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Maryville takes next step to address village mine subsidence 

By Kathy Turner • The Maryville Village Board on Wednesday, Apr. 1 approved the execution of a master agreement to address mine subsidence concerns in the village. The village is facing major remediation and construction repair/replacement needs and this action is a first step in the planning.  The agreement is with FGM Architects Inc. in…

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Maryville to seek grant funding for mine subsidence projects

By Kathy Turner • Maryville is facing major repairs and replacement costs of village buildings due to mine subsidence. Two resolutions at the March 4 village board meeting will aim to address some of those major costs.  The board approved an application for a Congressional Community Project Funding in the amount of $7 million. The…

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Past mine subsidence could mean costly future in Maryville

Sinking soil, cracked walls may mean new village hall, police station By Kathy Turner • The Donk Brothers Coal and Coke Company mine in Maryville, which opened in 1902 and closed in 1925, may have a costly impact on the village over the next few years.  One of the action items at the Dec. 17…

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