Citation for Meritorious Service awarded to Sgt. Jake Renner January 20, 2025
On December 24, 2024, Sgt. Jake Renner responded to an active fire in a residence in the 200 block of N. Johnson Street. Renner responded to the residence with his fire extinguishers and was advised by the homeowner that there was . . .
OFFICER CODY POWELL RECEIVES LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMENDATION MEDAL FROM SONS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION
On January 20th at the Village of New Athens Board Meeting, Officer Cody Powell was presented the Law Enforcement Commendation Medal and Certificate from the ‘Sons of the American Revolution’ Lewis and Clark Chapter. This award . . .
Officer Jason Berry awarded 2024-2025 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by VFW Post 7710
On Monday, January 13 New Athens VFW Post 7710 Commander Billy Tucker presented Officer Jason Berry with the 2024-2025 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year ‘Certificate of Recognition’ at the Bull Pen Bar and Grill. The honor is . . .
RYAN CLUTTER RECEIVES MERITORIOUS CITIZENSHIP AWARD
On January 20 at the Village of New Athens Board Meeting, Chief Tim Buehler presented New Athens citizen Ryan Clutter the ‘Meritorious Citizenship Award’. He provided a significant service to the public . . .
SNOW ROUTES
The following is a list of designated Snow Routes, where parking is prohibited during snowfall to allow snow removal by plows. SNOW ROUTES In accordance with Chapter 24 Article 6, . . .
DO NOT DISPOSE OF LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES IN TRASH TOTS
Due to the flammability of lithium-ion batteries, Illinois EPA prohibits the disposal of all "lithium-ion" batteries in sanitary landfills and recycling facilities. Lithium-ion batteries or those contained in electronic . . .
OFFICER CODY POWELL IS A "LIFE SAVER"
Officer Cody Powell on November 15, 2024, was dispatched to a residence for an individual having a cardiac arrest and arrived on the scene and observed a female victim overdosing and not responsive. Powell administered one dose of . . .
Municipal Code Online Version
We have completed our revisions, reorganization and creation of online version of our Municipal Code project, a collection of laws, ordinances and regulations enacted by the village which serves as a comprehensive rulebook governing . . .
New Athens is amongst one of the Remarkable River Towns
The village of New Athens was recognized as one of the twenty-five remarkable river towns outside of Metro Chicago for having thoughtful civic, environmental, and recreational initiatives pertaining to rivers. Each has made rivers . . .
Detective Sergeant Jake Renner Keeping New Athens Safe
Detective Sergeant Jake Renner continues to combine his detective skills with his patrol duties. October 10, 2024 during a routine traffic stop, Renner discovered and seized a loaded 45 caliber firearm, one loaded magazine and one . . .
SBA DISASTER LOANS
The Small Business Administration is offering financial assistance to eligible businesses of any size and private non-profit organizations such as charities, churches, private universities, etc. See below PDF file for further . . .
SPOTSYLVANIA RESURFACING, CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK INSTALLATION BEGINS
The Spotsylvania Street resurfacing project has been a challenge due primarily to inflation between the award of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DECO) grant and the bid letting. Estimates in 2021 . . .
VILLAGE CLERK APPOINTMENT
I appointed Nancy Ritter as Village Clerk and Collector at the September 16, 2024 Regular Board Meeting. ed: Nancy started her career in 1999 with the village and has served several times during that time as deputy village clerk, . . .
Lead Service Line Inventory Survey
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (ILEPA) is requiring all municipalities to conduct a Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI). The service line is the water line between the water main line and your water meter. The . . .
PUBLIC ZONING HEARING NOTICE
The following notice will be published in the Freeburg Tribune, August 23, 2024: Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing for an application for a Use Variance on property located at 901 Spotsylvania, New Athens, IL currently in . . .
SPOTSLYVANIA RESURFACING PROJECT MOVES FORWARD
Original estimates, including engineering, for resurfacing Spotsylvania was $585,000. Based upon those estimates the village received an Illinois Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DCEO) grant award in the amount of . . .
Chief Buehler and Officer Berry "to the rescue"
The Village of New Athens Board Meeting, May 6, 2024, Officer Jason Berry was presented the Stork Award and Pin. The recognition was given due to a service call Officer Berry responded to at Casey’s General Store parking lot. Officer . . .
