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5 days ago
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Tazewell secures funding for first phase of Clinch River Pavilion and Farmers Market project
tazewell, va. — The popular farmers market in Tazewell will soon have a new and permanent home. The town of Tazewell has been awarded a $296,500 grant from the Virginia Tobacco Commission for the first phase of the Clinch River Pavilion and Farmers Market project. This project will provide a new home for the Tazewell Farmers Market while also providing a new option for community events and economic growth. The farmers market is currently located off Fincastle Turnpike at the first Tazewell exit, but the new location will provide consistency for the market as well as shelter from rain and other weather, Tazewell Town Manager Leeanne Regon said. 'So the town council has agreed to allocate funds to match the Tobacco Commission award,' Regon said Tuesday. 'The town council has allocated the same. Without the tobacco commission awards we would not have funding to do this first phase. So the first phase will be site development and construction of the pavilion. And when it is not in use by the farmer's market, it would be available for other events.' Regon said the Cumberland Forest Community Fund also has awarded a $15,000 grant to the town to construct a river walk area near the rear of the Clinch River Pavilion and Farmers Market property. The new farmers market is planned at the site of the former bowling alley in North Tazewell. That location has already undergone significant improvements with the removal of the dilapidated structure and site remediation, which was completed through funding provided by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's Brownfields program. Regon said the development is a work in progress, adding the town is looking at the possibility of acquiring a pre-fabricated facility for the shelter. She said Delegate James W. 'Will' Morefield, R-Tazewell, and Senator Travis Hackworth, R-Tazewell, are both backing and supporting the project on the state level. The town is hoping that the new Clinch River Pavilion & Farmers Market will serve as a catalyst for a second project — the North Tazewell Business District Revitalization. Regon said the town has received a planning grant from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for that project which will allow for facade improvements for the properties in the business district as well as the redevelopment of a commercial property that is being transferred to the town of Tazewell's Industrial/Economic Development Authority. 'We would welcome just about any business,' Reagon said when asked what type of business would be sought for the redeveloped commercial property. Regon said the town will seek a Community Development Block Grant in the future from the Department of Housing and Community Development for the business district revitalization plan. Contact Charles Owens at cowens@
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6 days ago
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Readers ask: When will the splash pad reopen at Marathon Park in Wausau? What we know.
WAUSAU − Those looking to cool off in spraying waters and fountains will have to wait at least two months before Marathon Park's splash pad returns. Wausau and Marathon County's shared Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is currently seeking donations to rebuild its 8,000-square-foot splash pad at Marathon Junction located within Marathon Park. The splash pad is the largest in the state, according to builders the department has contacted, Jamie Polley, parks, recreation, and forestry director, told a Wausau Daily Herald reporter. The department has not yet chosen a design or builder for the project. About two-thirds of the summer fun facility's $750,000 design and construction cost has been committed to the project from various sources. Funds committed so far include a $50,000 donation from the B.A. and Esther Greenheck Foundation, a $130,000 Community Development Block Grant and county capital project funds, Polley said. The Marathon Park splash pad was closed in 2023 due to a water pressure issue that could not be identified or resolved, according to a Facebook post made by the department in July 2024. The 20-year-old splash pad was demolished in spring 2025, and the department hopes to have its replacement built in August and give park visitors a few weeks to enjoy it before shutting down for the winter months, Polley said. A grand opening for the facility will be planned for 2026, Polley said. Individuals or organizations interested in making a tax-deductible donation to the project can contact the parks, recreation, and forestry department at 715-261-1550. Local business news: Looking for an intimate event space in Wausau? Flowers and plants bring Infused to life More local news: Wausau mayor vetoes housing project on vacant land the city has owned for over 15 years Erik Pfantz covers local government and education in central Wisconsin for USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin and values his background as a rural Wisconsinite. Contact him at epfantz@ This article originally appeared on Wausau Daily Herald: When will the splash pad reopen at Marathon Park in Wausau?
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6 days ago
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Palm Bay's Liberty Park to temporarily close for major renovation project
The Parks & Facilities Department of Palm Bay announces that the ballfields at Liberty Park will be temporarily closed starting Friday, May 30. The closure is for significant renovations and facility upgrades made possible through the City's Community Development Block Grant funding. The upgrades at the Liberty Park Ballfields will include: • Installation of all-new fencing and backstops • New infield clay and clay warning tracks in the outfields • New sunshade covers over the bleachers for spectator comfort • Complete renovation of the ballfield complex restrooms, including new tile flooring and walls, updated amenities, new stall partitions, and replacement of exterior doors and locks The city says these improvements are designed to elevate Liberty Park's athletic facilities' safety, usability, and appeal. After finishing the renovations, they will commence further park enhancements, which will include: • Renovation of the playground restrooms to match the updated ballfield facilities • Installation of new LED lighting at the basketball courts • Repairs to various park sidewalks to improve accessibility and safety Residents who would like to ask questions or get more information, please contact the Palm Bay Parks & Facilities Department at (321) 726-2777. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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6 days ago
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Montour County officials reallocate funds to rehab elevator
DANVILLE — Nearly $180,000 of 2022 Montour County grant funds will go toward the rehabilitation of the elevator at the county's administration center. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) awarded Montour County $179,307 for the removal of barriers at Hopewell Park in federal fiscal year 2022. The funds were awarded through the Community Development Block Grant program. County commissioners will abandon the plans for Hopewell and on Tuesday approved reallocation of all of the funds in a budget modification which will be submitted to DCED. — ANNA WIEST
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21-05-2025
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Woodbury County supervisors, Crittenton Center working to secure grant
WOODBURY COUNTY, Iowa (KCAU) — For the second time, Woodbury County Board of Supervisors are partnering with the Crittenton Center on the application for a Community Development Block Grant from the State of Iowa. The board first approved the request back in February, but the application came back before supervisors on Tuesday after a clerical error prevented approval from the state. The Crittenton Center cares for up to 27 kids every day. Some of those children are involved in the preliminary discussions of the renovations, highlighting what they see as important for the project. Story continues below Top Story: 35th Saturday in the Park Main Stage, Abe Stage headliners announced Lights & Sirens: Family suing Sioux City over death of son Sports: Sydney Affolter rejoins Hawkeyes as Graduate Assistant Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here 'They needed a local government partner to apply and Woodbury County is that. We look forward to seeing them get this grant and from what we've been told, it sounds like the application meets all the requirements and intended uses. The grant is worth 600,000 dollars and that will be towards the upgrades and facility improvements at their teen center,' said Woodbury County Board of Supervisors Chairman Dan Bittinger. Officals at the Crittenton Center said the project will improve safety for guests, also making it warmer and more welcoming. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
