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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission discussed mounting budget concerns and reviewed ongoing issues with 911 operations and law enforcement funding on Oct. 23 during their regularly scheduled …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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10/29/25
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VIENNA — FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Project Manager Kristi Moses visited the Maries County Commission on Oct. 9 to review ongoing recovery work and provide guidance on federal …
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by Alin Hett, Staff Writer
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10/16/25
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VIENNA — Maries County Commissioners paused action on a petition to vacate a portion of Maries Road 416 Oct. 2 after concerns were raised that doing so could cut off access to a local cemetery. …
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by Alin Hett, Staff Writer
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10/8/25
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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission met Sept. 22, 25 and 29 at the Maries County Courthouse, with several visitors attending and multiple topics discussed during the three sessions.
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by Alin Hett, Staff Writer
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10/1/25
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VIENNA — A significant portion of the Sept. 15 and Sept. 18 Maries County Commission meetings centered on the courthouse generator, with commissioners emphasizing the importance of reliable …
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by Alin Hett, Staff/Sports Writer
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9/24/25
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MARIES COUNTY — Maries County commissioners opened their Sep.1 meeting with a brief mention of the 911 tax, a measure that will appear on the November ballot. While a fuller discussion is …
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by Alin Hett, Staff/Sports Writer
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9/10/25
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VIENNA — Maries County commissioners received updates from the University of Missouri (MU) Extension Office, reporting on participation across several programs this last week. The 4-H program …
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by Alin Hett, Staff/Sports Writer
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9/3/25
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VIENNA — The Maries County commission held a meeting Monday morning to discuss ongoing county projects, personnel changes and grant applications. A key topic was the transition of the SNAP Ed …
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by Alin Hett, Staff/Sports Writer
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8/27/25
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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission at its July 31 meeting reviewed a copy of a petition currently circulating among county residents who wish to stop the proposed Vichy Solar project.
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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8/6/25
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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission scheduled an emergency meeting last week to find a short-term solution to a financial dilemma.
The commission convened on July 30, a Wednesday morning …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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8/6/25
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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission spoke with a concerned member of the public at its July 24 meeting ahead of the Vichy Solar community meeting that night (see related story).
Cody …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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7/30/25
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VIENNA — Sheriff Mark Morgan told the Maries County Commission on July 17 that “business is booming” in the jail following arrests over the last several weeks.
Early last week, …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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7/23/25
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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission had a preliminary call with the county’s program delivery manager (PDMG) for the federally declared disaster created by heavy rain and flooding from …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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7/16/25
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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission on June 30 approved guidelines for how utility companies or individuals may use the county’s road right-of-way to bury lines.
The approval of …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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7/9/25
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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission heard questions from a handful of residents last week about its decision not to offer a property tax freeze to senior citizens.
Senate Bill 190, …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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7/2/25
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VIENNA — Although the Maries County Commission voted earlier this month to end negotiations for a right-of-way agreement with solar energy developers in the county, discussions about solar …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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6/25/25
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BELLE — After failing to pass Ordinance 632, “Code of Conduct,” on May 13 with a split 3-2 vote, both aldermen who voted against the policy have proposed a new version of the bill.
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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6/4/25
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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission at its June 2 meeting voted to end right-of-way agreement negotiations with solar developers with no deal in place.
Over the last few months, the …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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6/4/25
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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission spoke with the county prosecutor and a local researcher to try to resolve questions about a former county road.
Resident Tom Swayden first posed the …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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6/4/25
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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission on May 29 met with solar energy developers to continue working toward a right-of-way agreement ahead of construction plans for a commercial solar farm in …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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6/4/25
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