After several months of the issue being up in the air, the City of Vandalia now officially owns the property at the corner of 5th and Gallatin Streets. Following the collapse of the downtown buildings, the ownership of the property was up in the air as there were several liens on the property. However, Vandalia Mayor Rick Gottman announced at Monday’s City Council meeting that the court had ruled in favor of the city in the matter.
Mayor Gottman says the city does have the deed in hand but there are no immediate plans for the property just yet.