December 2007 News Releases

• Sheriff announces five arrests in double homicide investigation
• Animal Shelter tour on UCTV 16
• One of the biggest supporters of Union County's veterans is retiring
• Fees to change on January 1 Parks and Recreation fee increases (effective January 1, 2008)
• Commissioners set date for conference
• Board supports law enforcement memorial
• Jesse Parks Soccer Complex completed
• Union County responds to school bus crash
• Winter forecast shows no relief for persistent drought
• Cane Creek Park Lake closed
• Residents save by using the prescription drug discount card
• Board elects new Officers
• Board approves CMC-Union projects

November 2007 News Releases

• Union County Public Library Observes World AIDS Day
• Board passes resolution asking for authority to regulate use of groundwater
• Projects approved for CMC-Union
• Board approves purchase of land for new school
• Union County receives superior report
• Parks and Recreation funds available
• Animal Shelter to hold open house
• BOE special meeting
• Union County to showcase geographic information technology at GIS Day
• Board approves water resolution
• Lawn watering restricted in Union County
• New statewide food service establishment inspection schedule; Union County Health Department has begun assessing establishments to identify potential risk
• Union County Public Library to host events for Children's Book Week

October 2007 News Releases

• Duke Energy - Recent rainfall helps; Yet drought situation remains serious
• Sex offenders to be checked in Union County
• DSS to provide heating assistance
• Families need assistance during Christmas holiday
• Health Department receives grant for parenting education
  Open burning banned in Union County
• State confirms season's first flu case; Health Department offers flu shots
• Union County Commissioners modify Water Conservation Ordinance and Stage III Mandatory Water Shortage Condition is declared
• Union County delays Stage III water restrictions
• Health Department to hold flu clinics
• Union County declares Stage III Water Shortage Condition

September 2007 News Releases

• Sewer Moratorium Lifted
• Notice of Municipal Election/Countywide Referendum Election
• BOE to review absentee ballots 
• Health Department to hold flu and pneumonia vaccination clinic
• Board of County Commissioner news from September 17
• Delk named assistant county manager
• Same day registration during One-Stop Voting
• Library offers fall reading program
• September is Library Card Sign-up Month
• Library Board recommends super-regional library
• Are you Red Cross ready?
• Health Board names new director
• 2007 Annual Union County Surplus Auction
• Union County asks residents to continue to conserve water

  August

• Union County asks residents to continue to conserve water
• Union County Veterans Service Office announces scholarships for children of veterans
• DSS contributions recognized by state
• Animal Shelter to hold rabies vaccination and microchip clinic
• Library to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
• Resolution regarding the move of a polling place
• Resolution regarding absentee ballots
• Notice of Municipal Election City of Monroe, North Carolina
• BOE to review absentee ballots
• Board makes donation to Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial
• Board approves school funding
• Commissioner tackle important issues
• County Remains at Stage II Water Condition, for now
• Resolution of moving voters to alternate polling places
• Breast and cervical cancer tests provided at Health Department
• Union County urges residents to conserve water
• Board approves funds for SPCC
• New York rating agencies report Union County in strong financial condition
• Tax Office to mail property tax bills
• Union County to launch Web site redesign
• July water usage down from last year
• “My Home Town” airing on UCTV 16
• Union County public health officials begin removing recalled food from store shelves across county

July:

• Stage II Mandatory Water Shortage Condition declared ( Etapa II Se declara la condición obligatoria de la escasez del agua )
• Water ordinance exemption ends
• Water conservation update (June 25 - July 1)
• Water declaration modified
• UCTV 16 is on the air
• Secrest will retire at the end of the year
• How to drug Proof Your Kids
• Health Department receives grant for mammograms
• More AEDs at public facilities

June:

• Water conservation update (June 17 - June 24)
• Injured soldier gets new home
• Commissioners and School Board reach agreement
• School projects receive funding
• Water Restriction Update - June 18, 2007
• Public Works issues more than 150 citations
• Environmental Health changes fees
• Land purchased for schools
• Old Animal Shelter to be destroyed
• Board amends water conservation ordinance

May:

• Board of Elections to hold treasurer training workshop
• 2007 filing period is upon us
• Polling places move
• Commissioners reject use of disclosure statement
• 2007-2008 budget presented to commissioners
• H. Gene Herrell receives lifetime achievement award
• Environmental Health promotes healthy swimming
• Twelve-Mile Creek request denied
• Library hosts series on latino literature
• Project Lifesaver provides peace of mind
• Planning Board holds first meeting
• Union County Board of Commissioners' Action from Monday, May 7
• Citizens trained in spotting bad weather

 April:

• Simpson Wins State Award
• Story Celebration Delights Young Children
• Health Department Celebrates Public Health Month
• Union County Telecommunicator of the Year
• Rabies Clinics to be Held Throughout County
• Register of Deeds Provides Information Online
• Kirksey Resigns as Health Director

March:

• Public Works Completing Meter Upgrade
• Things to Know Before Selling Food at Public Events
• Union County Senior Games Begins in April
• Urban Forester Helps to Beautify Downtown Monroe
• County Manager Search Begins
• Property Revaluation to Occur in 2008
• Bilingual Emergency Response Team to Graduate on Saturday
• Weather Spotter Classes Offered
• Tobacco Use Still a Problem in Union County

February:

• DSS Assists County Taxpayers
• Agencies Plan for School Closings
• Beekman Meets With Bi-Lo
• Check Your Voter Registration
• Day Care Assistance Available Through DSS
• Parks & Recreation Ensures Playground Equipment is Safe
• County and Local Grocers to Discuss Influenza Pandemic
• County's Urban Forester Chosen for Training Program
• Humane Society Wants Old Animal Shelter
• Orthophotography Flyovers to Cover Union County
• Special Forces Training

January:

• Construction to Begin on Soccer Complex
• Not too Late for Flu Shot
• 4-H Offers Students Opportunity to Learn About Their Future
• Ribbon Cut for New Soccer Complex
• Take Precautions Against Chicken Pox
• Animal Shelter to get Volunteer Coordinator
• Projects Approved for CMC-Union