The 'BURG Days of Summer - a weekly, family friendly festival in downtown Vicksburg June-August - has been a success! In this Vicksburg Visit episode, Richard took the Livemic microphones downtown to chat with some Vicksburg business owners and Village Council...
In the latest Vicksburg Visit, Councilman Rick Holmes talks about some of the observations he's made during his first term, the priorities going forward - and maintaining the small town feel in a modern village. As well, he encourages village residents to offer...
In episode 9 of the Vicksburg Visit series, Village Council Pro Tem Carl Keller offers his viewpoint on the most significant village goals achieved in recent years. As well, he discusses his view on the next big goal: A new village hall. In the rearview, Councilman...
In Episode 8 of the Vicksburg Visit series, Council President Tim Frisbie offers a council viewpoint on the steps the village has taken to right itself after a near-state takeover. He also discusses the attention Vicksburg receives from other municipalities curious to...
In the first of a short series of Vicksburg Visit episodes with Vicksburg, Michigan Village Manager Jim Mallery, we pick up the story about a town in trouble - and how that has changed. In the span of five years, Vicksburg has gone from insolvency and a threat of...
The Village of Vicksburg, Michigan plans its traditional Christmas in the Village event on Saturday, December 11, 2021. In 2020, the event was scaled back for health reasons. In 2021, however, a full-scale return to the event residents and visitors love is planned -...
In this Vicksburg Visit episode, village manager Jim Mallery discusses transparency in government and other key factors he views as critical to Vicksburg's turnaround in recent years. He also discusses how residents can provide input and keep government...
A Crowdfunding effort to fund the restoration of Vicksburg's Oswalt Park will end on October 15, 2021. In the meantime, efforts are underway to secure a matching grant from the State of Michigan which will double the funds raised. Until the deadline, Crowdfunding...
Vicksburg Visit episode 2 looks into a couple of manufacturing companies which have situated in the Village of Vicksburg, Michigan. Given all the choices, why did they choose Vicksburg? Zackery Bishop 4 Flutes Machining and Kevin Murphy with Miniature Custom...
In this special Richard Piet Show series, the spotlight is shined on the Village of Vicksburg, Michigan. Just a few short years ago, the village was facing significant financial problems and on the brink of a state-appointed emergency manager. But, with a new team and...