The city of Sumner could be the recipient of federal funding for a project involving the demolition of a dilapidated building at North and Christy Avenue and the creation of a recreational area for pickleball and basketball plus a pavilion on the property.
City administrator Travis Trainer reported to the city council Tuesday that they had made application for Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) through the office of Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth in Washington, D.C. It was one of over 600 applications recieved from across the state. She recently submitted a request for $350,000 for the Sumner Main Street Community Facilities Program to Senate Appropriations.
However, the money is not guaranteed with several obstacles to navigate, including the passage of a Congressional spending bill for FY2027.
Meanwhile, Trainer says the city is working to take over the building from its current owner through legal channels. It is hoped that more information regarding the funding will be known by July for Washington with a definite answer by the fall.
HIP work requirements pre-screening tool now available
Parke County health officials urge action if experiencing measles symptoms
Trail re-opened at Turkey Run following storm damage, repair
Shipment of counterfeit watches stopped by Indianapolis CBP
Stellar Pathways program accepting applicants
Southwest Parke Community School Corporation ready for school year
Rosedale man arrested on child sex crimes charges
Vermillion County Commissioners meeting halted before big topic
Rockville woman injured in Monday rollover crash
United Way of the Wabash Valley creates grant to support kindergarten readiness
IDEM announces grants to improve local waste management
48 hours until the Indiana State Fair opens
New Office of Cybersecurity established in Indiana
Kratos completes $50 million state-of-the-art hypersonic systems payload integration facility in Indiana
