The abandoned former Lawrenceville High School property is now owned by the city of Lawrenceville.
Mayor David Courtney told GIANT-FM WAKO this week that after a lengthy legal dispute, they have finally taken possession of the land where the school stood from the former owners. The legal agreement from the courts approved earlier in April calls for the city to pay $50,000 for the purchase to the former owners. They also take on responsibility for maintenance of the grounds, the deteriorating building, and the parking lots.
Courtney added that they are working now to secure the property to prevent trespassing and have begun cleanup of trees, weeds and other debris. As the cleanup process continues, the city will soon contract with an engineering firm to design a new wastewater treatment plant on the site to help the city move forward into compliance with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) standards. No firm timetable has been set for when that will occur.
Early morning fire in Sumner destroys building and causes power outage
Three handed prison terms in Lawrence County
INDOT Knox County road construction to begin
Extensive rainfall in region leads to Embarrass River flood warning
Exposure to animals, biting pests can lead to several illnesses
Oakland City University releases statement on rumors of closing
Indiana Natural Resources Commission to hold public hearing for bobcat rule changes
Illinois State Museum Route 66 exhibit to open May 23
May 15 is National Peace Officers Memorial Day
St. Francisville City Council takes action on annual budget
Unit #10 Special Education meeting
Chevron hosts annual former Texaco refinery open house
Bill signed to prohibit cell phones, wireless devices in schools
Sumner in line for federal funding for planned Christy Avenue project
Neimerg calls for IDOC changes at Lawrence County and Crawford County prisons
110th running of the Indianapolis 500 a sellout, local TV delay lifted
Lawrence County issued tentative property multiplier
