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Tuscola says ‘yes’ to another RC-Fest

Sep 20, 2023 | thetuscolajournal.com | David Porter

By David Porter Adam Munds was back in front of the Tuscola City Council Monday to seek permission to plan another RC Fest for next summer. The festival showcases remote-controlled cars, trucks and boats. Munds said it’s good, family fun. He plans on bringing back the monster truck demonstration, and he wants to add a sand racing feature next year. He also holds a blood drive in conjunction with the event.
Former coach outlines flaws in Tuscola sports improvements

Sep 8, 2023 | thetuscolajournal.com | David Porter

By David Porter Tuscola High School’s new quarter-million-dollar scoreboard is touted as being one of the largest in the state; certainly the largest downstate for a school of this size. But not all of the fans will be able to see it on game day. Stan Wienke, former head football coach for Tuscola, addressed the School Board Monday night to express disappointment with the improvements made on the sports field. He said 14 percent of the new bleachers “are useless” due to obstructed views.
Villa Grove school board receives state grants

Aug 30, 2023 | thetuscolajournal.com | Gabriella Agius

By Gabriella Agius “There’s a couple of really bright spots to the start of this year,” said Superintendent Carol Munson. The school district received the Healthy Meal Incentives Grant as well as the Teacher Vacancy Grant during the Villa Grove School Board meeting on Aug. 21. The Healthy Meals Incentives Grant is provided by the USDA. This grant allowed the district to receive a new oven and refrigerator. A salad bar is also on its way.
Tuscola sidewalk improvements delayed until spring

Aug 23, 2023 | thetuscolajournal.com | David Porter

By David Porter Sidewalks were sidelined at Monday’s Tuscola City Council meeting. Mayor Dan Kleiss said the bids for general sidewalk work came in much higher than expected. He said part of the problem may be timing. He suggested that the Council relet bids in the spring and combine this year’s sidewalk budget with next year’s budget, which may generate more interest and thus, more competitive bids.
Tuscola Council approves lone bid for downtown improvements

Aug 17, 2023 | thetuscolajournal.com | David Porter

Final cost expected to be between original estimate and the bid By David Porter Phase 2 of the City of Tuscola’s downtown improvements plan will cost more than what was first imagined, but how much more is to be determined. The lone bid for the work came in at $1,316,887.36 from Feutz Construction, Inc. in Paris. The engineer’s estimate for the project was $1,063,700.
Local library to host free laundry event

Aug 17, 2023 | thetuscolajournal.com | Gabriella Agius

By Gabriella Agius The Camargo Township District Library and the Little Free Pantry of Villa Grove are coming together to host a “Back to School Laundry Bash” at the Villa Grove Laundromat. The event will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 2-6 p.m. Both the Library and Little Free Pantry are always looking for new ways to help the community. With this event, they hope to help families get caught up on laundry before the new school year starts.
Tuscola City Council approves repair costs

Jul 5, 2023 | thetuscolajournal.com | David Porter

By David Porter The City of Tuscola on Monday approved payment on several improvement projects, some planned but many not. Pump repairs at the swimming pool at Ervin Park came in at $10,930 to Layne Christensen. The water main repair on Main Street at the railroad tracks cost $13,101.48 to Cross Construction. Cross will also be paid $64,346 toward Phase 1 downtown alley improvements.
Villa Grove School Board approves handbook changes

Jul 5, 2023 | thetuscolajournal.com | Gabriella Agius

By Gabriella Agius At their May meeting, the Board discussed possible changes to the School Handbook, a highlight being an updated cell phone usage policy. This policy change came after many teachers in the district felt as though the current policy causes great impediment to learning within classrooms. The Board approved changes at the June meeting. A key change was the implementation of a District handbook as opposed to separate Elementary and Junior High/High School handbooks.
Tuscola Pool slated to open next week

Jul 5, 2023 | thetuscolajournal.com | David Porter

Tuscola City Council approve $3.4 million bid for new facilities By David Porter Fingers crossed, the Tuscola swimming pool at Ervin Park could open next week. Mayor Dan Kleiss said the replacement parts for the main pump could be here by the end of this week. It will take about three days to make repairs and fill the pool with water. Drew Hoel, city administrator, said the pump repair is expected to cost about $11,000.
Tuscola Pool opening likely to be delayed

Jun 8, 2023 | thetuscolajournal.com | David Porter

By David Porter The Tuscola swimming pool opening will likely be delayed, City Administrator Drew Hoel said Monday at the Tuscola City Council meeting. The main circulating pump is busted. Hoel said he does not yet have an estimate of the cost of the time needed to make the repair. City Foreman Denny Cruzan said it’s dependent on being able to find the parts that are needed to make the repair. Once the parts are in, the repair should not take long, he said.