​YORK – According to York County Assessor Kurt Bulgrin, it appears the only political subdivision in York County needing to hold a “pink postcard” meeting this year will be the McCool Public School District.

YORK COUNTY -- Just a couple of months into the 2024-25 fiscal year, the York County Commissioners had to transfer $10,000 into the fund called State Institutions as York County Commissioner Chairman Randy Obermier said said, "we've had a tremendous amount of EPCs in the first months of this fiscal year."

YORK COUNTY – The York County Commissioners and York County Roads Department is encouraging rural property owners to mow their ditches when and where needed, as there are many overgrown areas in the county.

YORK COUNTY – The process toward formulating the county’s budget is nearly complete and as the preliminary budget stands now, there will only be a 1% increase over last year.

YORK COUNTY – As the aging population increases, so does the amount of services needed and utilized in York County.

YORK COUNTY – York County Assessor Kurt Bulgrin has certified the 2024 real property valuations for the county.

YORK – With the possibility of using ARPA (federal COVID relief) funds, they have started the process toward getting bids for three paving projects in York County.

​YORK – York native Alex Saathoff has been named as the next director of the York County Visitors Bureau.
Her appointment was confirmed by a unanimous vote of the York County Commissioners during their regular meeting this week.
YCVB Board Chairman Sally Ruben brought forward the board’s recommendation, which was also reiterated by York County Commissioner Chairman Randy Obermier who sits on the YCVB Board as well, representing the county board.
“We went through the interview process and we are recommending she be the new director,” Obermier said.
This process began when longtime and original YCVB director, Bob Sautter, announced his upcoming retirement.
“I grew up here in York, I graduated from York High School in 2019, graduated from the University of Kansas and then after college I moved to El Salvador where I taught,” Saathoff said. “I moved back to York, as I love York and I want to give back and work for this community.”
“She brings a lot of energy,” Obermier said. “We have some goals which we feel she can fulfill and we will have a nice, fresh face at the helm of that department. We certainly appreciate all Bob (Sautter) has done for us. It’s just time to turn the page. Her start date will be after Labor Day. We are asking this board to confirm hiring her. And if you recognized her last name, she is from three generations of a family living in our county.”
The commissioners approved her hiring and she will officially have the title on Labor Day, starting at the YCVB office the next day.

​YORK -- An open house will be held Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 3-5 p.m., in honor of Bob Sautter who is retiring from his position as director of the York County Visitors Bureau after 23 years of service.
The open house will be held at the combined offices of the visitors bureau, York County Development Corporation, York Chamber of Commerce and the York Community Foundation at 601 and 603 North Lincoln Ave.
The public is invited to stop in and wish him well.

YORK – The York County Commissioners will again be discussing the budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year when they meet in regular session Tuesday, Aug. 20.