Vincennes City Council Approves Downtown Rink Construction on Split 3-2 Vote

The Vincennes City Council approved funding for an outdoor ice rink downtown in a 3-2 vote, with council members Marc McNeece and Regina Blinn opposed. McNeece argued the money should instead restore full city employee raises. Tourism Bureau director Janice Barniak said the rink could bring people together and draw attention to downtown. Construction is expected in the weeks before a hoped-for Thanksgiving weekend opening.