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Vandalia City Council hears update on former downtown hotel building—Repairs may start soon
An issue that has been on the City of Vandalia’s plate for better than 2 years may finally be reaching an end. Back in June of 2022, Mayor Rick Gottman informed the Vandalia City Council at a meeting that the facade has fallen from the front of the former hotel building at 612 West Gallatin in downtown Vandalia. In the months after that, it was discussed the City wanted to make sure the building was safe for the upcoming Halloween Parade. Since that time, the matter has been in court on a regular basis with the City of Vandalia wanting to see the building owners make repairs to the building to make sure it is safe. At Monday’s Vandalia City Council meeting, City Attorney Ryan Connor updated the City Council on the matter.
Vandalia Rotary Sets Up Funnel Cake Stand At Historic Statehouse Grand Levee
The Vandalia Rotary Funnel Cake Stand has been a fixture at the Historic Statehouse Grand Levee for as long as local Rotarians can remember. This year was no exception. In spite of the heat, the funnel cake stove was heated, the batter poured through the funnel into the hot oil and then carefully lifted out, put on a paper plate and covered with powdered sugar to be enjoyed by young and old alike. Tyler Osborne, who is completing his year as Vandalia Rotary President, explained that the club will use the proceeds from the stand to continue the club’s community projects: Red Cross Blood Drive, dictionaries for all third graders in Bond and Fayette Counties, Children’s Christmas Party, sponsoring the high school Interact club and international projects.
Planning Commission meeting draws large crowd to discuss proposed Solar Farm
A large crowd was on hand for a City of Vandalia Planning Commission Meeting on Monday. The agenda for the meeting calling for the discussion of the potential modifying of Zoning Regulations in Agricultural Districts. A large crowd was on hand for the meeting and wanted to discuss a proposed solar farm that appears to be outside of Vandalia’s City Limits but within 1 1/2 miles of the city’s limit. At June’s Fayette County Board meeting, Zachary and Katie Ledbetter–who recently built a home at 1480 N. 425 Street–came to ask about a proposed solar farm that is proposed to be built around them. It was confirmed at the county board meeting that night that the proposed solar farm around their home was approved last May by the County Board. Those on hand for Monday’s Planning Commission Meeting were not pleased with the proposed solar farm and wanted to know if there was something that could be done about it. It was pointed out the proposed solar farm would be within 1 1/2 miles of the City of Vandalia’s City Limits, which City Attorney Ryan Connor said would give them shared jurisdiction with the county. Fayette County Board Vice Chairman Merrell Collins was on hand for the meeting and stated the county was not aware of the 1 1/2 mile issue. Mayor Rick Gottman wanted to give time for all those on hand who wanted to address the Commission to be able to do so. After the meeting, Mayor Gottman talked about the issue.
City of Greenville announces oil and chip dates
The following streets will be oiled and chipped from July 15th to July 16 from 7 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Please make sure vehicles are not parked along these streets or they will be towed at the owner’s expense. Fourth St. from Rt. 40 to Overpass. Cardinal Dr. from...
Mulberry Grove Holds Alumni Banquet
The annual MGHS Alumni Banquet was held June 8, 2024 in the Mulberry Grove elementary gym. The meet and greet began at 4:30 followed by a meal at 6:00. 139 Alumni and guests were present. Special recognition was given to the classes of 1954, 1964, and 1974. Jeannine Stoeffel and...
Masonic Lodge Hosting Family ID Event
Greenville Masonic Lodge #245 is hosting an Illinois Masonic Family Identification event at Bond County Fourth Fest on Saturday, July 6 in downtown Greenville. Members of the lodge will be set up, from 3 to 7 p.m., in the cooling tent on College Avenue. They will provide free AMBER Alert-ready vital information packets for those of all ages.
Another Lake Committee Meeting Planned For July 15
The Greenville Lake Committee will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, July 15 in the Greenville Municipal Building. It will be a continuation of the June 24 meeting the committee held to discuss the effects of wake-enhancing devices on Governor Bond Lake. The July 15 session will include presentations by committee members and a vote to make a recommendation to the city council.
Unit Two Personnel Items Addressed
At its recent meeting, the Bond County Unit 2 Board of Education took action on several matters pertaining to personnel. Several resignations were accepted. They included Kendra Sigafoos as Greenville seventh grade social studies teacher, Tiffany Lile as Unit 2 transportation director, Kim Quesada as administrative assistant at Pocahontas School, Kayleen Kampwerth as a Pre-K teacher, and Gee Gee Spies as a food service employee at the Greenville Elementary School,
It’s at Your Library
Are you signed up for our Summer Reading Programs yet? You do not need to have a library card to participate. You do need to have access to books. The first drawings for adults and high schoolers were held last week. Congratulations to Kerry Barnett and Miriam Dudek – the winners of a water bottle, book bag, and more! The next drawing will be on July 11. Forty-seven children have earned a total of 90 Dilly bar coupons! July programming for children begins on Wednesday, July 10 from 2:00-2:45 pm with a “Carnival of Reading”! There will be sidewalk chalk, bubbles, a coloring contest, and more. The Friends of the Greenville Public Library will have a booth with popcorn and drinks. Plus, a Superhero will be here to read a story! July programming will continue on July 17, 24, and 31 with special local readers for the 2:00 pm story time.
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