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Abatement approved for Dollar General

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The city council and hospital board on Thursday approved a recommendation from economic development to provide tax abatement for the upcoming Dollar General project on S. Main St.

A three-year tax abatement was granted by both entities as an incentive for the project, which is expected to begin soon.

Trustees approve technology purchases

Since its inception around nine years ago, the school district’s one-to-one technology program—enabled through a successful $30-million bond election in 2011—has placed devices into the hands of every student and teacher.

Unemployed Due to Coronavirus? Find Available Benefits

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(StatePoint) Self-quarantines and stay-at-home orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are having an impact on employment right now, and that may continue for some time. During this period of uncertainty, finding ways to pay bills or keep medical benefits are top concerns for many. Here are some tips from Janine Nowatzky, managing director of Inside Rx.

How to Stay Healthy While Social Distancing

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(StatePoint) COVID-19 has the public rethinking how they stay healthy -- both physically and mentally. Even those in good health can start to feel anxious and fearful when the words ‘pandemic’ and ‘social distancing’ are mentioned.

More than 20 burglary of vehicle incidents reported

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The police department on Friday sought community assistance with a rash of burglary of a vehicle incidents in northwest Andrews Thursday night.

Project will help vulnerable population

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Andrews resident Linda Brown recently came across an idea on social media she thought would be a great way to assist local senior citizens during the virus crisis that includes a shelter at home order in place.

COVID-19 tests, home monitors double over week

The number of tests here for the novel coronavirus and those being monitored at home more than doubled from last week, but there are still no confirmed cases in Andrews County, health officials said Tuesday.

Final puzzle piece in place for city hall project

The final puzzle piece is now in place for the city to consider its best option with a city hall upgrade.

Council postpones city’s May election until November

The city council on Thursday approved postponing the city’s May 2 election until November due to the novel coronavirus threat.

County could exceed 20,000 in census

Local officials believe the city and county population has vastly increased since the last official U.S. Census Bureau count 10 years ago. The extent of that growth will be revealed through the 2020 count now under way.