Tax delays strain Union County school districts finances
Union County faces late property tax bills after budget cuts halved the treasurer’s office. The county expects 9 million in taxes this year, 65 percent for schools, with districts using tax anticipation warrants to cover cash flow. Shawnee District borrows in 100000 increments at 3.5 percent. others plan reserves and wary of rapid short-term lending.
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Gary Hill
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Watermelon Wars Kick Off Mount Vernon Festival
Mount Vernon hosts the 33rd Sweet Corn and Watermelon Festival with Watermelon Wars launching melon catapulting at old cars. Acme Catapult LLC from central Illinois will guide teams in melon launches. Events run 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday with mud bog, drag race, and a 4x4 pull off at Mount Vernon Raceway. Shuck-off starts 6:30 a.m. on the square. festival runs until Aug 21 with a corn cooking contest Aug 19 and flea market Aug 2. For details contact Russ Reaney.
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Russ Reaney
Reaney
Central Illinois
Acme Catapult LLC
Jay Leno
Davidson Drive
Mount Vernon Raceway
City Hall
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