Community Corner

Thursday: Mayor Says There's a New Plan for WWI Memorial Plaques

New comes on the heels of America's last surviving WWI soldier passing away.

1) Mayor Keith Killion announced on Wednesday's council work session meeting that the committee recently formed to discuss the American Legion's WWI memorial refurbishment has unveiled new plans. Killion reported that the plaques will be outside Graydon's fenced area with 14 new trees (not designated) will be planted on the grounds. The news comes on the heels of the last surviving American WWI soldier, Frank Buckles, passed away at age 110 on Sunday.

2) Teen Readers are Uniting and the TRU girls (grades 6 and 7) will be discussing Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City by Kristen Miller at 7:30 p.m. at the .

3) The Venn Center will be covering a wide range of topics–from relating to your middle schooler to personal development.

4) Sanitation collection will be picked up on the West Side with recycling in Area 3 on Thursday morning.

5) It's Vibe Thursday at which means specials on beer ($3 bottle or draft) and 'well' drinks ($4).

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