Tag Archives: Hillham

Hilham’s Adam Mansell one of 40 people across 13 states to participate in the Appalachian Leadership Institute. The Appalachian Regional Commission organizes the 9-month workshop to study economic development. Mansell said sessions begin this week. “I grew up less than 10 minutes from Standing Stone State Park  in Hilham,” Mansell said. “Such a great example of things that are in ... Read More »

The Overton County Redistricting Committee selected a map to send to the full county commission for approval. County Executive Ben Danner said roughly 700 people will be in new districts. Danner said the majority of map changes were people being taken from Rickman and moved into District Three, the “Mountain” District. Some residents from District Three were moved into District ... Read More »

Overton County beginning the process of appointing its fourth commissioner this term after the passing of Frank Martin. County Executive Ben Danner said the open seat is in District one, comprised of Livingston and areas near Hillham and Monroe. Danner said this is a large district but is unsure how many nominees will throw their name in for consideration. “So ... Read More »

Roger Carr will serve on the Overton County Commission. Three nominees applied for the open commissioner seat in Overton County’s District Five on Monday night. After each nominee stated their case, the majority of commissioners voted to appoint Carr to the vacancy. Carr said he has a focus on the next generation of residents and wants to help the county ... Read More »

The Overton-Pickett County E911 Board met for the first time since the February ice storm. Overton EMA Director Chris Masiongale reflected on the efforts during and after the storm to help the county. Masiongale said that throughout this time he never asked for assistance that someone was not willing to provide at a moments notice. Masiongale remembered one instance while ... Read More »