After a series of discussions with candidates during an executive session, the Grant County Commission announced last week that Jeffrey Teter would be hired as the new director of Grant County Ambulance.

The announcement came near the end of the regularly scheduled meeting of the Grant County Commission on April 9.

Read more: Commission names new EMS director, approves purchase of thermal drone for PVFC

A Maryland woman has admitted to supplying thousands of fentanyl pills to dealers in Grant County and the surrounding areas. 

According to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office, Daniela Marie Giancoli, 34, of Baltimore, Md.,  has plead guilty to a charge of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. 

Read more: Woman admits to selling thousands of fentanyl pills locally

Next month, Grant County residents will be asked to cast their vote on whether the local school system keeps its current excess levy in place or, potentially, lets that funding lapse. 

The issue of the school levy will be on the May primary ballot, with voters able to either vote for or against the measure. 

Grant County superintendent Mitch Webster sat down last week to discuss his view on the positive impact the levy has on students and the community. 

Read more: Superintendent discusses levy, taxes and how they impact local schools

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