DEMOLITION of an abandoned structure on Bevans St. was recently completed by city crews. With the landfill pit reopened and an anonymous donation to purchase a skidsteer, the city hopes to tackle additional unsafe buildings in the future. Courtesy photo.
By Collyn Wright
A long-time challenge within the city limits of Menard is maintaining properties up to city health and safety codes, especially after owners have moved or passed on. Besides being an eyesore, houses/structures in ill repair pose many safety issues from structural safety concerns to providing unsanitary habitats for rodents and stray animals.