coshocton County Emergency Medical Services is seeking renewal of a levy for general operations as it prepares to move administrative offices and construction of a new facility.
Todd Shroyer, executive director for EMS, recently asked Coshocton County Commissioners to place the 3-mill property tax levy on the fall general ballot. The levy was first approved by voters in 2003. Commissioners are requesting certification of the millage from the Coshocton County Auditor s Office, which is a standard part of the process. Ballot language would also need to be finalized and approved.
Organizations purchase greenhouse for Coshocton in Bloom projects
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COSHOCTON - Coshocton in Bloom (CIB) has purchased the former Clary Brother’s Greenhouse on Denman Avenue.
The purchase of the two-acre property was made possible by The Coshocton Foundation, The Montgomery Foundation, the Coshocton Rotary Foundation and individual support. The property will be owned and maintained by CIB with plans to remediate the site and build greenhouses to help facilitate the procurement and growing of plant materials. The Coshocton County Auditor s Office reports sale included 20 parcels of land for $60,000.
CIB is initiating a capital campaign to complete the project which will include two 30’x96’ polycarb greenhouses and a support building. This location will be used to grow the thousands of flowers and plants for CIB’s various projects.
River View Board of Education Notes
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WARSAW - At a recent meething River View Local Schools board of education approved a 5-year renewal contract with Unifirt Uniform Rental, the annual credit card points report and the tax rates and amounts from the Coshocton County Auditor s Office.
The board approved receiving $2,506.95 in donations for December to February, plus $7,000 from the Walhonding Valley Farmers for operations of the farm used by the FFA.
Several students gave presentations on their senior projects.
Graduation will be at 7:30 p.m. May 30, with a rain date of May 31, outside at the football field.