(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners approved the expenditure of more than $17-thousand for new lighting at the courthouse in  Falls City when they met last week. 

The Board approved a proposal from Jeannes Distribution to convert the courthouse lighting to LEDs from fluorescent at a cost of $11,354 for parts and supplies and $6,403 for labor making the total cost $17,757.

It was noted in the minutes from the meeting that other supplies and contractors contacted about he project did not submit interest in the project.