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Downtown Vandalia set for busy weekend with musical entertainment & Car Show
It will be a very busy weekend in downtown Vandalia. Charter’s Patio in downtown Vandalia will have a full weekend. Billy Joe Neil will perform from 11:30 am to 1 pm today. Then, Mike Delisle and Bill Joe Neil will perform from 6 pm to 9 pm tonight. Saturday night will be the Imagine That Band from 7 pm to 10 m at Charter’s Patio.
City Of Effingham Announces Road Closures For Monday
The City of Effingham has announced multiple road closures for Monday. The roads will be getting sealant and cannot be drove on for 24 hours. East ½ of Hawthorne Dr west of 4th St. East ½ of W. Cedar Ave. west of 4th St. East Mt. Vernon Ave....
Evans Public Library Grand Opening
Evans Public Library is set to open in their brand new location on Monday. Evans Public Library has spent the past month or so moving from their now-former downtown location to their brand new facility at 825 West Randolph Street. And, they are inviting the public out to take a look.
Vandalia City Council Meeting Held
This Monday’s meeting of the Vandalia City Council was a work session to develop a Comprehensive Plan for an Ordinance amending the Vandalia Zoning Code at Section 17.06.140, regarding solar project, both large and small. In contrast to last week’s meeting which involved a large (24) audience of participants, the audience in this meeting was comprised of four people: two Fayette County Board members; Sean Pluta, attorney for Birch Creek; and David Townsend, who worked in the power industry for over 20 years.
Effingham Plan Commission Holds Meeting Tuesday
The Effingham Plan Commission held their regular meeting Tuesday and discussed a few things to send to the City Council for approval. There were a few different petitions for rezoning. Kimberly Mills spoke to the Commission in support of one at 1103 East Fayette Avenue. The property would be rezoned from multiple-dwelling district to limited office and retail district, with a produce stand outside as fresh produce was available.
HSHS St. Anthony’s Women’s Health Showcase Is Oct. 17 At Keller Convention Center
Tickets are available now for one of HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital’s most popular fall events, the 2024 Women’s Health Showcase. The fabulous and festive affair is Thursday, October 17 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. at the Keller Convention Center. Part “Girls’ Night Out,” part health education, it is a fantastic opportunity to have fun while learning about the latest trends and advancements in women’s health.
City of Vandalia Planning Commission votes against removing requirement for special use permit for solar project, now goes to City Council
The City of Vandalia’s Planning Commission voted against removing the requirement of a special use permit for a solar project. And, the matter will now go before the Vandalia City Council on Monday. On Thursday of this past week, the City of Vandalia Zoning Board rejected issuing a special...
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