Hillsboro makes adjustments due to energy prices
The City of Hillsboro Council met on Tuesday, April 6 where they voted to slightly increase the electrical rate ordinance to allow for the collection of surcharges related to the February 2021 winter storm charged to the city by Kansas Power Pool (KPP). The KPP was able to use their emergency funds to keep the power on and help out Hillsboro and other cities.
While the ordinance was approved at the meeting, customers will not see the charge on their bills until the first of June. The June bills reflects energy usage from mid-April to mid-May.
The year 2020 may go down as one of the most remarkable years in history; no doubt itâs certainly been one for the books. As we take a look back on the most memorable and prominent stories of the past year, we find it somewhat difficult to sift through and find any stories not associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. While the novel coronavirus continues to make headline after headline, 2020 was also a year to remember for many other happenings.Â
From the general election held during a census year to big announcements concerning industry for Lawrence County, 2020 gave us plenty to smileâand mostly winceâabout. As the new year approaches,