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Planning Commission approves 20-lot Willows Phase 2 on Dover Street

SHELBYVILLE. The Shelbyville Municipal Planning Commission met Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. in the Planning & Building Codes Building, 100 N. Cannon Blvd. Six members were present and three were absent. The agenda was approved with no changes. Approval of the Sept. 24 minutes was deferred at staff's request. There was no old business.

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Early voting starts Oct. 14

Early voting starts Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the Bedford County Election Commission, 100 Public Square West (basement), and runs through Oct. 29. Photo ID required. Absentee requests are due Oct. 24.

County taking bids again on Cascade culinary kitchen

BELL BUCKLE. Bedford County is taking bids again on renovating the culinary arts kitchen at Cascade High School. Bid 27-13 is posted. A prior round, Bid 26-7, had all bids rejected. Pre-bid Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. Sealed bids due Nov. 5 at 2 p.m.

Council OKs Dover duplex rezoning on first reading, renames West Holland Vietnam Veterans Way

Dover Street came up on first reading. The ordinance would rezone four vacant lots at 420, 422, 424, and 426 Dover Street, about 1.67 acres total, from R-2 to R-3. Owner listed is DCC Strategic Realty Partners, LLC. Planning Commission had given a favorable recommendation. Council passed first reading on a roll-call vote, all yes. Second reading would land in November if the ordinance keeps moving. Sevier Street and Eagle Boulevard rezonings also passed after Thursday’s public hearing.

Webb's Phothong second at state golf

Webb's Thawanporn Phothong finished second in the Division II-A girls state tournament. She shot 76 both days for a 152. The Webb girls placed fifth as a team at 360.

Monday and Tuesday scores

Community's girls soccer team beat Fayetteville 9-0 Tuesday in Unionville. Community volleyball fell 3-2 at Battle Creek. Cascade volleyball lost 3-1 Monday. Webb soccer tied 0-0.

Library closes midday Tuesday for Authors Luncheon

Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library closes 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday so staff can go to the Friends Authors Luncheon at The Fly, 204 S. Main. Author is J.C. White. Library reopens at 1:30.

City takes bids on Duck River Greenway work

Shelbyville is taking bids on Duck River Greenway reconstruction and a scenic overlook. About 0.3 mile from River Bottom Park to South Cannon. Pre-bid Tuesday Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. at 100 N. Cannon. Bids due Oct. 27 at 10.

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