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Hamilton County commissioners voted Monday to create a new bank account for COVID American Rescue Plan monies.

Hamilton County commissioners voted Monday to create a new bank account for COVID American Rescue Plan monies.

County creates new account, fund for COVID American Rescue monies

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners met Monday with a light agenda. First on the list for discussion was to consider the creation of a separate bank account for funds received by the county from the COVID American Rescue Plan.
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners were joined Monday by more than 20 individuals, some spilling out into the hallway beyond the meeting room. 

The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners were joined Monday by more than 20 individuals, some spilling out into the hallway beyond the meeting room. 

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Citizens ask to establish 2nd Amendment Sanctuary

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners were joined Monday by more than 20 individuals, some spilling out into the hallway beyond the meeting room.
County commissioners discussed procedures for receiving federal CARES Act funding Monday.

County commissioners discussed procedures for receiving federal CARES Act funding Monday.

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County expecting to receive $1.8M in COVID funds

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
County commissioners discussed procedures for receiving federal CARES Act funding Monday, reporting that Hamilton County is expected to receive $1.8 million in COVID relief funds, perhaps as early as May.
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County hears noxious weeds update

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners spent most of Monday’s board meeting performing reorganizational tasks, appointing board positions and other boards and committees in the county.  Commissioner John Thomas was appointed vice chair, replacing Commissioner Becky Richter in the role.
Elective surgeries suspended again as COVID-19 hospital case numbers rise.

Elective surgeries suspended again as COVID-19 hospital case numbers rise.

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COVID-19 alarm reaches new high

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
State and local officials sounded a more heightened pandemic alarm this week, urging residents to be more vigilant in their efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Gov.
Commissioners passed Resolution No. 1113 Monday.

Commissioners passed Resolution No. 1113 Monday.

County passes COVID-19 resolution

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting featured another coronavirus related update, as commissioners took a joint stand by passing Resolution No. 1113, encouraging Hamilton County residents to wear masks, practice social distancing and wash their hands regularly.
Kirt Smith updated Hamilton County Commissioners on Monday of the status of COVID in the area.

Kirt Smith updated Hamilton County Commissioners on Monday of the status of COVID in the area.

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COVID positivity rate ramping up

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Back in action from a few weeks under the weather, Hamilton County Emergency Manager Kirt Smith was on Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting agenda to share a much anticipated update on the status of the coronavirus in Hamilton County.