Foley preparing WWII exhibit
FOLEY – The city of Foley is seeking residents’ memories and memorabilia of World War II in order to help create a museum exhibit and other displays commemorating the era. The National Park Service recently named Foley a World War II Heritage City. Only one community in each state or territory will receive the designation. The program recognizes communities that made contributions to the war effort and that continue to recognize the sacrifices made by veterans and those on the home front during World War II. The World War II Heritage Cities program [...]
Harkins receives Foley Extra Mile award
FOLEY -- Sara Kate Harkins, city events coordinator, received the Extra Mile Award for outstanding service. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said she was selected from a list of six finalists nominated by their co-workers. “It is very difficult because they're all deserving and you should be honored to be nominated by your fellow employees,” Hellmich said of selecting the winner. “It is something very special.” Also among the service award winners at the annual event was Martin Teem, who was recognized for working for the city for 35 years. Teem has worked with the city [...]
Foley recognizes city employees
FOLEY – The dedication of Foley employees to serve the residents and the city is one of the keys to the quality of life in the community, Mayor Ralph Hellmich told municipal workers. The city recognized employees recently with annual awards for service and other accomplishments. “I want to thank everybody for what you do every year,” Hellmich told employees. “I can't tell you the number of times, and from what directions, we get people making compliments saying thank you for going the extra mile and taking the extra time to help the [...]
East Violet Avenue closed for road work
FOLEY – East Violet Avenue on the north side of Heritage Park will be closed Monday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 9 for road improvements. Crews closed East Violet Avenue between North McKenzie Street (Alabama 59) and North Chicago Street on Monday morning. The road is scheduled to remain closed until 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. Workers are replacing old drainage culverts across the road before the avenue is repaved as part of the city’s annual paving plan. East Rose Avenue, one block to the north, is also scheduled to be temporarily closed [...]
Foley plans truck limits on Stabler Avenue
FOLEY – Large trucks will be restricted from using Kenny Stabler Avenue under an ordinance approved by the Foley City Council. Trucks with more than two axles, such as semi-trailer rigs, are not allowed to use the road between East Pride Boulevard and South Juniper Street. The council voted Monday, April 1 to approve the ordinance. City Administrator Mike Thompson said more pedestrians will be walking in the area as projects such as housing for student workers and recreational facilities are completed nearby. “Stabler Avenue runs through the middle of a very active [...]
Parker recognized for decades of service to library
FOLEY – From her start as a librarian being paid 50 cents an hour, Kathleen Parker served the Foley Public Library for more than 45 years. The City Council recognized Parker for her decades of service with a proclamation commemorating her work for the library and citizens of Foley. Parker served on the Foley LIbrary Advisory Board from 1971 until she stepped down in 2024. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said Parker helped the library grow from a small building at the corner of McKenzie Street and Laurel Avenue to the current two-story facility that [...]
Ambulatory surgery center planned in Foley
FOLEY – An ambulatory surgery center is planned in Foley near the site of the expanding South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. The Foley Planning Commission voted in its March meeting to recommend approval of the project. The proposal will now go to the Foley City Council for final approval at a future date. The center will be built by Community Health Services, which operates South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. The new facility will be located on a 1.5-acre site on North Alston Street. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said construction on the center is expected [...]
Foley downtown walking tours start Saturday
FOLEY – More than a century of local history will be on display in April when Foley conducts walking tours of the downtown historic district. Foley is one of more than 20 Alabama communities conducting the tours on each Saturday of the month throughout April. In Foley, the free tours will highlight historic areas of the city that date back to the beginning of the 20th Century. The tours will begin at the Foley Welcome Center at the intersection of Alabama 59 and U.S. 98. The Welcome Center building was the site of [...]
East Violet Avenue closing postponed
The closing of East Violet Avenue has been postponed. An earlier announcement had stated that the road would be closed from 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, until 6 p.m. Saturday, April 6. A new notice will be released when the schedule for the closing is determined.
Indoor pool on Foley agenda
FOLEY – The first step toward building an aquatics center at the site of the city pool in Max Griffin Park is one of the items on the Foley City Council agenda for Monday, April 1. The council is scheduled to vote on a site survey and design work for the new indoor center. The facility would replace the existing outdoor pool at the park on West Roosevelt Avenue. During a recent survey conducted in preparation of a strategic plan for Foley, residents said an indoor pool is one of the new recreation [...]