County Commissioners Meeting recognizes state champion baseball team from URA Charter

The Randolph County Board of Commissioners convened on July 7, 2025, for their monthly meeting, marking the beginning of the new fiscal year. The meeting commenced with a warm welcome from the chair, who acknowledged the completion of the county's budget process in June, noting that the tax rate would remain unchanged.

Following the opening remarks, Bishop Michael Trogdon led an invocation, emphasizing the need for compassion and support for communities affected by recent tragedies, particularly in Texas. His prayer called for wisdom and strength for the county commissioners and highlighted the importance of justice, mercy, and humility in leadership.

The meeting proceeded with a pledge of allegiance, after which the chair noted the absence of the URA charter baseball team, who were engaged in a game. The team has achieved a remarkable feat by winning the state championship for three consecutive years, a first in the county's history. The chair expressed gratitude to the team's coach, Rob Shore, and headmaster, Dr. Castelli, for their contributions and encouraged them to convey the board's recognition to the players.

Overall, the meeting underscored the county's commitment to community support and recognition of local achievements, setting a positive tone for the upcoming fiscal year.