The Vincennes Board of Works and City Council met in the first session for both in the month of August.
Whitney Thacker appeared before the BOW to request approval for the closure of the 100, 200, and 300 blocks of Main Street for the Halloween Bash, scheduled for October 31. The board approved the closure.
Vincennes Rotary requested use of the Riverfront Pavilion on September 9 for the fourth annual Rotary First Responders Luncheon. Rotary will be using the pavilion from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. that day. The request was approved unanimously.
Vincennes City Engineer John Sprague appeared before the board to request approval for the final sign off on the first phase of the Washington Avenue Project. the board approved the sign off.
In City Council news, Collin Wheeler and Logan Gabhart appeared as part of the public comment session to discuss looking into adding side-by-sides into the allowance of off road vehicles on city streets. Currently, side-by-sides are prohibited on the Vincennes roadways. Gabhart and Wheeler brought council members legislation from other communities in regards to the measure. They also say 194 people so far have signed a Change.org petition to petition the change. No action was taken on the comment.
Pair of traffic stops net arrests
Eagles look to soar to sectional crown
Riverton Parke looks to get over sectional hump
FAA calls for airline traffic reduction to begin Friday
Central Indiana Land Trust names nature preserve to honor Efroymson family
Select Wings Etc. locations offering free entrée on Veterans Day
Tips for Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month
FSSA statement on SNAP benefits, one week delay
Gov. Braun orders flags to half-staff in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney
Free admission to DNR properties for veterans, active-duty military, Nov. 11
Indiana Grown Holiday Box highlights local businesses for the third year
Christmas Nights of Lights returns to the Indiana State Fairgrounds
Indiana State Police wants everyone to stay safe this Halloween
Nominations being accepted for Indiana Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) of the Year
BMV warns customers of new scam text messages
National FFA Convention & Expo to call Indy home through 2040
Tortoises taken from Indianapolis Zoo found safe in Madison County park
INDOT has plans to expand electric vehicle charging
PH FFA competed in area and state Livestock Skillathon
Wednesday is Buckle Up Phone Down Day in Indiana
