Local Events 

Mayor Joe Billman, appointed in October 2025, has recently had a local park named in his honor. Located on River Street, the formerly unnamed park referred to as "The Boat Docks", it is now officially named the "Joseph W. Billman Park & Boat Ramp". During the November council meeting, Vanceburg City Council unanimously voted to honor the mayor with this naming.

Billman recognized the need to renovate the park and breathe life back into this community space. In his short time as mayor, he succeeded in renovating the area with many upgrades including the following:

• Tennis courts have been paved, leveled and painted - with added pickleball lines to the court

• Basketball courts have functioning hoops, and visible lines

• Park equipment has been painted, repaired, and new equipment has been obtained with the help of a grant

• Fencing around the courts has been painted and repaired

• New lighting has been placed to ensure the park is safe at dusk

• Cameras have been installed to ensure the safety of citizens utilizing the space

• The parking area near the ramp has been graveled and expanded 

Thanks to Mayor Billman, our citizens have been gifted a beautiful space to utilize.​​