News Progress

4% raise in water/sewer while gas rate increase is undecided June 10, 2015 by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter At their May 26 meeting, the Sullivan city council voted to not raise electric rates this summer. “Normally, every year, there is a four percent increase in electric rates, but this year since we are at a good balance, I ask that it be abated,” said Commissioner Mike Kirk. Although the electric rates did not see an increase, the water rate’s annual four percent increase was allowed. “Since it is automatic, and it is an annual increase, I pass that we go … Read More

General state aid still less than expected June 3, 2015 by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter A few payments that earlier in the year the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond school district thought were long gone, made their way into the coffers, though still less than originally promised. “We received a third payment of $200,000 towards the transportation and special ed services,” explained superintendent, Kenny Schwengel to the board May 13. “It was a nice surprise to receive it.” Schwengel also mentioned that the district received a $42,000 payment from general state aid. “Although, they did cut the amount we were supposed to receive,” added … Read More