Recent News

For a glimpse of Jackson County assessment problems, just check these three houses
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 7:26am

The Italianate revival-style home at 7 Janssen Place was built in 1909, elegantly restored and now plays host to events like the Kansas City Art Institute fundraiser held there recently. Read More

Upshur commissioners reject appraisal district budget, implement cell phone restrictions
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 10:31am

Upshur County commissioners Friday rejected the county appraisal district’s proposed budget, bowed up on their sheriff and took a first step toward replacing software installed during Ronald Reagan’s first term. Read More

$1.6 million owed to Jeannette in taxes; unpaid bills go back to 2005
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 10:32am

Ten property owners in Jeannette owe more than $1.6 million in unpaid real estate taxes to the city, school district and Westmoreland County, according to tax records. Mayor Robert Carter said the delinquent tax money would help to ease the financial straits of the city, which started this year with a $500,000 deficit. Read More
 

Hotels, motels facing big property tax increase
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 10:33am

An increase in oil exploration and drilling activity for this part of the state has been a great benefit to many local businesses. Read More

Frasure Creek owes county more than $3.3 million in property taxes
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 10:34am

Frasure Creek Mining, a coal operator in Fayette County now in the thick of a bankruptcy case, owes the county $3,380,213 in property taxes. Read More