Commission approves last hoop for a new High School, County employee bonuses, increasing pit allowance

The Lewis County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, May 16, 2022, at the courthouse to discuss approval of loans for the new high school, giving a one-time bonus to county employees who were left out of the previous bonuses and increasing the weekly allowance of pit material at the dump. All commissioners were present except for Aren Ragsdale.

During the alloted time for public input, Angela Leigh spoke to give the commissioners and audience an idea of why they should support and approve of the loans for a new high school.

“Prior to working as the Administrative Assistant for the Lewis Coun...